"Roman's Revenge" is a song by Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj featuring American rapper Eminem,performing as their respective alter egos Roman Zolanski and Slim Shady. Taken from her debut studio album Pink Friday (2010),written alongside producer Swizz Beatz. It was released exclusively on October 30,2010 through the United States iTunes Store,as a promotional release preceding the album's release.
"Give a Little" is the second single written and performed by American pop/rock band Hanson from their fifth studio album Shout It Out. Lead vocals are provided by Taylor Hanson,with Isaac Hanson and Zac Hanson as backing vocals.
Natassia Gail Zolot,better known by her stage name Kreayshawn,is an American rapper,singer,and music video director from Oakland,California. In 2011,while serving as a member of a rap group with her friends,she released the music video to her debut single,"Gucci Gucci",to viral success.
Student of the Game is the sixth studio album by American rapper N.O.R.E.. The album was released on April 16,2013,by Thugged Out Militainment and eOne Music. The album features guest appearances from French Montana,2 Chainz,Lil Wayne,Pusha T,Pharrell,Pete Rock,Havoc,Jeremih,Mick Jones,Large Professor,Swizz Beatz,Raekwon,Tech N9ne,Busta Rhymes and Scarface among others.
"Gucci Gucci" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Kreayshawn. The song serves as the lead single from her debut studio album,Somethin' 'Bout Kreay (2012). It was released on June 14,2011,by Columbia Records. By 2012,the single had been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Vanessa Renee Reece,better known by her stage name V-Nasty,is an American rapper from Oakland,California. She is best known for being part of the group White Girl Mob with Kreayshawn and Lil Debbie,and for collaborating with Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane. Reece released her debut studio album with Gucci Mane titled BAYTL in 2011 through 1017 Records and Warner Bros. Records. In 2013,she signed a record deal with independent label Pinnacle Records and started working on her second album,as well as a reality TV show. In 2014,V-Nasty released a Mixtape titled "11Lem" along with a new single titled "Tweekin".
"Mercy" is a song by American rapper Kanye West featuring fellow American rappers Big Sean,Pusha T,and 2 Chainz. The song was released April 3,2012 through GOOD Music and Def Jam as the lead single from the compilation album Cruel Summer (2012). The song's production was handled by Lifted,with additional production from West,Mike Dean,and Mike Will Made It,and additional instrumentation from Hudson Mohawke. The song heavily samples the dancehall song "Dust a Sound Boy" by Super Beagle. The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics who praised the bombastic production,the varying quality of the verses,and the wordplay of the individual rappers. The song was featured on the soundtrack for NBA 2K13.
"Till I Die" is a song by American singer Chris Brown featuring American rappers Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa. It was written by the artists alongside Marcella Araica and producer Danja. "Till I Die" was released digitally on April 13,2012,as the third single from Brown's fifth studio album,Fortune (2012). It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on May 1,2012. "Till I Die" is an uptempo hip hop song that displays elements of electro music and features military drumbeats,R&B synths and "arcade-game blips". The song contains lyrics about women,smoking weed,partying in the club and living the good life.
"Put It Down" is a song by American singer Brandy featuring Chris Brown. Taken from her sixth studio album Two Eleven (2012),it was written and produced by Sean Garrett,Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford and Dwayne "Dem Jointz" Abernathy along with Brown,telling the story of Norwood complimenting a prospective beau on his swag. The bass-heavy,R&B up-tempo track served as Norwood's first release under RCA Records,since signing to Chameleon Records under the label,and was released to US digital outlets on May 4,2012.
Somethin' 'Bout Kreay is the debut studio album by American rapper Kreayshawn,released for digital download on September 14,2012 and as a Hot Topic-exclusive CD under Columbia Records in the United States. It was released on CD elsewhere on September 25,2012. The album features guest appearances from Chippy Nonstop,V-Nasty,Diplo,Sissy Nobby,Kid Cudi and 2 Chainz,while the production was handled mainly by Free School,Jonas Jeberg and DJ Two Stacks,among others.
