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Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (, spoken as "ludicrous" in American English), is an American rapper and songwriter. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, at age nine, where he first began rapping. Starting out with a brief stint as a disc jockey, DJ, he formed his own record label, Disturbing tha Peace in the late 1990s to independently release his debut studio album ''Incognegro'' (1999). After its single, "What's Your Fantasy" (featuring Shawnna), became a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, the album was re-released by Def Jam Recordings as his major label debut, ''Back for the First Time'' (2000). The latter album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned his second top 40 single, "Southern Hospitality (song), Southern Hospitality" (featuring Pharrell Williams, Pharrell). Ludacris' following albums, ''Word of Mouf'' (2001), ''Chicken-n-Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ludacris Discography
The discography of Ludacris, an American Rapping, rapper from Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, consists of nine full studio albums along with two compilation albums, one extended play (EP), six mixtapes, nine promotional singles and 89 Single (music), singles—including 51 as a featured artist. From the total number of singles released by or featuring Ludacris, 35 have peaked within the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Of his nine solo studio albums, four have peaked the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Billboard 200, 200 chart, while another four have peaked within the top five. Albums Studio albums Compilation albums Mixtapes Extended plays Singles As lead artist As featured artist Promotional singles Other charted songs Make 3 Mixtapes Sign The Albums LUDACRIS Guest appearances Production discography Explanatory notes *A "Slap" did not enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, but peaked at number 13 on the Bubbling Und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicken-n-Beer
''Chicken-n-Beer'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Ludacris. It was released on October 7, 2003, by Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions took place from 2002 to 2003, and it was handled by several record producers, including DJ Nasty & LVM, Kanye West, Mo B. Dick, DJ Paul, Juicy J and Ludacris himself. The album, ''Chicken-n-Beer'' is musically similar to Ludacris' previous work, with his use of a fast, highly versatile flow. Some of the songs on the album take a political overtone. The album debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 429,000 copies in its first week; unlike Ludacris' previous albums, the album achieved success outside the United States, charting in several European territories; including Germany and the United Kingdom. Upon its release, ''Chicken-n-Beer'' received positive reviews, with critics praising Ludacris' technical rapping abilities and production choices, although some criticized the adult humo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disturbing Tha Peace
Disturbing tha Peace Records (or DTP) is an American record label founded by rapper Ludacris, Ludacris' manager Chaka Zulu, and Chaka Zulu's brother Jeff Dixon in 1998. History Beginnings Disturbing tha Peace was founded in 1998 by Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, manager Chaka Zulu, and Zulu's brother Jeff Dixon. The record label started as an independent label and was created to serve as an outlet for musicians hailing from the "Dirty South" especially for Ludacris who at the time failed to get a major label record deal. Incorporating all aspects of A&R Guidance, Marketing/Publicity, Promotions, Creative Sponsorship Opportunities, Touring and Performance set-up, and Long-term Artist Development. That same year the label released Ludacris' independent album '' Incognegro'' which it sold more than 50,000 copies that Ludacris sold himself out of the trunk of his car. Also that same year the Atlanta-based rapper caught his big break when he signed to The Island Def Jam Musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Release Therapy
''Release Therapy'' is the sixth studio album by American hip hop recording artist Ludacris. It was released on September 26, 2006, under Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam South. Production for the album was done by The Neptunes, The Trak Starz, Dre & Vidal, DJ Toomp, The Runners and Polow da Don, and features guest contributions from rappers Young Jeezy, Field Mob, Beanie Sigel, Pimp C and C-Murder and R&B singers Pharrell, Mary J. Blige, R. Kelly and Bobby Valentino. ''Release Therapy'' garnered a generally mixed reception from critics unsure of Ludacris' exploration into more serious content after previous works being more lighthearted and party-filled. The album debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, with sales of 309,000 copies in its first week, and spawned three singles: " Money Maker", " Grew Up a Screw Up" and " Runaway Love". The record received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album and its lead single "Money Maker" won Best Rap Song at the 49th Ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of The Sexes (album)
''Battle of the Sexes'' is the eighth studio album by American rapper Ludacris, released March 9, 2010 on Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam South. The album was recorded during 2008 to 2010 and its production was handled by several producers, including T-Minus, Bangladesh, Swizz Beatz, The Neptunes, and The Runners. Upon its release, ''Battle of the Sexes'' received generally positive reviews from most music critics. Background ''Battle of the Sexes'' was tagged as a collaboration album by Ludacris and label-mate Shawnna.Ludacris & Shawnna Prepare for ‘Battle’. '' Rap-Up.'' In April 2009, the promotional single titled "Everybody Drunk" which features vocals from Shawnna was released. Shawnna repor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theater Of The Mind
''Theater of the Mind'' is the seventh studio album by American rapper Ludacris. It was released in the UK on November 21, 2008, and internationally on November 24, 2008, by Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam South. Ludacris calls the album "theatrical", with guest performers credited as "co-stars".(July 16, 2008)Ludacris Gets Theatrical on Sixth Album''Rap-Up''. Accessed August 3, 2008. Background The album was slated for release on October 21, but was pushed back to November 24. In April 2008, a song named "Let's Stay Together" appeared on xxlmag.com; supposedly from the new album. It is now an iTunes bonus song on the album. T.I. appeared on a track called "Wish You Would", produced by DJ Toomp.Ludacris, T.I. 'Wish You W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Ludacris
