Aaliyah Dana Haughton,known as Aaliyah,was an American singer,actress,dancer,and model. She has been credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B,pop,and hip hop,earning her the nicknames the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop".
Charlene Keys,better known by the stage name Tweet,is an American singer-songwriter.
Richard Preston Butler Jr.,better known by his stage name Rico Love,is an American songwriter,record producer,singer,and rapper. He was born in New Orleans,but split his childhood between Milwaukee and New York City's Harlem neighborhood. He attended Florida A&M and,while visiting Atlanta,worked his way into the music industry through connections with singer Usher,who became one of Butler's frequent collaborators.
American singer Aaliyah has released three studio albums,two compilation albums,and 31 singles. Aaliyah was born in Brooklyn,New York City and was raised in Detroit,Michigan. At age 10,she appeared on Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12,Aaliyah signed a deal with Jive Records and Blackground Records. During that time,she met R. Kelly through her uncle Barry Hankerson;eventually,he became her mentor,sole lead songwriter,and producer for her debut album. Released in 1994,Aaliyah's debut album,Age Ain't Nothing but a Number,was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and sold three million copies in the United States. Months after the release of her album,Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed with Atlantic Records due to allegations of an illegal marriage with Kelly.
"If Your Girl Only Knew" is a song recorded by American singer Aaliyah. It was released to radio on July 15,1996,by Blackground Records and Atlantic Records as the lead single for her second studio album,One in a Million (1996). It was physically released in August 1996. Written by both Missy Elliott and Timbaland,with the latter producing the song,it focuses on a guy who receives a scolding from the female narrator (Aaliyah) for hitting on her when he already has a girlfriend. Musically,"If Your Girl Only Knew" is a "bouncing" funk,pop and hip hop song. Its production also incorporates other instruments ranging from keyboards,organs,and guitar licks.
"Last Night" is a song by American rapper P. Diddy,released by Bad Boy and Atlantic Records on February 27,2007 as the third single from his fourth studio album,Press Play (2006). Produced by Diddy and American singer Mario Winans,the song is a duet with American singer-songwriter Keyshia Cole. The radio edit version of the song is featured on Cole's second studio album,Just like You (2007).
Jermaine Lamarr Cole is an American rapper and record producer. Born on a military base in Germany and raised in Fayetteville,North Carolina,Cole initially gained attention as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape,The Come Up,in early 2007. Intent on further pursuing a musical career,he signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation in 2009 and released two additional mixtapes:The Warm Up (2009) and Friday Night Lights (2010) to further critical acclaim as he garnered a wider following.
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is an American rapper and songwriter. Regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation,and one of the greatest rappers of all time,he is known for his technical artistry and complex songwriting. He was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music,becoming the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to be honored.
American rapper and record producer J. Cole has released six studio albums,one live album,four compilation albums,three extended plays,four mixtapes,58 singles,two promotional singles and twenty one music videos.
Cults is an American indie pop band formed in New York City in 2010. The band first rose to prominence after the release of their debut extended play,Cults 7″ (2010),which was released on their Bandcamp page. They signed with English singer Lily Allen's record label In the Name Of,an imprint of Sony Music to release their eponymous debut studio album (2011). A song from the album,"Bad Things" was sampled by American rapper J. Cole for his 2013 single,"She Knows",on which they were credited as featured artists.
Amber Dawn Coffman is an American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles,California,formerly based in Brooklyn,New York. She was formerly a guitarist for Sleeping People,and was later a guitarist and vocalist for the indie rock band Dirty Projectors. She released her debut studio album as a solo artist,City of No Reply in June 2017.
"Miss America" is a song by American hip hop recording artist and record producer J. Cole,released November 13,2012 as the first promotional single from his second studio album Born Sinner (2013). The song,which was produced by Cole himself,samples Rue Royale's "Flightline". The song debuted at #34 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The song was used in Ubisoft's Launch trailer for the 2013 video game Splinter Cell:Blacklist.
Born Sinner is the second studio album by American rapper and record producer J. Cole. It was released on June 18,2013,by ByStorm Entertainment,Columbia Records,Dreamville Records and Roc Nation. The album serves as the follow-up to his debut album,Cole World:The Sideline Story (2011). The album features guest appearances from Miguel,Amber Coffman,JhenéAiko,James Fauntleroy,Bas,TLC,Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent. The album was also primarily produced by Cole himself,along with others such as Jake One,Syience,and Elite.
X is the sixth studio album by American singer Chris Brown. It was released on September 16,2014,by CBE Entertainment and RCA Records. The album serves as the follow-up to his fifth album Fortune (2012). Brown for the album worked with several producers,including RoccStar,Danja,Nic Nac,Diplo and others. The album also features guest appearances by various urban artists,including Kendrick Lamar,R. Kelly,Akon,Nicki Minaj,Usher,Trey Songz,Tyga,Rick Ross,Brandy,Lil Wayne,JhenéAiko and Aaliyah.
"Crooked Smile" is a song by American rapper and record producer J. Cole from his second studio album,Born Sinner (2013). Featuring a guest appearance from girl group TLC,the song includes additional vocals from Meleni Smith. It was produced by Cole,with co-production from Elite. Cole recruited TLC after coming up with the hook,going through a lengthy and strenuous recording process. After Cole previewed the song in October 2012,it was released for digital download in the United States by Roc Nation as the album's second single on June 4,2013. A hip hop and R&B ballad with dance elements,it features a jazz groove and a sample of Jennifer Hudson's "No One Gonna Love You".
"Don't Think They Know" is a song by American singer Chris Brown featuring a posthumous appearance from late singer Aaliyah. It was released on June 17,2013,as the second official single from Brown's sixth studio album X. The song,produced by Mel &Mus,contains an interpolation from the Tim &Bob produced single "They Don't Know" by Jon B. The song peaked at number 81 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Forbidden Fruit" is a song by American hip hop recording artist and record producer J. Cole. The song was sent to radio stations in August 2013,as the third official single from Cole's second studio album,Born Sinner (2013). "Forbidden Fruit" was produced by Cole himself and features a guest appearance from fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar,who contributes vocals to the song's hook. The song features a sample of American jazz musician Ronnie Foster's "Mystic Brew",most recognized from its use on hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest's "Electric Relaxation". The song was met with mixed reviews from music critics. "Forbidden Fruit" would peak at number 46 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
"Let Me Know" is a song by American singer Tamar Braxton,featuring collaborative vocals by American rapper Future. Epic and Streamline Records released it as a digital download on October 7,2014. Initially promoted as the lead single from Braxton's fourth studio album Calling All Lovers,it was replaced by her 2015 release "If I Don't Have You" and was only included on the record's Walmart deluxe edition.
2014 Forest Hills Drive is the third studio album by American rapper J. Cole,released on December 9,2014,by ByStorm Entertainment,Columbia Records,Dreamville Records and Roc Nation.
"Under the Sun" is a song released by record label Dreamville Records,performed by American rappers J. Cole and Lute featuring fellow American rapper DaBaby. It also has extra vocals from fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar,who performs the short two-lined chorus of the song. The song was released as the first track on the label's album,Revenge of the Dreamers III. DaBaby received praise for his guest verse,with Billboard,Complex,and HotNewHipHop all ranking it as his best feature of 2019.
