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YoungBloodZ
YoungBloodZ is an American Southern hip hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia composed of J-Bo (born Jeffrey Raymond Grigsby on October 4, 1977) and Sean P (born Sean Paul Ryan Joseph on March 7, 1978). The duo was signed to LaFace Records. They are one of many commercially successful Atlanta hip hop artists. Career Jeffrey Raymond Grigsby and Sean Paul Ryan Joseph met at Decatur's Miller Grove Middle School, where they started the Attic Crew with some friends. Their debut album was ''Against Da Grain'', released in 1999 on LaFace. The duo are best known for singles like "U-Way" (1999) and "85" (2000), which featured Big Boi. After a 3-year absence, they returned with ''Cadillac Pimpin in 2003, scoring a moderate hit. The duo's sophomore effort featured Grammy-nominated single " Damn!", reaching No. 4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and becoming their only top 10 hit. It was produced by Lil Jon. YoungBloodz released ''Ev'rybody Know Me'' in 2005. It featured guest vocals from Young B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damn! (song)
"Damn!" is a song by the Atlanta rap duo YoungBloodZ. It was released as the second single from their second studio album ''Drankin' Patnaz'' and was produced by Lil Jon who is also featured on the song. A club mix appears on the duo's third studio album. It is their biggest hit to date, peaking at number 4 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, YoungBloodZ's sole top 10 single on the chart. Background While recording the album, the group didn’t feel like it had any singles so they contacted Jermaine Dupri who was executive producing the project, to go back into the recording studio. The duo's attorney, Vince Phillips, who also a business partner and friend of the producer Lil Jon called him in to producer the new track for the duo. ''"Instantly, man, we knew it was the one. You could tell by the energy in the room"'' says J-Bo. Lil Jon's BME Recording artist, Bohagon was in attendance and wrote the hook for the song. Reception Ranked #47 on Complex Magazines Best 100 Songs of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drankin' Patnaz
''Drankin' Patnaz'' is the second studio album by American Southern hip hop duo YoungBloodZ from Atlanta, Georgia. It was released on August 26, 2003 via So So Def/Arista Records Arista Records () is an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, the North American division of the Japanese conglomerate Sony. The label was previously handled by BMG Entertainmen .... The album features guest appearances from Jazze Pha, Backbone, Killer Mike and Lil Jon, Lil' Jon. It peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and at number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on November 7, 2003. The album sold 85,036 copies in its first week. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References External links * {{Authority control 2003 albums YoungBloodZ albums Arista Records albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Presidential (song)
"Presidential" is a song by rap duo YoungBloodZ. It was released in June 2005 as the second single from their second studio album ''Ev'rybody Know Me''. The song peaked at number 81 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and number 20 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Rap Tracks chart. An official remix was released on the same album featuring Akon. Music video The music video was directed by Lenny Bass and premiered in August 2005. The music video features a cameo from T-Pain, Chris Brown, 8Ball & MJG, and Boyz n da Hood Boyz n da Hood is an American Southern gangsta rap group from Atlanta, Georgia. They were formerly signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records and consisted of Young Jeezy, Jody Breeze, Gorilla Zoe, Big Gee, and Big Duke. They have collaborated se .... Charts References 2005 singles YoungBloodZ songs 2005 songs Songs written by LRoc Songs written by Lil Jon Song recordings produced by Lil Jon LaFace Records singles Crunk songs {{2000s-hiphop- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ev'rybody Know Me
''Ev'rybody Know Me'' is the third studio album by American Southern hip hop duo YoungBloodZ from Atlanta, Georgia. It was released on December 13, 2005 via LaFace Records. The album features guest appearances from Akon, Ben-Hated, Cutty Cartel, Daz Dillinger, Jazze Pha, Lil' Scrappy, Mannie Fresh, Mr. Mo, Proverb, Shawty Putt, T-Boz and Young Buck. It peaked at number 44 on the ''Billboard'' 200, at number 7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at number 4 on the Top Rap Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a music chart published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales in the United States and is compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The chart debuted as Hot R&B LPs in the issue dated Jan ... chart in the United States. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References External links * {{Authority control 2005 albums YoungBloodZ albums LaFace Records albums Albums produced by Akon Albums produced by Lil Jon A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do It To It
"Do It to It" is the lead single from American girl group Cherish's 2006 debut album, ''Unappreciated''. "Do It to It" features rap/hip hop artist Sean P. The song peaked at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 during its 16th week on the chart. It also reached number 15 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Digital Songs chart and number 8 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart. It had strong video play on BET and reached number 2 on ''106 & Park''. The song played for the limit of 65 days on the countdown and was eventually retired. It was the only video to be retired that year that did not reach number one. Music The song moves at a tempo of 74 beats per minute in the key of G harmonic minor, and follows the chord progression of G–Cm–Cm–G. Commercial performance "Do It to It" debuted at number 86 on US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for the week of May 20, 2006. It peaked at number 12 for the week of September 2, 2006. It stayed on the chart for twenty-one weeks. Music video The video begins with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Against Da Grain
