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Total Request Live Tour
The Total Request Live Tour (also known as MTV's TRL Tour) was a co-headlining tour featuring American groups, 3LW, Destiny's Child, Dream, St. Lunatics and American artists Eve and Nelly. Jessica Simpson joined the tour for select dates before venturing off to her own solo tour. Her slot was later taken by City High. The tour ran during the summer of 2001, playing over 30 shows in the United States and Canada. Many dates were cancelled as an outcome of the 9/11 attacks. This was the first and only edition of the tour. Background MTV first positioned a concert series, featuring various acts performing in major markets throughout the U.S.. The idea was to take big names popular on the network and up and coming acts exposure to an arena-sized audience. In 1999, TLC, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears were rumored to perform together on an MTV-sponsored tour. However, these plans were never confirmed or denied by MTV. Destiny's Child served as the headlining act. Newcomers 3LW and D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quad-City Times
The ''Quad-City Times'' is a daily morning newspaper based in Davenport, Iowa, and circulated throughout the Quad Cities metropolitan area ( Davenport, Bettendorf and Scott County in Iowa; and Moline, East Moline, Rock Island and Rock Island County in Illinois). As it is a regional newspaper, the ''Quad-City Times'' is also circulated and has readership in Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Louisa and Muscatine counties in Iowa; and Carroll, Henry, Mercer and Whiteside counties in Illinois. According to the Iowa Newspaper Association, the ''Quad-City Times'' has a circulation of 61,366. The newspaper is owned by Lee Enterprises, which is also located in Davenport. History The ''Quad-City Times'' grew from several predecessors, including the ''Democratic Banner'' and ''Blue Ribbon News''. The ''Democratic Banner'' was founded in 1848, was sold in 1855 to a group of businessmen and rechristened the ''Iowa State Democrat''. The ''Iowa State Democrat'' published its first edition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Press
Black Press Group Ltd. is a Canadian publisher of prominent daily newspapers in Hawaii and Alaska and numerous non-daily newspapers in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, and (via Sound Publishing) the U.S. state of Washington. Black Press Media is headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, and has regional offices in Victoria, Williams Lake, and Kelowna. The company was founded and is majority owned by David Holmes Black, who has no relation to Canadian-born media mogul Conrad Black. The company is 20% owned by Torstar, publisher of the ''Toronto Star'', and David Black's former employer. History After working as a junior business analyst for the ''Toronto Star'', Black purchased the ''Williams Lake Tribune'' of Williams Lake, British Columbia, from his father, Alan, in 1975. He bought a family-run newspaper in nearby Ashcroft in 1979, and his holdings expanded "exponentially" in the ensuing years. Though Black Press has focused its acquisitions mainly on building a pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let Me Blow Ya Mind
"Let Me Blow Ya Mind" is a song by American rapper Eve, featuring American singer Gwen Stefani. It was released on April 2, 2001, as the second and final single from Eve's second album, ''Scorpion'' (2001). It became Eve's highest-charting single on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 (alongside 2002's "Gangsta Lovin'"), peaking at number two on the week of August 18, 2001. Worldwide, the song reached number 29 in Canada, number four in Australia and the United Kingdom, and number one in Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia), Ireland, Norway and Switzerland. The song was listed at number seven on the 2001 Pazz & Jop list, a survey of several hundred music critics conducted by Robert Christgau. It won a Grammy Award in 2002 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, which was a new category at the time. The music video won the 2001 MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video. Composition and lyrics The song is performed in the key of G minor in common time with a tempo of 90 beats per minute. The lyric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caramel (City High Song)
"Caramel" is the second single released from American hip hop trio City High's self-titled debut album. The single, released on September 11, 2001, features American rapper Eve. It was produced by Jerry Duplessis and written by Ryan Toby. "Caramel" is the group's second-most-successful single, peaking at number 18 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number nine on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart in January 2002. The track contains vocal samples from the song "Silent Treatment" by the Roots. Music video A music video was produced for the song that begins with the original version and transitions into the Trackmasters remix version. It begins with a shot of Ryan Toby and Robbie Pardlo on a computer that shows the words "Dream Girl 2001". It then cuts to a shot of Ortiz singing the first verse, and then the trio is dancing at a party as Ortiz sings. The video continues switching from Ortiz singing on a couch, the trio at the party, and Ortiz boxing Zab Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Would You Do? (City High Song)
"What Would You Do?" is a song by American hip hop trio City High. It was released in March 2001 as the lead single from their self-titled debut album (2001). The track was originally included on the 1999 soundtrack of the film ''Life'', starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. The version of the song on their debut album differs from that included on the ''Life'' soundtrack, as it features a sample of Dr. Dre's hit song "The Next Episode". "What Would You Do?" peaked at number eight on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number two in Australia and Ireland, and number three in the United Kingdom. The song was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in the 2002 edition of the Grammys but lost to Destiny's Child's " Survivor". Content The song, along with the accompanying music video, was likely intended as a motivational anthem for single parents dealing with poverty and especially acknowledging all the single mothers who feel forced into prostitution due t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irresistible (Jessica Simpson Song)
