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XXX (other)
XXX may refer to: Codes and symbols * 30 (number), Roman numeral XXX * XXX, designating pornography ** XXX, an X rating ** .xxx, an internet top-level domain intended for pornographic sites * XXX, a symbol of the straight edge lifestyle * XXX, the squadron markings of No. 29 Squadron RAF * XXX (beer), marks in beer measurement * XXX, an urgency code used with SOS * XXX (tag), a possible tag in a comment in programming * XXX (currency), the ISO 4217 code for "no currency" * XXX, "unspecified nationality" on a machine-readable passport * XXX, a feature of the coat of arms of Amsterdam ** Flag of Amsterdam * A gaming term used as a padding prefix or suffix Arts, entertainment and media Fictional characters * Anya Amasova or Agent XXX, a character in the James Bond film ''The Spy Who Loved Me'' Film and television * ''XXX'' (film series), American action film series ** ''XXX'' (2002 film), an action film starring Vin Diesel ** '' XXX: State of the Union'', 2005 ** '' XXX: R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
30 (number)
30 (thirty) is the natural number following 29 and preceding 31. In mathematics 30 is an even, composite, pronic number. With 2, 3, and 5 as its prime factors, it is a regular number and the first sphenic number, the smallest of the form , where is a prime greater than 3. It has an aliquot sum of 42, which is the second sphenic number. It is also: * A semiperfect number, since adding some subsets of its divisors (e.g., 5, 10 and 15) equals 30. * A primorial. * A Harshad number in decimal. * Divisible by the number of prime numbers ( 10) below it. * The largest number such that all coprimes smaller than itself, except for 1, are prime. * The sum of the first four squares, making it a square pyramidal number. * The number of vertices in the Tutte–Coxeter graph. * The measure of the central angle and exterior angle of a dodecagon, which is the petrie polygon of the 24-cell. * The number of sides of a triacontagon, which in turn is the petrie polygon of the 120-cell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XXX (Kendrick Lamar Song)
"XXX" (stylized as "XXX.", pronounced "X-Rated") is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, from his fourth studio album ''Damn'', released on April 14, 2017. The eleventh track on the album (fourth on the ''Collector's Edition'' of ''Damn''), the song was written by Lamar, Mike Will Made It, DJ Dahi, Mark Spears Sounwave, Anthony Tiffith, Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr., and produced by Mike Will Made It, DJ Dahi, and Sounwave, with additional production by Top Dawg and Bēkon. The song features samples of the songs "America" by Bēkon and "American Soul" by Irish rock band U2. Although not released as a single, the song charted in multiple countries in 2017. Composition The lyrics of "XXX" are about speaking truth to power. The first verse has Lamar talking about what he would do if anything happened to his family. The chorus then features Bono, the lead singer of Irish rock band U2, singing a prominent refrain in the latter half of the song. Lamar also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X X X (L'Arc-en-Ciel Song)
"X X X" (Kiss Kiss Kiss) is the thirty-ninth single by L'Arc-en-Ciel, released on October 12, 2011. The single debuted at number one on the Oricon chart and remained for over a week, selling 81,414 copies.Oricon Ranking: October 24, 2011 Retrieved December 30 2011. The band had not reached the top of the Oricon chart since the release of "" in 2008. This single also included the first of a new group of B-Sides, the L'Acoustic versions, after the earliest release, " Good Luck My Way
"Good Luck My Way" is the thirty-eighth single, an ...
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XXX (EP)
Pussy Riot is a Russian feminist protest and performance art group based in Moscow that became popular for its provocative punk rock music which later turned into a more accessible style. Founded in August 2011, it has had a membership of approximately 11 women. The group staged unauthorized, provocative guerrilla gigs in public places. These performances were filmed as music videos and posted on the internet. The group's lyrical themes included feminism, LGBT rights, opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his policies, and Putin's links to the leadership of the Russian Orthodox Church. The group gained global notoriety when five members of the group staged a performance inside Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour on February 21, 2012. The group's actions were condemned as sacrilegious by the Orthodox clergy and eventually stopped by church security officials. The women said their protest was directed at the Orthodox Church leaders' support for Putin during his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago XXX
''Chicago XXX'' is the twentieth studio album, and thirtieth album overall, by the American band Chicago, released on March 21, 2006. It was Chicago's first album of entirely new material since 1991's '' Twenty 1''. Background The album was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with horn sessions in Los Angeles, California over the summer of 2005. Production duties were handled by Jay DeMarcus of the country group Rascal Flatts, who came to the project through a friendship with Chicago's bassist-singer Jason Scheff. DeMarcus used several session players for the album. ''Chicago XXX'' peaked at number 41 in the US during a brief chart stay, spawning minor hits "Feel" and "Love Will Come Back." This would be the last studio recording with long-time vocalist and keyboardist Bill Champlin, as he departed Chicago in August 2009. Track listing Personnel Chicago * Robert Lamm – acoustic piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond B3 organ, vocals, horn arrangements (10) * Lee Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XXX (soundtrack)
''Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture xXx: A New Breed of Secret Agent'' is the film soundtrack to the film ''xXx''. It was released on August 6, 2002, via Universal Music Group as a two-disc set. The first disc is composed of a blend of alternative rock, nu metal and techno music. The second disc, entitled ''The Xander Xone'', contains ten tracks of hip hop music. Production was handled by Kathy Nelson, Neal H. Moritz and Rob Cohen with executive producer Avery Lipman. The album peaked at #8 in Austria, #9 in the United States, #12 in New Zealand, #24 in Australia and Germany. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 16, 2002, 2× Platinum by the Music Canada (200,000 copies) on April 11, 2003 and Gold by the Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas on July 28, 2003. Track listing Disc 1 ;Notes *The Canadian release featured an additional track "Juicy" by I Mother Earth, which was added too late to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miguel Bosé
Luis Miguel González Bosé (born 3 April 1956), usually known as Miguel Bosé, is a Spanish pop new wave singer and actor. Early life Bosé was born in San Fernando Hospital in Panama City, Panama, the son of Italian actress Lucia Bosè (1931–2020) and Spanish bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguín. Bosé grew up surrounded by art and culture: Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway were close friends of the family. The film director Luchino Visconti was his godfather while Pablo Picasso was the godfather to his sister Paola Dominguín. Career Propelled by his famous family and their friends, Bosé started a career as an actor in 1971, taking part in various movies. He quickly found work on the basis of his talent and good looks rather than his family name. He studied acting as well as dancing and singing. Due to the lack of acting opportunities, he started exploring his talents as a singer in 1975. With the assistance of Camilo Sesto he recorded his first singles. Two years late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XXX Tour
The XXX Tour was a worldwide concert tour by American rock band ZZ Top. Staged in support of their 1999 album '' XXX '', the tour visited arenas and stadiums from 1999 to 2002. With five legs and 134 shows, the tour began in Denver, Colorado on September 12, 1999 and ended on November 1, 2002 in London, England. The first two legs took place in the United States before the next leg visited Australasia. After three legs, the band was initially expected to tour Europe, but the European leg was postponed until over two years later, which was branded as "Euro-Afrique". Although the tour provoked a range of reactions from critics, it was generally well received. Background ZZ Top's 1996 album ''Rhythmeen'' and the supporting Continental Safari Tour brought them to new audiences, particularly in South Africa. Unlike their previous tours, Continental Safari was a minimalistic, sparse production. According to a press release, guitarist and vocalist Billy Gibbons William Frederick G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XXX (ZZ Top Album)
''XXX'' is the thirteenth studio album (also including live material) by the American rock band ZZ Top, released in September 1999. The album's title commemorates the band's 30th anniversary. Overview The album is part studio, part live album, similar to the band's 1975 release ''Fandango!''. It was also ZZ Top first album without Bill Ham at the helm as producer, ''XXX'' was produced by Billy Gibbons instead. The live track, "Sinpusher", is an altered version of the band's 1994 song "Pincushion" with different lyrics and a slightly heavier guitar riff. Reception Allmusic only gave the album one and a half stars, and in its review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine, he states: "After all, countless blues-based musicians, from Lightnin' Hopkins and Muddy Waters to B.B. King and The Rolling Stones, have aged gracefully, albeit in varying degrees. So why does ZZ Top sound so stiff and useless on ''XXX'', a record celebrating their 30th anniversary? Part of that could be that the songwrit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XXX (Jimmy Edgar Album)
''XXX'' is a studio album by techno producer Jimmy Edgar. Released in June 2010 by !K7 Records, Allmusic gave it 3.5/5 stars, describing the album as "smutty neo-electro." Production and release Edgar began producing ''XXX'', his second solo album under his real name, around 2008. Edgar used more analog recording techniques than his previous releases, which had been in the genres of Glitch (music), glitch and Detroit techno. Edgar also plays bass guitar on several tracks, and collaborates with several guest vocalists. Originally titled ''Deeper,'' ''XXX'' was allegedly rejected by Warp Records in 2008, with Edgar leaving the label around that time. ''XXX'' came out June 2010 on Studio !K7, K7 Records. It was released digitally on July 27, 2010, and on CD on September 14, 2010. Around the time of the release Edgar continued to tour internationally, notably in cities such as Tokyo, Zagreb, Istanbul, Athens, Tallinn, Moscow, Turin, London, and Berlin. Reception Andy Kellman of Allm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XXX (Danny Brown Album)
''XXX'' (pronounced "triple x" or "30") is the second studio album by American rapper Danny Brown. It was released on August 15, 2011, by Fool's Gold Records. The album's production was handled by Frank Dukes, Brandun DeShay, Skywlkr, Nick Speed, Quelle, Paul White, Squadda Bambino and DJ House Shoes. The album's only guest appearances come from Brown's Bruiser Brigade cohorts Chips and Dopehead. ''XXX'' received widespread acclaim from critics. On March 13, 2012, the album was re-released on iTunes with three new tracks and a digital booklet included. Background ''XXX'' was released as a free download by Brooklyn, New York-based record label Fool's Gold Records. Brown cited ''XXX'' as his attempt at "experimenting and seeing how far ecould push listeners" with his music. Brown explains that ''XXX'' is an effort at a serious concept album with a storyline, citing track 13 "DNA" as the start of Side B: "The cover looked like a vinyl to me, so I was going with that whole vibe". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
