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Termanology
Daniel Carrillo (born October 8, 1982), better known by his stage name Termanology, is an American rapper and record producer. He first gained major attention with the 2006 single "Watch How It Go Down". A solo album, '' Politics as Usual'', was released in 2008. He has made a number of collaborative albums, such as '' 1982'' (released in 2010) and is known also for his prolific mixtape output. He is of Puerto Rican and French descent. Life and career In collaboration with the New Hampshire producer DC the MIDI Alien, Carrillo independently released the album ''Out the Gate'' in 2005. The single "This Is Hip Hop" attracted the attention of ''The Source'', which featured the rapper in its much-coveted "Unsigned Hype" column. A friendship with the Gang Starr Foundation member Krumbsnatcha led to a meeting with DJ Premier, who was a fan of "This Is Hip Hop". Termanology's DJ Premier-produced 2006 single "Watch How It Go Down" generated considerable national and international inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Politics As Usual (album)
''Politics as Usual'' is the second album by the Massachusetts-based rapper Termanology. A music video for "How We Rock" was released in early 2009. Track listing ;Sample credits *"Watch How It Go Down" - Contains a sample of "World Famous" by M.O.P. *"How We Rock" - Contains a sample of "Kitty With the Bent Frame" by Quincy Jones *"Float" - Contains a sample of "Float On' by The Floaters *"Please Don't Go" - Contains a sample of "I'm Without a Girl" by The Mighty Marvelows *"So Amazing" - Contains a sample of "You Made Me Believe" by Marilyn Scott *"Hood Shit" - Contains a sample of "Stand By" by Rick Wakeman Chart history References Sources Politics as Usual [EXPLICIT LYRICS] on Amazon* Mosi Reeves.Reviews: Termanology: Politics as Usual, ''Spin (magazine), Spin'', October 2008. * Chris Faroaone.Termanology , Politics As Usual, ''Boston Phoenix'', October 1, 2008. * Michele Centeno.Termanology :: Politics As Usual, ''URB'', October, 2008. * Felicia J. Barclay.Term ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 (Statik Selektah And Termanology Album)
''1982'' is the debut album by American hip-hop duo 1982, composed of record producer Statik Selektah and rapper Termanology. The album was released on October 26, 2010 Track listing All tracks are produced by Statik Selektah Static may refer to: Places *Static Nunatak, a nunatak in Antarctica United States * Static, Kentucky and Tennessee * Static Peak, a mountain in Wyoming **Static Peak Divide, a mountain pass near the peak Science and technology Physics *Static e ... Chart history References External links 1982at undergroundhiphop.com Termanology albums 2010 albums Statik Selektah albums Albums produced by Statik Selektah {{2010s-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slaine (rapper)
George Carroll, better known as Slaine, is an American rapper and actor. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, where he spent his childhood and teenage years. Carroll moved to New York City in the mid-1990s, where he adopted the moniker of Slaine and started to rap and record hip-hop. In the early 2000s, Carroll became a growing figure in the Boston hip-hop scene, releasing several mixtapes, and the LP ''Stereotypez'' (2007) with his group Special Teamz. Later, ''A Brand You Can Trust'' (2009) was released, by the rap supergroup La Coka Nostra, where Carroll is joined by Ill Bill, and House of Pain. Carroll’s first solo album '' A World With No Skies 2.0.'' (2011) peaked at 33 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums it, 22 on the Top Rap Albums, 29 on US Independent Albums, and 4 on Top Heatseekers. Carroll’s subsequent albums with La Coka Nostra were '' Masters of the Dark Arts'' (2012) and '' To Thine Own Self Be True'' (2016). On his own he followed up with ''The Boston Project'' (2013), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil' Fame