Ludacris is a three-time Grammy Award-winning American rapper and actor from Atlanta, Georgia. He has released eight studio albums, all which have been released on the Def Jam Recordings record label: '' Back for the First Time'' (2000), '' Word of Mouf'' (2001), ''Chicken-n-Beer'' (2003), '' The Red Light District'' (2004), ''Release Therapy'' (2006), ''Theater of the Mind'' (2008), ''Battle of the Sexes (Ludacris album), Battle of the Sexes'' (2010) and ''Ludaversal'' (2015). His first five albums have all achieved multi-platinum status, and his next 2 albums achieved gold status. In addition, he has 4 albums that peaked at number one on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 charts. Ludacris has received twenty Grammy Award nominations, and has won three: "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" for the song "Yeah! (Usher song), Yeah!" in 2005, and both "Best Rap Song" for "Money Maker" and "Best Rap Album" for the album ''Release Therapy'' in 2007. He has also received twelve nominations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stand Up (Ludacris Song)
"Stand Up" is a song by Ludacris, released as the second single from his fourth album, ''Chicken-n-Beer'' on August 19, 2003. It became his first song to peak atop the ''Billboard'' Hot 100—remaining on the chart for 28 weeks—on the week dated December 6 of that year. It contains a guest appearance from American rapper Shawnna, who provides a call and response dichotomy with Ludacris for the song's chorus. Production was handled by then-unknown Roc-A-Fella Records producer Kanye West, while co-production was helmed by Ludacris himself, both of whom wrote the song. "Stand Up" topped the R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart for five weeks, and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards. The song appeared in a commercial for the all-new 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan that appeared during Super Bowl LIII on February 3, 2019. The commercial featured Ludacris himself performing the song at an opera, and also featured Wile E. Coyote an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Word Of Mouf
''Word of Mouf'' is the third studio album by American rapper Ludacris. It was released on November 27, 2001, through Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam South. Recording sessions took place at PatchWerk Recording Studios, Dungeon Recording Studios and Noontime in Atlanta, Manhattan Center Studios, The Hit Factory and Quad Recording in New York, Hypnotized Minds Studio in Memphis and The Medicine Cabinet in Baton Rouge. Production was handled by Bangladesh, Jazze Pha, Organized Noize, I-20, Jook, KLC, Mike Johnson, P. King "The Specialist", Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, and Ludacris himself, who also served as executive producer together with Chaka Zulu. It features guest appearances from Fate Wilson, I-20, 4-Ize, Chimere, Jagged Edge, Jazze Pha, Keon Bryce, Mystikal, Nate Dogg, Shawnna, Sleepy Brown, Three 6 Mafia and Twista. It was supported with four charted singles: " Rollout (My Business)", "Area Codes", "Move Bitch", and " Saturday (Oooh! Ooooh!)". Ludacris took part in the seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Red Light District
''The Red Light District'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Ludacris. It was released on December 7, 2004, through Disturbing tha Peace/ Def Jam South. The album's title refers to an urban tourist district where the standard industry is prostitution. The CD is accompanied by a 41-minute DVD made by Decon of Ludacris visiting the red-light district, a cannabis grow-room, an adult 'cam-house' and the recording of the ''Red Light District'' CD/DVD promo concert in Amsterdam, Netherlands.Dante, PT"The Making Of" with Self-Hemployed Amsterdam, 28 February 2005. Production was handled by Timbaland, Craig King, DJ Green Lantern, DJ Toomp, DK All Day, Donnie Scantz, Heazy, Icedrake, LT Moe, Needlz, Organized Noize, Polow da Don, Salaam Remi, The Medicine Men, Tic Toc and Vudu, with Chaka Zulu and Ludacris serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Bobby V, DJ Quik, DMX, Dolla Boy, Kimmi J., Nas, Nate Dogg, Sleepy Brown, Small World, Trick Daddy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Money Maker
"Money Maker" is a song written and performed by American rapper Ludacris featuring Pharrell Williams. It was released to the radio on July 17, 2006 as the first single from Ludacris's fifth album ''Release Therapy''. Produced by Williams and Chad Hugo (known collectively as The Neptunes), the song is a reimagining of the 1961 Elmore James blues song " Shake Your Moneymaker". The single became Ludacris' third number-one song on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, while also topping the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Tracks charts. Released on August 17, 2006, the song's music video premiered on MTV's '' Making the Video'' and later managed to reach the number-one spot on BET's 106 & Park, where it remained for several days. The single had a major promotional campaign and huge airplay on radio around the U.S., Canada and other countries around the globe, while the video received strong airplay on BET, MTV, and Canada's Muchmusic. The song was performed on the 2006 MTV Video Music Awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Hospitality (song)
"Southern Hospitality" is a song by American rapper Ludacris, released by Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam Recordings in January 2001 as the second single from his second album ''Back for the First Time'' (2001). It was written alongside Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, both of whom produced the song as members of the production duo the Neptunes. Williams also performs the line "nigga, throw dem bows", heard in the song's hook and outro. "Southern Hospitality" debuted at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on the issue dated January 20, 2001, and peaked at number 23 on the issue dated March 24. Background In an interview with GQ, Ludacris stated that he had eaten soon before hanging upside down for the music video, and vomited soon after recording the scene. The song was a last-minute addition to the album, and Ludacris himself was surprised by its popularity. Music video The official music video for the song was directed by Jeremy Rall. and cinema chor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
