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Twinz
The Twinz are a hip hop duo from Long Beach, California, consisting of twin brothers Deon "Trip Locc" Williams and Dewayne "Wayniac" Williams. After working with Warren G on his debut album '' Regulate...G Funk Era'', the Twinz released their only album ''Conversation'' in 1995. That same year, the Twinz performed their hit single, " Round & Round," on an episode of Nickelodeon's All That as well as the syndicated dance music show Soul Train. In 1997 the duo appeared on Warren G's second album ''Take a Look Over Your Shoulder'' on the track "We Brings Heat". On Tha Eastsidaz 2000 debut album, ''Tha Eastsidaz'', the Twinz were featured on the track "Dogghouse". In 2009 with the help of Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, " ..., Twinz released an EP titled ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conversation (album)
''Conversation'' is the only studio album by Long Beach hip hop duo the Twinz. It was released on August 22, 1995 through Def Jam Recordings and G-Funk Entertainment and was almost entirely produced by Warren G. ''Conversation'' found decent success on the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 36 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and No. 8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Two singles were released from the album, "Round & Round (Twinz song), Round & Round" and "Eastside LB". "First Round Draft Pick" first appeared on the Jason's Lyric (soundtrack), soundtrack to the 1994 film, ''Jason's Lyric''. Music videos Four music videos were produced to promote the album: "4 Eyes 2 Heads", "Jump ta This", "Eastside LB" and "Round & Round" all received music videos. The group also performed "Round & Round" live on an episode of Nickelodeon's All That. Track listing All tracks produced by Warren G except for track #4, which was produced by Soopafly # "Conversation # 1" # "Round & Round ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastside LB
"Eastside LB" is the second single released by the Twinz from their debut album, ''Conversation Conversation is interactive communication between two or more people. The development of conversational skills and etiquette is an important part of socialization. The development of conversational skills in a new language is a frequent focus ...''. Warren G, who produced the song, was featured on "Eastside LB" along with R&B singer Tracey Nelson. The song was a minor hit on the R&B and rap charts. Single track listing #"Eastside LB" (LP Version)- 3:38 #"Eastside LB" (Instrumental)- 3:38 #"Jump ta This" (LP Version)- 2:53 Charts References {{authority control 1996 singles Twinz songs 1996 songs Def Jam Recordings singles Music videos directed by Paul Hunter (director) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foesum
Foesum is an American hip hop group whose members included T-Dubb, MNMsta and DJ Glaze. They recorded an album on Penalty/Tommy Boy Records called ''Perfection'', released on October 22, 1996. History In 1986, DJ Glaze and MNM created a DJ crew called Perfection and recruited members from their local high school in Long Beach. During the next three years Perfection performed at a number of school dances and parties in the town. By 1989, Perfection had recruited almost a dozen members. Towards the end of Perfection's senior year, they decided to produce their own record. Travvy Trav, one of the older members of the group, searched for the "dopest" MC in Long Beach and found Domino, who attended Millikan High School. Perfection recruited Domino and bought a Roland 808 drum machine to start making demos in the garage with the intention of securing a record deal. Dozens of songs were recorded and members Tender D and Mellow D (now known as The Twinz) were brought into the group by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Round & Round (Twinz Song)
"Round & Round" is the lead single released by the Twinz from their debut album, ''Conversation''. Produced by Warren G Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970) is an American rapper and producer known for his role in West Coast rap's 1990s ascent.Steve Huey"Warren G: Biography" ''AllMusic.com'', Netaktion LLC, visited May 8, 2020. Along with Snoop Dogg and N ..., "Round & Round" became the most successful single the Twinz would release during their brief existence, making to four different ''Billboard'' charts, including 84 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. R&B singer Nanci Fletcher is featured on the song. Single track listing #"Round & Round" (Radio Edit)- 3:42 #"Round & Round" (LP Version)- 3:42 #"Round & Round" (Instrumental)- 3:42 #"4 Eyes 2 Heads" (LP Version)- 3:20 Charts References {{DEFAULTSORT:Round and Round (Twinz song) 1995 debut singles Twinz songs 1995 songs Def Jam Recordings singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tha Eastsidaz (album)
''Tha Eastsidaz'' is the eponymous debut studio album by American Gangsta rap group Tha Eastsidaz. It was released on February 1, 2000, on Dogghouse Records and TVT Records. The album was recorded at Dogghouse Studio, Music Grinder & Skip Saylor Recording, Hollywood, California. Most of the songs were performed live on Hustler's rap-porn compilation '' Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle'' XXX DVD. The album was executive produced by Snoop Dogg. Critical reception The album overall received generally positive reviews from music critics. Commercial performance ''Tha Eastsidaz'' debuted at number 8 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 100,000 copies in its first week. It was certificated Platinum on October 11, 2000. Music Videos Despite only 2 songs being released as singles, Tha Eastsidaz did a total of 6 videos altogether off the album: "Dogghouse" f/Rappin' 4-Tay & Twinz; "G'd Up" f/Butch Cassidy (directed by Diane Martel); "Got Beef" f/Jayo Felony & Sylk-E. Fine (directed by Chris Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tray Dee
Tracy Lamar Davis (born April 27, 1966), better known by his stage name Big Tray Deee (formerly Tray Deee and Tracy Deee), is an American rapper signed with Snoop Dogg's label Dogghouse Records. Career Before becoming a rapper, Davis was an active gang member. Tray Deee is a member of the Insane Crips Gang in Long Beach, California. Tray Deee made his first appearance on Snoop Doggy Dogg's Murder Was the Case soundtrack in 1994, guest starring on the track "21 Jumpstreet", Tray Dee also featured on the song Reality off the Doggfood album in 1995, followed by an appearance on Tha Doggfather in 1996. In 1999, he joined the Platinum-selling group Tha Eastsidaz, which consisted of himself, Snoop Dogg and Goldie Loc. The group released two albums. Simultaneously and after the Eastsidaz project he was affiliated with car club-street band the IV Life Family. He later signed to the related record label IV Life Records. In 2014, Tray Deee announced his intention to release his debut so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
