Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.,known professionally as Lil Wayne,is an American rapper. He is regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation,and widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Born and raised in New Orleans,he was discovered by hometown rapper Birdman in 1993 and signed with the latter's record label,Cash Money Records,at age eleven. He emerged as the flagship artist of the label in the following years until his departure in June 2018.
Christina Milian is a Cuban American singer,songwriter and actress. Born in Jersey City,New Jersey and raised in Maryland,she signed a contract with Def Soul at the age of 19. In 2002,she performed the theme song "Call Me,Beep Me!",for the Disney Channel animated series Kim Possible.
Katrina Laverne Kearse,known professionally as Trina,is an American rapper. She rose to prominence in the late 1990s for her collaborations with Trick Daddy on the singles "Nann Nigga","Shut Up",and "Take It to da House". In 2000,she released her debut album Da Baddest Bitch. Afterwards,she made an appearance on the remix of "One Minute Man" by Missy Elliott and Ludacris. In 2002,she released the Kanye West-produced single "B R Right" featuring Ludacris,from her sophomore album Diamond Princess (2002).
"Make It Rain" is a song by American rapper Fat Joe,released in 2006 as the first single from his seventh album Me,Myself &I. It features American rapper Lil Wayne,who only raps the chorus,and was produced by Scott Storch. The song peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was released through EMI,Virgin Records,and Fat Joe's Terror Squad Entertainment.
"Duffle Bag Boy" is the debut single by American hip hop duo Playaz Circle featuring Lil Wayne,released as the lead single from the former's debut album,Supply &Demand (2007). The song was produced by M16 and Liam Kantwill. The song peaked at number 15,reaching in the Top 40 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Still Da Baddest is the fourth studio album by American rapper Trina. It was released on April 1,2008,by Slip-n-Slide,EMI and DP Entertainment. The album was preceded by the lead single,"Single Again" on November 6,2007. Following the poor chart performance,"I Got a Thang for You" featuring Keyshia Cole,was released as the album's second single. The album's third and final single "Look Back at Me" featuring Killer Mike,which was produced by Hard Hat Productions,became a regional hit club record and accompanied by a music video.
"Turnin Me On" is a song by American singer-songwriter Keri Hilson,from her debut album,In a Perfect World... The song features American rapper Lil Wayne who co-wrote the song alongside Hilson and Zachary Anson Wallace. Production credits are shared between Danja and Polow da Don,who also co-wrote the song. Following the minimal chart success of Hilson's worldwide lead single "Energy" in the United States,international markets received "Return the Favor",while "Turnin Me On" was released as the third single in the US.
"Us Against the World" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Christina Milian. It was written by Milian and Makeba Riddick as well as the producer Theodore "Madd Scientst" Thomas. The song was released for streaming as a single on October 6,2008 by MySpace Records,through a joint venture with Interscope,as part of a new record deal for Milian. The song is Milian's first release since her 2006 album So Amazin' and the single "Say I". Shortly after the release of that album,Milian was dropped from longtime record label Def Jam due to poor album sales. "Us Against the World" is a cinematic ballad,which Milian acknowledged was her first ballad release. Milian conceived the song as a love anthem while watching the 1996 adaption of William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy,Romeo and Juliet,and wanting to create music that captured the same themes.
"Throw It in the Bag" is the first single from Fabolous' album Loso's Way (2009). The song features singer and Def Jam labelmate The-Dream,who also provided the production alongside Tricky Stewart. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100—becoming the only single from Loso's Way to enter the chart—and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
"Successful" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake and American singer Trey Songz featuring a guest appearance from Drake's mentor/labelmate American rapper Lil Wayne. The song was written by the trio and producer Noah "40" Shebib. The song served as the second single from Drake's mixtape,So Far Gone,and was included on Trey Songz's third studio album,Ready,sans Wayne and the addition of a new verse by Songz. Accompanied by a dark tone,the song's lyrics contain quips of self-determination.
"Forever" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake,and American rappers Kanye West,Lil Wayne,and Eminem. Written alongside producer Boi-1da,the song was originally released on August 27,2009,as the third single from the soundtrack to LeBron James's More than a Game documentary,and was placed on the Refill re-release of Eminem's album Relapse (2009).
"My Chick Bad" is a song by American rapper Ludacris. The song features Trinidadian recording artist Nicki Minaj,who co-wrote the song with Ludacris,Samuel Lindley,and Derrelle Davidson. The track was produced by The Legendary Traxster. "My Chick Bad" serves as the second single from Ludacris' eighth album,Battle of the Sexes. An official remix to the song was also released,featuring female rappers Diamond,Eve,and Trina.
"Bottoms Up" is a song by American singer Trey Songz. It was produced by Kane Beatz and features rapper Nicki Minaj. The song serves as the lead single from his fourth studio album,Passion,Pain &Pleasure. It is his most successful single to date,peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Roman's Revenge" is a song by Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj featuring American rapper Eminem,performing as their respective alter egos Roman Zolanski and Slim Shady. Taken from her debut studio album Pink Friday (2010),written alongside producer Swizz Beatz. It was released exclusively on October 30,2010 through the United States iTunes Store,as a promotional release preceding the album's release.
"Welcome to My Hood" is a song by American record producer DJ Khaled featuring American rappers Rick Ross,Plies,Lil Wayne,and T-Pain from the former's fifth studio album We the Best Forever. The album also contains the remix of the song featuring Ludacris,Busta Rhymes,Mavado,Twista,Birdman,Ace Hood,Fat Joe,The Game,Jadakiss,Bun B,and Waka Flocka Flame. The song is Khaled's first single to be produced with The Renegades,Cubic Z &DJ Nasty and LVM. It was released for digital download in the United States on January 18,2011.
"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?.
"Ice" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Kelly Rowland,featuring American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on August 24,2012. It was originally the lead single from Rowland's fourth studio album,Talk a Good Game (2013),however it did not make the album's final cut. The song was written by Rowland,Sean Garrett,Noel Fisher and Wayne,while the production was helmed by Garrett and Fisher. "Ice" is the third collaboration between Rowland and Wayne,following the Destiny's Child collaboration "Soldier" (2004),and her solo single "Motivation" (2011).
"High School" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj,featuring American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on April 16,2013 by Young Money,Cash Money and Republic as the third and final single from the reissue of Minaj's second studio album,Pink Friday:Roman Reloaded –The Re-Up (2012).
"Only" is a song by Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian rapper Drake,American rapper Lil Wayne,and American singer Chris Brown,from her third studio album,The Pinkprint (2014). It was released on October 28,2014 by Young Money Entertainment,Cash Money Records,and Republic Records as the third single from the album. The rappers wrote the song with producers Dr. Luke,Cirkut,and JMIKE,with production assistance from HBM and Rock City. "Only" is a hip-hop song that contains an "icy" production that sits "ominously" underneath dirty lyrical metaphors.
"Publicity Stunt" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane. It was released as the second single from his 2022 deluxe compilation album So Icy Gang:The ReUp,through Atlantic and 1017 Records on March 4,2022. Mane wrote the song with producer Tay Keith. It is a response to YoungBoy Never Broke Again's single,"I Hate YoungBoy",which was released more than a week before,in which YoungBoy rapped a line about not having respect for Mane anymore because of Mane reportedly supporting people that YoungBoy is against.
