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V1bes , and " Wu-Tang Forever" by rapper Drake. The song "Chill" contains samples from the 1989 Spike Lee film '' ''V1bes'' is the second mixtape by American singer and actor Leon Thomas III released on January 1, 2014 by Rostrum Records at midnight via DatPiff. It features remixes of the song " Bonita Applebum" by A Tribe Called Quest A Tribe Called Quest was an American hip hop group formed in Queens, New York City, in 1985,Q-Tip [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon Thomas III
Leon G. Thomas III (born ) is an American actor, record producer, songwriter and singer. After early roles in Broadway and providing the singing voice of Tyrone on the Nick Jr. animated series ''The Backyardigans'' (2006–2008), he played André Harris on the Nickelodeon series ''Victorious'' (2010–2013), for which he received a NAACP Image Award nomination. Thomas signed to Columbia and Rostrum Records, and sought success for his songwriting, and as a member of the production duo the Rascals. He has earned writing credits on Ariana Grande's '' Positions'', Drake's ''Certified Lover Boy'', and Toni Braxton and Babyface's Grammy Award-winning album ''Love, Marriage & Divorce'' (2014). Thomas earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song nomination at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, for co-writing the song " Gold Roses" (2019). Life and career Leon G. Thomas III was born in Brooklyn, New York City, to Jayon Anthony and Leon Thomas II. He made his Broadway debut at the age of 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metro Hearts
''Metro Hearts'' is the debut mixtape by American actor and singer Leon Thomas III released on August 1, 2012 by Rostrum Records. Track listing All tracks written and produced by Leon Thomas III, except where noted. Sample credits * "Take Care" is a cover of the song of the same name by Drake featuring Rihanna, itself a reworking " I'll Take Care of You (Jamie xx Remix)" by Gil Scott-Heron Gilbert Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American Jazz poetry, jazz poet, singer, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician .... * "Forever" contains samples from " My Only Swerving" by El Ten Eleven and " Ms. Jackson" by Outkast, as well as dialogue from the film '' The Notebook''. References {{Authority control Debut mixtape albums 2012 mixtape albums Leon Thomas III albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rostrum Records
Rostrum Records is an American independent record label initially located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, now located in Los Angeles, California. Benjy Grinberg is the founder and president of the label, which currently has twelve artists on its roster: Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa, Rich the Kid, Mod Sun, The Bird and the Bee, Donora, Lambo Anlo, TeamMate, Mike Taylor, BRÅVES, Juliann Alexander, and Boaz. Rostrum Records has sold millions of albums and singles, and Rostrum's artists have been nominated for a combined total of eleven Grammy Awards. Rostrum Records has become one of the leading independent movements in the music industry, and has been at the forefront of artist development for over a decade. Rostrum’s innovative digital savvy has helped formulate a new model for the industry. The label was named one of ''Vibe'' magazine's "Top 5 Labels to Watch in 2012" and ''XXL'' magazine's "Top Rising Indie Label in 2011". Grinberg was named #23 on ''The Source'' magazine's annual P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DatPiff
DatPiff is an online audio distribution platform that was launched in 2005. It is headquartered in Pennsylvania. It specializes in hip-hop, rap, and urban music. The site was founded in the spring of 2005 by Marcus Frasier. It is owned by MediaLab AI Inc.. Features A key feature of DatPiff is that unregistered users are allowed to download any mixtape uploaded to the site that has been Sponsored - i.e. funded by the artist or label free of charge. Registered users are permitted a limited number of downloads of non-sponsored mixtapes per day. Premium paid users have an unlimited number of downloads of any mixtape. Mixtapes may be streamed by any user. Premium content may also be purchased. Users can register as either an artist or fan - the key difference being that artists upload their work to the site while fans may only listen to these works. DatPiff has mobile applications for iOS ( iPhone and iPad), Android, Windows Phone 7, BlackBerry, and WebOS webOS, also known as L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonita Applebum
"Bonita Applebum" is the second single from A Tribe Called Quest's debut album ''People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm''. The song contains samples of "Daylight" by RAMP, "Memory Band" by Rotary Connection, and "Fool Yourself" by Little Feat. ''Rolling Stone'' featured "Bonita Applebum" on their list of 20 essential songs from the group. Background The original version of "Bonita Applebum", made in 1985, was one of A Tribe Called Quest's first demos.Q-Tip . Accessed on March 20, 2020. A few years later, the song was remade and included on the ''People's Instinctive Travels'' album. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest was an American hip hop group formed in Queens, New York City, in 1985,Q-Tip Red Bull Music Academy. Accessed on January 4, 2019. originally composed of rapper and main producer Q-Tip,Exclusive: Q-Tip Interview MOOVMNT.com. Retrieved on June 25, 2017. rapper , DJ and co-producer |
Wu-Tang Forever (Drake Song)
