Stephen Ellis Garrett,known professionally as Static Major,was an American singer,songwriter,and record producer from Louisville,Kentucky. Garrett was a member of the R&B trio Playa. He was also a songwriter for several artists,including Aaliyah,Ginuwine,Pretty Ricky,and Destiny's Child.
Marece Benjamin Richards,better known by his stage name Rich Boy,is an American rapper from Mobile,Alabama. He is best known for the hit single "Throw Some D's" released in August 2006. It was the lead single for his eponymous debut album,released a year later in March under Polow da Don's Zone 4 and Interscope Records.
Aubrey Drake Graham is a Canadian rapper,singer,songwriter and actor. Gaining recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi:The Next Generation (2001–08),Drake pursued a career in music releasing his debut mixtape Room for Improvement in 2006;he subsequently released the mixtapes Comeback Season (2007) and So Far Gone (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment.
UGK 4 Life is the sixth and final studio album by American hip hop duo UGK. The album was released on March 31,2009,by Jive Records. This is also the first posthumous album for Pimp C.
Trill OG is the third solo studio album by UGK member Bun B. It is the third album in his Trill series. The album was released under Universal Music Group after Bun B left Warner Music Group's Asylum Records. The album was released August 3,2010 on Rap-a-Lot Records and Fontana Distribution. On August 4,2010,The Source magazine gave Trill OG its rare 5 mic rating.
Bradley Eddell Davis,professionally known by his stage name DJ B-Do,is an American rapper and record producer affiliated with UGK. He is a member of hip hop duo Da Underdawgz with fellow rapper Young T.O.E.,brought together by the late Pimp C.
Chidera Anamege,now known by his stage name Chiddy Bang,is an American rapper from Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. Prior to its breakup,Chiddy Bang was an American hip hop duo consisting of Anamege,under the stage name Chiddy,and Noah Beresin,under the stage name Xaphoon Jones. The duo was introduced by former band member Zachary Sewall in late 2008 while the two were studying at Drexel University,in Beresin's hometown of Philadelphia. Anamege's sound is based on the fusion of hip hop and alternative using samples from artists such as Ellie Goulding,Radiohead,Sufjan Stevens,Passion Pit,MGMT,Matt and Kim and Yelle. In 2013,Beresin left the group to focus on producing,and Anamege became a solo artist,with Beresin playing the role as frequent collaborator.
The Naked Soul of Sweet Jones is the third solo studio album by American rapper Pimp C. It was released through Rap-A-Lot Records and Universal Motown Records on October 5,2010,making it his first posthumous solo release. The album features guest appearances from Bun B,Da Underdawgz,BankRoll Jonez,Bub,Chamillionaire,Cory Mo,Drake,E-40,Hezeleo,Ivory P.,Jazze Pha,J-Dawg,Lil' Boosie,Rick Ross,Slim Thug,The Gator Mane,Too $hort,Webbie and Young Jeezy.
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is an American rapper,songwriter,and record producer. Since his mainstream debut in 2012 with Good Kid,M.A.A.D City,Lamar has been regarded as one of the most influential rappers of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Aside from his solo career,he is also known as a member of the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy alongside his Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) label-mates Ab-Soul,Jay Rock,and Schoolboy Q.
"Mr. Wrong" is a song taken from American R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige's album My Life II... The Journey Continues. It features rapper,Drake. The song was produced by Jim Jonsin and Rico Love. It was released as the album's second official single on October 28,2011.
"Take Care" is the title track from Canadian rapper Drake's 2011 studio album of the same name. The song features guest vocals from Barbadian singer Rihanna. The song heavily samples Jamie xx's remix of Gil Scott-Heron's version of "I'll Take Care of You",written by Brook Benton. "Take Care" was released as the fifth single from the album on February 21,2012. It is a club song about a couple in a relationship acknowledging they have been hurt in their past,but will look after one another.
Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn,better known by the stage name Future,is an American rapper and singer. Known for his mumble-influenced vocal range and prolific output,Future is considered a pioneer of the use of melodies and vocal effects in modern trap music.
"Enough Said" is a song performed by American recording artist Aaliyah. The song features additional vocals provided by Canadian rapper Drake. Originally recorded prior to the singer's death in a plane crash in 2001,Drake later finished the track with producer Noah "40" Shebib in 2012.
"Fuckin' Problems" is a song by American rapper ASAP Rocky,featuring Canadian rapper Drake,and fellow American rappers 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar. It was released on October 24,2012,as the second single from Rocky's debut studio album Long. Live. ASAP (2013),and was later released to radio on November 27,2012.
Tauheed K. Epps,known professionally as 2 Chainz,is an American rapper. Born and raised in College Park,Georgia,he initially gained recognition for being one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle,alongside his longtime friend and fellow rapper Earl "Dolla Boy" Conyers. The duo was signed to fellow Georgia-based rapper Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label,and are best known for their debut single "Duffle Bag Boy".
Freebandz is an American record label founded by American rapper Future. The label's releases are distributed through Epic Records.
"From Time" is a song recorded by Canadian recording artist Drake for his third studio album,Nothing Was the Same (2013). The song was written by Drake and its producers Chilly Gonzales and Noah "40" Shebib,while American singer-songwriter JhenéAiko provided additional vocals and writing. "From Time" is the second collaboration between Drake and Aiko,during which she wrote to the music Drake provided for her.
"Truffle Butter" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj featuring Drake and Lil Wayne. It is included as an exclusive bonus track on the iTunes Store edition of Minaj's third studio album The Pinkprint (2014). Produced by Young Money Entertainment,Cash Money Records and Republic Records,the song was released as the fifth single from the album on January 23,2015. "Truffle Butter" is hip hop song and contains a sample of Maya Jane Coles' song "What They Say" (2010). In March 2015,it was sent to urban contemporary and contemporary hit radio.
To Pimp a Butterfly is the third studio album by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was released on March 15,2015,by Top Dawg Entertainment,Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. The album was recorded in studios throughout the United States,with production from Sounwave,Terrace Martin,Taz "Tisa" Arnold,Thundercat,Rahki,LoveDragon,Flying Lotus,Pharrell Williams,Boi-1da,Knxwledge,and several other high-profile hip hop producers,as well as executive production from Dr. Dre and Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith. Guest appearances include Thundercat,George Clinton,Bilal,Anna Wise,Snoop Dogg,James Fauntleroy,Ronald Isley,and Rapsody.
Tione Jayden Merritt,known professionally as Lil Tjay,is an American rapper and singer. His stage name is derived from the first letter of his first name and first three letters of his middle name.
