Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.,known professionally as Lil Wayne,is an American rapper,singer,and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation,and is often mentioned among the greatest rappers of all time. Wayne's career began in 1995,when he was signed by rapper Birdman to his record label Cash Money Records,becoming the youngest member of the label at age eleven. From then on,he was the flagship artist of Cash Money Records before ending his association with the imprint in June 2018.
"Bad" is a song by the American singer Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on September 7,1987,as the second single from his seventh studio album,Bad. The song was written and composed by Jackson,and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. It was influenced by a true story Jackson read about a young man who tried to escape poverty by attending private school but was killed when he returned home.
Paris is the debut studio album by American media personality and singer Paris Hilton. It was released on August 14,2006,by Warner Bros. Records. The entire album was posted on AOL Music,becoming available for online stream eight days before the scheduled physical copy release date. After being signed to the label in 2005,Hilton began working on the album with producer Rob Cavallo,who was originally set to produce the entire record. They recorded the song "Screwed",which was intended to be the lead single. However,after meeting with producer Scott Storch,Hilton decided to change the musical direction of the album and record more hip hop and R&B influenced songs. She collaborated with other producers,including Fernando Garibay,J.R. Rotem,Dr. Luke and Greg Wells. Musically,Paris is a pop album that is influenced by hip hop. It also incorporates elements of reggae,soul,pop rock and R&B.
"Soldier" is a song recorded by American group Destiny's Child,featuring American rappers T.I. and Lil Wayne,for the group's final studio album Destiny Fulfilled (2004). The artists wrote the song with Sean Garrett and Rich Harrison who produced it with the latter co-produced it with Beyoncé. A Southern hip hop mid-tempo song,it lyrically describes each member's favorite type of male love interest. The song was released as the second single from Destiny Fulfilled on November 9,2004,by Columbia Records and Sony Urban Music.
"Stars Are Blind" is a song recorded by American television personality and socialite Paris Hilton for her debut studio album,Paris (2006). It was released as the lead single from the album on June 5,2006,by Warner Bros. Records. The song was written by Fernando Garibay,Sheppard Solomon and Ralph McCarthy,and produced by Garibay with additional production by Solomon. Jennifer Karr was the vocal arranger and background vocalist for the song.
"Just Fine" is a song by the American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige,Terius "The-Dream" Nash,Jazze Pha and Tricky Stewart for her eighth studio album,Growing Pains (2007),while production was helmed by Pha and Stewart. It was released as the album's lead single on October 16,2007. The song peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 16 on the UK Singles Chart,while also topping the US Hot Dance Club Play chart.
American media personality Paris Hilton has released one studio album and 15 singles.
"A Milli",abbreviated occasionally as "Milli",is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne. The song was released April 23,2008,as the second official single from his sixth album Tha Carter III.
Nick Leonardus van de Wall,better known as Afrojack,is a Dutch DJ,music producer and remixer. In 2007,he founded the record label Wall Recordings;his debut album Forget the World was released in 2014. Afrojack regularly features as one of the ten best artists in the Top 100 DJs published by DJ Mag. He is also the CEO of LDH Europe.
"Look at Me Now" is a song by American singer Chris Brown featuring fellow American rappers Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes released as the second single from Brown's fourth studio album F.A.M.E. on February 1,2011. The artists co-wrote the song with its producers Afrojack,Diplo,and Free School,with additional writing from Ryan Buendia. Musically,"Look at Me Now" is a "dirty south–inspired" hip hop song that features "thumping bass,spacy synth and horn jam sounds."
We the Best Forever is the fifth studio album by American disc jockey and record producer DJ Khaled. It was released under We the Best Music Group,Young Money Entertainment,Cash Money Records,and Universal Motown Records on July 19,2011 instead of June 28,2011. It is his first album to be released on a major label,his first four albums being released on the independent label Koch Records,which later changed its name to E1 Music.
