John David Jackson, better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper. Raised in Brooklyn, he first gained recognition for his ability upon performing live on DJ Clue's Hot 97 radio show. Jackson then signed to Clue's record label Desert Storm Records, in a joint venture with Elektra Records. He rose to further prominence with his debut studio album Ghetto Fabolous (2001), which spawned the hit singles "Can't Deny It" and "Young'n ." Adopting a further commercially-oriented approach, his second album, Street Dreams (2003), was supported by the singles "Can't Let You Go" and "Into You" —both of which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
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.
After Taxes is the second solo studio album by American rapper Sheek Louch. It was released on November 8, 2005, through D-Block/Koch Records. Production was handled by Supa Mario, Vinny Idol, Red Spyda, Mr. Devine, Rockwilder, Buckwild, DJ Cocoa Chanelle, DJ Twinz, Havoc and The Alchemist. It features guest appearances from Jadakiss, Styles P, Beanie Sigel, Carl Thomas, Fabolous, Ghostface Killah, J-Hood and T.I.
"Into You" is the third single from American rapper Fabolous's second studio album, Street Dreams (2003), featuring either Ashanti or Tamia. The song also appears on Tamia's album More. "Into You" originally featured Ashanti, but after Irv Gotti of Murder Inc. Records refused to let her film a music video to promote the single, Fabolous reached out to Tamia to re-record a commercial version. Both the album and single versions received heavy radio-play, resulting in all three artists being credited on the US Billboard Hot 100. The single was released through Elektra Records and DJ Clue's Desert Storm Records.
"Baby" is a song by American rapper Fabolous featuring singer Mike Shorey, released by Atlantic Records on March 24, 2005 as the second single from Fabolous' third studio album, Real Talk. The song was written by Fabolous, Derryck Thornton, and American singer Ne-Yo, while production was handled by The Flame Throwers, The Chairman of the Boards, J Remy, and Jeremy Skaller.
"Big Shit Poppin' (Do It)" (edited for radio as "Big Things Poppin' (Do It)") is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released on May 29, 2007, as the lead single from his fifth album T.I. vs. T.I.P. (2007). The song was produced by Mannie Fresh. The song was listed as No. 66 on Rolling Stone's "The 100 Best Songs of 2007" list.
"So Into You" is a song performed by Canadian singer Tamia from her self-titled debut album Tamia (1998). It was written by Tamia, Tim Kelley, and Bob Robinson, with production helmed by Kelley and Robinson under their production moniker Tim & Bob. The song is built around a sample from "Say Yeah" (1978) by American soul band The Commodores. Due to the inclusion of the sample, its writers Lionel Richie and Ronald LaPreads are credited as songwriters. "So Into You" is a mid-tempo R&B song with lyrics describing the protagonist's feelings of love for her partner.
The discography of Fabolous, an American rapper, consists of seven studio albums, two extended plays, 58 singles, and eleven mixtapes, and amongst various other recordings. Throughout his career, he’s been primarily known as a flagship artist for Def Jam Recordings and Desert Storm Records, however, his first of three studio albums were released through Elektra and Atlantic Records.
"Addiction" is a song written, produced, and performed by American singer and record producer Ryan Leslie. It features vocals by American singer Cassie and American rapper Fabolous, who wrote his guest rap verse. The song contains elements from the composition "I Can't Help It" written by Stevie Wonder and Susaye Greene, as performed by Michael Jackson. Released as the second single from his self-titled debut album, Ryan Leslie (2009), it was sent to rhythmic and urban contemporary radio stations in the United States on July 7, 2008. The track was made available for digital download the following day through Universal Motown Records and Leslie's NextSelection imprint. A version of the song featuring just Cassie was also included in physical versions of the single.
"Thinkin' About You" is a song by American R&B singer Mario. It was written by Rico Love and produced by The Runners and The Monarch for his fourth studio album D.N.A. (2009). The song was released by J Records on September 4, 2009 as the album's second single. "Thinkin' About You" debuted at number 96 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and eventually peaked at number 45.
