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Snoop real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr.
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, television personality, and actor.
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Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, television personality, and actor. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre, and as a result he was featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dr. Dre's solo debut album, "The Chronic". He has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide. Snoop's debut album, "Doggystyle", produced by Dr. Dre and released in 1993 through Death Row Records, debuted at number one on both the "Billboard" 200 and "Billboard" Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
Tyrus (wrestler)
George Murdoch (born February 21, 1973), is an American actor, political commentator, and professional wrestler he is currently signed to Impact Wrestling under the ring name Tyrus. He also worked for WWE as Brodus Clay, where he was the runner-up on the fourth season of "NXT" which ran from late 2010 to 2011. Murdoch is a Fox News contributor, appearing regularly as a political commentator on The Greg Gutfeld Show and other select programs under his Tyrus ring name. In 1990, Murdoch attended Quartz Hill High School and then in 1992 Antelope Valley College. By 1995, he was attending the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he studied to become a teacher.
Binghamton University basketball scandal
The Binghamton University basketball scandal was an incident in the United States that arose out of concerns that Binghamton University had compromised its integrity in order to make the Bearcats men's basketball program more competitive in Division I. Following a series of incidents in the fall of 2009, an investigation by the State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton's parent institution, found that Binghamton's administration had significantly lowered its admissions standards for prospective recruits under pressure from men's head coach Kevin Broadus and his staff. It also detailed several potential NCAA violations by Broadus and his staff.
7 Days of Funk
7 Days of Funk is the eponymous debut studio album by California-based funk duo 7 Days of Funk (rapper-singer Snoopzilla—better known as Snoop Dogg—and modern-funk musician Dâm-Funk). The album was released on December 10, 2013, by Stones Throw Records and is Snoop's first project with a single producer since his landmark 1993 debut album, "Doggystyle". Recording sessions for the album took place in 2013 at The Compound and at Funkmosphere Lab in Los Angeles, and it was mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood. Guest appearances on the album came from Tha Dogg Pound members Daz Dillinger and Kurupt, along with former Slave frontman Steve Arrington.
Kevin Broadus
Kevin Levoin Broadus (born January 30, 1964) is an American college basketball coach and currently an assistant coach at Maryland. He is the former head coach at Binghamton University. Broadus was hired on March 26, 2007 to replace Al Walker. He resigned from Binghamton on October 29, 2010, after an NCAA investigation. He was born in Washington, D.C.  Before his hiring, Broadus served three seasons as an assistant at Georgetown University under John Thompson III. Broadus helped in the rebuilding of the Hoya program, culminating in a trip to the 2007 Final Four. At Georgetown as well as at Binghamton, Broadus focused on bringing in talented players from academically poor backgrounds.
List of Love &amp; Hip Hop: New York cast members
The series has a large ensemble cast. Over eight seasons, 28 women have appeared in the opening credits as leading cast members. The show features a sprawling supporting cast, with 52 people credited as "additional cast" or "featured" in the show's end credits. These secondary cast members appear in green screen confessional segments and (for the most part) have the same amount of screen time and storyline focus as the show's main cast members. Over the years, several supporting cast members have been upgraded to lead. "Love & Hip Hop: New York" has endured the most cast changes in the franchise, with only Rich Dollaz remaining from the original cast.
Stanfield Organization
On the fictional television drama "The Wire", the Stanfield Organization is a criminal organization led by Marlo Stanfield. The Organization is introduced in Season Three of "The Wire" as a growing and significantly violent drug syndicate. Marlo has established his organization's power in West Baltimore's main streets in the shadow of the dominating Barksdale Organization, which was more concerned with conducting its activities in the Franklin Terrace Towers. The Stanfield Organization violently clashes with the Barksdale crew after the latter is forced to move on from the demolished Franklin Terrace Towers and tries to reclaim the streets the gang once dominated.
1_Apprentice
Hey Snoop, nice to meet you. I'm Jazzzzy. Real name Jasmine.
0_Wizard
Ahhh I am not Snoop... lol I am talking about Snoop Dogg!  He is a music artist and performer that came out in 1992 with Dr. Dre on DEEP COVER and THE CHRONIC 
His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre, and as a result he was featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dr. Dre's solo debut album, "The Chronic".