"Wildest Dreams" is a song recorded by American recording artist Brandy for her sixth studio album,Two Eleven (2012). It was written by Sean Garrett,Justin Henderson and Christopher Whitacre,with production helmed by Henderson and Whitacre under their production moniker Tha Bizness. "Wildest Dreams" is a mid-tempo R&B ballad which was inspired by R&B music from the 1990s and has lyrics which speak about the disbelief for finding love again. It was inspired by Norwood finding love with music executive Ryan Press. Garrett,who wrote nine songs for Two Eleven,noticed the Norwood and Press's connection and adapted the lyrics for "Wildest Dreams".
"Go Hard (La.La.La)" is a single by American hip hop recording artist Kreayshawn. Released on July 24,2012,it was the third single from Kreayshawn's debut studio album,Somethin' 'Bout Kreay (2012).
Sudan Ameer Williams,better known by his stage name Iamsu!,is an American rapper and record producer from Richmond,California. He is the lead member of the hip hop group the HBK Gang,which was formed in 2008 and joined by fellow Bay Area artists including Kehlani and Sage the Gemini. He is best known for his guest appearances on Sage the Gemini's 2013 single "Gas Pedal" and LoveRance's 2011 single "Up!," both of which peaked within the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100. He signed with Alternative Distribution Alliance to release his debut studio album Sincerely Yours (2014),which moderately entered the Billboard 200 and received mixed reviews.
B.O.A.T.S. II:Me Time is the second studio album by American rapper 2 Chainz. It was released on September 10,2013,by Def Jam Recordings. The album serves as a sequel to his certified platinum,Grammy-nominated debut album Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012). It features guest appearances from Pharrell Williams,Drake,Lil Wayne,Mase,Chrisette Michele,Pusha T,Fergie,Iamsu!,T-Pain,Dolla Boy,Rich Homie Quan,and Lloyd,while the production was handled by Diplo,Mike Will Made It,Drumma Boy,J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League,Mannie Fresh,Wonder Arillo,Honorable C.N.O.T.E.,and DJ Toomp,among others.
"When I Feel Like It" is a song by American rapper Fabolous featuring fellow American rapper 2 Chainz. The song was released as a single on July 9,2013 and was produced by David D.A. Doman. The song has peaked at number five on the US Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.
"Ali Bomaye" is a song by American rapper The Game,featured as the second track from his fifth studio album Jesus Piece. "Ali Bomaye" features fellow rappers 2 Chainz and Rick Ross,with production from Black Metaphor and samples "Seven Devils" by Florence and the Machine. The song has since peaked at number one on the Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart and appears in the soundtrack to Grand Theft Auto V. Despite never being released as a single,it is Game's fourth most streamed song on Spotify as of 2022.
Sincerely Yours is the debut studio album by American rapper Iamsu!. The album was released on May 13,2014,by HBK Gang and Warner Music Group's Alternative Distribution Alliance. Recording for the album took place during 2013 and 2014. The album's production was handled by Iamsu!,other members of The Invasion,Tha Bizness,Jake One,Trackademicks and Chase N. Cashe,among others. Iamsu! collaborated with various artists on the album including 2 Chainz,Wiz Khalifa,Too Short,E-40,Berner,Dizzy Wright,along with HBK Gang members Sage the Gemini,Kool John and Skipper. The album was supported by the singles,"Only That Real" featuring 2 Chainz and Sage the Gemini and "I Love My Squad".
God Forgives,I Don't is the fifth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on July 30,2012,by Maybach Music Group,Slip-n-Slide Records and Def Jam Recordings. The album was produced by several record producers,including Cool &Dre,J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League,Pharrell,Jake One,and Rico Love,among others.
Based on a T.R.U. Story is the debut studio album by American rapper 2 Chainz. It was released on August 14,2012,by Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from fellow rappers Lil Wayne,Kanye West,Drake,Nicki Minaj and Playaz Circle cohort Dolla Boy,along with singer-songwriters The-Dream,Mike Posner,The Weeknd and Chris Brown. The album's production was handled by Brick Squad Monopoly's Southside,Mike Will Made It,Sonny Digital,Kanye West,Hit-Boy,Drumma Boy,DJ Mustard,Mr. Bangladesh and DJ Spinz,among others.
"No Lie" is the debut single by American rapper 2 Chainz featuring Canadian rapper Drake,released as the lead single from the former's debut studio album Based on a T.R.U. Story (2012). Produced by Mike Will Made It,the song was released to iTunes on May 8,2012,and based on digital downloads was able to debut in the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single has sold 1,400,000 copies digitally and has been certified 3×Platinum.
