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Hold On, We're Going Home
"Hold On, We're Going Home" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, featuring R&B duo Majid Jordan, released by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Republic Records and OVO Sound on August 7, 2013 as the third single from Drake's third studio album, ''Nothing Was the Same'' (2013). It was produced by Majid Jordan themselves, as well as OVO Sound cohorts Noah "40" Shebib and Nineteen85, all of whom co-wrote the song with Drake. First released for digital download following the 2013 OVO Fest, the song was later serviced to mainstream and rhythmic contemporary radio on August 13 of that year. "Hold On, We're Going Home" peaked at number one in South Africa, number four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, the UK Singles Chart, and in Denmark and Lebanon, as well as number five on the singles chart in his native Canada. It is certified Diamond in the US, eight-times Platinum in Australia, and Platinum or higher in seven additional countries. The song received praise from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (musician)
Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor. Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he is credited with popularizing R&B sensibilities in hip-hop music. Drake first gained recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV Television Network teen drama series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–2008) and began his music career by releasing the mixtapes '' Room for Improvement'' (2006), '' Comeback Season'' (2007), and '' So Far Gone'' (2009). After signing with Young Money Entertainment, Drake released his debut album '' Thank Me Later'' (2010), which debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. All of his subsequent albums—including '' Take Care'' (2011), '' Nothing Was the Same'' (2013), ''Scorpion'' (2018), '' Honestly, Nevermind'' (2022) and '' For All the Dogs'' (2023)—reached number-one in the US. '' Views'' (2016) led the ''Billboard'' 200 for 13 weeks and '' Certified Lover Boy'' (2021) set the then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 positions but was shortened to 50 positions in October 2012. The chart is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African-American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, rock and roll, soul, and funk, it is today dominated by contemporary R&B and hip hop. Since its inception, the chart has changed its name many times in order to accurately reflect the industry at the time. History Beginning in 1942, ''Billboard'' published a chart of bestselling African-American music, first as the Harlem Hit Parade, then as Race Records. Then in 1949, ''Billboard'' began publishing a Rhythm and Blues chart, which entered "R&B" into mainstream lexicon. These three ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized in letter case, lowercase since 2013) is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events and styles related to the music industry. Its Billboard charts, music charts include the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100, the Billboard 200, 200, and the Billboard Global 200, Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in various music genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm and operates several television shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASAP Rocky
Rakim Athelaston Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky ( ; stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper. Born and raised in Harlem, he embarked on his musical career as a member of the hip hop music, hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. In August 2011, Mayers' single "Peso (song), Peso" was music leak, leaked online, and within weeks, began receiving radio airplay. He signed with Polo Grounds Music, an imprint of RCA Records in October of that year, and shortly after, released his debut mixtape, ''Live. Love. ASAP, Live. Love. A$AP'' (2011) to widespread critical acclaim. Mayers' 2012 single, "Fuckin' Problems" (featuring Drake (musician), Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar), marked his first entry—at number eight—on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, received a nomination for Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Song at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, and preceded his debut studio album, ''Long. Live. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Simmons
Johnny Simmons is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Dylan Baxter in ''Evan Almighty'' (2007), Chip Dove in '' Jennifer's Body'' (2009), "Young Neil" Nordegraf in '' Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'' (2010) and '' Scott Pilgrim Takes Off'' (2023), Cameron in The To Do List with Aubrey Plaza, Brad Hayes in '' The Perks of Being a Wallflower'' (2012), serial killer Adam "Balloon Man" Kemper in '' Elementary'' (2012), Peter Newmans in ''The Late Bloomer'' (2016), and Shane in '' Girlboss'' (2017). Early life Simmons grew up in Dallas, Texas. He attended Nathan Adams Elementary School and T. C. Marsh Middle School for his early education. In 2005, he graduated from W. T. White High School. Career Simmons landed his first feature film role in the 2007 comedy ''Evan Almighty''. He portrayed Dylan Baxter, the oldest of the three sons of Steve Carell's Evan Baxter and Lauren Graham's Joan Baxter. He then starred in a number of films, including the 2009 children's comedy '' H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Bauer
