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 Alamo in 1997. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Keith Jones |
| Also known as | Alamo Alamo Jones Ally |
| Born | October 16, 1968 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Brand Nubian |
Keith Jones [1] (born October 16, [2] 1968) better known by his stage name DJ Alamo or Alamo is an American DJ and producer, who is best known for being one of the original founding members of Brand Nubian. [3]
Alamo was born in the Bronx, New York City. [4] Him and Sadat X who are childhood friends and grew up together in the Bronx. Alamo's father and Sadat X's father, grew up together at Lincoln Projects in Harlem. Alamo's family moved to New Rochelle after the collapse of buildings that were burning around areas in the Bronx. He is the eldest of two children. He has one sister. [5] He started DJing when he was in the seventh grade. [6] He attended New Rochelle High School. He is a graduate of Livingstone College.[ citation needed ]
In 1989, Alamo was signed to Elektra Records after Grand Puba [7] finalizing a deal with A&R Dante Ross. As a DJ for Brand Nubian, he would contribute of producing songs on the group's first album, One for All . According to Alamo, he produced "Concerto in X Minor", which Sadat X would rap on. He also produced "Slow Down", using a Edie Brickell "What I Am" record that Sadat found at the record store and putting it all together into a beat. The song was a biggest hit, as well as "All for One". Both songs would be on the Billboard’s Hot Rap Tracks chart in 1991. [8] [9] Alamo was still performing at shows with Sadat X and Lord Jamar without Puba. In 1991, after the release of One for All , he left the group along with Grand Puba in an effort of a solo career. [10]
He and DJ Stud Doogie formed together as DJs for Grand Puba's first solo album, Reel to Reel . He would go on to produce for members of Brand Nubian's solo projects. Two songs "Playin' the Game" and "Don't Waste My Time" was produced by Alamo on Puba's second album 2000 in 1995. In 1996, he produced a track called " Open Bar" on Sadat's first solo album, Wild Cowboys . Him and Brand Nubian reunited in 1997, while recording some material for the group's new project. [11] In 1998, he and Grand Puba made their return to appear on the group's fourth album Foundation [12] He produced three tracks, including "Back Up off the Wall", "Probable Cause" and "I'm Black and I'm Proud".
In 2004, him and Brand Nubian released their fifth studio album, Fire in the Hole on Babygrande Records, only producing two tracks on the album, "Momma" and "Just Don't Learn".
Alamo has two sons. Mustafa Jones, who is a basketball player for Central Connecticut State. His other son Elijah Jones, who is a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals. He his married to his wife, Janine. [13]
Brand Nubian is an American hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, composed of three emcees, and formerly three DJs. Their debut studio album, One for All (1990), is one of the most popular and acclaimed alternative hip hop albums of the 1990s, known for socially conscious and political lyrics inspired by the teachings of The Nation of Gods and Earths. In 2008, About.com placed the group on its list of the 25 Greatest Rap Groups of All Time.
Maxwell Dixon, known professionally as Grand Puba, is an American rapper and record producer, best known as a member of Brand Nubian from New Rochelle, New York. He was formerly a member of Masters of Ceremony.
Positive K is an American MC and songwriter from the Bronx, New York City, New York, and one of the original artists of the First Priority Music camp. He is best known for his hits "I'm Not Havin' It" and his 1992 hit "I Got a Man".
In God We Trust is the second album from hip hop group Brand Nubian. It was released on February 2, 1993, by Elektra.
Everything is Everything is the third album from hip hop group Brand Nubian and the second released by the trio of Sadat X, Lord Jamar, and DJ Sincere. The album received mixed reviews and mediocre sales at the time of its release, despite a pair of popular singles, "Word Is Bond" and "Hold On." The album is completely produced by Lord Jamar except the Sadat X solo song "Alladat," which was produced by D.I.T.C. member Buckwild.
Foundation is the fourth album by hip hop group Brand Nubian. It was released on September 29, 1998, via Arista. The album marked the reunion of the four original members, Grand Puba, Sadat X, Lord Jamar and DJ Alamo, who hadn't released an album together since their 1990 debut One for All.
Fire in the Hole is the fifth studio album by American hip hop group Brand Nubian. It was released on August 10, 2004 via Babygrande Records. Recording sessions took place at State Street Studios in Brooklyn. Production was handled by members DJ Alamo, Grand Puba, Sadat X, and Lord Jamar, who also served as executive producer together with Chuck Wilson. It features guest appearances from Starr and Aisha Mike. The album made it to No. 57 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States.
Lorenzo Dechalus, known professionally as Lord Jamar, is an American rapper, DJ, record producer, actor and podcaster. He is a founding member of the hip hop group Brand Nubian, which was formed in 1989. In 1996, he discovered Dead Prez and got them signed to Loud Records.
