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E-40
Earl Tywone Stevens (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. Stevens is a founding member of the rap group The Click (band), The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 27 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 music, 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 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 dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B-Legit
Brandt Jones , better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. Career Before he started his music career, he went to Grambling State University. He became a member of The Click, a rap group formed by his cousin E-40. He was featured on the track "Aint Hard 2 Find" on 2Pac's album '' All Eyez on Me''. He has been on several independent and major labels such as Sick Wid It Records, Jive Records, and Koch Records. He has collaborated with numerous other artists including E-40, Celly Cel, Master P, Too Short, Scarface, Snoop Dogg, C-Murder, Bushwick Bill, Jadakiss, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Styles P, The Federation, Mystikal, UGK, Mack 10, Daryl Hall, Keak Da Sneak, Rick Rock, Young Buck, Luniz, Paul Wall, and the late Mac Dre. He has three children, and an independent label called Block Movement. Discography Studio albums * '' Tryin' to Get a Buck'' (1993) * '' The Hemp Museum'' (1996) * '' Hempin' Ain't Easy'' (2000) * '' Hard 2 B-Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tell Me When To Go
"Tell Me When to Go" is the first single from E-40's BME/Warner Bros. debut, '' My Ghetto Report Card''. Keak da Sneak is also featured on the track. It was produced by Lil Jon, and one of the first singles to kick off the hyphy movement on a national level and popularized the phrase " ghost ride the whip". The song reached number 35 in the U.S. and eventually was certified Platinum by the RIAA on February 2, 2024. The song first premiered online on the MySpace.com homepage and it was the first hip hop single to premiere online before being released. The song samples "Dumb Girl" by Run-DMC. The song is featured in the 2007 Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 video game '' Def Jam: Icon''. E-40 is a playable character in the video game and provides his own voice and likeness. It also appeared in “The Fugitive”, a season 4 episode of the scripted comedy series ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine''. Music video The black and white music video, produced by production company Immigrant Films, was direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Save A Hoe
"Captain Save a Hoe" (clean version titled "Captain Save Them Thoe") is a single by American rapper E-40 featuring hip hop group The Click. It is the lead single from E-40's EP '' The Mail Man'' (1993). It is E-40's breakthrough hit and one of his most well-known songs. It has been featured in the soundtrack of the video game ''Grand Theft Auto V''. Background The slang phrase " captain save a hoe" has come to mean a man who spends an excessive amount of time and money trying to please a woman, usually a promiscuous one. According to E-40, his inspiration for writing the song was that a lot of his friends were acting like that. Producer Studio Ton produced a "heavy mobbed out baseline" for the track, while E-40 came up with the idea and title. D-Shot of The Click thought of the hook, which was inspired by the song " Double Dutch Bus" by Frankie Smith. The song criticizes a man who tries to "save" and impress women, especially when their help is unneeded. It ironically depicts t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In A Major Way
''In a Major Way'' is the second studio album by American rapper E-40. It was released on March 14, 1995, by Sick Wid It Records and Jive Records. Production on the album was handled by Studio Ton, Mike Mosley, Sam Bostic, Funk Daddy, Kevin Gardner, Redwine, and E-40 himself, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Levitti, 2Pac, Celly Cel, Mac Mall, Mac Shawn and Spice 1, as well as fellow The Click groupmates B-Legit and Suga-T, and his son Droop-E. The album peaked at number 13 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling 1,000,000 copies in the United States alone, as of June 3, 2002. In 2022, ''Rolling Stone'' placed ''In a Major Way'' at number 178 on their list of the 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time. Dusted 'N' Disgusted Three music videos were produced to promote the album, including a clean video re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1-Luv
"1-Luv" is a song by American rapper E-40, and the second single from his second studio album ''In a Major Way ''In a Major Way'' is the second studio album by American rapper E-40. It was released on March 14, 1995, by Sick Wid It Records and Jive Records. Production on the album was handled by Studio Ton, Mike Mosley, Sam Bostic, Funk Daddy, Kevin Ga ...'' (1995). It features R&B artist Leviti and interpolates "One Love" by Whodini. The song charted at number 71 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background A phone call is heard in the beginning of the song. In an interview with ''Complex'', E-40 revealed that it was an actual call, from his cousin Kaveo, who had been telling E-40 about his time in penitentiary. E-40 dedicated the song to "the struggle and all the people that's incarcerated", and used it to explain the hard times in his life. Charts References 1995 singles 1995 songs E-40 songs Jive Records singles Songs written by E-40 {{1990s-hiphop-song-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southwest Riders
''Southwest Riders'' is a compilation album presented by American rappers E-40 and B-Legit. It was released on August 26, 1997, by Sick Wid It Records and Jive Records. The album features production by Bosko, DJ Paul, Juicy J, KLC, The Legendary Traxster, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton and T-Mix. It peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 23 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Southwest Riders: Charts & Awards All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-01. The album features performances by Richie Rich, UGK, A-1, WC, 3X Krazy, Luniz, Celly Cel, Eightball & MJG, Twista and Brotha Lynch Hung. A music video was produced for the song, "Yay Deep", featuring E-40, B-Legit and Richie Rich. The song, "Represent" was also released as a music video |
