Lighter Shade of Brown | ||||
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Released | November 18, 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1997 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 42:44 | |||
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Lighter Shade of Brown is the fourth studio album by A Lighter Shade of Brown. It was released on November 18, 1997 through Greenside/Thump Records. Production was handled by Ali Malek, Jammin' James Carter and Lev Berlak, with Andy Herrara and Antonio Mendoza as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Shiro, D'wayne Wiggins, Rappin' 4-Tay and Teardrop.
Anthony H. Forté, better known by his stage name Rappin' 4-Tay, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California.
Anthony Banks is an American record producer and rapper from Oakland, California.
Hits II: Ganked & Gaffled is second greatest hits album by American rapper Spice 1. It was released February 20, 2001 on Mobb Status Entertainment. The album features production by Ant Banks, Blackjack, E-A-Ski, Mike Dean, Paris, Rick Rock, Sam Bostic and Spice 1. It features songs from all of Spice 1's previous albums, as well as guest appearances from the albums: Hard to Hit, In a Major Way, Lost and the single "I Got 5 on It". The album features performances by 2Pac, E-40, Luniz, Dru Down, Shock G, Richie Rich, Roger Troutman, Too Short, 8Ball and Rappin' 4-Tay.
The Playa Rich Project 2 is a compilation presented by American rapper Spice 1. It was released January 22, 2002 on LGB Music Group. The album is a follow-up compilation to The Playa Rich Project, released in 2000. It features performances by Spice 1, E-40, Bad Azz, Kurupt, Outlawz, Big Tymers, Rappin' 4-Tay, Jayo Felony and E.S.G.
Playalitical was an American rapper and producer and owner Illuminated Entertainment Group. He's done songs with Snoop Dogg, E-40, Rappin' 4-Tay, Young Joc, Lil' Flip and Chino XL as well as produced albums for Bizzy Bone, Young Droop, Lighter Shade of Brown and Zig Zag of NB Ridaz and Ryan Tru G Gaddy.
George Jones Salutes Hank Williams is the 1960 country music studio album released in May 1960 by George Jones. The album was the ninth studio LP release, and was recorded in one session. The album has been reissued multiple times since its release, including the tracks being reused on many compilations.
A Lighter Shade of Brown (LSOB) was an American hip hop duo from Riverside, California best known for their 1990 hit single "On a Sunday Afternoon", a success in the U.S., written by songwriters and musicians David Dunson and Micah Carson.
Spiceberg Slim is the eighth studio album by American rapper Spice 1. The album was released in 2002 for Hard Tyme Records, & Riviera Records and made it to #79 on the Top R&B/Hip-hop album charts and #39 on the Top Independent album charts. The album also featured guest appearances from Kokane, Tray Dee, Outlawz and Jayo Felony.
The G Filez is the third album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 1998 and was Celly Cel's last studio album for Jive Records. This album was his first since Killa Kali. However, he appeared on multiple artist records such as Young Dre, D-Shot, B-Legit, Latino Velvet, and Messy Marv. Although not as successful as his previous album, Killa Kali, the album peaked at #53 on the Billboard 200 and #17 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop album chart. The album spawned three singles, "Fuck tha World", Get a Real Job" and "Pop the Trunk". Guests include Silkk the Shocker, UGK, Mack 10, Rappin' 4-Tay and E-40.
Don't Fight the Feelin' is the second studio album by American rapper Rappin' 4-Tay from San Francisco, California. It was released on July 26, 1994 via Chrysalis Records and Rag Top Records. Recording session took place at Graffiti Tunez in West Oakland, at Buck Fifty Records, at Bay View Productions, at Sucka Free City and at JT's in the Mo. Production was handled by Ant Banks, Black C of RBL Posse, Cyrus Esteban, Gigolo G, J-Mack, JT the Bigga Figga, Lil' Fly, T.C., and Franky J, who also served as executive producer. The album features guest appearances from fellow San Francisco-based rappers JT the Bigga Figga, Lil' Fly and Seff tha Gaffla.
