In business, a corporate raid is the process of buying a large stake in a corporation and then using shareholder voting rights to require the company to undertake novel measures designed to increase the share value, generally in opposition to the desires and practices of the corporation's current management. The measures might include replacing top executives, downsizing operations, or liquidating the company.
The ruble or rouble was the currency of the Soviet Union. It was introduced in 1922 and replaced the Imperial Russian ruble. One ruble was divided into 100 kopecks. Soviet banknotes and coins were produced by the Federal State Unitary Enterprise in Moscow and Leningrad.
From St. Louie to Frisco is the twelfth studio album by Chuck Berry, released in 1968 by Mercury Records. One track on the album, "My Tambourine", is the same tune as Berry's later hit for Chess Records, "My Ding-a-Ling", but with less risque lyrics. The Sir Douglas Quintet backed Berry on parts of this album.
The Greatest Hits is the second album released by Australian hip hop group Funkoars. It was released by Obese Records on 17 July 2006.
RBL Posse is a gangsta rap group from the Hunters Point neighborhood in San Francisco, California. The members were Black C, Mr. Cee, and Hitman. The only surviving member is Black C.
Genius + Love = Yo La Tengo is a 2-disc album by Yo La Tengo, consisting of rarities, alternate versions, and out-takes, spanning 1988 to 1995. The album was released on Matador in 1996; a Japanese version with two extra tracks appeared in 1998.
The Big Takeover is a bi-annual music magazine published out of New York City since May 1980 by critic Jack Rabid.
VYP (Voice of the Young People) is the only studio album by American rapper Lil Mama released in April 2008, which includes the singles "Lip Gloss", "G-Slide (Tour Bus)", and "Shawty Get Loose" (featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain). The album's fourth single, "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" was released in July 2008, replacing "L.I.F.E." Producers for the album include Cool & Dre, Scott Storch, The Runners and Dr. Luke. VYP debuted at number 25 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, and has since sold 66,200 copies in the United States. As of May 22, 2010 the album has sold over 497,000 copies in the United States.
Homicidal Lifestyle is an album by the American rapper Gangsta Pat, released in 1997.
Free City is the only studio album by hip-hop group St. Lunatics. It was released on June 5, 2001, almost a full year after the release of group member Nelly's debut, Country Grammar. The album was a commercial success as it debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 with 196,000 copies sold in its first week. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA a month later.
Hostile Takeover may refer to:
Young & Thuggin is the debut album by New Orleans rapper Turk, released on June 5, 2001 through Cash Money Records, and produced entirely by Mannie Fresh. The album was a success on the charts, selling 82,000 copies in its first week, peaking at #9 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Among the guests featured on the album were his fellow Hot Boys, the Big Tymers and Mack 10.
Bandannas, Tattoos & Tongue Rings is a studio album released by rapper Messy Marv on January 25, 2005. Guest appearances on the album include Lil' Flip, Suga Free, Rich The Factor, Dead Prez, Guce, E-40 & Yukmouth. It peaked at number 80 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Sneakacydal is the debut studio solo album by American rapper Keak da Sneak. It sold 1,500 copies in its first week out, and did not chart.
Hi-Tek is the second studio solo album by rapper, Keak da Sneak and considered to be his best album by fans. It was released on June 16, 2001, by Moe Doe and was produced by Ant Banks, Rick Rock, One Drop Scott, Tone Capone, D-Dre, and Keak da Sneak. The album was a modest success, peaking at #95 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, #18 on the Top Independent Albums, and #37 on the Top Heatseekers, and selling 6,510 copies in its first week out.
The Wait Is Over is the second album by the Southern rap group 69 Boyz, released in 1998. It was a moderate success, peaking at number 114 on the Billboard Hot 200, lower than their previous album, 199Quad. It contained the hit single "Woof Woof", which peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was on the soundtrack of Dr. Dolittle. Jay Ski and C.C. Lemonhead produced many of the songs.
DenGee Livin' is the third studio album by American rap group DenGee. It was released May 23, 2000 on Ronlan Entertainment. The album was produced entirely by E-A-Ski & CMT. It peaked at number 81 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album features guest performances by Spice 1, E-A-Ski, Silk-E, San Quinn, Mr. Town and T-Pup.
Running on Air is the fourth studio album by the Australian hip hop trio Bliss n Eso. It was released on 30 July 2010. The album debuted at No. 1 in Australia for the week commencing 9 August 2010. It has since been certified Platinum by ARIA. It was nominated by Australian radio station, Triple J for Album of the Year, along with Megan Washington's I Believe You Liar, and Birds of Tokyo's Birds of Tokyo.
Full Service is an American, Austin, Texas-based band. They are currently a quartet consisting of Tim "Bonesaw" Kepner, Dave "Hoag" Kepner, Elliott "Smellman" Larden, and Matt "Weber Effess" Weber. They have had four bassists counting the newest member of their band Matt "Weber Effess" Weber, the previous one being Sean "Sunny" Eckel, who left the band in August 2015 after about four years in order to pursue other interests. Influences include The Beach Boys, 311, Guns N' Roses, Mastodon, and more. Known for their “takeover” tours and grassroots-or-die ethos, the band inspires strong loyalty from its so-called “fansaws.”
Vice Verset was a Canadian bilingual French / English hip hop band duo established in 1997 and made up of rapper David Dubé and of Striger Laurent, a Canadian artist of Jamaican origin. The band was signed to HLM Records.
