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KayGee
Keir Lamont Gist (born September 15, 1969), professionally known by his stage name KayGee, is an American DJ and record producer from East Orange, New Jersey, best known as a member of hip hop trio Naughty by Nature. He has won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards for '' Poverty's Paradise''. In the mid-'90s, Gist created his own R&B-oriented record label, Illtown, which was evolved and developed into Divine Mill, where he discovered and signed acts such as Zhané, Next, Jaheim, Tha' Rayne and Koffee Brown. Discography Studio albums *''Independent Leaders'' (1989) *'' Naughty by Nature'' (1991) *'' 19 Naughty III'' (1993) *'' Poverty's Paradise'' (1995) *'' Nineteen Naughty Nine: Nature's Fury'' (1999) *''Anthem Inc.'' (2011) Selected production discography Awards and nominations ! , - , rowspan="2", 1995 , '' Poverty's Paradise'' , Grammy Award for Best Rap Album , , rowspan="4", , - , "Feel Me Flow" , rowspan="3", Grammy Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Da' Miilkrate
''Da' Miilkrate'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Miilkbone. It was released on June 20, 1995 through Capitol Records. Recording sessions took place at Marion Studios in Fairview, New Jersey. Production was handled by Mufi, Nick Wiz, KayGee, Butch Whip, Twig and Steve White. It features guest appearances from Kandi Kain, Middy and Trip. The album reached number 81 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States. The album spawned two charting singles: " Keep It Real" and " Where'z Da' Party At ?", both of which were minor hits on the Hot Rap Songs chart. "Keep It Real" also reached No. 4 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (also known as Bubbling Under the Hot 100) is a chart published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine in the United States. The chart lists the top songs that have not yet charted on the main ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Chart ... singles chart. Track listing Charts References External links * 1995 debut alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pronounced Jah-Nay
''Pronounced Jah-Nay'' is the debut studio album by American R&B group Zhané. It was released on February 15, 1994, via Motown. Recording sessions took place at Enterprise Studios and at Encore Studios in Burbank, at Marion Recording Studio in Fairview, New Jersey, and at Unique Recording Studios and at Soundtrack Studios in New York City. Production was handled by Naughty by Nature and Zhané. The album peaked at number thirty-seven on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number eight on the Top R&B Albums chart. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on October 4, 1996. The album produced five singles: " Hey Mr. D.J.", "Groove Thang", "Sending My Love", "Vibe" and "You're Sorry Now". Its lead single, "Hey Mr. D.J.", became the group's most successful song, reaching number six on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and receiving gold certification by the RIAA. Critical reception ''Music & Media'' wrote, "The concept this female duo– Renee Neufville and Jea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down With The King (album)
''Down with the King'' is the sixth studio album by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C., released on May 4, 1993, by Profile Records. The album was produced by Pete Rock, Q-Tip, EPMD, DJ Kay Gee of Naughty by Nature, Jam Master Jay, The Bomb Squad, Daniel Shulman, Run-D.M.C., Chyskills, Jermaine Dupri and Clifton "Specialist" Dillon. Showcasing their evolving style, this innovative album boasted invited guests, including reggae star Mad Cobra and Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello. The album features guest appearances from rappers Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, Q-Tip, EPMD and Onyx. ''Down with the King'' was generally received more favorably by fans and critics than the group's previous album, '' Back from Hell''. Thanks to the title track, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA after only two months, July 20, 1993. ''Down with the King'' peaked at number 7 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. The album features three ''Bil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Next (American Band)
Next is an American R&B musical trio, popular during the late 1990s and early 2000s. They are best known for their Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit single " Too Close". They are also known for " Wifey" and " I Still Love You", both of which still receive frequent airplay on Urban Adult Contemporary radio stations in the U.S. and internationally. History 1992–1999: Early beginnings and breakthrough The group was formed in 1992 by Robert "R.L." Huggar and brothers Raphael "Tweety" Brown and Terry "T-Low" Brown in Minneapolis, Minnesota after being introduced by the Brown's uncle, a gospel choir director. Originally, they were first known as ''Straight4ward'', and at one point managed by Sounds of Blackness' Ann Nesby. However, after catching the attention of Naughty by Nature's KayGee, he took the group to his Arista label Divine Mill, and began work on their debut album. They released their KayGee-produced debut single "Butta Love" in September 1997, which became a big R&B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tha' Rayne
Tha' Rayne was an American R&B singing girl group that was formed in 2000 and disbanded in mid–2005. Tha' Rayne was a trio consisted of two singing members and a DJ. The original members of the group were Yummy Bingham and Shaquana Elam (now known as Quana BelleVoix), who shared lead vocals on all of the group's recordings. Biography The group was founded in 2000 by producer KayGee from Naughty by Nature, who recruited Elizabeth "Yummy" Bingham, Shaquana "Quana" Elam and Tina "Tina-J" Jenkins. Each was looking for a solo deal and then discovered it would be for a girl group. The first and only recording where the three original members appear together is Jaheim and Lil' Mo's "Finders Keepers" (2001), performing vocal backup. After Tina-J left the group, Tha' Rayne remained a duet and signed in April 2001, with Arista Records's CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid. They released ''Rock wit Me'' in April 2002, followed in July by "No L.O.V.E." (re-recorded by Jhené Aiko in 2003). W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Orange, New Jersey
