Shad Gregory Moss,better known by his stage name Bow Wow,is an American rapper and actor. His career began upon being discovered by rapper Snoop Dogg in 1993 at the age of six;five years later,he signed with record producer Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings,an imprint of Columbia Records. As Lil' Bow Wow,he released his debut studio album,Beware of Dog (2000) at age 13,and his second album,Doggy Bag (2001) the following year. Both met with critical and commercial success,the albums peaked at numbers ten and 11 on the Billboard 200,respectively.
Shawntae Harris-Dupart,better known by her stage name Da Brat,is an American rapper. Born and raised in Chicago,she began her career in 1992 and signed with Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings two years later to release her debut studio album,Funkdafied (1994). Receiving platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),it became the first album by a female hip hop solo act to do so.
John David Jackson,better known by his stage name Fabolous,is an American rapper. Raised in Brooklyn,he first gained recognition for his ability upon performing live on DJ Clue's Hot 97 radio show. Jackson then signed to Clue's record label Desert Storm Records,in a joint venture with Elektra Records. He rose to further prominence with his debut studio album Ghetto Fabolous (2001),which spawned the hit singles "Can't Deny It" and "Young'n ." Adopting a further commercially-oriented approach,his second album,Street Dreams (2003),was supported by the singles "Can't Let You Go" and "Into You" —both of which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin is an American rapper,songwriter,record producer,entrepreneur,and record executive. Raised in Atlanta as the son of Columbia Records executive Michael Mauldin,he began his career in music production at the age of nine. He discovered the teen hip hop duo Kris Kross in 1991. Dupri wrote and produced their 1992 single "Jump," which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and was named the 23rd most successful song of that decade. He established his own record label,So So Def Recordings in a joint venture with Columbia the following year.
JohntáMoore Austin is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his production and songwriting work on hometown native Jermaine Dupri's record label,So So Def Recordings during the mid-2000s.
"Let Me Hold You" is a song by American rapper Bow Wow. It was the first single off his fourth album,Wanted (2005). Released on March 11,2005,the song features American R&B singer Omarion. It was co-written and co-produced by frequent producer Jermaine Dupri and No I.D. and uses a sample of Luther Vandross' 1985 version of Brenda Russell's "If Only for One Night".
"My Way" is a song from American singer-songwriter Usher's 1997 album of the same name. It features an uncredited rap and background vocals from Jermaine Dupri.
"U Should've Known Better" is a song by American recording artist Monica. It was written in collaboration with Harold Lilly and Jermaine Dupri,and produced by the latter along with frequent co-producer Bryan Michael Cox for her original third studio album,All Eyez on Me (2002). When the album was shelved for release outside Japan,the song was one out of five original records that were transferred into its new version,After the Storm (2003). A contemporary R&B slow jam,"U Should've Known Better" contains elements of soul music and rock music. Built on an pulsating backbeat,the song's instrumentation consists of screeching guitars and an understated harp pattern. Lyrically,Monica,as the protagonist,delivers a message of loyalty to her imprisoned love interest and sings about staying down for him despite his doubts.
"Welcome to Atlanta" is a song by American record producer Jermaine Dupri,featuring American rapper Ludacris. It was released on May 14,2002 as the second single from Dupri's 2001 album Instructions,and appeared as a hidden track on Ludacris' second album,Word of Mouf. The song praises Dupri and Ludacris' hometown of Atlanta,Georgia. It samples "Five Minutes Of Funk" by Whodini,as well as "Do It Baby" by The Miracles.
The Price of Fame is the fifth studio album by American rapper Bow Wow. It was released on December 19,2006,by Bow Wow's LBW Entertainment,an imprint of Columbia Records;it serves as the first project issued through the former label. The album features guest appearances from Chris Brown,JohntáAustin,Pimp C,T-Pain,Lil Wayne,Da Brat,Lil Scrappy,Khleo Thomas,R. Kelly,and former label boss Jermaine Dupri. Production was handled by the latter two themselves,alongside No I.D.,Nitti,Lil Ronnie,LRoc,and Bryan-Michael Cox. It was Bow Wow's second album to contain uncensored profanity,though a Parental Advisory label was never issued.
"Outta My System" is a song by American rapper Bow Wow. It's the second and final single off his fifth studio album The Price of Fame. It features fellow American rapper T-Pain and American singer JohntáAustin. The original next single was supposed to be "I'm a Flirt" but was cancelled in favor of "Outta My System",that the fact that R. Kelly was preoccupied on the charts with Snoop Dogg's "That's That Shit" and Young Jeezy's "Go Getta" led to it being delayed. The song peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100,his eighth top 40 hit and T-Pain's sixth top 40 hit on that chart. It also peaked at number 2 and 12 on the Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts respectively and number 7 in New Zealand. The video premiered on Valentine's Day on BET's Access Granted.
"Pop That Booty" is the third US and second UK single from Marques Houston's debut album,MH. The video and single features a guest appearance from Jermaine Dupri. It is the third track on MH album.
"Diamonds" is a song by American rapper Fabolous,released by Def Jam Recordings on April 3,2007 as the lead single from his fourth album,From Nothin' to Somethin' (2007). The song features fellow Def Jam artist Young Jeezy,and was co-written by both performers along with Yung Berg. Coincidentally,the voice sample heard in the song's hook is also Young Jeezy,from his guest appearance on another Fabolous song,"Do the Damn Thing",from the latter's previous album Real Talk (2004).
James Andrew Reigart,better known by his stage name DJ Felli Fel,is an American club and radio DJ for Los Angeles's Power 106,as well as a record producer and hype man. He is also a member of The Americanos and The Heavy Hitters DJs.
"I Luv Your Girl" is the third and final single from The-Dream's debut studio album,Love/Hate. The track is produced by The-Dream's production partner,Christopher "Tricky" Stewart. The promotional and music video version contain a guest appearance from Def Jam labelmate Young Jeezy,while the album version is solo.
"4Ever" is a song by American singer Lil' Mo. It was written by Lil' Mo along with Bryan-Michael Cox,Craig Love,and Fabolous for her second album,Meet the Girl Next Door (2003),while production was helmed by Cox and Love. Prior to its official physical release,the song was serviced to radio stations through airplay in early December 2002. Upon its release,critics referred to the single as an "uptempo wedding" ode. In the United States,it reached number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Live and Die For Hip Hop" is a song by American rap duo Kris Kross,released as the second and final single from their third album,Young,Rich &Dangerous (1996). It is their ninth and final single overall,and features rap stars Da Brat,Jermaine Dupri,Mr. Black and background vocals by R&B star Aaliyah. The song contains a sample of "Baby Come to Me" by Regina Belle. It was not as successful as "Tonite's tha Night",however it did gain some success,making it to #72 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. A remix was made featuring DJ Clark Kent.
"Finer Things" is a 2008 hip hop single by DJ Felli Fel. It features Kanye West,Jermaine Dupri,Fabolous,and Ne-Yo.
"Damn!" is a song by the Atlanta rap duo YoungBloodZ. It was released as the second single from their second studio album Drankin' Patnaz,and was produced and guest performed by Lil Jon. A club mix appears on the duo's third studio album Ev'rybody Know Me. It is their biggest hit song to date,peaking at number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and remaining YoungBloodZ's sole top ten single.
"Rap Song" is a song by R&B singer T-Pain. The song features rapper Rick Ross and originally served as a single off T-Pain's fourth studio album RevolveЯ,but never made it on the track list.
