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We Takin Over
"We Takin' Over" is the first single (music), single from DJ Khaled's second album, ''We the Best''. Akon, T.I., Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Birdman (rapper), Birdman and Lil Wayne are all featured on this hip hop track. Danja (producer), Nate "Danja" Hills assisted the artists in writing the song and is also the producer. The song was released through the iTunes Store on March 27, 2007. The song debuted at number 51 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and has since peaked at number 26 on the chart. It debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on the issue date of April 14, 2007, at number 75, and has since peaked at number 28 on the chart. Music video Cameos in the video are made by Pitbull (rapper), Pitbull, Bun B, Junior Reid, DJ Infamous, Freeway (rapper), Freeway, Triple C's, Dolla (rapper), Dolla, Johnny Dang, T-Pain, Trina, Curren$y, and Cool & Dre among others. The video was inspired by The Notorious B.I.G.'s video for "Hypnotize (The Notorious B.I.G. song), Hy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Khaled
Khaled Mohammed Khaled (born November 26, 1975), known professionally as DJ Khaled, is an American DJ, record executive, record producer and rapper. Khaled first gained recognition as a radio host in the 1990s on the radio station WEDR, 99 Jamz, and translated his popularity by working with hip hop collective Terror Squad (group), Terror Squad as a DJ for their live performances. After gaining production credits on the group's material, Khaled released his debut studio album ''Listennn... the Album'' in 2006, which earned gold certification. He followed it with ''We the Best'' (2007), which contained the top 20 single "I'm So Hood". His subsequent two releases — ''We Global'' (2008) and ''Victory (DJ Khaled album), Victory'' (2010) — were released after he founded the record label We the Best Music Group. Both albums charted in the top ten on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, with the latter containing the single "All I Do Is Win", which was eventually certified trip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Won't Tell
"I Won't Tell" is a song by American rapper Fat Joe. It was released as the first single of his eight album '' The Elephant in the Room'' (2008), and features R&B singer J. Holiday. It was released on November 8, 2007 on Fat Joe's MySpace page. It was released through iTunes on December 4, 2007. It is a hip hop and contemorary R&B song. The song received a mixed reception from critics. The single peaked at number 37 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The accompanying music video for the single was directed by Gil Green. Critical reception "I Won't Tell" received mixed reviews from music critics. Reviewing the album, David Jeffries of AllMusic praised the song for being one of the album's better radio singles that bring "sweet relief." Jesal Padania of RapReviews found the lyrics middling but praised J. Holiday's appearance and The Hitmen's production for being soothing. ''HipHopDX'' staff writer Mcooper criticized the song along with "You Ain't Sayin Nothin'" for targeting mains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Dang
Johnny Dang is a Vietnamese American jeweler based in Houston, Texas, who is known for his custom grills and involvement in the American hip-hop scene. He is a founder of Johnny Dang and Co. Biography Dang was born Đặng Anh Tuấn in the Đắk Lắk Province of Vietnam near the end of the Vietnam War. Dang's grandfather and father both worked in the jewelry trade. In 1987, Dang's father left Vietnam and emigrated to the United States. In 1996, Dang and his family followed his father to Houston, and Dang began working in jewelry repair. Dang was working at a local flea market when he met rapper Paul Wall. Wall was impressed by Dang's technique of making grills, and the two went into business together in 2002. In 2016, Dang moved his business from the Sharpstown Mall to a stand-alone location. In 2021, Dang broke off his business relationship with Vietnamese YouTuber after the price of their mutually held cryptocurrency dropped. In popular culture Dang has been referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolla (rapper)
Roderick Anthony Burton II (November 25, 1987 - May 18, 2009) better known by his stage name Dolla, was an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. Burton embarked on his music career in 2003, with hip hop group Da Razkalz Cru, under the pseudonym Bucklyte. The group quickly disbanded, and Burton went on to work as a model for the Sean John clothing line. In 2007, Burton signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik label. Burton released three singles from 2007 to 2009. The first, his commercial debut single "Who the Fuck Is That?", featuring T-Pain and Tay Dizm, charted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. On May 18, 2009, Burton was shot and killed at the valet stand of the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles, and Aubrey Berry was arrested for attempted murder. Berry was acquitted on all charges. No other suspect has been identified and the crime remains unsolved. Biography Burton was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 25, 1987 and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Burton had a twin brother wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triple C's
Triple C's, also known as Carol City Cartel, is an American hip hop group founded by Rick Ross in 2005. The group takes its name from the Carol City neighborhood of Miami Gardens, and consists of Gunplay from Miami, Torch from the Bronx, New York, and Young Breed. History They have been featured on Rick Ross' first two albums ''Port of Miami'' and ''Trilla''. Additionally, Gunplay appeared on Ross's third studio album ''Deeper Than Rap''. Their first studio album, ''Custom Cars & Cycles'', was released October 27, 2009. In the first week, the album sold 12,100 copies. Gunplay made an appearance on the song "Don't Let Me Go", with former labelmate rapper Pill from Maybach Music Group's 2011 collaboration album ''Self Made Vol. 1''. It is produced by Lee Majors. Torch would also appear on the album's track "Big Bank", featuring Pill, Meek Mill, and Rick Ross. Gunplay would later be featured on two tracks from '' Self Made Vol. 2'' and on Lil Wayne's 2013 album ''I Am Not a Human ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeway (rapper)