D-Shot
Danell LaShawn Stevens Sr. (born December 12, 1969), better known as D-Shot, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. D-Shot got his start as a member of the rap group the Click, which also included his siblings E-40 and Suga-T, as well as his cousin B-Legit. After E-40 formed his record label Sick Wid It Records, the Click released their debut album, '' Down and Dirty'', after which each member released solo projects. D-Shot's debut album, '' The Shot Calla'', was released in 1993 through Sick Wid It Records. In 1995, D-Shot formed his own label, Shot Records, where he released his second album, '' Six Figures'', in 1997. Discography Studio albums Collaboration albums * '' Down and Dirty'' with the Click (1992) * ''Game Related'' with the Click (1995) * '' Money & Muscle'' with the Click (2001) Compilation albums *''D-Shot Presents – Boss Ballin': The Best In the Business'' (1995) *''D-Shot Presents – Boss Ballin' 2: The Mob Bosses'' (1998) *''Obstacles Origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Westmore
Mount Westmore is an American hip hop music, hip hop Supergroup (music), supergroup composed of California-based rappers Snoop Dogg, E-40, Too Short, and Ice Cube. Formed in late 2020, the group's debut album, ''Bad MF's'' (2022) was initially released through blockchain. It was then released to streaming services under the title ''Snoop Cube 40 $hort'' on December 9, 2022; this version included several bonus tracks. History Members Too Short and E-40 have been releasing collaborative songs since the mid-1990s, with their debut collaborative albums ''History: Function Music'' and ''History: Mob Music'' being released in 2012. Creation of a supergroup was in discussion shortly thereafter, but never came to fruition until December 2020. In a 2021 interview with DJ Vlad, Too Short stated that the group's debut album would be followed up with "volumes", similar in style to his release of ''The Pimp Tape'' (2018). In April 2021, the group performed a song titled "Big Subwoofer" at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyphy
The term hyphy ( ) is an Oakland, California, slang meaning "hyperactive". More specifically, it is an adjective describing the hip-hop music and the culture associated with the Oakland area. The term was first coined by rapper Keak da Sneak. History The hyphy culture emerged in the late 1990s in Oakland before rising to prominence throughout the wider Bay Area in the early 2000s. It is distinguished by gritty, pounding rhythms, and has been compared to crunk music. San Jose producer Traxamillion is largely considered the first producer to create hyphy style music, having produced songs such as Keak Da Sneak's "Super Hyphy", which established the term hyphy. An individual is said to "get hyphy" when they dance in an overstated, fast-paced and ridiculous manner, or if they get overly loud with other people. The phrase ''"to get hyphy"'' is similar to the southern phrase ''"to get crunk"''. Those who consider themselves part of the hyphy movement strive for this behavior. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Click (band)
The Click was an American hip hop music, hip hop group from Vallejo, California. Members included E-40 (Earl Stevens), B-Legit (Brandt Jones), D-Shot (Danell Stevens), and Suga-T (Tanina Stevens). Earl, Danell and Tanina Stevens are siblings. Jones is a first cousin of the trio. The group released three studio albums. [ allmusic The Click > Biography] Prior to their first studio album, the group released an EP under the name, "M.V.P." in 1988 and 1990. Despite members having worked together on several respective solo projects, the only reunion effort to date is a 2018 release of the collaborative album, ''Connected and Respected'', by E-40 and B-Legit, which features one song with the entire group, "Blame It". Discography Studio albums Compilation albums Extended plays Soundtrack appearances References External links * [ The Click] at Allmusic The Clickat Discogs M.V.P. at Discogs {{DEFAULTSORT:Click, The Hip-hop groups from California Family musical g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suga-T
Tenina Stevens (born December 21, 1971), better known by her stage name Suga-T, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. She is a founding member of the Click, a rap group that also includes her brothers E-40 and D-Shot and her cousin B-Legit. The Click released their debut album, '' Down and Dirty'', in 1992 through E-40's Sick Wid It Records, after which all four member released solo projects, with Suga-T's debut album '' It's All Good'' being released in 1993. In 1995 Sick Wid It signed a major label distribution deal with Jive Records, Suga-T then appeared on the Click's second album, ''Game Related'' in 1995 and released her major label debut '' Paper Chasin''', which charted on the ''Billboard'' 200 at No. 193. She also sings multi-genres of music, writes songs and is a TV, music and executive producer. Suga-T is currently working as a performer, author, speaker, vision partner coach and is the founder of Sprinkle Me Enterprise and Sprinkle Me School of Music and ... [...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, DJ, and record producer. Regarded as a progenitor of the club-oriented hip-hop subgenre crunk, his production and voice presence were instrumental in the genre's commercial breakthrough in the early 2000s. He was also the front man of the group Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, with whom he has released five albums. Having been credited on most crunk releases throughout the 2000s, Lil Jon produced several of the genre's Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 hits including "Salt Shaker (song), Salt Shaker" by Ying Yang Twins, "Cyclone (song), Cyclone" by Baby Bash, "Damn! (song), Damn!" by YoungBloodZ, "Freek-a-Leek" by Petey Pablo, "Goodies (song), Goodies" by Ciara, and "Yeah! (Usher song), Yeah!" by Usher (musician), Usher. The latter won Lil Jon a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance, Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance as part of his five Grammy Awards, Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