M.O.P. (short for Mash Out Posse) is an American hip hop duo composed of East Coast rappers Billy Danze and Lil' Fame. The song " Ante Up", was released on their '' Warriorz'' album in 2000. The group has frequently collaborated with DJ Premier. Fame sometimes produces under the moniker Fizzy Womack and has produced a significant number of tracks on all M.O.P. releases since 1996's ''Firing Squad'', as well as work for other artists including Kool G Rap, Teflon and Wu-Tang Clan. Origin Lil' Fame (Jamal Grinnage; born April 9, 1976) and Billy Danze (Eric Murray; born November 15, 1974) grew up together in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, New York. They formed a street gang called Mash Out Posse. They later formed a hip hop duo and took their gang name of Mash Out Posse. It is thought that Fame choose to express himself through music after his older brother was shot to death in his neighbourhood. Rise to fame After contributing to the 1992 com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reks
Corey Isiah Christie (born August 24, 1977), better known as Reks (styled in all caps as REKS), is an American rapper. Reks emerged from Lawrence, Massachusetts' underground rap scene. His debut underground album, '' Along Came The Chosen'', was released on Brick Records in 2001. Reks has released eight additional albums and has appeared on various albums and mixtapes. Early career Reks was a breakdancer in his teens and was part of a local B-boy crew called Funk Town Connection. By the time he entered college at University of Massachusetts Amherst, Reks had built a reputation for himself in the local Boston rap scene, and eventually quit school to begin recording for Brick Records. A few 12" singles, "I Could Have Done More" and "Fearless," arrived first in early 2001, before Brick issued his debut LP, ''Along Came the Chosen'', later that year. This earned Reks nominations for Hip-Hop Album and Artist of the Year by the Boston Music Awards. Reks worked with DJ Premier, Styl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Rivers
Christopher Lee Rios Jr. (born November 15, 1993), known professionally as Chris Rivers, is an American rapper. He is the son of the late rapper Big Pun. Early life Rivers is the son of Christopher Lee Rios, better known as Big Pun - who died when Rivers was six, and his wife, Liza Rios. He is the youngest of three children. He grew up in many parts of The Bronx, New York. Rivers initially started pursuing a hip hop career when he was eight and then professionally at eighteen. Career Chris Rivers began his music career in 2002 as a member of a group called 3 Down, consisting of himself, Ray Ray (Benzino's son), and Lil James. They released a single called "Baby Boo", featuring Brenda Russell, shortly before disbanding. Chris Rivers has had collaborations with various artists including Wu Tang Clan, The Lox, Termanology, Tony Sunshine, Vinnie Paz, Chino XL, Joell Ortiz, Canibus, and Cormega Cory McKay (born December 3, 1970), better known by his stage name Cormega, is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gang Starr Foundation
Gang Starr Foundation is a collective of east coast rappers led by the hip hop group Gang Starr. It was co-founded by Boston legend Big Shug. It was established in 1993. Group members Current members *Big Shug * Jeru the Damaja * Group Home (Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker) * Afu-Ra * M.O.P. * Freddie Foxxx *Ab Bueller (aka Absaloot) *Squala Orphan * True Master Past members *Krumb SnatchaDJ Premier Blog. "GANG STARR FOUNDATION MEMBER KRUMB SNATCHA RETIRES FROM HIP-HOP" (January 13th 2012). Retrieved froon April 27, 2015. *Bahamadia Antonia D. Reed (born April 22, 1966), known professionally as Bahamadia, is an American hip-hop artist and singer. Bahamadia released her debut album, '' Kollage'', in 1996, followed by the independently released EP ''BB Queen'' in 2000. She ... Discography * ''Gangstarr Foundation Sampler'' (1993) * ''Gangstarr Foundation & Ill Kid Records presents Krumb Snatcha Classics'' (2004) * ''Ahead of the Game'' (2005) * ''Big Shug / Gang Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nature Sounds
Nature Sounds is a record label based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in hip hop and reggae music. The label is independently owned and operated. It was founded by Devin Horwitz in 2003. History Nature Sounds was founded in 2003 by Devin Horwitz, also known as the producer Dev 1. Since then, the label has featured releases from prominent artists such as Blu, MF DOOM, Pete Rock, R.A. The Rugged Man and Immortal Technique, among others. Discography * Ayatollah - ''Fingertips'' (2011) * Ayatollah - ''Live from the MPC 60'' (2010) * Ayatollah - ''Cocoon'' (2010) (digital only) * Ayatollah - ''The Quixotic'' (2010) (digital only) * Ayatollah - ''Drum Machine'' (digital only) * Ayatollah - ''Louder'' * Ayatollah - ''Now Playing'' (2006) * Big City (Psycho Les, Al Tariq, Problemz) - ''The City Never Sleeps'' (2007) * Blu - ''HerFavoriteColo(u)r'' * Blu - '' Good to Be Home'' (2014) * Black Market Militia - ''Black Market Militia'' * Chris Lowe - ''The Black Life'' (2004) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back To Basics (Christina Aguilera Album)
