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Unplugged (Arrested Development Album)
''Unplugged'' is a live album by American hip hop group Arrested Development. Performing live at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City on December 17, 1992, their performance was recorded for the ''MTV Unplugged'' television series. Track listing Personnel *Nadirah Ali – vocals *Michael Alvord – mixing assistant, assistant *Arnaé – vocals *Kundalini Mark Batson – piano, director, co-music director *Michael Benabib – photography *Kevin Carnes – vocals *Freddie Cash – bass *Alex Coletti – producer *Rasha Don – drums *Montsho Eshe – vocals, dancer, choreographer *Fulani Hart – vocals * Headliner – turntables *Audrey Johns – liner note producer *Ju Ju House – drums *Terrance Cinque Mason – vocals *Frank Micelotta – photography *Baba Oje – spiritual advisor *Kevin Parker – mixing assistant, assistant *Naomi Patton – liner notes *David Pleasant – harmonica, percussion *Don Rasa – drums *Brandon Ross – guitar *Kelli Sae – vocals *Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrested Development (hip Hop Group)
Arrested Development is an American hip hop musical ensemble, group that formed in Atlanta in 1988. It was founded by Speech (rapper), Speech and Headliner (DJ), Headliner as a positive, Afrocentrism, Afrocentric alternative to the gangsta rap popular in the late 1980s. Baba Oje and frontman Speech (rapper), Speech met at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee when they were both students. Baba Oje was 57 years old at the time. History Arrested Development was formed in 1988 by rapper and producer Todd Thomas ("Speech (rapper), Speech") and turntablism, turntablist Timothy Barnwell (known as Headliner (DJ), Headliner). The group's debut album ''3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of...'' was the number-one album in the ''Village Voice''s 1992 Pazz and Jop Critic's Poll and in ''The Wire (magazine), The Wire''s 1992 Critic's choice. The group won two Grammy Awards in 1993: for Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Best New Artist, making them the first hip hop artist to win t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Village Voice
''The Village Voice'' is an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955 by Dan Wolf, Ed Fancher, John Wilcock, and Norman Mailer, the ''Voice'' began as a platform for the creative community of New York City. It ceased publication in 2017, although its online archives remained accessible. After an ownership change, the ''Voice'' reappeared in print as a quarterly in April 2021. Over its 63 years of publication, ''The Village Voice'' received three Pulitzer Prizes, the National Press Foundation Award, and the George Polk Award. ''The Village Voice'' hosted a variety of writers and artists, including writer Ezra Pound, cartoonist Lynda Barry, artist Greg Tate, and film critics Andrew Sarris, Jonas Mekas and J. Hoberman. In October 2015, ''The Village Voice'' changed ownership and severed all ties with former parent company Voice Media Group (VMG). The ''Voice'' announced on August 22, 2017, that it would cease p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 Live Albums
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Arrested Development (group) Albums
''Arrested Development'' is an American television sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz. It aired on Fox for three seasons from November 2, 2003, to February 10, 2006, followed by two seasons on Netflix, season four being released in 2013 and season five being released in 2018 and 2019. ''Arrested Development'' follows the Bluths, a formerly wealthy dysfunctional family. It is presented in a serialized format, incorporating handheld camera work, voice-over narration, archival photos, historical footage and maintains numerous running gags and catchphrases. Ron Howard served as both an executive producer and the omniscient narrator and, in later seasons, appears in the show as a fictionalized version of himself. Set in Newport Beach, California, ''Arrested Development'' was filmed primarily in Culver City and Marina del Rey. ''Arrested Development'' received critical acclaim. It won six Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, and attracted a cult following. It has been na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speech (rapper)
Todd Thomas (born October 25, 1968), better known by the stage name Speech, is an American rapper and musician. He is a member of the progressive hip hop group Arrested Development and has released a number of solo albums. Background He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and spent his childhood years there and in Ripley, Tennessee, before relocating to Georgia in 1987 to attend the Art Institute of Atlanta. He attended Rufus King High School and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His first rap group, Attack, was active from 1984 until 1986. He also DJ'd at a popular teen club called the Fox Trap along with other guest DJs. Music career Arrested Development In 1987, Speech joined with fellow DJ Headliner to form the group Arrested Development. After over three years together, the group released their inaugural album, '' 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of...''. Speech performed lead vocals, and produced the group's tracks. The group's follow-up album, ''Zingalamaduni' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Ross
