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Let's Get Loud (concerts)
Let's Get Loud was a limited engagement by American entertainer Jennifer Lopez, in support of her first and second studio albums '' On the 6'' (1999) and '' J.Lo'' (2001) . The concerts took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum during the Fall of 2001. Background In May 2001, Reuters reported Lopez was to film a television concert special for NBC. After her performance at the 2001 Video Music Awards, Lopez announced she will perform two concerts in Puerto Rico. She commented on her decision to perform in Puerto Rico stating, " ��t’s where I’m from, it’s where my roots are, it’s where my parents were born. I was born in New York, but I was raised very Puerto Rican. To be able to come here, it’s my homeland in a way. To be able to do my first show, it’s an amazing feeling." The concerts marks Lopez's first "touring" experience since her music debut in 1999. She describes the experience as: "You know, a couple of months ago when we first starte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969), also known by her nickname J.Lo, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and businesswoman. Lopez is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of her time, credited with breaking barriers for Hispanic and Latino Americans, Latino Americans in Cinema of the United States, Hollywood and helping propel the Latin American music in the United States#1990s Latin Explosion, Latin pop movement in music. She is also noted for her Cultural impact of Jennifer Lopez, impact on popular culture through fashion, Celebrity branding, branding, and shifting Feminine beauty ideal, mainstream beauty standards. Lopez began her career as a dancer, making her television debut as a List of In Living Color cast members#Fly Girls (house dance troupe), Fly Girl on the sketch comedy series ''In Living Color'' in 1991. She rose to fame as an actress, starring as singer Selena in the Selena (film), film of the same name (1997), and established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feelin' So Good
"Feelin' So Good" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her debut studio album '' On the 6'' (1999). The lyrics were written by Cory Rooney and Lopez, while the music was written by Steven Standard, George Logios and Sean "Puffy" Combs, who also produced the song. It was released on January 25, 2000, as the fourth single from ''On the 6''. Composition "Feelin' So Good" is a midtempo R&B/hip hop song with a length of five minutes and twenty-seven seconds (5:27). The song was written by Lopez with Cory Rooney, Christopher Rios, Joe Cartagena, Sean Combs, Steven Standard and George Logios, with Combs additionally serving as the track's producer. It features rappers Big Pun and Fat Joe who often collaborated with each other. Lopez recorded her vocals for the song at Daddy's House Recording Studios and Sony Music Studios in New York City. It was later edited by Jim Janik and mixed by Prince Charles Alexander. Lyrically, the song is about Lopez being in a good ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Association Of America
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music in the United States". RIAA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. RIAA was formed in 1952. Its original mission was to administer recording copyright fees and problems, work with trade unions, and do research relating to the record industry and government regulations. Early RIAA standards included the RIAA equalization curve, the format of the stereophonic record groove and the dimensions of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records. RIAA says its current mission includes: #to protect intellectual property rights and the First Amendment rights of artists #to perform research about the music industry #to monitor and review relevant laws, regulations, and policies Between 2001 and 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ALMA Award
The American Latino Media Arts Award or ALMA Award, formerly known as Latin Oscars Award, is an award highlighting the best American Latino contributions to music, television, and film. The awards promote fair and accurate portrayals of Latinos. In Spanish and Portuguese the word ''alma'' means "soul". History The awards were created by UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza). The first ceremonies were held in 1987 under the name "BRAVO Awards" and broadcast on Univision. In 1995, they were televised on Fox. The name was changed to the "American Latino Media Arts Awards" in 1997 and ABC became the network venue. However, ABC faced a boycott which forced the award ceremonies to be postponed until 1998. From 2003 to 2005, the ceremonies were not held for undisclosed reasons. In 2008, the NCLR and New York firm Society Awards Society Awards is an American company best known for designing and manufacturing high-profile entertainment industry awards, includi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamish Hamilton (director)
Hamish Hamilton (born Mark Hamilton; 8 April 1966) is a British director. He has directed the Super Bowl halftime show annually since 2010. He has also directed the Academy Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards, and worked with music artists such as Mariah Carey, Eminem, Madonna, The Who and U2. He directed the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Life and career Hamilton was born in Blackpool, UK. His career began at BBC Scotland, where he was trained as a producer and director. His early work included a stint directing the acclaimed BBC travel series ''Rough Guide to the World''. Whilst at BBC Manchester he began directing studio-based entertainment shows, including ''The Sunday Show''. Hamilton is also a partner in global televised live event production company Done + Dusted. In February 2010, after 15 years directing prominent multicamera-based television and DVD projects he directed the 82nd Annual Academy Awards and the Super Bowl halftime show. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Don't Cost A Thing (song)