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Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, television personality, and actor. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre, and as a result he was featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dr. Dre's solo debut album, "The Chronic". He has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide. Snoop's debut album, "Doggystyle", produced by Dr. Dre and released in 1993 through Death Row Records, debuted at number one on both the "Billboard" 200 and "Billboard" Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), better known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Dre was previously the co-owner of, and an artist on, Death Row Records. He has produced albums for and overseen the careers of many rappers, including 2Pac, The D.O.C., Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Xzibit, Knoc-turn'al, 50 Cent, The Game, and Kendrick Lamar. He is credited as a key figure in the popularization of West Coast G-funk, a style of rap music characterized as synthesizer-based with slow, heavy beats.
Doggystyle
Doggystyle is the debut studio album by American rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg. It was released on November 23, 1993, by Death Row Records and Interscope Records. The album was recorded and produced following Snoop's appearances on Dr. Dre's debut solo album "The Chronic" (1992), to which Snoop contributed significantly. The West Coast style in hip-hop that he developed from Dre's first album continued on "Doggystyle". Critics have praised Snoop Doggy Dogg for the lyrical "realism" that he delivers on the album and for his distinctive vocal flow. Despite some mixed criticism of the album initially upon its release, "Doggystyle" earned recognition from many music critics as one of the most significant albums of the 1990s, as well as one of the most important hip-hop albums ever released.
Death Row Records
Death Row Records (formerly Future Shock Entertainment and Tha Row Records) was an American record company founded in 1991 by Suge Knight and other associates, record label almost instantly became a sensation by releasing a succession of multi-platinum hip-hop albums from West Coast-based artists such as Dr. Dre ("The Chronic"), Snoop Dogg ("Doggystyle"), Tupac Shakur ("All Eyez on Me"), Tha Dogg Pound ("Dogg Food") and others during the early-to-mid-1990s. At its peak, Death Row Records was making over $100,000,000 a year, but by the late 90s the label began to decline in the wake of the shooting death of its star artist Tupac Shakur and imprisonment of co-founder Suge Knight.
The Chronic
The Chronic is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist Dr. Dre. It was released on December 15, 1992, by his own record label Death Row Records and distributed by Interscope Records and Priority Records. Recording sessions for the album took place in June 1992 at Death Row Studios in Los Angeles and at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood. The album is named after a slang term for high-grade cannabis, and its cover is a homage to Zig-Zag rolling papers. It was Dr. Dre's first solo album after he had departed from hip hop group N.W.A and its label Ruthless Records over a financial dispute.
No Limit Top Dogg
No Limit Top Dogg is the fourth studio album and second on No Limit Records by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released May 11, 1999, by No Limit Records and Priority Records. Following the mixed reception of his previous two albums, Snoop began to work again with Dr. Dre and returned to the west coast sound of his earlier career while on Death Row Records. The album was generally met with positive reception with many critics citing it as a return to form and his best album since Doggystyle (1993). Many praised the production work for the album with the tracks made by Dr. Dre being highlighted as well as Snoop's delivery while criticism was mainly aimed at the length of the album, the No Limit features, and the lack of new lyrical content.
Snoop Dogg discography
The discography of American rapper Snoop Dogg of fifteen studio albums, four collaborative albums, seventeen compilation albums, two extended plays, twenty mixtapes, 127 singles (including seventy-four as a featured artist), and fourteen promotional singles. He has sold over 23.5 million albums in United States and 37 million albums worldwide. He has garnered fourteen top ten singles on the "Billboard" Hot 100 (including eight as a featured artist). Snoop Dogg came to attention of the music industry in 1992, through his vocal contributions on Dr. Dre's "The Chronic". That album is considered to have "transformed the entire sound of West Coast rap" by its development of what later became known as the "G-funk" sound.
1_Apprentice
Ahhhh! lol, my bad. Didn't get the 411 on the convo. So wasn't sure what wuz up. Yeah, Snoop Dogg's interesting. Been around a while. I saw him in one of the Pitch Perfect movies.
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He is an alright actor, not the best lol But he did sell 23 million records in US and 35 around the world
He has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide.
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Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American major record label established in 1958 as the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group (WMG), and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. Warner Bros. Records was established on March 19, 1958, as the recorded-music division of the American film studio Warner Bros.. For most of its early existence it was one of a group of labels owned and operated by larger parent corporations. The sequence of companies that controlled Warner Bros. and its allied labels evolved through a convoluted series of corporate mergers and acquisitions from the early 1960s to the early 2000s.
