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Kim Johnson (musician)
JS was an American female R&B duo. The duo consisted of members and sisters Kim Johnson and Kandy Johnson-Isley. After releasing their debut album, ''Ice Cream'', in 2003 to subpar commercial performance, they disbanded a year later. History Born in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, the Johnson sister, Kim, Kandy and Krystal co-formed JS as a gospel trio, singing first in church and then with touring gospel artists such as Andrae Crouch and Shirley Caesar.Biography Allmusic Krystal soon left after engaging in a relationship with member Philip Bailey< ...
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, Financial District, Los Angeles, financial, and Culture of Los Angeles, cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3,878,704 residents within the city limits , it is the List of United States cities by population, second-most populous in the United States, behind only New York City. Los Angeles has an Ethnic groups in Los Angeles, ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a Metropolitan statistical areas, metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18.5 million residents. The majority of the city proper lies in Los Angeles Basin, a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ronald Isley
Ronald Isley ( ; born May 21, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Isley is the lead singer and founding member of the family music group The Isley Brothers. Early life Born in 1941 to Sallye Bernice (née Bell) and O'Kelly Isley Sr, Isley was the third of six brothers (O'Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley, Vernon Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley). Ronald, like many of his siblings, began his career in the church. Isley began singing at the age of two, winning a $25 war bond (approx. $429 in 2022) for singing at a Spiritual (music), spiritual contest at the Union Baptist Church. By the age of seven, Isley was singing on-stage at venues such as the Regal Theater, South Side (Chicago), Regal Theater in Chicago, alongside Dinah Washington and a few other notables. The youngest of the original four Isley Brothers was Vernon (b: 18 June 1943 - d: 24 Sept 1954); who at the age of 11 was struck and killed by a car while riding his bicycle. Career By his early tee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Baby Makin' Music
''Baby Makin' Music'' is a studio album by the American musical group the Isley Brothers. It was released under the short-lived Def Soul Classics imprint on May 9, 2006, in the United States. Crediting Ronald Isley as the group's bandleader, it involves production from a variety of producers, including Gordon Chambers, Jermaine Dupri, Tim & Bob, Ezekiel Lewis, Manuel Seal and R. Kelly. Their first for the Def Jam-affiliated label, the album peaked at number five on the ''Billboard'' 200, while debuting at number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Album sales were helped by the R&B chart success of the first single, "Just Came Here to Chill", and the R. Kelly duet, "Blast Off", which is the only collaboration with Kelly on this album, after he produced their last album, '' Body Kiss'' (2003). Following the release of ''Baby Makin' Music'' and follow-up ''I'll Be Home for Christmas'' (2007), the Isley Brothers ended up on a temporary hiatus following lead singer Ronald I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jamie Foxx
Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. Known for his work in both the screen and music industries, his accolades include an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Foxx's breakthrough was in the early 1990s as a featured player in the sketch comedy show '' In Living Color'' (19911994). Following this success, he co-created, produced and starred in his own titular sitcom, '' The Jamie Foxx Show'' (19962001). After a series of successful early film roles, Foxx received acclaim and dual Academy Award nominations for his performances in the biopic '' Ray'' and the crime thriller '' Collateral'' (both 2004); the only black actor to do so. He won Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the former. Foxx also received recognition that year for his portrayal of the titular gangster in the television film '' Redemption: The Stan Tookie Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Rod Stewart
Sir Roderick David Stewart (born 10 January 1945) is a British singer and songwriter. Known for his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart is among the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 120 million records worldwide. His music career began in 1962 when he took up Street performance, busking with a harmonica. In 1963, he joined Jimmy Powell (singer), the Dimensions as a harmonica player and vocalist. In 1964, Stewart joined Long John Baldry and the All-Stars (band), All Stars before moving to the The Jeff Beck Group, Jeff Beck Group in 1967. Joining Faces (band), Faces in 1969, he also launched a solo career, releasing his debut album, ''An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down'', that year. Stewart's early albums were a fusion of rock, folk music, soul music, and Rhythm and blues, R&B. His third album, 1971's ''Every Picture Tells a Story'', was his breakthrough, topping the charts in the UK, US, Canada and Austr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Nelly
Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and embarked on his musical career in 1993 as a member of the Midwest hip hop group St. Lunatics. He signed with Universal Records (1995−2006), Universal Records as a solo act in 1999 to release his debut studio album, ''Country Grammar'' (2000). Its two lead singles, "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)" and "Ride wit Me", (featuring City Spud), both entered the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The album peaked atop the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and received RIAA certification, diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second album, ''Nellyville'' (2002), spawned two consecutive ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one singles: "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma (Nelly song), Dilemma" (featuring Kelly Rowland), along with the top-five single, "Air Force Ones (song), A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kim Johnson (musician)
JS was an American female R&B duo. The duo consisted of members and sisters Kim Johnson and Kandy Johnson-Isley. After releasing their debut album, ''Ice Cream'', in 2003 to subpar commercial performance, they disbanded a year later. History Born in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, the Johnson sister, Kim, Kandy and Krystal co-formed JS as a gospel trio, singing first in church and then with touring gospel artists such as Andrae Crouch and Shirley Caesar.Biography Allmusic Krystal soon left after engaging in a relationship with member Philip Bailey< ...