Brandon K. Ross is an American jazz guitarist. He was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Career Ross did clerical work for Leroy Jenkins before playing with Archie Shepp and Marion Brown in the second half of the 1970s. He has performed with Wadada Leo Smith, Gene Lake, Marcus Rojas, John Lurie, Henry Threadgill, Don Byron, and Cassandra Wilson. In 1998, Ross, bassist Melvin Gibbs, and drummer J.T. Lewis formed the trio Harriet Tubman, which continues to perform concerts and record, as of 2020. Discography As leader * ''Costume'' (Intoxicate, 2004) * ''Puppet'' (Intoxicate, 2006) * ''For Living Lovers'' (Sunnyside, 2014) As sideman With Kip Hanrahan * ''A Thousand Nights and a Night (1-Red Night)'' (American Clave, 1996) * ''A Thousand Nights and a Night (Shadow Night 1)'' (Justin Time, 1998) * ''Beautiful Scars'' (American Clave, 2007) * ''Crescent Moon Waning'' (Yellowbird, 2018) With Oliver Lake * ''Plug It'' (Gramavision, 1983) * ''Dancevision'' (Blue Heron, 1986) * ''Impa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Headliner (DJ)
Timothy Barnwell (born July 26, 1967, in New Jersey), better known by the stage name Headliner, is an American DJ and businessman. He is best known for being a member of Arrested Development The term "arrested development" has had multiple meanings for over 200 years. In the field of medicine, the term "arrested development" was first used, ''circa'' 1835–1836, to mean a stoppage of physical development; the term continues to be use .... Speech met Headliner at the Art Institute of Atlanta, where they were both students. Headliner left Arrested Development in 1996 and did not participate in the group's reunion in 2000, unlike fellow ex-member Rasa Don, who returned to the band for another six years and, with whom he would eventually establish the Creative Royalty production house. Headliner also runs his own children's edutainment brand called the Sandtown All-Stars. References External links DJ Headlineron Instagram 1967 births American DJs Grammy Award winners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Benabib
Michael Benabib is an American portrait photographer, known for his portraits of David Bowie, Tupac Shakur, Sean Combs, and Keith Richards among others. Notable portrait photography of public figures include Bill Clinton, Alan Dershowitz and Loretta Lynch. His work has appeared in publications including Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, Rolling Stone, Vibe, ESPN magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, NPR and Newsweek. His work was included to photography collections on display by The Smithsonian and MoMa. Hip-hop photography In the 1980s, Michael freelanced with Rush Management and Def Jam Records; his photography of musicians include Rakim, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, among many others. In 2007, Watson-Guptill Publications and Billboards Books published “In Ya Grill: The Faces Of Hip-Hop” the hip-hop photography of Michael Benabib and text by Bill Adler. Career In 1995, his editorial photography assignments for magazines include T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People Everyday
"People Everyday" is a song by American hip hop group Arrested Development. It was released in July 1992 as the second single from their debut album, '' 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of...'' (1992). The song rose to number eight on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It became their biggest hit in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart in November 1992. The song also reached the top 10 on the charts of Australia, France, and New Zealand, peaking at number six in all three countries. Content The song uses the chorus and basic structure of Sly & the Family Stone's 1969 hit "Everyday People", with new verses written by lead singer Speech. He also sings the lead, with additional lyrics sung by Dionne Farris, who is not an official member of the group. The single of this song, which was released in 1992, features additional singing vocals by DeAnna Fields, also known as Mawakana Auset, who is an extended family member of the group. DeAnna also app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Unplugged
''MTV Unplugged'' is an American television series on MTV showcasing musical artists usually playing acoustic instruments. The show aired regularly from 1989 to 1999 and less frequently from 2000 to 2009, when it was usually billed as ''MTV Unplugged No. 2.0''. Since 2009, ''MTV Unplugged'' specials have aired occasionally, sometimes online only. Episodes and specials have tended to showcase one artist or group, playing a combination of their hit songs and covers. Many of the artists who appeared on the show in the 1990s released their ''Unplugged'' session as an album, and some of these albums were commercial and critical hits. Eric Clapton's ''Unplugged (Eric Clapton album), Unplugged'' (1992) sold 26 million copies worldwide and became the best-selling live album of all time. Other ''Unplugged'' albums that went platinum include Mariah Carey's ''MTV Unplugged (Mariah Carey EP), MTV Unplugged'' (1992), Rod Stewart's ''Unplugged...and Seated'' (1993), 10,000 Maniacs' ''MTV Unp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the List of United States cities by population density, most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York (state), New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban area, urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous Megacity, megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global city, global Culture of New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
