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Federal (album)
''Federal'' is the debut studio album by American rapper E-40. It was released in 1992 by Sick Wid It Records. It peaked at number 80 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( Federal > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2009-12-31. Jive Records reissued ''Federal'' in 1995 with an alternate tracklist and tracks 7, 11 and 13 missing. Critical reception ''Spin'' called ''Federal'' a "historic, self-released debut hatinvented a hustle, a sound, a new rap language." Track listing * All tracks were produced by Studio Ton ;Samples *"Extra Manish" contains a sample of "Left Me Lonely" by MC Shan. *"Drought Season" contains a sample of "One Love" by Whodini. *"Hide 'N Seek" contains a sample of "Flirt" by Cameo. *"Rat Heads" contains a sample of "No Name Bar" by Isaac Hayes and "Short Dog's in the House" by Too Short Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by his stage name Too ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Droop-E
Earl Tywone Stevens Jr. (born February 18, 1988), better known by his stage name Droop-E, is an American rapper and record producer. He is the son of the Bay Area rapper E-40. Biography Droop-E was born Earl Tywone Stevens Jr. on February 18, 1988, in Vallejo, California. His father is Earl Stevens Sr., a rapper performing as E-40; other rappers in Earl Jr.'s family include cousins B-Legit and Turf Talk, uncle D-Shot, and aunt Suga-T. His first record appearance came at age 5 when he was featured in "Questions" on E-40's '' Federal'' album. He also rapped on the track "It's All Bad" from E-40's 1995 album ''In a Major Way'' (credited as Lil E), mimicking his father's style. His production debut was at the age of 15 for the Turf Talk song "In The Heart Of The Ghetto" on Mack 10's 2003 compilation, '' Ghetto, Gutter & Gangster''. Singles * "Super Sic Wit It" – Mistah F.A.B. * "Get On My Hype" – Messy Marv * "Out Here" – Droop-E & B-Slimm (Feat. Mistah F.A.B.) * "Don't L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jive Records Albums
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Sick Wid It Records Albums
Sick may refer to: Medical conditions * Having a disease or infection * Vomiting or having the urge to vomit (in British English) Film and television * '' Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist'', a 1997 documentary film * '' Sick: Survive the Night'', a 2012 Canadian horror film * ''Sick'' (2022 film), an American horror film * "Sick" (''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit''), a 2004 TV episode * "Sick" (''The Walking Dead''), a 2012 TV episode * "Sick" (''The Young Ones''), a 1984 TV episode Music * The Sick, a Swedish band formed by two members of Dozer (band) Albums * ''Sick'' (Loaded album) or the title song, 2009 * ''Sick'' (Massacra album), 1994 * ''Sick'' (Sow album), 1998 * '' Sick!'', by Earl Sweatshirt, or the title song, 2022 * ''Sick'' (EP), by Beartooth, 2013 * ''Sicks'' (album), by Barnes & Barnes, 1986 * ''The Sicks'', an EP by Majandra Delfino, 2001 Songs * "Sick" (song), by Adellitas Way, 2011 * "Sick", by B'z from '' New Love'', 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 Debut Albums
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, as the 15th pope. Births Valerian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E-40 Albums
E4, E.IV or E-4 may refer to: Entertainment * E4 (TV channel), a television channel in the United Kingdom and Ireland * ''Every Extend Extra Extreme'', a video game from Q Entertainment * Entertainment for All, a video game expo Transportation * Aero Asia International, an airline, by IATA code Roads * European route E4, a road through Finland and Sweden * E4 European long distance path, a European long-distance trail * Tōhoku Expressway, route E4 in Japan * E4 expressway (Pakistan) * South Kedah Expressway in Malaysia * Subic Freeport Expressway in the Philippines Trains * E4 Series Shinkansen, a Japanese high-speed train * CNW Class E-4, a 4-6-4 steam locomotive of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway * EMC E4, a diesel locomotive * LB&SCR E4 class, a steam locomotive of the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway * LNER E4 Class, a 2-4-0 steam locomotive built by the Great Eastern Railway and operated by the LNER Military * Boeing E-4, a U.S. military flying command po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Too Short
Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by his stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper. A pioneer of West Coast hip-hop, Shaw was among the first acts to receive recognition in the genre during the late 1980s. His lyrics were often based on pimping and promiscuity, but also drug culture and street survival; exemplified respectively in his most popular singles " Blow the Whistle" and " The Ghetto". He is one of few acts to have worked with both Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. during the heights of their respective careers. Shaw began recording in 1983, and cultivated a regional following with three independent projects tailored for his native Oakland. His fourth album, '' Born to Mack'' (1987) sold an estimated 50,000 units from Shaw's car trunk, leading to a commercial re-issue by Jive Records the following year. His fifth album, '' Life Is... Too Short'' (1989), received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaac Hayes
Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American singer, songwriter, composer, and actor. He was one of the creative forces behind the Southern soul music label Stax Records in the 1960s, serving as an in-house songwriter with his partner David Porter (musician), David Porter, as well as a session musician and record producer. Hayes and Porter were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 in recognition of writing scores of songs for themselves, the duo Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, and others. In 2002, Hayes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "Soul Man (song), Soul Man," written by Hayes and Porter and first performed by Sam & Dave, was recognized as one of the most influential songs of the past 50 years by the Grammy Hall of Fame. It was also honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ''Rolling Stone (magazine), Rolling Stone'' magazine, and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as one of the Songs of the Century. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameo (band)
Cameo is an American funk band that formed in 1974. Cameo was initially a 14-member group known as the New York City Players; this name was later changed to Cameo. As of the first half of 2009, some of the original members continued to perform together. Two other original members were hired by the hip hop group Outkast. In 2015, Cameo announced a new residency show at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, opening in March 2016. On February 20, 2019, Larry Blackmon of Cameo announced "El Passo", the first new single from the band in 19 years. Career 1974–1979: Formation and early years Formed by Larry Blackmon in 1974 as the New York City Players the band was signed by Casablanca Records to its Chocolate City imprint in 1975 as the Players. However, according to original band member Nathan Leftenant, the group soon changed its name after the threat of legal action by Mercury Records due to the name "the Players" being too similar to Ohio Players, who recorded for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whodini
Whodini is an American hip hop group that was formed in 1982. The Brooklyn, New York–based trio consisted of vocalist and main lyricist Jalil Hutchins; co-vocalist John Fletcher, a.k.a. Ecstasy (who wore a Zorro-style hat as his trademark; June 7, 1964 – December 23, 2020); and turntable artist DJ Drew Carter, a.k.a. Grandmaster Dee. Coming out of the fertile New York rap scene of the early 1980s, Whodini was one of the first rap groups to add an R&B twist to their music, thus laying the foundation for a new genre: new jack swing. The group made its name with good-humored songs such as "Magic's Wand" (the first rap song accompanied by a music video), "The Haunted House of Rock", "Friends", "Five Minutes of Funk", and " Freaks Come Out at Night". Live performances of the group were the first rap concerts with the participation of breakdance dancers from the group UTFO. Russell Simmons was the manager of the group in the 1980s. The group released six studio albums. Fourteen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MC Shan
Shawn Moltke (born September 6, 1965), better known by his stage name MC Shan, is an American rapper, singer and record producer from New York City. He is best known for his guest appearance and production on Canadian singer Snow's 1992 single " Informer", which peaked atop the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Shan is also known for his 1986 single " The Bridge," which was produced by Marley Marl and entered the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Career In 1985, Shan signed with MCA Records to release his debut single, "Feed the World", which became his only song with the label. He was also interviewed in the 1986 cult documentary '' Big Fun In The Big Town''. MCA were not sure about what to do with hip hop, thus he was dismissed from the label. Not long after, Shan signed with Cold Chillin' Records due to his relationship with Marl, and joined Marl's Juice Crew. His debut album '' Down by Law'' was released by Warner Bros. in 1987. MC Shan was one of the first hip hop artists to have a maj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mugzi
The Mossie was an American rap group from Vallejo, California, with members: Kaveo, Mugzi and Tap Dat Ass. They first appeared together on E-40's 1993 EP, ''The Mail Man''. Before dropping their 1997 debut album, ''Have Heart Have Money'', on Sick Wid It and Jive Records, they appeared together on several other Sick Wid It releases, including: '' The Hogg in Me'', '' The Hemp Museum'' and ''Southwest Riders''. Background The Mossie's debut album, ''Have Heart Have Money'', was released in 1997 on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. The album peaked at number 35 on the ''Billboard'' Top Heatseekers and at number 62 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( Have Heart Have Money > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-02-11. It was executive produced by B-Legit and E-40 and features guest performances by Celly Cel, Levitti, 187 Fac, Silk-E, G-Note, B-Legit and E-40. Along with a single, a music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