East Orange is a city in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 69,612. The city was the state's 20th most-populous municipality in 2010, after having been the state's 14th most-populous municipality in 2000.The Counties and Most Populous Cities and Townships in 2010 in New Jersey: 2000 and 2010 . Accessed November 3, 2019. The [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Reign (album)
''Black Reign'' is the third studio album by American rapper Queen Latifah, released in 1993. ''Black Reign'' was her most successful album up to that point, peaking at number 60 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album also peaked at number fifteen on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album sold in excess of 500,000 copies, achieving gold status. Critical reception ''Trouser Press'' wrote that Latifah "rhymes over bottom-booming jeep beats and sings to sweet soul, dancehall and, in the case of 'Winki’s Theme,' a song for her late brother, a live jazz quartet." ''The New York Times'' wrote: "As one of hip-hop's true vocal virtuosos, Queen Latifah tosses off articulate, quick-changing syncopations when she raps, slipping in and out of a Jamaican accent and singing melodic choruses in a sweet, strong voice." Track listing #" Black Hand Side" – 3:22 #"Listen 2 Me" – 4:43 #"I Can't Understand" – 3:50 #" Rough..." (featuring Treach, Heavy D, and KRS-One) – 5:04 #"4 The D.J.'s (I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Leaders
''Independent Leaders'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop trio Naughty by Nature, released under the name The New Style in 1989 on MCA Records MCA Records was an American record label owned by MCA Inc., which later became part of Universal Music Group. Pre-history MCA Inc., a powerful talent agency and a television production company, entered the recorded music business in 1962 wit .... Audio production of the record was handled mostly by the group. Track listing Personnel * Kier Lamont Gist - performer, producer * Anthony Shawn Criss - performer, producer * Vincent E. Brown - performer, producer *Denarius Hemphill - producer (track 9) *Swing - producer (track 3) *Ivan Rodriguez - mixing, engineering *David Darlington - mixing *Dwayne Sumal - engineering *Steve Hall - mastering *Hemu Aggarwal - art direction *Gene Crawford - photography References 1989 debut albums MCA Records albums Naughty by Nature albums Albums produced by KayGee {{1980s- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stage Name
A stage name is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. Such professional aliases are adopted for a wide variety of reasons and they may be similar, or nearly identical, to an individual's birth name. Though uncommon, some performers choose to adopt their stage name as a legal name. Nicknames and maiden names are sometimes used in a person's professional name. Reasons for using a stage name A performer will often take a stage name because their real name is considered unattractive, dull, or unintentionally amusing; projects an undesired image; is difficult to pronounce or spell; or is already being used by another notable individual, including names that are not exactly the same but still too similar. An example of this is pop singer Katy Perry, whose real name is Katheryn "Katy" Hudson, which would have caused confusion with the actress Kate Hudson. Sometimes a performer adopts a name that is unusual or outlandis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miilkbone
Thomas Wlodarczyk (born March 4, 1974), better known by his stage name Miilkbone, is an American rapper and songwriter. Career Miilkbone began his career by recording cassettes with Biz Markie, eventually becoming an affiliate of Naughty by Nature. He signed a record deal with Capitol Records in 1993 and released his debut album, ''Da' Miilkrate'' on June 21, 1995. The album featured two singles, " Keep It Real", and " Where'z Da' Party At ?", which were minor hits on the rap charts. After a four-year hiatus caused by the shutting down of Capitol's urban department, Miilkbone resurfaced in 1999, appearing on Death Row Records' '' Chronic 2000'' compilation. His track, "Presenting Miilkbone" was an answer record to Eminem's " Just Don't Give a Fuck", in which the latter attacked several other white rappers and said he would "crush a Miilkbone". Two years later, Miilkbone released his second album '' U Got Miilk ?'' through Lightyear Entertainment. He then dropped out of the pub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rottin Ta Da Core
''Rottin ta da Core'' is the first and only studio album by American rap group Rottin Razkals. It was released on March 14, 1995 through Illtown/ Mad Sounds Recordings and was produced by the group's mentors, Naughty by Nature. The album managed to make it to three different Billboard charts, #190 on the ''Billboard'' 200, #28 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #14 on the Top Heatseekers and featured two charting singles. "Hey Alright" made it to #74 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and #23 on the Hot Rap Singles, while " Oh Yeah" made it to #63 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and #14 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. Track listing #"Intro"- 1:36 #"Batter Up"- 5:03 (featuring Bad News, Headache, Road Dawgs, Steel Handler & Treach) #" Oh Yeah"- 3:23 #"Frustration"- 4:00 (featuring Cruddy Click & Road Dawgs) #"A-Yo"- 3:31 #"Hey Alright"- 4:18 #"Lik' a Shot"- 4:07 (featuring Black, Cruddy Click, Dueja, Headache, Road Dawgs & Supreme C) #"One Time for Ya Mind"- 4:00 #"Get u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