''Against da Grain'' is the debut studio album by American Southern hip hop duo YoungBloodZ from Atlanta, Georgia. It was released on October 12, 1999 via LaFace Records. The album features guest appearances from Backbone, Big Boi, Bone Crusher and Lil' Wayne. It peaked at number 92 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and at number 21 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a music chart published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales in the United States and is compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The chart debuted as Hot R&B LPs in the issue dated ... chart in the United States. Track listing Charts References External links * {{Authority control 1999 debut albums YoungBloodZ albums LaFace Records albums Albums produced by Organized Noize ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snap Yo Fingers
"Snap Yo Fingers" is a 2006 American hip hop single by Atlanta-based rapper/producer Lil Jon. It was originally intended to be the first single from Lil Jon's solo debut album, '' Crunk Rock''. However, the release date of ''Crunk Rock'' was subsequently delayed. In August 2006, Lil Jon's label TVT Records released the second volume of its ''Crunk Hits'' rap compilation, and "Snap Yo Fingers" was the opening track. When ''Crunk Rock'' was finally released four years later, the song was left out of the album. The song was produced by Lil Jon and features E-40 and Sean P. The catchy, up-tempo and club oriented Southern hip hop track allowed the song to peak at number 7 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. On the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, the song reached number seven and one, respectively. The music video was directed by Hype Williams Harold Williams (born August 1, 1970) is an American music video director, film director, film producer, and scree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jazze Pha
Phalon Anton Alexander, (born April 15, 1974), professionally known as Jazze Pha ( ), is an American record producer, singer, songwriter and rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Sho'nuff Records, to which American R&B singer-songwriter Ciara was signed. Early life Jazze Pha was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. His father is James Alexander, bassist for the Bar-Kays, an influential group on the Memphis soul scene in the 1960s. His mother, Denise Williams, is an accomplished singer, having worked with everyone from Earth, Wind, and Fire to Barbra Streisand. Pha was named after the late Phalon Jones, another member of the Bar-Kays, who died in the December 10, 1967, plane crash that also killed three other Bar-Kays members and Otis Redding Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter. He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jazzy Pha
Phalon Anton Alexander, (born April 15, 1974), professionally known as Jazze Pha ( ), is an American record producer, singer, songwriter and rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Sho'nuff Records, to which American R&B singer-songwriter Ciara was signed. Early life Jazze Pha was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. His father is James Alexander, bassist for the Bar-Kays, an influential group on the Memphis soul scene in the 1960s. His mother, Denise Williams, is an accomplished singer, having worked with everyone from Earth, Wind, and Fire to Barbra Streisand. Pha was named after the late Phalon Jones, another member of the Bar-Kays, who died in the December 10, 1967, plane crash that also killed three other Bar-Kays members and Otis Redding Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter. He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twista
Carl Terrell Mitchell (born November 27, 1973), better known by his stage name Twista (formerly Tung Twista), is an American rapper and record producer. He is best known for his Chopper (rap), chopper style of rapping and for once holding the title of fastest English-speaking rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds. In 1997, after appearing on Do or Die (group), Do or Die's hit single "Po Pimp", produced by the Legendary Traxster, Twista signed with Big Beat and Atlantic Records, where he released his third album ''Adrenaline Rush (album), Adrenaline Rush'' and formed the group Speedknot Mobstaz, in 1998. His 2004 album ''Kamikaze (Twista album), Kamikaze'' topped the U.S. Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, after the success of the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one single "Slow Jamz" (with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx). Early life Carl Terrell Mitchell was born on November 27, 1973, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Should Be My Girl
"You Should Be My Girl" is a song performed by Sammie, who is signed to Dallas Austin's Rowdy Records. It was first single to be released from his self-titled second album. The song features Sean Paul of The YoungBloodZ. It was produced by Jazze Pha and released in June 2006. It managed to chart BET's 106 & Park and reached number 2. The video featured Sean P, Lloyd Polite, Teairra Mari, Da BackWudz, Big Boi of Outkast, Jazze Pha and Dallas Austin Dallas L. Austin (born December 29, 1970) is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and film producer. Biography Early life During a 2019 interview with DJ Vlad, Dallas Austin detailed previously unknown or unconfirmed events inv .... Charts {{Sammie 2006 singles Sammie songs Songs written by Sean Paul 2006 songs Cash Money Records singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Jon
Jonathan H. Smith (born January 17, 1971) better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, producer and former frontman of the rap group Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz. He was instrumental in the emergence of the hip hop subgenre crunk, and is credited with bringing the genre into mainstream success. Lil Jon frequently collaborates with Miami-based rapper Pitbull (rapper), Pitbull, San Francisco Bay Area, Bay Area-based rappers Too Short and E-40 . He participates as one-third of an unofficial trio consisting of Atlanta-based artists Ludacris and Usher (musician), Usher who frequently create songs together. As a producer, Lil Jon has produced several Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 hit singles including "Salt Shaker (song), Salt Shaker", "Cyclone (song), Cyclone", "Get Low (Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz song), Get Low", "Snap Yo Fingers", "Damn! (song), Damn!", "Freek-a-Leek", "Lovers and Friends (song), Lovers and Friends", "Goodies (song), Goodies" and "Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