Leslie Edward Pridgen (born August 6, 1978), better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper from North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known as a member of the rap group State Property, during his time with Roc-A-Fella Records alongside Jay-Z. In 2009, Freeway was briefly signed to Cash Money Records, but returned to work again with Jay-Z at the mogul's entertainment organization and record label, Roc Nation, with his 2018 album ''Think Free''. Life and career Early life and career beginnings Freeway was born Leslie Pridgen on August 6, 1978. He adopted his moniker from the name of the infamous drug trafficker "Freeway" Rick Ross as he found no one wanted to listen to a rapper named Leslie. Freeway began his career by participating in freestyle battles in his high school and met fellow Philadelphia native Beanie Sigel, while rapping on stage at a hometown nightclub. Not long after being signed to Roc-A-Fella Records, Sigel put in a word for Freeway, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Infamous
Marco Antonio Rodriguez-Diaz, Jr. (born June 19, 1980), better known by his stage name Infamous or DJ Infamous, is an American Grammy award winning record producer, and three time world champion winning DJ. Infamous, was a founding member of The-Allies DJ Crew (DJ Craze, DVLP and A-Trak) and is perhaps best known for his work with American rapper Lil Wayne. Infamous has produced songs for prominent recording artists such as Drake (musician), Drake, Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Fat Joe, Nas, Game (rapper), Game, Lupe Fiasco, Charlie Puth and Kendrick Lamar, among others. Although his current discography consists predominantly of rappers, Infamous is a multi-instrumentalist, who was once the guitar player and songwriter for rock band Antenna (formerly signed to Columbia Records), before meeting Lil Wayne. DJ Titles * 1998 ITF USA DJ Champion * 1998 ITF World DJ Champion (2nd) * 1999 ITF Western Hemisphere Team Champion * 1999 ITF World Team DJ Champion * 1999 DMC USA Team DJ Champion * 1999 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junior Reid
Delroy "Junior" Reid (born 6 June 1963) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician, best known for his featuring on the songs " One Blood", " It's Okay (One Blood)" and "This Is Why I'm Hot", as well as being the lead vocalist for Black Uhuru on three albums: ''Brutal'', ''Positive'' and ''Black Uhuru Live in New York''. Biography Reid was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and had a tough upbringing in the city's Waterhouse district, notorious for being one of the most dangerous places in Jamaica.Larkin, Colin (1998) "The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae", Virgin Books, It was there in the politically turbulent late '70s that he recorded his first-ever single "Speak the Truth" at the age of 13 for the late Hugh Mundell, released in Jamaica on Augustus Pablo's Rockers International label, and popular as an import single in the United Kingdom. He followed this with "Know Myself" in 1981. He then went on to form his own band, the Voice of Progress, and after a local hit with "Mini-Bus Dri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bun B
Bernard James Freeman (born March 19, 1973), known professionally as Bun B, is an American rapper. He is best known as one half of the southern rap duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz), a group he formed in 1987 alongside Pimp C. Aside from his work with UGK, Bun B has released five solo albums, including 2010's ''Trill OG'', which received the rare 5-mic rating from ''The Source''. He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas. Life and career Freeman was born in Port Arthur, Texas where he met Pimp C, and was raised in the city of Houston, Texas, where he met Slim Thug. UGK In the late 1980s, Pimp C started the rap duo UGK. He first released a demo tape titled "Underground King" which didn't feature Bun B on the track. Instead, it featured Pimp C's friend Mitchell Queen. Bun B and friend Jalon Jackson had their own group called P.A. Militia. Both groups joined forces and formed the group 4 Black Ministers. Queen and Jackson later left the group leaving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitbull (rapper)
Armando Christian Pérez (born January 15, 1981), known professionally by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper and businessman. He began his career in the early 2000s, recording reggaeton, Latin hip hop, and crunk music under a multitude of labels. In 2004, he released his debut album '' M.I.A.M.I.'' under TVT Records and the executive production of Lil Jon. Pitbull later released his second album, ''El Mariel'', in 2006 and his third, ''The Boatlift'', in 2007. His fourth album, '' Rebelution'' (2009), included his breakthrough hit single "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)", which peaked at number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number four on the UK Singles Chart. After rebranding himself as a pop artist, Pitbull's next English-language album, ''Planet Pit'' (2011), featured his first US number one single "Give Me Everything" (featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer). The single from his EP ''Meltdown'' (also included in a version of his album, ''Global Warming' ... [...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 Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
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 consolid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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