''Back to Basics'' is the fifth studio album by American singer Christina Aguilera. It was released on August 9, 2006, in the United States through RCA Records as a double album. Serving as executive producer, she enlisted a wide range of producers, including DJ Premier, Rich Harrison, Rob Lewis, Mark Ronson, and Linda Perry. Recording sessions took place between 2005 and 2006 at several studios in the United States and the United Kingdom. Inspired by Aguilera's 1920s–1950s idols, including Billie Holiday, Otis Redding, Etta James, and Ella Fitzgerald, ''Back to Basics'' was described by Aguilera herself as a fusion of old-school jazz and soul inspirations with a modernized style. Primarily a pop and R&B record, its first disc juxtaposes rhythm and blues with hip hop and urban elements with most songs employing samples, while the second contains all original tracks with the exception of " Candyman", which samples "Tarzan & Jane Swingin' on a Vine". Lyrically, the album i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miami New Times
The ''Miami New Times'' is a newspaper published in Miami, Florida, United States, and distributed every Thursday. It primarily serves the Miami-Dade County, Miami area and is headquartered in Miami's Wynwood Art District. Overview It was acquired by Village Voice Media, then known as New Times Media, in 1987, when it was a fortnightly newspaper called the ''Wave''. The paper has won numerous awards, including a George Polk Award for coverage of the Major League steroid scandal in 2014 and first place in 2008 among weekly papers from the Investigative Reporters and Editors for stories about the Julia Tuttle Causeway sex offender colony. In 2010, the paper garnered international attention when it published a story by Brandon K. Thorp and Penn Bullock which revealed that anti-gay activist George Alan Rekers had hired a male prostitute to accompany him on a trip to Europe. In September 2012, Village Voice Media executives Scott Tobias, Christine Brennan, and Jeff Mars bought Village ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera (; ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Known for her four-octave vocal range and ability to sustain high notes, she has been referred to as the " Voice of a Generation". Aguilera rose to stardom with her eponymous debut album, for which she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Her works, which incorporate feminism, sexuality, and domestic violence, have generated both critical praise and controversy, for which she is often cited as an influence by other artists. After appearing in television programs, Aguilera signed with RCA Records in 1998. Her debut album spawned three ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one singles — " Genie in a Bottle", " What a Girl Wants" and " Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" — and earned her the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Established as a bubblegum pop artist, she released her first Spanish recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XXL (magazine)
''XXL'' is an American hip hop magazine, published by Townsquare Media, founded in 1997. History In August 1997, Harris Publications released the first issue of ''XXL''. It featured rappers Jay-Z and Master P on a double cover. In December 2006, ''XXL'' took over the struggling hip-hop producer and DJ magazine '' Scratch'' (another publication owned by Harris Publications), re-branding it as ''XXL Presents Scratch Magazine''. However ''Scratch'' shut down less than a year later in September 2007. Other titles with limited runs have been launched under the ''XXL'' brand, including ''Hip-Hop Soul'', ''Eye Candy'' and '' Shade45''. ''XXL'' has released many other special projects including tour programs, mixtapes and exclusive DVDs. ''XXL'' also maintains a popular website, which provides daily hip hop news, original content and content from the magazine. In 2014, Townsquare Media acquired ''XXL'', ''King'' and ''Antenna'' from Harris Publications. On October 14, 2014, Townsq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