Brown & Proud is the debut studio album by Latin hip hop group A Lighter Shade of Brown from Riverside, California. It was released in 1990 through Pump Records with distribution via Quality Records. Recording sessions took place at Paramount Recording Studios, Trax Recording Studio and Image Recorders in Hollywood, and at Beach Recording Studios in Redondo Beach. Production was handled by Fabe Love, Jammin' James Carter, D.J. Romeo, D.J. Battlecat and Tony G. It features guest appearances from Chulo, Huggy Boy, Teardrop, King Ed and Shiro.
Layin' in the Cut is the third studio album by A Lighter Shade of Brown. It was released on July 26, 1994 for Mercury Records and was produced by Jammin' James Carter, DJ Romeo and Stoker. Layin' in the Cut would prove to be the duo's most successful on the Billboard charts, peaking at #54 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #169 on the Billboard 200. Two singles also made it to the charts, "Hey DJ" peaked at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #18 on the Hot Rap Singles, while "If You Wanna Groove" featuring Aulsondro "Novelist" Hamilton peaked at #45 on the Hot Rap Singles. This was A Lighter Shade of Brown's last album to make it to the charts.
If You Could See Inside Me is the fifth and final studio album by A Lighter Shade of Brown. It was released on August 10, 1999 through Associated Records. Production was handled by One Dope Mexican, Julio G, Tony G and DTTX. It features guest appearances from A.L.T., Jay Tee, Kid Frost and Steve Wilcox.
"Hey! DJ" is a song by The World's Famous Supreme Team. Writing is credited to Larry Price & Ronald Larkins Jr. and it was produced by Stephen Hague. Released on 12" in 1984 on Island Records, there were three mixes included. The song refers with small lyric parts to McLaren & Supreme Team's previous hit, "Buffalo Gals", which the group featured on. "Hey DJ" peaked at number fifteen on the US soul chart.
Velvet City is the second studio album by American rap supergroup Latino Velvet. It was released May 23, 2000 on Celeb. Entertainment. The group is composed of Jay Tee, Baby Beesh, Frost and Don Cisco. The album was produced by Bosko, Dee 4, Ferg, Massive and Philly Blunt. It features several guest performers, including: E-40, Levitti, Rappin' 4-Tay, D.B.A. and Candi of The Mary Jane Girls. D.B.A. was another newly formed West Coast supergroup composed of Bosko, Cool Nutz and Poppa L.Q.
Mi Vida Loca is the soundtrack to Allison Anders' 1994 film Mi Vida Loca. It was released on March 8, 1994, via Mercury Records and consisted of hip hop and contemporary R&B music, with Jellybean Benitez serving as the soundtrack's supervisor. The album reached number 70 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Baller's Lady is the debut studio album by the American rapper Passion. It was released on August 27, 1996, through MCA Records. Production was handled by Kirv, Mark C. Henry and Studio Ton. The album features guest appearances from B-Legit, E-40, Rappin' 4-Tay and Too $hort, among others. The album was a commercial failure and only made it to #85 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, causing MCA to drop her from the label.
"I'll Be Around" is the second single released from Rappin' 4-Tay's second album, Don't Fight the Feelin'. The song both sampled the music and retained the original chorus of The Spinners' song of the same name, though Rappin' 4-Tay replaced the song's original lyrics with his own. The Spinners were credited as featured artists and songwriters Thom Bell and Phil Hurtt were both given writing credits.
"Private Number" is a song recorded by American soul singers Judy Clay and William Bell, and included on Bell's album Private Numbers (1968). In the US, it was released as a single, where it peaked at number 17 on the Best Selling Rhythm and Blues chart and number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside the US, "Private Number" went to number eight in the United Kingdom.
"Who Do You Love?" is a song by American hip hop recording artist YG from his debut studio album My Krazy Life (2014). It was released on February 20, 2014, as the third single from the album. The song, produced by frequent collaborator DJ Mustard, features a guest appearance from Canadian rapper Drake. The song has since peaked at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.