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Macklemore
Benjamin Hammond Haggerty (born June 19, 1983), better known by his stage name Macklemore ( ; formerly Professor Macklemore), is an American rapper. A native of Seattle, Washington, he started his career in 2000 as an independent artist releasing: ''Open Your Eyes'' (2000), ''The Language of My World'' (2005), and ''The Unplanned Mixtape'' (2009). He rose to international success collaborating with producer Ryan Lewis as the duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (2009–2016). Macklemore's and Lewis's single " Thrift Shop" (featuring Wanz) reached number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 2013. The single was dubbed by '' Billboard'' as the first song since 1994 to top the Hot 100 chart without the support of a major record label; however, Macklemore, in a slightly unusual recording contract, pays a nominal percentage of sales to use Warner Bros. Records's radio promotion department to push his singles. Their second single, " Can't Hold Us", also peaked at number one on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thrift Shop
"Thrift Shop" is a song written and performed by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring vocals from American singer Wanz, released in 2012, as the fourth single from the former's debut studio album, '' The Heist'' (2012). The lyrics tell of Macklemore's esteem for going to thrift shops and saving money, rather than flaunting expensive items like many rappers. The song was met with universal acclaim, with various music reviewers praising its humorous lyrics and social critique. Despite being released on Macklemore's independent record label with distribution by the Alternative Distribution Alliance, Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), a Warner Music Group company, the single was a sleeper hit. It reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and has since sold over 6 million copies in the US alone. The song also reached number one in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, France, Denmark, Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. The song w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Can't Hold Us
"Can't Hold Us" is a song written and performed by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring American singer Ray Dalton, originally released on August 16, 2011, as the second single from the duo's debut album '' The Heist'' (2012). The song was a sleeper hit, gaining more attention in 2012 and 2013. In May 2013, it reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making it their second number-one hit in the United States. It is also their third consecutive number-one single in Australia. The music video was nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 2014. The song was also listed as "The Most-Streamed Song of 2013" by Spotify. Composition The song runs for 4 minutes and 18 seconds and is in the key of E minor, with a fast tempo of 146 beats per minute. Critical reception "Can't Hold Us" received critical acclaim. '' NJ.com'' named it as "Song of the Week". Lewis Corner of ''Digital Spy'' gave the song four stars out of five, praisin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were an American Hip hop music, hip hop duo from Seattle, Seattle, Washington, formed in 2009 by rapper MacklemoreTrust, Gary (2013)Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 'Can't Hold Us' Makes Hot 100 History, ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'', May 8, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2014 and record producer Ryan Lewis. In 2009, they released their first collaborative effort, an extended play, EP titled ''VS. EP''. They later followed up with ''VS. Redux'' (2010), the Grammy Award-winning album ''The Heist (album), The Heist'' (2012) and ''This Unruly Mess I've Made'' (2016). Macklemore and Lewis' single "Thrift Shop" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 2013. The single was soon dubbed the first song since 1994 to top the Hot 100 chart without the support of a major record label by ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'', although Macklemore, in a slightly unusual recording contract, pays a nominal percentage of sales to use Warner Bros. Rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heist (album)
''The Heist'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. It was released on October 9, 2012, by Macklemore LLC, distributed under the Alternative Distribution Alliance. The album was independently self-produced, self-recorded and self-released by the duo, with no mainstream promotion or support. After the album's release, the duo hired Warner Music Group's radio promotion department to help the push with their singles for a small percentage of the sales. The album was recorded in Seattle, Washington between 2009 and 2012. Four singles were released before the album; the fourth single, "Thrift Shop", was the most commercially successful – peaking at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and in 17 other countries, including in Australia and New Zealand, as well as a successful run on the charts in many other countries. The album's second single "Can't Hold Us" was also largely commercially successful, peaking at number one in the United States, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glorious (Macklemore Song)
"Glorious" is a song by American rapper Macklemore, featuring American singer Skylar Grey. The song was written by the artists alongside Tyler Andrews and producers Joshua "Budo" Karp and Tyler Dopps. It was released to digital retailers on June 15, 2017, as the lead single from Macklemore's second solo studio album, '' Gemini'' (2017). The song was used in a 20-second trailer for the eleventh series of ''Doctor Who'' and the trailer for '' Crazy Rich Asians''. Background On June 13, 2017, Macklemore teased the single release on social media. He posted a photo of his daughter, Sloane, standing in front of a car, in which the song's title, release date and time were written. He later posted a video that reveals the song's artwork featured artist. Upon release, Macklemore published a social media post, explaining the reason behind a musical break that he and Ryan Lewis are taking as they work on their own music."So here it is. The first song from my new album is 'Glorious'. It f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Unruly Mess I've Made
''This Unruly Mess I've Made'' is the second and final studio album by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. It was released on February 26, 2016, by Macklemore LLC and Alternative Distribution Alliance. Following the success of the duo's hit album '' The Heist'' (2012), which earned them their first Grammy wins, the duo delved into lyrical themes that tackle political and social issues, including white privilege, fame and the scrutiny of the media and tabloids. The album was supported by two singles: "Downtown" and " Dance Off", along with " White Privilege II" featuring Jamila Woods, which was released as the album's promotional single. Background Following the success of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' debut album '' The Heist'' (2012), Macklemore revealed the album cover artwork for their follow-up album, titled ''This Unruly Mess I've Made'', on January 15, 2016, on an Instagram post. The album was self-released on February 26, 2016. He also revealed on the trailer f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
American duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis received seven nominations at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, winning four categories, including Best New Artist, Best Rap Album (''The Heist''), Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance ("Thrift Shop"). American Music Awards The American Music Awards, (AMA) is an annual music awards show, created by Dick Clark in 1973 for ABC when the networks contract to present the Grammy Awards expired. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and music buyers. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have won two awards out of six nominations. , - , rowspan="6", 2013 , rowspan="4", Macklemore & Ryan Lewis , Artist of the Year , , - , New Artist of the Year , , - , Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group , , - , Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist , , - , '' The Heist'' , Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album , , - , "Thrift Shop" , Single of the Year , AIM Awards , - , rowspan=" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Lewis
Ryan Scott Lewis (born March 25, 1988) is an American musician and record producer based in Seattle, Washington. Along with producing his own album, ''Instrumentals'', Lewis produced the albums ''The VS. EP'' (2009), '' The Heist'' (2012), and ''This Unruly Mess I've Made'' (2016) as part of the duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. He also directed 12 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis videos. In 2006, Lewis befriended rapper Macklemore on Myspace and soon after became his behind-the-scenes partner, producing, recording, engineering and mixing all of the duo's music and directing the music videos for " Same Love", " Thrift Shop", " And We Danced", " Otherside (Remix)", " Can't Hold Us", "Irish Celebration", "My Oh My", "Victory Lap", "Downtown", " Brad Pitt's Cousin" and "White Walls" and designing promotional graphics. Early life Lewis was born in Spokane, Washington, to Julie and Scott Lewis. Lewis has two sisters, Teresa and Laura, four years and two years older than he is, respectively. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanz
Michael "Mike" Wansley (born October 9, 1961), better known by his stage names Wanz and TeeWanz, is an American R&B singer. He performs in various genres, including rock, R&B, soul, hip-hop, and pop. He was featured on fellow Seattle-based duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' international hit single " Thrift Shop", which received two Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song. Life and career Wansley started performing in church, school, and on the street. He was introduced to jazz and pop music early and studied jazz at school. He has been performing since the early 1980s. At 21, he formed a band called Boys Will Be Boys. Their repertoire included covers, including INXS songs. In the early 1990s Wansley went on to become the bass player in the Seattle band The Rangehoods, taking over for Bruce Hewes. He also was the bass player and singer for the original hard-funk band, Lifering, with David Scott Cameron on guitar, Jeff Stone on guitar, and David Nielsen on drums. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
56th Annual Grammy Awards
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards presentation was held on January 26, 2014, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The show was broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT and was hosted for the third time by LL Cool J. The show was moved to January to avoid competing with the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, as was the case in 2010. The eligibility period for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards was October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The nominations were announced on December 6, 2013 during a live televised concert on CBS, ''The Grammy Nominations Concert Live – Countdown to Music's Biggest Night.'' Jay-Z received the most nominations with nine. Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Pharrell Williams each received seven nominations. Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams were nominated twice for both Album of the Year and Record of the Year. Sound engineer Bob Ludwig received the most nominations by a non-performing artist, with five. Daft Punk won five awards,EDM and Rap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Award For Best Rap Performance
The Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance is an honor presented to recording artists for quality Rapping, rap performances. It was first presented at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards in 1989 and again at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards in 1990, after which point the award was split into two categories: Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. These two categories were combined again in 2012 as a result of a restructure of Grammy categories, and the reinstated Award for Best Rap Performance was presented at the 54th Grammy Awards in 2012. The restructuring was the consequence of the Recording Academy's wish to decrease the number of categories and awards and to eliminate distinctions between solo and duo or group performances. The Grammy Awards, an annual ceremony established in 1958, and originally called the Gramophone Awards, are presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) of the United States to "honor artistic achievement, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Distribution Alliance
Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) is a music distribution company owned by Warner Music Group, which represents the rights to various independent record labels. ADA provides "independent artist and label partners with access to the resources, relationships and experience required to share their creative vision with a global audience." History As the independent music distribution arm of Warner Music Group, ADA Worldwide was created in 1993 as a joint-venture between WMG and Restless Records to offer a distribution system and marketing, merchandising, promotion, and music licensing services. In January 2008, ADA acquired Insound, an online music retailer. In 2012, Warner Music Group merged the Independent Label Group with ADA, creating a full-service company. The new ADA offered global distribution—both physical and digital—along with physical production, merchandise services, account management, and in-house music licensing. Additional offerings included custom pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
