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We Fly High
"We Fly High" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Jim Jones, released as the lead single from his third studio album, ''Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment)'' (2006). The song is Jim Jones' highest-charting single to date, charting at number five on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was written by Stack Bundles and produced by Zukhan-Bey who produced his previous single, " Baby Girl". The intro of the song uses a sample of "Mr. Cool" by Rasputin Stash. Music video The music video was directed by Dale Resteghini (a.k.a. RAGE) and Jim Jones (a.k.a. CAPO). Several of Jones' cohorts, namely Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, Max B and Stack Bundles, all make cameo appearances. Jones' girlfriend at the time, Chrissy Lampkin, and his manager, Yandy Smith, of VH1's Love & Hip Hop fame also make appearances in the music video. Parts of the music video were filmed in front of a green screen. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Remix The official remix of the song featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Jones (rapper)
Joseph Guillermo Jones II (born July 15, 1976), better known by his stage name Jim Jones (formerly Jimmy Jones), is an American rapper, music video director, and record executive. He is an original member of the hip hop collective the Diplomats (also known as Dipset), alongside longtime friend and fellow Harlem native, Cam'ron. In 2004, he released his debut solo album ''On My Way to Church''. The release of his second album, '' Harlem: Diary of a Summer'' in 2005, coincided with Jones landing an executive position in A&R at Entertainment One Music. A year later he was on his third album ''Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment)'' (2006), which spawned his biggest single to date, "We Fly High". The song reached number five on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Jones' first major-label album ''Pray IV Reign'' was released in March 2009 by Columbia Records. The album spawned the hit sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chrissy Lampkin
'' Love & Hip Hop: New York'' (originally titled ''Love & Hip Hop'') is the original installment of the ''Love & Hip Hop'' reality television franchise on VH1. The series premiered on March 6, 2011, and chronicles the lives of people involved with hip hop music in New York City (and nearby areas, including New Jersey, and Yonkers). The series has a large ensemble cast, with leading cast members in the opening credits, and a sprawling supporting cast, who are credited as "additional cast" or "featured" in the show's end credits. These secondary cast members appear in green screen confessional segments and (for the most part) have the same amount of screen time and storyline focus as the show's main cast members. Over the years, several supporting cast members have been upgraded to lead. Cast timeline : Main cast (appears in opening credits) : Secondary cast (appears in green screen confessional segments and in end credits alongside the main cast) : Guest cast (appears i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ. Early life Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, the son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael Mauldin, a Columbia Records executive. Dupri's promising musical career began before he was even 10 years old. His father, also an Atlanta talent manager, had coordinated a Diana Ross show in 1982; to the delight of concert-goers, Dupri managed to get on-stage and dance along with Ross. Dupri got his start as a dancer for the hip hop group Whodini when he was twelve. He made an appearance in their music video for the song " Freaks Come Out at Night". He began performing around the country, appearing with Herbie Hancock and Cameo before he opened the New York Fresh Festival, with Run-D.M.C., Whodini, and Grandmaster Flash. Career 1992–1996: Early career and breakthrough In 1990, he produced his first act, the female hip hop trio Silk Ty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make It Rain (Remix)
"Make It Rain" is a song by American rapper Fat Joe, released in 2006 as the first single from his seventh album '' Me, Myself & I''. It features American rapper Lil Wayne, who only raps the chorus (but contributes a verse on the remix), and was produced by Scott Storch. The song peaked at number 13 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was nominated for a Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. The Exclusive Def Jam Version, which does not feature Lil Wayne and instead has a hook by Fat Joe, is featured in the game '' Def Jam: Icon'' and is Fat Joe's fighting song. Chart performance ''Make It Rain'' debuted at number 55 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, on the week of November 18, 2006. After climbing the chart for 13 weeks, the song reached its peak at number 13 on the chart dated February 17, 2007. On May 15, 2007, the single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over a million down ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leather So Soft
"Leather So Soft" is the second single from Birdman and Lil Wayne's album '' Like Father, Like Son''. The single peaked at 18 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. The video features an off key guitar solo from Lil Wayne at the end. The end of the video has some scenes (beginning at 2:55) with a deaf interpreter. Despite not charting on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 the single was still certified platinum by the RIAA The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/o .... Charts Certifications References Birdman (rapper) songs Lil Wayne songs 2006 singles Cash Money Records singles Song recordings produced by Jim Jonsin Songs written by Jim Jonsin {{2000s-hiphop-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Night (Diddy Song)