"Wu-Tang Forever" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his third studio album ''Nothing Was the Same'' (2013). The song was released as the album's first promotional single on September 12, 2013. "Wu-Tang Forever" features a significant sample of "It's Yourz" by the Wu-Tang Clan. The song was produced by frequent collaborator Noah "40" Shebib. The song has since peaked at number 52 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Background On August 30, 2013, Drake first revealed he would have a song featured on the album, produced by 40 and titled "Wu-Tang Forever". On September 12, 2013, Drake released the previously announced "Wu-Tang Forever", as the album's first promotional single along with the pre-order of ''Nothing Was the Same'' on iTunes. The song is a reference to the Wu-Tang Clan and their critically acclaimed double album ''Wu-Tang Forever'' (1997). The track also samples the Clan's song "It's Yourz". Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA said he gave Drake the sample free of charge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (musician)
Aubrey Drake Graham ( ; born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper and singer. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited for popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop. He gained recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–08) and subsequently pursued a career in music releasing his debut mixtape '' Room for Improvement'' in 2006. He released the mixtapes ''Comeback Season'' (2007) and '' So Far Gone'' (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment. Drake's first three albums, ''Thank Me Later'' (2010), '' Take Care'' (2011) and ''Nothing Was the Same'' (2013), were all critical successes and propelled him to the forefront of hip hop. His fourth album, ''Views'' (2016), saw exploration of dancehall and stood atop the ''Billboard'' 200 for 13 non-consecutive weeks, making it the first album by a male artist to do so in over a decade, and featured the cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spike Lee
Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20, 1957) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. His production company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, has produced more than 35 films since 1983. He made his directorial debut with ''She's Gotta Have It'' (1986). He has since written and directed such films as '' School Daze'' (1988), ''Do the Right Thing'' (1989), '' Mo' Better Blues'' (1990), '' Jungle Fever'' (1991), ''Malcolm X'' (1992), '' Crooklyn'' (1994), '' Clockers'' (1995), '' 25th Hour'' (2002), ''Inside Man'' (2006), ''Chi-Raq'' (2015), ''BlacKkKlansman'' (2018) and ''Da 5 Bloods'' (2020). Lee also acted in eleven of his feature films. His films have featured breakthrough and acclaimed performances from actors such as Denzel Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Samuel L. Jackson, Giancarlo Esposito, Rosie Perez, Delroy Lindo and John David Washington. Lee's work has continually explored race relations, issues within the black community, the role of m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do The Right Thing
''Do the Right Thing'' is a 1989 American comedy-drama film produced, written, and directed by Spike Lee. It stars Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Nunn, John Turturro, and Samuel L. Jackson, and is the feature film debut of Martin Lawrence and Rosie Perez. The story explores a Brooklyn neighborhood's simmering racial tension between its African-American residents and the Italian-American owners of a local pizzeria, culminating in tragedy and violence on a hot summer day. The film was a critical and commercial success and received numerous accolades, including Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Aiello's portrayal of Sal the pizzeria owner. It is often listed among the greatest films of all time. In 1999, the film was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress, and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. Plot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flume (musician)
Harley Edward Streten (born 5 November 1991), known professionally as Flume, is an Australian DJ and music producer. He is regarded as a pioneer of future bass who helped popularise the genre. His self-titled debut studio album, ''Flume'', was released in 2012 to positive reviews, topping the ARIA Albums Chart and reaching double-platinum accreditation in Australia. Flume has remixed songs from such artists as Lorde, Sam Smith, Arcade Fire, Hermitude and Disclosure. His second studio album, ''Skin'', was released in 2016, again topping the ARIA Albums Chart. The album won the Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2017 Grammy Awards. The album gained international recognition from the album's first single, " Never Be like You", which was nominated for Best Dance Recording. After the release of ''Skin'', Flume released ''Skin Companion EP 1'' in November 2016 and ''Skin Companion EP 2'' in February 2017 as the album's B-side EPs. In 2019, he released a mixtape, ''Hi This Is Flume'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XXYYXX
Marcel Everett (born October 31, 1995), better known as XXYYXX, is an electronic musician and record producer from Orlando, Florida, formerly signed to the label Relief in Abstract. His style is likened to Clams Casino, Zomby, Burial, James Blake and The Weeknd. His musical influences include Lapalux, Star Slinger, Disclosure and Shlohmo. Career Everett released the 'Still Sound' mixtape in 2011. The next year at 16 years of age he would release his self-titled album, which included the hit 'About You' and gained him prominence within the indie music culture in late 2013. Everett has remixed for artists such as Tinashe and Usher. In 2014, he created the song "What We Want" for the video game ''Grand Theft Auto V''. This song was included for the expanded soundtrack that was a part of the re-release of the game on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 systems. He headlined the San Francisco Noise Pop Festival in February 2013. In 2015, Everett released the single "Red", about wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