Steven Bauer (born Esteban Ernesto Echevarría Samson; December 2, 1956) is a Cuban American actor. Bauer began his career on PBS, portraying Joe Peña, the son of Cuban immigrants on '' ¿Qué Pasa, USA?'' (1977–1979). He played Manolo "Manny" Ribera, the right-hand man of Cuban drug lord Tony Montana, in the 1983 crime drama '' Scarface''. Additionally, he played the drug cartel leader Don Eladio Vuente in ''Breaking Bad'' (2011) and in ''Better Call Saul'' (2017–2022) and the retired Mossad agent Avi Rudin in ''Ray Donovan'' (2013–2017). Early life and education Bauer was born Esteban Ernesto Echevarría Samson, on December 2, 1956, in Havana, Cuba, the son of Lillian Samson Agostini, a schoolteacher, and Esteban Echevarría, a commercial pilot who worked for Cubana Airlines. Bauer's maternal grandfather, whose family names were Samson and Bauer, was Jewish, and immigrated to Cuba from Germany, a refugee looking to escape the devastating effects World War II and A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fredo Santana
Derrick Antonio Coleman (July 4, 1990 – January 19, 2018), known professionally as Fredo Santana, was an American rapper. The older cousin of rapper Chief Keef, Santana began his career in 2011. His debut studio album, '' Trappin Ain't Dead'' (2013), peaked at number 45 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Santana died of a seizure on January 19, 2018. Career Fredo's first mixtape, ''It's a Scary Site'', was released on September 20, 2012. It featured production by TM88, Young Chop, 12Hunna, Leek E Leek, J-Hill, C-Sick, and Paris Bueller as well as guest appearances from Chief Keef, Lil Reese, King L, Gino Marley, Frenchie, Lil Herb, Lil Bibby, and Lil Durk. Santana's second mixtape, ''Fredo Kruger'', was released on February 28, 2013, and featured production by 808 Mafia, Young Chop and Mike Will Made It, as well as guest appearances from Migos, Juelz Santana, Soulja Boy, Young Scooter, Fat Trel, Alley Boy, Lil Durk and Lil Reese among others. It would later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Pope
Bill Pope, A.S.C. (born June 19, 1952) is an American cinematographer known for his collaborations with directors Sam Raimi, The Wachowskis and Edgar Wright. He has also photographed and directed numerous music videos for artists like Chris Isaak, Metallica and Drake, and eight episodes of the documentary series '' Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey''. Early life Pope was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He attended College High School and New York University, where he received his master's degree in Fine Arts. Prior to graduation, Pope worked as the cinematographer on a student film entitled ''The Sixth Week'' which won an Oscar for Achievement in Documentary at the 5th Annual Student Academy Awards The Student Academy Awards are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in an annual competition for college and university filmmakers. Description The awards were originally named the Student Film Awards and were first pres ... on May 21, 1978. Filmography Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Started From The Bottom
"Started from the Bottom" is a song by Canadian hip hop recording artist Drake, released as the first single from his third studio album ''Nothing Was the Same''. The song was written by Drake, Michael Coleman, and Noah "40" Shebib, and it was produced by Coleman under his stage name Mike Zombie, with additional production by Shebib. It features a sample of the ambient piece "Ambessence Piano & Drones 1" by Bruno Sanfilippo. "Started from the Bottom" peaked at number six on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background "Started from the Bottom" emerged from a studio session with Drake and American rapper Future, who repeatedly requested studio personnel to "start tfrom the bottom", which would prompt a replay of the instrumental. Drake, believing the phrase referred to a song title, used the inspiration to form the overall basis of the record. "Started From the Bottom" was originally planned to be released on February 10, 2013, coinciding with the Grammy Awards. However, it was inste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Versace (song)
"Versace" is the debut single by American hip hop group Migos. It was released in July 2013, by Quality Control Music. The track, which was included on their mixtape '' Y.R.N. (Young Rich Niggas)'' (2013), was produced by Zaytoven. Following a remix by Canadian rapper Drake, the song became popular and peaked at number 99 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Drake performed it at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival. The song is ranked as one of the 100 songs that defined the 2010s decade by ''Billboard''. Background The beat of the song, produced by Zaytoven, was also given to rapper Soulja Boy, who used it for his song "OMG Part 2" two years earlier in 2011. Legacy and flow Versace is highly notable for bringing mainstream attention to the triplet flow within hip hop. While not the first song to do so, it is considered to be responsible for bringing the particular style of rapping, later coined the 'Versace' flow, to the forefront of hip hop in the 2010s. Music video The o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