"Last Night" is a song by American rapper Diddy that is a single featured on his fourth studio album, '' Press Play'' (2006). The song features American singer-songwriter Keyshia Cole. The radio edit version of the song is featured on Cole's second studio album, '' Just like You'' (2007). Part of the recording session was shown on Cole's reality show, '' Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is'', on BET in July 2006. The making of the video was shown on BET's ''Access Granted'' on January 31, 2007. Background The song has an '80s-styled beat. The song samples the drumbeat of Prince's "Erotic City", but slightly modified to increase the bass. During BET's ''Access Granted'', Diddy brought up the fact that Cole re-recorded her parts multiple times, and the two had many artistic differences on the song. The recording of the song was featured on Cole's reality show ''The Way It Is''. On the UK radio version of the song, Diddy is heard talking on the phone only with the explicit words censored ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tell Me (Diddy Song)
"Tell Me" is a hip hop song by American rapper and producer P. Diddy from his fourth studio album, '' Press Play'' (2006), featuring guest vocals from American singer Christina Aguilera. The song was written by Combs himself, Stephen "Static Major" Garrett, Ryan "Royce" Montgomery, Elizabeth Bingham, Shannon Jones, Jack Knight, Shannon Lawrence and Leroy Watson, with production held by Just Blaze. It is the second single from the above-mentioned album. According to All Access, the single hit radio stations on November 7, 2006. Most contemporary critics responded positively towards "Tell Me", and particular praise was directed at Aguilera's vocal delivery, while the song itself was complimented for its "catchy hook". The single charted within the top ten on the record charts of Germany, Switzerland, Finland, South Africa, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Its music video was nominated for the MTV Australia Video Music Award. Background and composition According to Diddy, the song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm A Flirt
"I'm a Flirt" is a song by American rapper Bow Wow featuring American singer R. Kelly. The song was scheduled to be the second single released from Bow Wow's fifth album '' The Price of Fame'' but the decision was changed to " Outta My System". Instead, it appears as a bonus track on the album. The remix of "I'm a Flirt" became the first single from R. Kelly's album '' Double Up'' and peaked at #12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. This video was premiered on BET'S Access Granted on March 7, 2007. Music video The music video is directed by Benny Boom. Unique chart methodology For the song's chart run in the United States, ''Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large advertise ...'' magazine listed both versions of the song at one position on its music charts, even though R. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Top Back
"Top Back" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., taken from his fourth studio album ''King'' (2006). The song, produced by Mannie Fresh, was released December 12, 2006. Remix The remix features fellow American rappers Young Jeezy, Young Dro, Big Kuntry King and B.G. T.I. performed the remix at the BET Hip Hop Awards on November 15, 2006. The song was also remixed in 2007, by American rapper Lil Wayne, freestyling over the song's beat for his mixtape ''Da Drought 3 ''Da Drought 3'' is the sixth mixtape by Lil Wayne, released on April 13, 2007. Background This is the third in the trilogy of mixtapes in ''Da Drought'' series. Released in 2007, the mixtape was delayed slightly as a result of Wayne's last-minu ...''. The freestyle was titled "Seat Down Low". Other versions *"Top Back" (Amended Mix) *"Top Back" (Remix Instrumental) *"Top Back" (Explicit Mix Version) Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References {{B.G. 2006 single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Dipset X-Mas
''A Dipset X-Mas'' is an album by Jim Jones and his ByrdGang music group, released on December 5, 2006. This album features the remix of Jim Jones' "We Fly High "We Fly High" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Jim Jones, released as the lead single from his third studio album, ''Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment)'' (2006). The song is Jim Jones' highest-charting single to date, c ...." Track listing Charts References Jim Jones (rapper) albums Christmas compilation albums 2006 Christmas albums Christmas albums by American artists E1 Music compilation albums Diplomat Records albums {{2006-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Dro
D'Juan Montrel Hart (born January 15, 1979), better known by his stage name Young Dro, is an American rapper. After gaining recognition with his regional hit song "Yes Sir", from his 2002 independent album ''I Got That Dro'', Young Dro aligned himself with fellow Atlanta-based rapper T.I. and signed to his label, Grand Hustle Records, Grand Hustle, in 2004. Young Dro's debut ''Best Thang Smokin''', was released in August 2006, under Grand Hustle and Atlantic Records. The album was preceded by his debut single "Shoulder Lean", which served as the album's lead single and proved to be a hit single, hit in the urban community and Billboard charts, ''Billboard'' charts. After amassing an abundance of mixtapes, Young Dro released his second album ''High Times (Young Dro album), High Times'', 7 years later on October 15, 2013, under Grand Hustle, Atlantic and eOne Music, E1. It spawned the single "FDB (song), FDB", his highest charting single since "Shoulder Lean". Biography 1979–20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |