The Big Bang is the seventh studio album by American rapper Busta Rhymes. It was released on June 13,2006,by Aftermath Entertainment,Flipmode Records and Interscope Records. Production for the album took place during 2005 to 2006 at several recording studios and was handled by Dr. Dre,Swizz Beatz,Mark Batson,DJ Scratch,J Dilla,Timbaland,Mr. Porter,will.i.am,Sha Money XL,JellyRoll,Black Jeruz,Nisan Stewart and DJ Green Lantern. The official cover artwork was revealed on May 7,2006. The tracklisting was released on the 15th.
"Number One Spot" is the second single from rapper Ludacris' 2004 album The Red Light District. The song heavily samples "Soul Bossa Nova" by Quincy Jones,which was used as the theme tune of the Mike Myers James Bond parody film series Austin Powers;the films references play a major part in "Number One Spot" and its video.
"Gettin' Some" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Shawnna. It was released on December 3,2005,via Disturbing tha Peace/Def Jam Recordings as a single from her second studio album Block Music. The original version of "Gettin' Some" appears on Block Music as a hidden track. The song samples Too Short's "Blowjob Betty".
Release Therapy is the sixth studio album by American hip hop recording artist Ludacris. It was released on September 26,2006,under Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam South. Production for the album was done by The Neptunes,The Trak Starz,Dre &Vidal,DJ Toomp,The Runners and Polow da Don,and features guest contributions from rappers Young Jeezy,Field Mob,Beanie Sigel,Pimp C and C-Murder and R&B singers Pharrell,Mary J. Blige,R. Kelly and Bobby Valentino.
"Touch It" is a song by Busta Rhymes. Released on December 13,2005,it was the first single from Rhymes' Aftermath/Interscope debut,The Big Bang. The song reached number one in New Zealand,and number six in the United Kingdom. The song features a minimalistic beat provided by Swizz Beatz,and a sample from the song "Technologic" by electronic duo Daft Punk. "Touch It" in turn was incorporated into Daft Punk's live album,Alive 2007.
"Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check" is a song by American rapper Busta Rhymes. It was released as his debut solo single and the lead single from his debut studio album The Coming on January 7,1996,by Flipmode Entertainment and Elektra Records. The song was both written and produced by Rhymes and Rashad Smith. It contains additional vocals by Flipmode Squad member and Rhymes' cousin Rampage,credited as Rampage the Last Boy Scout. A critical and commercial success,the song peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100,and also peaked at the same position in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. In the United States,the song was released with several remixes of the song and the song "Everything Remains Raw",also appearing on The Coming,as its B-side. The single received a nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 39th Grammy Awards,losing to "Hey Lover" by LL Cool J. In addition,its music video received a nomination for Breakthrough Video at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards.
"New York Shit" is a song by American rapper Busta Rhymes,released July 10,2006 as the third single from his seventh studio album The Big Bang (2006). The song,produced by American record producer DJ Scratch,contains a sample of "Faded Lady" as performed by Soul Sensation Orchestra. Additionally the song features vocals from American musician Swizz Beatz,a longtime collaborator of Busta Rhymes.
Back on My B.S. is the eighth studio album by American rapper Busta Rhymes. It was released on May 19,2009 through Flipmode and Universal Motown.
American producer and rapper Swizz Beatz has released two studio albums,one compilation album,one extended play (EP),one mixtape,thirty-nine singles,three promotional singles and thirty-three music videos.
"I'm So Hood" is a song by American musician DJ Khaled featuring American rappers T-Pain,Trick Daddy,Rick Ross,and Plies,released as the second single from the former's second studio album We the Best (2007). "I'm So Hood" is one of Khaled's best-known songs.
The untitled ninth studio album by American rapper Nas,commonly referred to eponymously as Nas,or simply Untitled, was released on July 15,2008 by The Jones Experience,Columbia Records and The Island Def Jam Music Group. Its original title Nigger was omitted due to controversy surrounding the racial epithet. The album is distinguished for its political content,diverse sources of production,and provocative subject matter. The album features guest appearances from Chris Brown,Keri Hilson,Busta Rhymes,and The Game,among others.
"Speedin'" is a song co-written and recorded by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released in October 16,2007 as the lead single from his second album Trilla. The song features R&B singer R. Kelly. The song is produced by production team The Runners.
"Girls Around the World" is a song by American recording artist Lloyd. The song features rapper Lil Wayne and was written by Lloyd and Lil Wayne,along with Eric Barrier and William Griffin. The song was produced by his production team,Big Reese and Jasper Cameron,who also produced his breakthrough hit,"You",which also featured Lil Wayne. The song served as the lead single for Lloyd's third studio album Lessons in Love. "Girls Around the World" received positive to mixed reviews from critics,some of whom noted it as generic,and others named it as a top track from the album. It reached No. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 13 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song samples the drum break from "Ashley's Roachclip" by the Soul Searchers,as well as interpolating Rakim's verse in "Paid in Full" by hip hop duo Eric B. &Rakim.
"Arab Money" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Busta Rhymes,released as the lead single from his eighth studio album Back on My B.S. (2009). The song features production and vocals by fellow New York City-based rapper Ron Browz.
"Respect My Conglomerate" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Busta Rhymes,released on April 4,2009,as the third single from Back on My B.S. (2009). It is also featured as a bonus track from Jadakiss's third album The Last Kiss (2009). The track features verses from fellow American rappers Jadakiss and Lil Wayne,and features backing vocals by guest vocalist Debby Coda. The song was released digitally on April 4,2009.
Victory is the fourth studio album by American disc jockey and record producer DJ Khaled. It was released on March 2,2010,under his imprint,We the Best Music Group and E1 Records.
"I Wanna Rock" is the third official single from American rapper,Snoop Dogg's tenth studio album,Malice n Wonderland. It was released digitally on iTunes on November 17,2009,after the second single "That's Tha Homie". The song was produced by Scoop DeVille and mixed by Dr. Dre,and Snoop Dogg released it on a mixtape titled "I Wanna Rock" on November 23. The song was confirmed by BBC Radio 1 to be released in the UK on March 15,2010 but is now listed as "Coming Soon".
"All I Do Is Win" is a song from DJ Khaled's fourth studio album Victory (2010). It was the third single from the album. The track features American rappers T-Pain,Ludacris,Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross. It was released on February 8,2010,along with "Put Your Hands Up". The song peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
"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.
"Take It to the Head" is a song by American hip hop producer DJ Khaled,released as the lead single from his sixth studio album,Kiss the Ring. The song features American singer Chris Brown,rappers Rick Ross,Lil Wayne and Trinidadian American rapper Nicki Minaj. The song was premiered via DJ Khaled's Twitter on March 26,2012. It was later released for digital download in the United States on April 3,2012. The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 digital copies. Musically,"Take It to the Head" is a hip hop song with elements of trap from Nicki Minaj,Lil Wayne and Rick Ross,and R&B from Chris Brown.