"Irresistible" is a song by American recording artist Jessica Simpson that Sony Music released in 2001, as the lead single from her second studio album of the same name. Its title and concept were proposed by singer-songwriter Pamela Sheyne, while Arnthor Birgisson, an acquaintance of Sony chief executive officer Tommy Mottola, and his partner Anders Bagge developed the melody and co-wrote the verses with Sheyne. It is more sexually suggestive than Simpson's previous songs. The song, composed in the key of G sharp minor, is a mid-tempo R&B number with dance-pop, teen pop and funk influences. Instruments featured in the song include strings, synthesizers, percussion, and acoustic piano. The lyrics center on the tension between a young woman's sexual desires and her inhibitions. A So So Def remix of the piece features Lil' Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri, and incorporates samples of Kool & the Gang's "Jungle Boogie" (1973). The accompanying music video, directed by Simon Brand, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Little Bit
"A Little Bit" is a song recorded by American recording artist Jessica Simpson. It was written by Kara DioGuardi, Steve Morales and David Siegel, and was produced by Morales along with Ric Wake. The song was released as the second and final single from Simpson's second studio album '' Irresistible'' (2001), on August 28, 2001, through Columbia Records. Musically, the song is a mid-tempo dance-pop song and the lyrics speak about the protagonist wanting changes in a relationship she is in. The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics; most of them appreciated the song's production. It failed to chart in the United States, but reached number sixty-two on Australian Singles Chart. An accompanying music video, directed by Hype Williams, shows Simpson dancing on a futuristic dance floor, along with her backup dancers. Simpson performed the song on her DreamChaser Tour (2001), the 2001 Jingle Bell Bash and a few televised shows. "A Little Bit" was covered by Wel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wanna Love You Forever
"I Wanna Love You Forever" is the debut single of American recording artist Jessica Simpson. The song was released on August 30, 1999, by Columbia Records as the lead single from Simpson's debut studio album, '' Sweet Kisses'' (1999). Written and produced by Louis Biancaniello and Sam Watters, "I Wanna Love You Forever" is a pop power ballad. Upon its release, "I Wanna Love You Forever" received positive reviews from critics, many praised Simpson's vocal performance. It achieved international success, and established Simpson's name in the music industry. The song reached number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Simpson's first, and to date only, top ten single, and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Elsewhere, the single reached the top 10 in seven countries and the top 40 in 11 additional countries. An accompanying music video for "I Wanna Love You Forever" was directed by Bille Woodruff. It centers on Jessica in a photo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Think I'm In Love With You
"I Think I'm in Love with You" is a song written and produced by Cory Rooney and Dan Shea for Jessica Simpson's 1999 debut album, '' Sweet Kisses''. It contains a sample of singer-songwriter John Mellencamp's "Jack & Diane" (1982) and was released as the album's third and final single in mid-2000; in Japan, it was issued as the album's second single in February 2000. The single reached the top 10 in Australia and Canada and the top 20 in Iceland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, it peaked at number 21 on the '' Billboard'' Hot 100. Los Angeles radio station KBIG-104 produced a mixed version of "I Think I'm in Love with You" with a few samples of "Jack and Diane" lyrics and the same ending as the original version. Simpson recorded a Spanish version of the song titled "Tal vez Es Amor". A radio / single mix of the song was also released with a slightly longer outro. It is 22 seconds longer than the original album version. Composition "I Think I'm in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
He Loves U Not
"He Loves U Not" is a song by American girl group Dream. It was released on August 22, 2000, as the group's debut single and is featured on their debut album, '' It Was All a Dream'' (2001). The song was written in 1999 by Steve Kipner, David Frank and Pamela Sheyne, with the former two doing the production. A pop and R&B song, "He Loves U Not" is about a girl confronting another girl trying to steal her boyfriend. An early version of the song started with a young girl's voice saying "He loves me, he loves you not," but was removed from both album and single versions, with the phrase "He loves you not" being heard at the end of the album version. "He Loves U Not" received mixed reviews from critics who gave credit to the production and lyrics but felt that it was derivative compared to other songs of its time. The song peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart for two weeks, behind Destiny's Child's "Independent Women". It also peaked at numbers three, nine, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is Me (Dream Song)
"This Is Me" is a song by American girl group Dream. It was released on February 27, 2001, as the second single from their debut album '' It Was All a Dream'' (2001). It was written in by Steve Kipner, David Frank and Pamela Sheyne, the same team that wrote their debut single "He Loves U Not". The song was a minor hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking within the top 40 at number 39, making this their second and final song to appear on that chart. It also peaked at numbers 13, 17, and 80 on the Mainstream Top 40, Top 40 Tracks and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, respectively. An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Marcus Raboy and premiered on MTV's ''Total Request Live''. They first performed the song live on ''Live with Regis and Kelly'' and would make later appearances at the 2001 Walt Disney World Summer Jam Concert, Teen Choice Presents: Teenapalooza and ''The Early Show''. A second song with the same title but different lyrics and production, labeled " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)
"No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)" is the debut single of American girl group 3LW from their self-titled debut album (2000). The single was released on August 22, 2000, in the United States reached number 23 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was then issued in other countries in early 2001, peaking inside the top 10 in the United Kingdom and the top five in New Zealand. The song features lead vocals by Kiely Williams and Adrienne Bailon. Music video "No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)" is also 3LW's first music video. It was shot in August 2000 by director Chris Robinson and released in September. It received a fair amount of video play on TV channels such as BET, The Box and MTV and enjoyed some success on BET's Top Ten Video Countdown, ''106 & Park'', and MTV's ''Total Request Live''. The rap verse by Kiely Williams is different in the music video. Track listings US CD single # "No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)" – 4:22 # "I Can't Take It" ("No More" remix featuring Nas Nas (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