"Love Don't Cost a Thing" is a song by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her second studio album '' J.Lo'' (2001). It was released on November 13, 2000, by Epic Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Damon Sharpe, Greg Lawson, Georgette Franklin, Jeremy Monroe and Amille D. Harris, and produced by Ric Wake, Richie Jones and Cory Rooney. At the time of the song's release, Lopez was transitioning into a sex symbol and in a relationship with American rapper Sean Combs. Lyrically, "Love Don't Cost a Thing" is described as an "exploration of love" in which Lopez is unhappy about her materialistic lover; provoking much media analysis as to whether or not it was an innuendo towards Combs. Ultimately, the pair's courtship ended shortly after its release. Described as "frothy" and "catchy" by critics, it was noted for its message about love and commercial appeal to women. "Love Don't Cost a Thing" was met with worldwide commercial success and is considered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If You Had My Love
"If You Had My Love" is the debut single by American actress and singer Jennifer Lopez from her first studio album, '' On the 6'' (1999). The song was written by Lopez, LaShawn Daniels, Cory Rooney, Fred Jerkins III, and its producer Rodney Jerkins, also serving as the album's lead single. A midtempo pop and R&B song, it features Latin music and hip hop influences, with lyrics revolving around the beginning of a new relationship, during which Lopez confronts her admirer with a number of ground rules. Critics reacted positively to "If You Had My Love", praising its groove and production and how it complemented Lopez's voice. Upon its release, the song generated instant attention and became a commercial success, peaking at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for five weeks. It became one of the best-selling singles of 1999, selling over 1.2 million units in the US alone. The song was also an international success, topping the charts in Australia, Canada, Finland, Greece, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waiting For Tonight
"Waiting for Tonight" is a song written by Maria Christensen, Michael Garvin, and Phil Temple. It was originally recorded by Christensen's girl group 3rd Party for their debut studio album, '' Alive'' (1997). Two years after the group disbanded, American singer Jennifer Lopez recorded her own version of the song for her debut studio album, '' On the 6'' (1999). Ric Wake and Richie Jones produced Lopez's Hispanic house version of "Waiting for Tonight", which differs from the German-sounding Europop version that was recorded by 3rd Party. A Spanish version of the song, entitled "Una Noche Más", was adapted by Manny Benito and also recorded for the album. "Waiting for Tonight" was released on September 7, 1999, by the Work Group, as the third single from ''On the 6''. Music critics have credited "Waiting for Tonight", along with several other Lopez dance songs, for making her one of the leading artists in the dance-pop genre. The single reached the top ten in Australia, Belgium, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)
"Theme from ''Mahogany'' (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" is a song written by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin and produced by Masser. It was initially recorded by American singer Thelma Houston in 1973, and then by Diana Ross as the theme to the 1975 Motown/Paramount film ''Mahogany'' that also starred Ross. The song was released on September 24, 1975 by Motown Records as the lead single for both the film's soundtrack and Ross' seventh studio album, ''Diana Ross''. Masser and Goffin received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 48th Academy Awards. Also, the song was nominated for AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs list constructed by the American Film Institute in 2004. Production notes The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Song. Ross performed the song live at the Academy Awards ceremony via satellite from Amsterdam. ''Record World'' said that "Diana handles he songwith consummate ease" and that "her frail but stunningly effective voice is captured am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreaming Of You (Selena Song)
"Dreaming of You" is a song recorded by American Tejano music, Tejano singer Selena and released by EMI Latin on August 14, 1995, as the title track and third single from her fifth and final studio album ''Dreaming of You (Selena album), Dreaming of You''. Recorded several weeks before Selena's Murder of Selena, death, the single was released with "Techno Cumbia" as its B-side track and was released posthumously along with the album. Composed by Franne Golde and Tom Snow, the pop ballad contains lyrics that explore feelings of longing and hope that the singer's love interest is thinking about her while she is dreaming of him at night. It was originally written in 1989 for American R&B group The Jets (Minnesota band), The Jets, who turned down the recording. Believing that the track had potential, Golde brought it to Selena, who recorded it for ''Dreaming of You''. Critics praised the song for its Sentimental ballad, ballad feel and its lyrical content, and some compared it to ball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Real (Jennifer Lopez Song)
"I'm Real" is the name of two songs recorded by American actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, both primarily for her second studio album, '' J.Lo'' (2001). The original song was released as the album's third single; Ja Rule of Murder Inc. Records wrote and was featured on a newly-written song with completely different lyrics and production titled "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", which was featured on a re-issue of ''J.Lo'' in July 2001, on Lopez's remix album, '' J to tha L–O! The Remixes'' (2002), and on Ja Rule's third studio album, '' Pain Is Love'' (2001). The original album track was well received by music critics, who complimented the 1980s-esque style and composition, while the "Murder Remix" received mixed reviews for its lyrics. However, both songs have been appreciated for the use of the samples. The "Murder Remix" topped the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for five non-consecutive weeks, beginning September 8, 2001, and also topped the Hot 100 Airplay chart. It also reached ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