The 5% Album is the debut solo studio album by American rapper and record producer Lord Jamar. It was released on June 27, 2006 via Babygrande Records. Production was handled by DJ Preservation, Gensu Dean, Big Throwback, Bronze Nazareth, Reality Allah, Young Justice, and Jamar himself, who also served as executive producer together with Chuck Wilson. It features guest appearances from 40 Bandits, Horse, Kasim Allah, Popa Wu, Prodigal Sunn, Queen Tahera Earth, Raekwon, Reality Allah, RZA, Young Dirty Bastard, Young Justice, Lord Jamar's son Young Lord, and fellow Brand Nubian members Grand Puba and Sadat X. The album peaked at number 94 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Derek W. Murphy, better known as Sadat X, is an American rapper, best known as a member of alternative hip hop group Brand Nubian. Originally known as Derek X, Sadat takes his name from former Egyptian president Anwar Sadat.
Black October is the third solo studio album by American rapper Sadat X. It was released on October 3, 2006 through Riverside Drive Records. Recording sessions took place at The Thingamajig Lab, The Dojo and The Dewgarde Crib Of Hits in New York, at Rum Blanc Recordings LLC, at Hills Have Eyes Studio, and at Clutch Recordings. Production was handled by Scotty Blanco, Ayatollah, Da Beatminerz, Diamond D, DJ Pawl, DJ Spinna, Gensu Dean, Greg Nice, J-Zone, Marco Polo, Spencer Doran, The Asmatik and Vin The Chin, with Peter Agoston serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Big Meg, Boss Money Gangstas, Brand Nubian, Greg Nice and Tommy Gibbs.
Understand This is the third solo studio album by American rapper and record producer Grand Puba. It was released on October 23, 2001 through Koch Records. Recording sessions took place at Acme Recording Studios in Mamaroneck, New York. Production was handled by Grand Puba and Lord Jamar. It features guest appearances from Tiffany Johnson, Khadijah Mohammed, The Restless, and fellow Brand Nubian members Sadat X and Lord Jamar. The album did not reach the Billboard 200, however, it peaked at number 32 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 12 on the Independent Albums charts in the United States. The album produced three singles: "Understand This", "Up & Down", and "Issues".
Wild Cowboys is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Sadat X of Brand Nubian. It was released on July 15, 1996, via Loud Records. The recording sessions took place at Chung King Studios, at D&D Studios, at Platinum Island Studios and at Greene St. Recording in New York, and at Chris Biondo Studios in Washington, D.C. It was produced by Sadat, Diamond D, Buckwild, DJ Ogee, Ali Malek, Ant Greene Father Time, Da Beatminerz, Dante Ross, DJ Alamo, Minnesota, Pete Rock, and Showbiz. It features guest appearances from Shawn Black, DV Alias Khrist, Deda, Grand Puba, Kool Chuck, Money Boss Players, Tec, Sha Sha and Regina Hall. The album peaked at number 83 on the Billboard 200 and number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Buckwild: Diggin' in the Crates is a compilation of rare hip hop songs and remixes produced by Buckwild.
Time's Runnin' Out is the sixth album by Brand Nubian. It was released on August 21, 2007, on Traffic Entertainment and featured production from Grand Puba, Lord Jamar, DJ Alamo, and Lord Finesse.
Brand New Bein' is the fourth solo studio album by American rapper Sadat X. It was released on May 5, 2009, through Ground Original/Cold Heat Entertainment. Production was handled entirely by DJ JS-1 and Johnny Walker. It features guest appearances from Jak Danielz, Craig G, Buckshot, CL Smooth, C-Rayz Walz, KRS-One, Okwerdz, Poison Pen, Rahzel, Twan, and fellow Brand Nubian members Grand Puba and Lord Jamar.
Retroactive is the fourth solo studio album by American rapper and record producer Grand Puba. It was released on June 9, 2009 via Babygrande Records. Production was handled by DJ PhD, Billy Brick, Big Throwback, Elements, Grant Parks, Large Professor, Q-Tip, and Grand Puba himself. It features guest appearances from his fellow Brand Nubian groupmates Lord Jamar and Sadat X, Kid Capri, Big Phill, Khadijah Mohammed, Large Professor, Q-Tip, Rell, Sarah Martinez, Talee and Tiffani Davis. The album did not reach the Billboard 200, however, it peaked at number 97 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States.
The Very Best of Brand Nubian is the first greatest hits album by American hip hop group Brand Nubian. It was released on September 18, 2001 through Rhino Entertainment. Production was handled by members Grand Puba, Lord Jamar and Sadat X, as well as Diamond D, Stimulated Dummies and Chris "CL" Liggio, with Barry "Rockbarry" Benson serving as compilation producer. It features a lone guest appearance from Diamond D.
"Slow Down" is a song by American hip hop group Brand Nubian. The song was recorded in 1990 and was released as a single on their 1990 debut album, One for All. "Slow Down" was later featured on the group's compilation album, The Very Best of Brand Nubian. The song notably samples the guitar riff and part of the chorus from "What I Am" by Edie Brickell. The song also samples "Let's Take It to the Stage" by Funkadelic, as well as "Kool It " and "N.T." by Kool & the Gang.
This is the discography of American hip hop group Brand Nubian. The group released six studio albums and three compilation albums that featured hit singles.
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