"Say Aah" is a song by American singer Trey Songz featuring American rapper Fabolous. The track was written by the two along with Nate Walka, Ronald M. Ferebee, Jr., Tony Scales, and Don Correll, with the latter producing it with Troy Taylor and Young Yonny. It was released on January 12, 2010 as the fourth single from Songz's third studio effort, Ready (2009). The song has lyrical content referring to a night of drinking during a birthday celebration, with the title referencing the eponymous phrase said doctors or dentists to denote a patient's oral treatment.
"Beamer, Benz, or Bentley" is the first official single from Lloyd Banks' third album H.F.M. 2 , which was released on November 23, 2010. The song was released as a digital download on February 9, 2010. It was added to KAMP-FM in Los Angeles in four days from release.
"You Be Killin Em" is a song by American rapper Fabolous, released as the first single from his debut extended play There Is No Competition 2: The Grieving Music EP (2010). Recorded at Tainted Blue Studio, NYC, the song was produced by American musician Ryan Leslie, with an unknown extent of involvement from American rapper Kid Cudi. The song was released to radio on November 23, 2010.
"Motivation" is a song recorded by American recording artist Kelly Rowland for her third studio album Here I Am (2011). The song was written by Jim Jonsin, Rico Love, Daniel Morris and Lil Wayne, with Jonsin producing the song and Lil Wayne having featured vocals. The R&B slow jam was released as the fourth single from Here I Am on March 2, 2011, by Universal Motown Records.
Third Power is the third studio album by American hip hop disc jockey DJ Drama. It was released on October 11, 2011. It marks his first album not to be released in the Gangsta Grillz series, after his previous two studio albums Gangsta Grillz: The Album (2007) and Gangsta Grillz: The Album (2009). Featured guests on the album include Fabolous, Wiz Khalifa, Roscoe Dash, Freddie Gibbs, Young Jeezy, Wale, J. Cole, Chris Brown, Pusha T, French Montana, Crooked I, B.o.B, Gucci Mane, Ya Boy, Akon, Trey Songz, and Big Sean, among others.
"Another Round" is a single by American rapper Fat Joe. It features R&B singer Chris Brown. The hip hop and R&B song, which samples "I Will Always Love You" by Troop, was produced by Cool & Dre and Yung Ladd and co-written by Kenneth Joseph and Jarell Perry. On October 20, 2011, the single was released for digital download on iTunes.
"Touch'N You" is a song by American rapper Rick Ross, featuring vocals from American singer Usher. It was released as the first single from his fifth studio album, God Forgives, I Don't on May 22, 2012. The song was produced by Rico Love and Pierre Medor. The music video was directed by Chris Robinson and features Omarion, Wale, DJ Khaled, actress and model Tae Heckard as Ross's leading lady.
"Ready" is a song by American rapper Fabolous, released as a single by Def Jam Recordings and Desert Storm Records on January 17, 2013. It features American singer Chris Brown, and was produced by The Runners and The Monarch. The song was intended to lead his then-forthcoming album, Loso's Way 2: Rise to Power; however, it only peaked at number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the album remains unreleased.
"Somebody Else" is a song by American R&B singer Mario, featuring guest vocals from Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj. It was written by Mario and Minaj along with William "Anomaly" Tyler, Jeremiah Bethea, Cory McWilliams, and Jamal Jones, while production was helmed by Tyler and Polow. The upbeat tempo record heavily samples the 1975 song "Remember the Rain" by American R&B group 21st Century. Due to the sample, Marvin E. Smith is also credited as a songwriter.
"Wishing" is a song by American hip hop record producer DJ Drama. It was released as a digital download on May 2, 2016, as the lead single from fifth studio album Quality Street Music 2 (2016). The song features guest vocals from American singer and rapper Chris Brown, and American rappers Skeme and LyQuin. The song contains a sample of the song "Disrespectful" by Trey Songz and Mila J from his sixth studio album Trigga (2014).
