"Contagious" is a song by The Isley Brothers. It was released as a single from their 2001 album Eternal. The song was written and produced by R. Kelly, who was also featured on the song, and also features vocals by R&B singer Chanté Moore.
"Girlfriend/Boyfriend" is a song by American R&B group Blackstreet. It was released in May 1999 as the second and final single from their third album Finally. Janet Jackson is also featured in the song as well as rappers Ja Rule and Eve. The song is co-written by R&B singer and Ja Rule's former associate Cynthia "Lil' Mo" Loving. It was a minor hit in the United States and achieved moderate success in some other countries.
"Ching Ching" is the second single by rap artist Ms. Jade. The song is also found on track four of her debut album, Girl Interrupted, released in 2002.
"Just Another Day..." is a single released from Queen Latifah's 1993 third studio album Black Reign. The song was written by Queen Latifah and Apache. The CD single version features New Jack Swing remixes by Teddy Riley and Lil' Chris Smith of Blackstreet. There are a total of 2 promo CD singles, 1 official Maxi CD and a Cassette Single, 1 official vinyl single, and 2 promo vinyl singles. The song was recorded in New York City.
"Sock It 2 Me" is a song recorded by American rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott featuring American rapper Da Brat. It was written by Shawntae Harris, William Hart, Thom Bell and producer Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley for her debut album Supa Dupa Fly (1997) and released as the album's second single in a slightly re-recorded form. The song is based on a sample from the 1968 single "Ready or Not Here I Come " by the Delfonics.
"Beep Me 911" is a song recorded by American rapper and singer Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, featuring vocals by R&B trio 702 and rapper Magoo. It was written and composed by Elliott, Melvin Barcliff and Tim "Timbaland" Mosley for her debut album Supa Dupa Fly (1997) and released as the album's third single in 1998.
"Hit 'Em wit da Hee" is a single by singer/rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. The track is found on her debut album, 1997's Supa Dupa Fly. The single was not eligible to chart in the U.S., and it was a success overseas, reaching No. 25 in the UK, her fourth consecutive top 40 hit. The music video edit of the song contains sampled strings from the Björk song "Jóga". In The U.S. the album version was released to radio and it received minor mainstream urban radio airplay and peaked at No. 61 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. Released from Supa Dupa Fly, it was the final single from the album during summer 1998.
"Zoom" is a single by American rappers Dr. Dre and LL Cool J, recorded for and taken from the soundtrack to the film Bulworth.
"Hot Spot" is the first single released from American female hip-hop artist Foxy Brown's second album Chyna Doll. It was released in the United States on October 26, 1998. The single was produced by Murder Inc founder Irv Gotti and co-producer Lil' Rob, with lyrics written by Foxy Brown and hip-hop artist Jay-Z. The single received a short-lived buzz and peaked at 91 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the last time Foxy Brown would make her appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist.
"I Wish" is a song by Shanice. It was the third single released from her third album 21... Ways to Grow. A music video was filmed, however, the original version of the song was not used for the video, the "No Stokes Remix" was the one that was used instead. The remixes can be viewed on YouTube
"Shut 'Em Down" is a single by LL Cool J from the soundtrack to the movie Any Given Sunday. The single was released on January 4, 2000 for Atlantic Records and was produced by DJ Scratch. The track peaked at #31 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart and #88 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. Six versions of the song appeared on the single.
Rottin ta da Core is the first and only studio album by American rap group Rottin Razkals. It was released on March 14, 1995 through Illtown/Mad Sounds Recordings and was produced by the group's mentors, Naughty by Nature. The album managed to make it to three different Billboard charts, #190 on the Billboard 200, #28 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #14 on the Top Heatseekers and featured two charting singles. "Hey Alright" made it to #74 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and #23 on the Hot Rap Singles, while "Oh Yeah" made it to #63 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and #14 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
"Live Evil" is the second and final single released from the Flatlinerz' debut album, U.S.A. It was released in 1994 through Def Jam Recordings and was produced by DR Period. The song peaked at #35 on the Hot Rap Singles and #28 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales.
"Who We Be" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the second single from his fourth album The Great Depression (2001). The song peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, but lost to "Get Ur Freak On" by Missy Elliott. An edited version was featured in the 2002 sports game Street Hoops.
"Oh Yeah" is the first single released from Rottin Razkals debut album, Rottin ta da Core. It was released on February 17, 1995, and was both written and produced by the Razkals' mentors, Naughty by Nature. This single was the most successful of the two singles released from the album, finding its best success on the Hot Rap Singles peaking at 14. The song sampled "Say Yeah" by the Commodores.
"The Way It's Goin' Down" is the first and only single released from Shaquille O'Neal's fourth album, Respect. It was released on July 3, 1998, featured Peter Gunz and was produced by DJ Quik, becoming Shaq's second straight solo single to feature Peter Gunz and DJ Quik after "Strait Playin'". The single peaked at number 47 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Shaq along with DJ Quik & Peter Gunz performed the song live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 1998.
"Among the Walking Dead" is a single by Scarface from Motown Records' Walking Dead soundtrack. Produced by N.O. Joe, "Among the Walking Dead" featured an uncredited guest appearance by Scarface's group, Facemob. The song was a minor hit on the R&B and rap charts, peaking at 91 and 14 respectively.
"Fast Lane" was the third single released in 2001 by American R&B/soul singer-songwriter Bilal, from his debut studio album, 1st Born Second. The song peaked at no. 41 on Billboards R&B Singles chart. The music video for the remix featuring Dr. Dre & Jadakiss was directed by Sanaa Hamri.
"All Y'all" is a song by the American recording duo Timbaland & Magoo. It has accompanying vocals by the R&B singer Tweet and Timbaland's brother Sebastian. The song was the second single released from Timbaland & Magoo's second album, Indecent Proposal (2001).
"Big Poppa" is a song by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G. It was released as the second single from his first studio album Ready to Die. It features a sample of the song, "Between the Sheets" written by The Isley Brothers. "Big Poppa" was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards. It also went on to win at the Billboard Music Awards.
