Aqil Davidson

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Aqil Davidson
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Background information
Birth nameAqil Davidson
Also known asA-Plus, Empra
Born
Harlem, New York City, U.S.
Genres Hip-hop, new jack swing
Occupations
  • Lyricist
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1988–present
Member of Wreckx-n-Effect

Aqil Davidson is an American rapper, lyricist, songwriter and producer who is a founding member and lead vocalist for the new jack swing group Wreckx-n-Effect. [1] [2] He has also been credited with songwriting or production work on albums by Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, MC Hammer, MC Lyte, and Guy, as well as maintaining a solo career. [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Career

Davidson formed Wreckx-n-Effect with Riley and Mitchell in 1988. [6] He released three albums with the group: the self-titled Wreckx-n-Effect in 1989, with the breakout #1 rap chart hit "New Jack Swing", [7] Then the RIAA certified platinum "Hard or Smooth" in 1992, containing the multi-platinum smash Rump Shaker [8] [9] and Raps New Generation in 1996. [10] Wreckx is most known for the singles “New Jack Swing” [11] and “Rump Shaker” which hit the No. 2 position on Billboard 100 in January 1993. [12] [13] [14] [15] Both of the singles reached the #1 ranking on Billboard's Hot Rap Songs chart. [16]

Davidson served as a producer, composer, and featured artist  for new jack swing group Guy’s album The Future, which was released in 1990. [3] Davidson worked closely with Guy member Teddy Riley on his projects with Wreckx-n-Effect. In 93'He also made a guess appearance on song called Make U Wet which was on BLACKstreet's 1st Album. [14]

In 2019, Davidson released a remix of “Rump Shaker” alongside Wreckx-n-Effects bandmate Markell Riley to promote liqueur brand Rumple Minze. [17]

Personal life

In 2020, Davidson was part of a group of celebrities who signed a publicly released letter urging the state of New York to repeal section 50-A of New York's Civil Rights Law in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. [18] [19]

Discography

YearSingleAlbum
1989“New Jack Swing” (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson & Teddy Riley)Wreckx-N-Effect [20]
1990“So You Like What You See” remix (Samuelle feat. Aqil Davidson)Living in Black Paradise [21]
1990“D-O-G Me Out" remix (GUY feat. Aqil Davidson)The Future [22]
1991“She Drives Me Wild” (Michael Jackson feat. Aqil Davidson)Dangerous [3] [4]
1991"Ready Or Not" (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson & BigBub)House Party 2 sdtrk [23]
1992“Is It Good To You” remix (Tammy Lucas feat. Aqil Davidson)JUICE [24]
1992“That's The Way Love Is” (Bobby Brown feat. Aqil Davidson)Bobby [3] [14] [25] "
1992“Rump Shaker” (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson)Hard or Smooth [3] [14]
1992“Wreckx Shop” (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson)Hard or Smooth [26]
1993“Knockin Boots" (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson)Hard or Smooth [27] ”
1994“Joi” (London Jones feat. Aqil Davidson)For You [28]
1997“I Believe” (Remix feat. Aqil Davidson and Nutta Butta)Shades [3]

As a songwriter

YearArtistAlbumSongPeak chart positions
US US R&B

HipHop

Hot Rap

Songs

1990 Guy

The Future [29]

"Her"———
“Wanna Get With U”———
“Total Control”———
“Gotta Be a Leader”———
1990 Michael Jackson Dangerous [30] “She Drives Me Wild”———
1992 Bobby Brown Bobby [31] “That’s the Way Love Is”57 [15] 9 [32] —
1993 MC Lyte Ain’t No Other [33] “Ruffneck”35101 [34]
1994London JonesFor You [28] "Joi"———
1997 No Authority Keep On [35] “Don’t Stop”———
1997 Queen Pen My Melody [36] “Party Ain’t a Party”———
1997 Shades Shades [3] “I Believe” (Remix feat. Aqil Davidson and Nutta Butta)———
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

References

  1. ↑ "9 Things We Learned From Pharrell's "Drink Champs" Interview". Complex. 2020-12-19. Archived from the original on 2020-12-20. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  2. ↑ II, C. Vernon Coleman (2021-02-14). "Report - Nicki Minaj's Father Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident". XXL Mag. Archived from the original on 2021-02-14. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Aqil Davidson | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  4. 1 2 ""Dangerous" de Michael Jackson a 30 ans : pourquoi c'est un album charnière dans l'histoire de la musique et la carrière du King of Pop". RTBF Info (in French). 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  5. ↑ "Michael Jackson: Dangerous". Pitchfork. 2016-08-07. Archived from the original on 2016-08-07. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  6. ↑ Lester, Paul (2015-08-10). In Search of Pharrell Williams. Omnibus Press. ISBN   978-1-78323-531-5.
  7. ↑ Wrecks-N-Effect - Wreckx-N-Effect | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic , retrieved 2021-12-29
  8. ↑ "Hard or Smooth certifications". RIAA. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  9. ↑ December 18, James Bernard Updated; EST, 1992 at 05:00 AM. "Hard or Smooth". EW.com. Retrieved 2021-12-29.{{cite web}}: |first1= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ↑ Raps New Generation - Wreckx-N-Effect | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic , retrieved 2021-12-29
  11. ↑ "The 25 Best New Jack Swing Songs". Complex. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  12. ↑ Armstrong, Sam (2021-10-27). "The Best 90s Hip Hop Songs: Classic Rap From A Golden Era". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  13. ↑ "The 100 Best New York City Rap Songs". Complex. 2015-10-30. Archived from the original on 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  14. 1 2 3 4 "TEDDY RILEY and WRECKX-N-EFFECT : Shakin' Their Moneymakers". Los Angeles Times. 1992-11-29. Archived from the original on 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  15. 1 2 "The Hot 100". Billboard. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  16. ↑ "Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  17. ↑ "Iconic 90s party anthem Rump Shaker gets a minty fresh remix". shots. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  18. ↑ "Lizzo, Elon Musk, Journey join call for police reform in New York". The Mercury News. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  19. ↑ Robb, David (2020-06-24). "Hundreds Of Actors & Recording Artists Urge Passage Of Justice In Policing Act; SAG-AFTRA, MPA, RIAA Join Call To Action". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  20. ↑ New Jack Swing - Wreckx-N-Effect | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic , retrieved 25 July 2022
  21. ↑ "So You Like What You See". discos.com. 1990.
  22. ↑ "D-O-G Me Out". youtube.com. 16 June 2009. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  23. ↑ "House Party 2". allmusic.com. allmusic. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  24. ↑ "Is It Good To You". soundcloud.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  25. ↑ "That's The Way Love Is", shazam.com, retrieved 25 July 2022
  26. ↑ "Wreckx Shop". discos.com. 1992. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  27. ↑ "Knockin Boots", discogs.com, 1993, retrieved 25 July 2022
  28. 1 2 For You - London Jones | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic , retrieved 2021-12-29
  29. ↑ The Future - Guy | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic , retrieved 2021-12-29
  30. ↑ Dangerous - Michael Jackson | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic , retrieved 2021-12-29
  31. ↑ Bobby - Bobby Brown | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic , retrieved 2021-12-29
  32. ↑ "Bobby Brown". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  33. ↑ Ain't No Other - MC Lyte | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic , retrieved 2021-12-29
  34. ↑ "MC Lyte". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  35. ↑ Keep On - No Authority | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic , retrieved 2021-12-29
  36. ↑ My Melody - Queen Pen | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic , retrieved 2021-12-29
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