G-Funk Entertainment
G-Funk Entertainment (formerly known as G-Funk Records and later renamed G-Funk 2000: The New Millennium) is an American vanity label founded by West Coast hip hop artist Warren G. It was a subsidiary of Def Jam, where it was dropped off and signed to Restless Records in 1998 under a new name to finally arrive to Hawino Records as ''G-Funk Entertainment'' in 2005, where Warren G released his album ''In the Mid-Nite Hour''. Roster * Warren G * Reel Tight * Jessica * Twinz * Da 5 Footaz * The Dove Shack Discography Past releases See also * List of record labels File:Alvinoreyguitarboogie.jpg File:AmMusicBunk78.jpg File:Bingola1011b.jpg Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The lists are organized alphabetically, b ... References {{Authority control American record labels Companies based in Los Angeles Hip hop record labels Gangsta rap record labels Record labels established in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take A Look Over Your Shoulder
''Take a Look Over Your Shoulder'' is the second studio album by the G-funk rapper Warren G. It was released on March 25, 1997 under his own label G-Funk Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings. It contains the hits "I Shot the Sheriff" (US#20, UK#2), and "Smokin' Me Out" (US#35, UK#14). The album was certified gold in America. The lyrics off the track "Reality" were also used in Prince Igor, a collaboration with The Rapsody and Sissel Kyrkjebø. Track listing ;Samples *"I Shot the Sheriff" **"Kissing My Love" by Bill Withers **"I Shot the Sheriff" by Eric Clapton **"Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)" by Boogie Down Productions **" Strictly Business" by EPMD *"Relax Ya Mind" **" I Do Love You" by GQ **"You Gots to Chill" by EPMD *"Smokin' Me Out" **"Coolin' Me Out" by The Isley Brothers *"Can You Feel It" **"Can You Feel It?" by Fat Boys *"What We Go Through" **"Action" by Orange Krush *"Transformers" **"Stay" by The Controllers The Controllers are a fictional extraterr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason's Lyric (soundtrack)
''Jason's Lyric (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'' is the soundtrack to Doug McHenry's 1994 film ''Jason's Lyric''. It was released on September 27, 1994, via Mercury Records. It spawned three singles: "If You Think You're Lonely Now", a cover of the Bobby Womack hit by Jodeci lead singer K-Ci, "Crazy Love" by Brian McKnight, and "U Will Know", a major collaboration from male R&B singers comprising Black Men United (BMU), written by future neo soul artist D'Angelo. Many artists contributed to this effort, including: Aaron Hall, After 7, Al B. Sure!, Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Christopher Williams, D.R.S. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Damion Hall, El DeBarge, Gerald LeVert, H-Town, Ice-T, Joe, Keith Sweat, Lenny Kravitz (guitar), Joe N Little III Lil' Joe from The Rude Boys, Portrait, R. Kelly, Silk, Sovory, Stokley Williams, Tevin Campbell, Tony! Toni! Toné! (Raphael Wiggins and Dwayne Wiggins), Usher and Snoop Dogg The album peaked at number 17 on the ''Billboard'' 200 an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warren G
Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970) is an American rapper and producer known for his role in West Coast rap's 1990s ascent.Steve Huey"Warren G: Biography" ''AllMusic.com'', Netaktion LLC, visited May 8, 2020. Along with Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg, he formed the hip-hop trio 213, named for Long Beach's area code. A pioneer of G-funk, he attained mainstream success with the 1994 single " Regulate", a duet with Nate Dogg. The younger stepbrother of rapper Dr. Dre, he introduced him to Snoop Dogg, who Dre later signed. His debut album, '' Regulate... G Funk Era'', debuted at #2 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 176,000 in its opening week. The album later went on the sell over 3 million copies in the US and was certified 3x multi-platinum. The single " Regulate" spent 18 weeks in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, with three weeks at No. 2, while " This D.J.", reached No. 9. Both songs earned Grammy nominations. Three songs from his second album, ''Take a Look Over Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Show (soundtrack)
''The Show: The Soundtrack'' is the soundtrack to Brian Robbins' 1995 film '' The Show''. It was released on August 15, 1995 through Def Jam Recordings Def Jam Recordings (also simply known as Def Jam) is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It is based in Manhattan, New York City, specializing predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul and pop. The ..., and consists of hip hop music. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications See also * List of number-one R&B albums of 1995 (U.S.) References External links * 1995 soundtrack albums Hip hop soundtracks Def Jam Recordings soundtracks Albums produced by Prodeje Albums produced by Ty Fyffe Albums produced by Warren G Albums produced by Sean Combs Albums produced by Easy Mo Bee Albums produced by Erick Sermon Albums produced by Q-Tip (musician) Documentary film soundtracks {{soundtrack-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a music chart published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales in the United States and is compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The chart debuted as Hot R&B LPs in the issue dated January 30, 1965 in an effort by the magazine to further expand into the field of rhythm and blues music. It then went through several name changes, being known as Soul LPs in the 1970s and Top Black Albums in the 1980s, before returning to the R&B identification in 1990 and affixing a hip hop designation in 1999 to reflect the latter's growing sales and relationship to R&B during the decade. From 1965 through 2009, the chart was compiled based on reported sales at a core panel of stores with a "higher-than-average volume" of R&B and/or hip-hop album sales to monitor buying trends of the African-American community. This panel included more independent and smaller chain stores compared to the high percentage of mass merchants that account fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |