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Take Fo' Records
Take Fo' Records is an independent record label from New Orleans and the first to specialize in bounce music. The label is a subsidiary of Positive Black Talk, Inc., was founded in 1992 and operated by creative duo Earl J. Mackie and Henry F. Holden, until 2005. Prior to creating the record label, the duo teamed up to produce a cable access television program called ''Positive Black Talk'', aiming at positive African American leadership in the New Orleans community. The television show changed its name to ''PBT'' and was later hosted by Mackie's younger cousin, Anthony Mackie, who was a student at NOCCA at the time. "It was just a 15-year-old black dude acting a fool," Anthony says of the early endeavor. After holding a fundraising concert for the program, Earl Mackie and Holden became intrigued by the music industry, so they decided to put together a girl group called Da' Sha Ra'. The newly formed group appeared frequently on the television program. Take Fo's cornerstone was cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Record Label
An independent record label (or indie label) is a record label that operates without the funding or distribution of major record labels; they are a type of small- to medium-sized enterprise, or SME. The labels and artists are often represented by trade associations in their country or region, which in turn are represented by the international trade body, the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN). Many of the labels started as producers and distributors of specific genres of music, such as jazz music, or represent something new and non-mainstream, such as Elvis Presley in the early days. Indies release rock, soul, R&B, jazz, blues, gospel, reggae, hip hop, and world music. Music appearing on indie labels is often referred to as indie music, or more specifically by genre, such as indie hip-hop. Overview Independent record labels are small companies that produce and distribute records. They are not affiliated with or funded by the three major records labels. According to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the database was first made available on the Internet in 1994. AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne. History AllMusic was launched as ''All Music Guide'' by Michael Erlewine, a "compulsive archivist, noted astrologer, Buddhist scholar and musician". He became interested in using computers for his astrological work in the mid-1970s and founded a software company, Matrix, in 1977. In the early 1990s, as CDs replaced LPs as the dominant format for recorded music, Erlewine purchased what he thought was a CD of early recordings by Little Richard. After buying it he discovered it was a "flaccid latter-day rehash". Frustrated with the labeling, he researched using metadata to create a music guide. In 1990, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he founded ''All Music Gui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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, by genre, by company and by location. Alphabetical * List of record labels: 0–9 * List of record labels: A–H * List of record labels: I–Q * List of record labels: R–Z By genre *Bing Crosby's record labels after 1955 * List of Christian record labels * List of electronic music record labels *List of hip hop record labels * List of tango music labels By company *List of EMI labels * List of Kakao M labels * Record labels owned by Sony BMG * List of Sony Music labels * List of Universal Music Group labels * List of Warner Music Group labels By location * List of Bangladeshi record labels * List of record labels from Bristol * List of New Zealand record labels * List of Quebec record labels *List of West Coast hip hop record labels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Freedia
Freddie Ross Jr. (born January 28, 1978), better known by his stage name Big Freedia ( ), is an American rapper and performer known for his work in the New Orleans genre of hip hop called bounce music. Freedia has been credited with helping popularize the genre, which had been largely underground since developing in the early 1990s. Freedia is a gay man who also embraces his "feminine side"; he believes gender is on a spectrum and is ambivalent about his pronouns, stating, "I'm gender nonconforming, fluid, nonbinary. If I had known the 'queen' in Queen Diva would cause so much confusion, I might have called myself the king!" He has collaborated with artists including Beyoncé, who sampled his voice for her song, "Formation" and on her 2022 number-one hit "Break My Soul", Lizzo, Kesha, New Kids on the Block, Jordin Sparks, Naughty by Nature, Boyz II Men, and with Drake on his 2018 number-one hit " Nice for What". In 2011, he was named Best Emerging Artist and Best Hip-Hop/R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katey Red
Katey Red (born May 17, 1983) is a bounce artist and M.C. from New Orleans. Red is most known for being one of the first transgender rappers in bounce music and is credited with creating the sissy bounce genre. Background Red was born in the Melpomene Projects. She attended Walter L. Cohen High School and was part of the school's marching band. Career In 1998, DJ Jubilee saw Red rapping at a block party in New Orleans and signed her to his label, Take Fo' Records. She released her first album in 1999, titled "Melpomene Block Party". Considered the first openly gay bounce artist, Red developed a unique style of bounce, which is often referred to as sissy bounce. Her style is high energy, often employing call and response. She frequently performs and collaborates with other bounce artists, including Big Freedia, Sissy Nobby, Vockah Redu, and Cheeky Blakk. In 2011, Red, along with other New Orleans bounce artists, was the subject of an exhibition at the Ogden Museum of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Way I Live
"The Way I Live" is a 2006 single from New Orleans, Louisiana rapper Baby Boy Da Prince, from his debut album '' Across the Water''. The track features Lil Boosie and was produced by D-Weezy. It peaked number 21 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and achieved significant commercial success. There are two versions, one featuring only Lil Boosie and one featuring only P. Town Moe. There was also a remix released entitled "The Way We Live" containing lyrics about the New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans. The Saints compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. Since 1975, the te ..., making references towards various players. It received moderate airplay in the New Orleans and Mississippi regions. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References 2006 debut singles Baby Boy da Prince songs Lil Boosie songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Boy Da Prince
Baby Boy da Prince is a rapper from New Orleans. His only album, ''Across the Water'', was released on March 20, 2007. Discography Albums *2007: ''Across the Water ''Across the Water'' is the only studio album by rapper Baby Boy da Prince, released on March 20, 2007 by Republic Records. The full album was leaked onto the Internet on March 16. Following its release, it debuted at number 26 on the Billboard ...'' Singles References * http://www.rapnews.net/0-202-261846-00.html?tag=artistnav Retrieved on December 3, 2006 * https://web.archive.org/web/20160303172345/http://www.sixshot.com/articles/6550/ * {{DEFAULTSORT:Baby Boy Da Prince African-American male rappers American male rappers Living people Rappers from New Orleans Southern hip hop musicians 21st-century American rappers 21st-century American male musicians 21st-century African-American musicians 20th-century African-American people 1986 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized as ''billboard'') is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the music industry. Its music charts include the Hot 100, the 200, and the Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in different genres of music. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson later acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs, and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox, phonograph, and radio became commonplace. Many topics it covered were spun-of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Hot 100
The ''Billboard'' Hot 100 is the music industry standard record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on sales (physical and digital), radio play, and online streaming in the United States. The weekly tracking period for sales was initially Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but was changed to Friday to Thursday in July 2015. This tracking period also applies to compiling online streaming data. Radio airplay, which, unlike sales figures and streaming, is readily available on a real-time basis, is also tracked on a Friday to Thursday cycle effective with the chart dated July 17, 2021 (previously Monday to Sunday and before July 2015, Wednesday to Tuesday). A new chart is compiled and officially released to the public by ''Billboard'' on Tuesdays but post-dated to the following Saturday. The first number-one song of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 was " Poor Little Fool" by Ricky N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by ''Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 positions but was shortened to 50 positions in October 2012. The chart is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, rock and roll, soul, and funk, it is today dominated by contemporary R&B and hip hop. Since its inception, the chart has changed its name many times in order to accurately reflect the industry at the time. History Beginning in 1942, ''Billboard'' published a chart of bestselling black music, first as the Harlem Hit Parade, then as Race Records. Then in 1949, ''Billboard'' began publishing a Rhythm and Blues chart, which entered "R&B" into mainstream lexicon. These three charts were consolidate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choppa Style
''Choppa Style'' is the debut album by rapper Choppa. It was released on January 28, 2003 througTake Fo Recordsand featured production from Choppa"Henry the Man" DJ Ron and Sammy Huen. The album barely made it on ''Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, peaking at #99 on the chart, but the single "Choppa Style" managed better on the single charts, making it to #49 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by ''Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 p ... and #94 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Track listing Charts Singles 2002 debut albums Choppa albums {{2002-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choppa
Darwin Turner, better known by his stage name Choppa, is an American rapper and songwriter. History Early career While as a teenager Choppa worked on his lyrical skills as a hobby, but he felt his destiny was in professional sports. Disagreements with his high school football coach steered him away from sports and Choppa started taking his music career seriously. 2002—03: ''Choppa Style'' and ''Straight from the N.O.'' In early 2002, Choppa signed to independent label Take Fo' Records. On October 22, 2002, Choppa released his debut album titled '' Choppa Style''; it was named after his first single "Choppa Style" which became a regional hit in New Orleans. In early 2003, after hearing about Choppa, Master P signed him to his new label The New No Limit Records which at that time had distribution from Universal Records. Choppa also joined Master P's new group at the time, the 504 Boyz 504 Boyz were an American hip hop group from New Orleans, Louisiana named for the New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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