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Lil Jon
Jonathan H. Smith (born January 17, 1972), better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American DJ, record producer, and rapper. He was instrumental in the commercial breakthrough of the hip hop subgenre crunk in the early 2000s, and is often credited as a progenitor of the genre. He was the frontman of the crunk group Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, with whom he has released five albums. In addition, Lil Jon served as a record producer for most recordings by artists of whom popularized the genre; these include Miami-based rapper Pitbull, Bay Area-based rappers Too Short and E-40, and fellow Atlanta-based artists Ludacris, Ciara, and Usher. As a producer, Lil Jon has produced several ''Billboard'' Hot 100 hit singles including "Salt Shaker", "Cyclone", " Get Low", "Snap Yo Fingers", " Damn!", "Freek-a-Leek", "Lovers and Friends", " Goodies" and " Yeah!". The latter of which won Lil Jon a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance as part of his five Grammy Award nominations. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlanta
Atlanta ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia, but its territory falls in both Fulton and DeKalb counties. With a population of 498,715 living within the city limits, it is the eighth most populous city in the Southeast and 38th most populous city in the United States according to the 2020 U.S. census. It is the core of the much larger Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to more than 6.1 million people, making it the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over above sea level, it features unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the most dense urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminus of a major state-sponsored railroad, but it soon became the convergence point among several rai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E-40
Earl Tywone Stevens Sr. (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the rap group The Click, and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 26 studio albums to date, appeared on numerous movie soundtracks, and has also done guest appearances on a host of other rap albums. Initially an underground artist, his 1995 solo album ''In a Major Way'' opened him up to a wider audience. Beginning in 1998, he began collaborating with mainstream rappers outside the San Francisco Bay Area. He rose to higher mainstream popularity in 2006 with his single "Tell Me When to Go", which was produced by Lil Jon. Early life Earl Tywone Stevens was born in Vallejo, California. He grew up with his siblings raised by a divorced mother who worked three jobs, and he became interested in hip hop after hearing "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang. Beginning in fourth grade, Stevens played the snare and bass drum. He graduated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeah! (Usher Song)
"Yeah!" is a song by American singer Usher featuring American rappers Lil Jon (who also produced the song) and Ludacris. The song is written by the featured artists alongside Sean Garrett, Patrick "J. Que" Smith, Robert McDowell, LRoc. The song incorporates crunk and R&B—which Lil Jon coined as crunk&B—in the song's production. The song was released as the lead single from Usher's fourth studio album '' Confessions'' (2004) on January 27, 2004, after Usher was told by Arista Records, his label at the time, to record more tracks for the album. "Yeah!" topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart for 12 consecutive weeks, before being dethroned by Usher's follow-up single "Burn". "Yeah!" was the longest-running number one single in 2004, subsequently topping the year-end chart on the Hot 100. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song received a similar response in other countries, topping in other twelve charts worldwide. It w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodies (song)
"Goodies" is the debut single by American singer Ciara featuring hip-hop rapper and Jive recording artist Petey Pablo for her debut studio album of the same name. The song was released as the album's lead single on June 8, 2004, through LaFace Records. It was written by Ciara, Sean Garrett, LeMarquis Jefferson, and Craig Love, and Lil Jon the song's producer. The song was recorded as an answer song to the featured performer's hit single, "Freek-a-Leek." The song's lead woman refuses men's sexual advances, proclaiming that they will not get her "goodies" because "they stay in the jar." The single was well-received by critics, who acclaimed its whistling crunk beat and Ciara's breathy vocals. "Goodies" was a commercial success, peaking at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for seven weeks, becoming the longest-running number-one debut single by a female artist on the chart since 1977. Internationally, "Goodies" topped the charts in the United Kingdom and peaked within ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovers And Friends (song)
"Lovers and Friends" is a song by American rap group Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz featuring American singer Usher and American rapper Ludacris, from the group's fifth and final studio album, ''Crunk Juice'' (2004). The song was written by the artists alongside Michael Sterling, while produced by Lil Jon. It was released by BME and TVT Records in 2004, as the third single from the album. An R&B slow jam, the song consists of a piano melody and hook, and contains a sample of Sterling's song of the same name. The lyrics depict the three artists attempting to seduce women. "Lovers and Friends" received mixed reviews from music critics; some praised the production, while other reviewers criticized the commercial sound and track placement on ''Crunk Juice''. The song peaked at number three on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, and at number 15 on the New Zealand Singles Chart. A music video was planned to be released, but never materialized. "Lovers a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freek-a-Leek
"Freek-a-Leek" is an American hip hop song co-written and recorded by American rapper Petey Pablo. It was released on December 1, 2003, as the second single from his second album, ''Still Writing in My Diary: 2nd Entry'' (2004). It was produced by Lil Jon where the song fits the uptempo subgenre of Southern hip hop called crunk. The single peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in July 2004. Background and recording In 2000, following an appearance on the remix of the Black Rob single "Whoa! (Black Rob song), Whoa!", Petey Pablo caught the attention of rapper and record producer Timbaland, as well as the Artists and repertoire, A&R manager of Jive Records, who helped Pablo acquire a deal with the record label. Pablo's first single, "Raise Up", was an instant commercial success, reaching the top 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and receiving heavy airplay on MTV. ''Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry'', his debut studio album, was ... [...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] |
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] |
Get Low (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Song)
"Get Low" is the debut single by American rap group Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, featuring American hip hop duo Ying Yang Twins, released as a single in 2003. It first appeared on the 2002 album ''Kings of Crunk''. "Get Low" peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 20 on the Hot Digital Songs chart. It was number five on the top Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs of 2003. Outside of the United States, "Get Low" peaked within the top ten of the charts in the United Kingdom, the top twenty of the charts in Germany and the top forty of the charts in Australia, Austria, and New Zealand. It is also known as a breakthrough song for the crunk genre, as the song's success helped it become mainstream. It is listed number 99 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop. History Three different radio edits of "Get Low" have been released. One had amended lyrics (i.e. ''"take that thang to the floor, you skank, you skank"''), while the other two bleeped out certain profanities. Of the tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyclone (song)
"Cyclone" is the second single by American rapper Baby Bash from his album ''Cyclone''. The song features T-Pain on the last verse and Mickaël Zibi on the intro and chorus though he is only credited on the album. The song was produced by Lil Jon and the song's beat structure incorporates typical Southern hip hop claps and pizzicatos, as well as Lil Jon's signature crunk synths and whistles. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the song as double platinum. The song peaked at number 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Music video The "Cyclone" video was directed by Malcolm Jones. on '' The Mike Sherman Show'' It premiered on August 6, 2007 o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salt Shaker (song)
"Salt Shaker" is a crunk song released by rap group Ying Yang Twins featuring Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz. It was released on their third studio album, '' Me & My Brother'' (2003). It was produced by Lil Jon with guitars played by Craig Love. The song reached the top 10 in the United States, peaking at number 9. In the United States, "Salt Shaker" became the biggest hit of the Ying Yang Twins' career, debuting in the top 10 at number 9 on February 14, 2004, and staying there for two weeks. In Australia, the song was released as a double A-side CD single with "Naggin'". The official remix featured Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, Murphy Lee, Fat Joe and Juvenile. There is an official extended remix of the above artists and additional verses by Fatman Scoop, Jacki-O, B.G., and Pitbull. There is also a remix on DJ Drama's ''Gangsta Grillz X'' with Big Boi and Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop D ... [...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] |
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