Mario Mendell Winans is an American singer, record producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist best known for his 2004 song "I Don't Wanna Know", which reached number 2 in the United States and number 1 in the United Kingdom. Winans also won a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance for co-writing CeCe Winans's song "Pray".
Joseph Lewis Thomas, known mononymously as Joe, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Raised in Opelika, Alabama, he later relocated to New Jersey and he signed a record deal with Polygram Records in 1992. He rose to prominence after releasing his debut album Everything the following year. He followed it with a series of successful albums under Jive Records, including All That I Am (1997), the international bestseller My Name Is Joe (2000) as well as the multi-certified albums Better Days (2001) and And Then... (2003). Several songs from these albums became hit singles on the pop and R&B record charts, including the number-one hit "Stutter", the top ten entries "All the Things ", "Don't Wanna Be a Player", and "I Wanna Know" as well as his collaborations "Faded Pictures", "Thank God I Found You" and "Still Not a Player".
The Emotions are an American Grammy Award–winning soul/R&B vocal group from Chicago, Illinois. The group started out in gospel music but transitioned into R&B and disco music. The Emotions were named by VH1 as one of the 18 most influential girl groups of all time.
Ghetto Love is the debut studio album by American R&B singer Jaheim. It was released in 2001 and features the hit singles "Could It Be", and "Just in Case". It debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 80,000 copies and ended up being certified platinum by the RIAA selling a million copies in the United States.
Ciara: The Evolution is the second studio album by American singer Ciara, released on December 5, 2006, by LaFace Records. The album is separated into five sections, with each showcasing a different side of Ciara's artistry. The first features crunk&B and uptempo records, which mainly deal with feminine independence, while its successor, entitled The Evolution of Music features ballads dealing with the positives and struggles of love. The Evolution of Dance features dance tracks, The Evolution of Fashion deals with self-expression, while the last, entitled The Evolution of C, features tracks that discuss how Ciara has evolved as a person since the start of her career.
Ridin' Dirty is the third studio album by American hip hop duo UGK. It was released on July 30, 1996 by Jive Records. Despite no music videos or official singles being released, it is their best selling album with over 850,000 copies sold to date, with 70,000 copies sold in its first week.
Lichelle Laws, better known by her stage name Bo$$, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. Her debut album, Born Gangstaz, reached number three on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in 1993. Her name is sometimes stylized as Bo$$.
Born Gangstaz is the only studio album by gangsta rapper Boss. It released on May 25, 1993, on Def Jam Recordings' West Coast-based sub-label DJ West, and was produced in part by Def Jef, Erick Sermon, Chyskillz, Jam Master Jay, and MC Serch. The album features guest appearances from rappers Erick Sermon, AMG and group Onyx, as well as dancehall performers Papa Juggy and Admiral D.
Time and Chance is platinum selling R&B quartet Color Me Badd's second full-length studio album. Released in 1993, it was an extremely versatile album. Combining elements of jazz, Latin, adult contemporary and Hip-Hop while still staying true to their R&B roots. The album peaked at #56, a far cry from their debut C.M.B., which peaked at #3. It was released after high-profile appearances on the Beverly Hills 90210 and Mo' Money soundtracks. The latter producing the top 20 single "Forever Love." While eventually reaching gold status, this album was initially considered a disappointment due to the enormous success of their first album. The album received high praise from critics and contains two major hits in both the lead single "Time and Chance" and the Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis-produced "Choose". The former's music video was directed by rapper Ice Cube.
Pleasures U Like is the third studio album by Jon B. It's his first album under Tracey Edmonds' new label Edmonds Record Group. Edmonds formed the new label after Jon's previous label home Yab Yum Records folded. On Pleasures U Like, Jon reunites with past producers Babyface and Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson, who each produce one song. Also present on the album is Joshua P. Thompson, a songwriter and producer who is best known for his work with the R&B singer Joe.
Timothy Mosley is a producer better known as Timbaland. This discography lists the recorded performances, writing and production credits as Timothy Mosley, as Timothy Zachery Mosley, as Timbaland or DJ Timmy Tim. Song names that are bold are singles, album names/releases are in italics.
Lyfe Change is the third studio album by Lyfe Jennings, released on April 29, 2008.
"The album is called Lyfe Change because I'm changing it up a bit," explains Lyfe. "In the past I didn't work with different producers, I produced and wrote most of my albums by myself. But on this project I actually worked with different producers and a few writers."
Gospel Gangstaz is a Greater Los Angeles Area-based West Coast Christian hip hop group. The group has featured members formerly affiliated with the Crips and Bloods gangs, Mr. Solo, Chilly Baby, DJ Dove and Tik Tokk.
I Can See Clearly Now is the Grammy-nominated third album released by Gospel Gangstaz. It was released on May 18, 1999, for B-Rite Records and featured production by Mr. Solo, Tik Tokk, Chillie' Baby, DeMarie "Meech" Sheki, Twenty20 and Trackmasters. I Can See Clearly made it to three Billboard charts, 25 on the Top Heatseekers, 11 on the Top Christian Albums and 3 on the Top Gospel Albums. I Can See Clearly Now was a critical success and remains the group's most successful album. At the 42nd Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for the Best Rock Gospel Album, however it lost to Rebecca St. James' Pray.
WOW Gospel 2005 is a double CD gospel music compilation album in the WOW series. Released on January 25, 2005, it has thirty-one tracks. The album cover pays tribute to Washington, D.C..
Trin-i-tee 5:7 is the first album by the gospel group of the same name. The eponymous release spawned three singles "Oh! Mary Don't You Weep", "God's Grace", and "You Can Always Call His Name". The album became certified gold in 2000. The album debut at No. 139 Billboard 200, No. 1 on the Top Gospel, No. 2 Christian Albums, and No. 4 Heatseekers, 20 R&B charts. This was the first and only album to feature original member Terri Brown who would leave following year. In 2011, Taylor and Hayes re-recorded the remix of "God's Grace" from their Angel & Chanelle album with the original versions to the song. R. Kelly wrote the single "God's Grace".
Def Jam's How to Be a Player soundtrack is the soundtrack to the 1997 comedy film, Def Jam's How to Be a Player. It was released on August 5, 1997 through Def Jam Recordings.
All Frames of the Game is the debut album by American rap group Playaz Tryna Strive, released November 12, 1996, on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. Playaz Tryna Strive, also known as P.T.S., is composed of Filthy Rich and T–Pup. The album was produced by Filthy Rich, K-Lou, Mike D, Studio Ton and Wayniac, and executive produced by B-Legit and E-40. The album peaked at number 100 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It features guest performances by E-40, B-Legit, Levitti, Silk–E, Suga-T and E-Clipze.
Trapsoul is the debut studio album by American singer Bryson Tiller. It was released on October 2, 2015, by RCA Records. Recording sessions took place from 2014 to 2015, with the contributions from a variety of the record producers such as J-Louis, Epikh Pro, Ayo, Foreign Teck, Rob Holladay, Syk Sense, alongside other high-profile record producers from Sango and Timbaland, among others. The album was supported by three singles: "Don't", "Exchange" and "Sorry Not Sorry". The album garnered Tiller his breakthrough into mainstream R&B.
This is the discography of American musician Bootsy Collins.