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Geffen Records
Geffen Records (formerly The David Geffen Company from 1980 to 1992 and Geffen Records Inc. from 1993 to 2004) is an American record label, founded in late 1980 by David Geffen. Originally a music subsidiary of the company known as Geffen Pictures, it is owned by the Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), a unit of Interscope Capitol Labels Group, owned by Universal Music Group. Geffen has been a part of IGA since 1999 and has been used by Universal Music as a syndicating division of Interscope Records, serving its purpose to operate as a premier label for many new releases since 2003 and its 2017 reboot. History Formation (1980–1990) Geffen Records began operations in 1980. It was created by music industry businessman David Geffen who, in the early 1970s, had co-founded Asylum Records with Elliot Roberts. Geffen stepped down from Asylum in 1975, when he crossed over to film and was named a vice president of Warner Bros. Pictures. He was fired from Warner , but still rem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Billboard 200
The ''Billboard'' 200 is a record chart ranking the 200 most popular music albums and EPs in the United States. It is published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists. Sometimes, a recording act is remembered for its " number ones" that outperformed all other albums during at least one week. The chart grew from a weekly top 10 list in 1956 to become a top 200 list in May 1967, acquiring its existing name in March 1992. Its previous names include the ''Billboard'' Top LPs (1961–1972), ''Billboard'' Top LPs & Tape (1972–1984), ''Billboard'' Top 200 Albums (1984–1985), ''Billboard'' Top Pop Albums (1985–1991), and ''Billboard'' 200 Top Albums (1991–1992). The chart is based mostly on sales—both at retail and digital – of albums in the United States. The weekly sales period was Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but since July 2015, the tracking week begins on Friday (to coincide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Grammy Award For Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
The Grammy Award The Grammy Awards, stylized as GRAMMY, and often referred to as The Grammys, are awards presented by The Recording Academy of the United States to recognize outstanding achievements in music. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious ... for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal was awarded between 1970 and 2011. From 1967 to 1969 and in 1971 the award included instrumental performances. The award had several minor name changes: *From 1967 to 1968 the award was known as Best Rhythm & Blues Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental *In 1969 it was awarded as Best Rhythm & Blues Performance by a Duo or Group, Vocal or Instrumental *In 1970 it was awarded as Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group *In 1971 it was awarded as Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, Vocal or Instrumental *In 1972 it was awarded as Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Group *From 1973 to 1980 it was awarded as Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
46th Annual Grammy Awards
The 46th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 8, 2004, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California honoring the best in music for the recording of the year beginning from October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003. It recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. The big winners were Beyoncé, who won five awards, and Outkast, who won three awards including Album of the Year. Tied for the most nominations, with six each, were Beyoncé, Outkast, and Jay-Z. Performances * Opening: Prince and Beyoncé – " Purple Rain", " Baby I'm a Star", " Let's Go Crazy", " Crazy in Love" * The Beatles 40 Years Ago: Sting, Dave Matthews, Pharrell and Vince Gill – " I Saw Her Standing There" * Justin Timberlake and Arturo Sandoval – "Señorita" * The Black Eyed Peas and Justin Timberlake – " Where Is the Love?" * Foo Fighters and Chick Corea – " Times Like These" * The White Stripes – " Seven Nation Army" * Emmylou Harris, Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Joel Whitburn
Joel Carver Whitburn (November 29, 1939 – June 14, 2022) was an American author and music historian, responsible for setting up the Record Research, Inc. series of books on record chart placings. Early life Joel Carver Whitburn was born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, on November 29, 1939."Joel (Carver) Whitburn". '' Contemporary Authors''. Detroit: Gale. 2002. He started collecting records in his teens, first subscribed to '' Billboard'' in 1953, and when the Hot 100 was introduced in 1958 started recording the chart placings of records on index cards. After graduating from Menomonee Falls High School in 1957, he attended Elmhurst College and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, but did not receive a degree from either institution. Career Whitburn worked on record distribution for RCA in the mid 1960s, using his chart statistics to inform radio stations, before founding his own company, Record Research, Inc., in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in 1970. He put together a tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