"I'm Into You" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her seventh studio album Love? (2011). It features American rapper Lil Wayne,who also co-wrote it alongside British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz and Norwegian musicians Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen. The latter two also produced the song,credited as Stargate. A mid-tempo pop and R&B song,it depicts Lopez about being lost in love,while Lil Wayne's verses interject clever wordplay. The song was originally due for release as a promotional single in the US and Canada on April 5,2011,but was unlocked and released in those markets four days earlier on April 1,2011,through a campaign on Lopez's Facebook page. The song was later serviced to rhythmic and urban radio on April 26,2011,as the second single from Love?.
"HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)",also known as just "HYFR",is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his second studio album Take Care (2011). The song features Lil Wayne and was released as the album's sixth official single. It was released to radio stations on April 24,2012. The song was nominated for the 55th Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance,but lost to "Niggas in Paris" by Jay-Z and Kanye West.
Neon is the fourth studio album by British R&B singer Jay Sean. The album was released in the UK on 26 July 2013 by Cash Money Records and distributed by Republic Records. The album features guest appearances from Busta Rhymes,Ace Hood and Rick Ross.
Kiss is the second studio album by Canadian singer and songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen. It was released on September 14,2012,by 604,Schoolboy and Interscope Records. After her debut,Tug of War (2008),was only released in Canada,Kiss became Jepsen's first internationally released album. Songs on the album are in the nu-disco,dance-pop,and teen pop genres,drawing inspiration from the Cars,Madonna and Robyn. Featuring production from a wide collection of producers including Dallas Austin,Josh Ramsay,and Redfoo,the album features guest vocals from Justin Bieber and Owl City.
"Rich As Fuck" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Lil Wayne,sent to urban radio on April 9,2013,as the third and final single from his tenth studio album,I Am Not a Human Being II (2013). The song,produced by T-Minus and Nikhil Seetharam,features a guest appearance from fellow rapper 2 Chainz. The song has since peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 11 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Rich Gang is the debut studio album by American record labels Young Money and Cash Money as the supergroup Rich Gang. The album was released July 23,2013,by Young Money Entertainment,Cash Money Records and Universal Motown Records. The album contains contributions from several YMCMB members,including Birdman,Lil Wayne,Nicki Minaj,Tyga,Mack Maine,Limp Bizkit,Bow Wow,Ace Hood,Jae Millz,Cory Gunz,Gudda Gudda,Caskey,Detail,Busta Rhymes and Mystikal. The compilation also features guest appearances from artists outside the labels,including Future,Meek Mill,French Montana,T.I.,Yo Gotti,Flo Rida,Chris Brown,Rick Ross,The Game,Kendrick Lamar,and R. Kelly. The album was supported by the three singles "Tapout" which peaked at No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100,along with the R. Kelly featured "We Been On" and "50 Plates" by Rick Ross. The album received generally mixed reviews from music critics and sold 40,000 copies in the US after three weeks of sale.
"Feds Watching" is a song written and performed by American rapper 2 Chainz featuring fellow American musician Pharrell Williams. Produced by the latter,it released on June 4,2013,as the lead single from the former's second studio album B.O.A.T.S. II:Me Time (2013). The song has since peaked at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Young Money:Rise of an Empire is the second studio album by American supergroup Young Money Entertainment. The album was released on March 11,2014,by Young Money Entertainment,Cash Money Records and Republic Records. Rise of an Empire's recording process took place from 2013 to 2014. It contains contributions from several Young Money recording artists including,Lil Wayne,Drake,Nicki Minaj,Tyga,Christina Milian,Shanell,Mack Maine,Jae Millz,Cory Gunz,Gudda Gudda,Lil Twist,Chanel West Coast and PJ Morton,among others.
"I Heard You're Married" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd featuring American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released as the fourteenth track on the former's fifth studio album,Dawn FM,on January 7,2022. A synth- and electro-funk track,the two artists wrote the song with producers Calvin Harris and Oneohtrix Point Never with more production credits going to the Weeknd,Max Martin,and Oscar Holter. It is the second collaboration between the Weeknd and Lil Wayne,following their collaboration on the song "I'm Good" from the latter's mixtape,Dedication 5 (2013). The song was met with generally positive reviews,with praise for its production and the Weeknd's vocals.