The Who
The Who are an English rock band that formed in 1964. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide and holding a reputation for their live shows and studio work. The Who developed from an earlier group, the Detours, and established themselves as part of the pop art and mod movements, featuring auto-destructive art by destroying guitars and drums on stage. Their first single as the Who, "I Can't Explain", reached the UK top ten, followed by a string of singles including "My Generation", "Substitute" and "Happy Jack".
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member. Their debut single "Killing an Arab" (1978) and debut album "Three Imaginary Boys" (1979) were important records in the development of the post-punk and new wave movements that developed in the wake of the punk rock scene in the United Kingdom. During the early 1980s, the band's increasingly dark and tormented music (as well as Smith's unique stage look) was a staple of the emerging style of music known as gothic rock.
This Is England '86
This Is England '86 is a 2010 British drama miniseries written by Shane Meadows and Jack Thorne, a spin-off from the 2006 film "This Is England". Set three years later, it focuses on the mod revival scene rather than the skinhead subculture, with the gang variously adopting an eclectic mix of clothing styles. Like the film version previously, Thomas Turgoose stars as Shaun, with central roles played by Joe Gilgun as Woody, now a scooter-riding mod, although girlfriend Lol (Vicky McClure) and her friend Trev stay loyal to their roots and still wear the skinhead garb. Lol's sister Kelly has gone new wave/punk, while other gang members adopt psychobilly, early chav and mohican influences.
Hell and Back (film)
Hell and Back is a 2015 American stop-motion adult animated fantasy comedy film directed by Tom Gianas and Ross Shuman, and written by Gianas, Hugh Sterbakov, and Zeb Wells. It stars the voices of Nick Swardson, Mila Kunis, Bob Odenkirk, T.J. Miller, Rob Riggle, Susan Sarandon, and Danny McBride. The film was released October 2, 2015, by Freestyle Releasing. At a rundown pier carnival, idealistic promoter Remy (Nick Swardson) is desperate to bring in business. He is friends with the overweight and odd carnival repairman Augie (T.J. Miller) and the insolent assistant manager Curt Myers (Rob Riggle).
2000s in music
This article includes an overview of the major events and trends in popular music in the 2000s. The 2000s saw the creation or emergence of a few styles, such as indie-related genres such as Emo, Alternative R&B, and a multitude of new electronic subgenres, most notably Dubstep, Bass music and Moombahton, as well as genres that fused influences from past decades, mostly the 80s, into creating new styles such as Nu-disco and Hypnagogic pop. In fact convergence of different styles was one of the more defining features of the decade, as seen with the creation and commercial success of the British Grime genre and Trap music and Chillwave in the United States.
American Idol
American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by FremantleMedia North America. It began airing on Fox on June 11, 2002, and ended its first run on April 7, 2016. On March 11, 2018, the show will make its debut on ABC. It started off as an addition to the "Idols" format based on the British series "Pop Idol", and became one of the most successful shows in the history of American television. The concept of the series involves discovering recording stars from unsigned singing talents, with the winner determined by the viewers in America through telephones, Internet, and SMS text voting.
1_Apprentice
Yeah, agree! And very cool to sell so many records. Not really my genre. But cool anyway. Are you a fan then?
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Back in my earlier days maybe but not now.  You heard of "Gin & Juice"?
and "Gin & Juice".
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Tom Collins
The Tom Collins is a Collins cocktail made from gin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water. First memorialized in writing in 1876 by Jerry Thomas, "the father of American mixology", this "gin and sparkling lemonade" drink is typically served in a Collins glass over ice. A "Collins mix" can be bought premixed in the supermarket and enjoyed alone (like a soft drink) or with gin. In August 1891, British physician Sir Morell Mackenzie wrote an article in the 19th century influential magazine "Fortnightly Review" claiming that England was the originating country for the Tom Collins cocktail and a person named John Collins was its creator.
List of Crash Bandicoot characters
"Crash Bandicoot" is a series of platform video games created by Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin. The game was currently published by Activision. The series was formerly developed by Naughty Dog from 1996 to 1999, and by Traveller's Tales, Eurocom and Vicarious Visions from 2000 to 2004. The series features a large cast of distinctive characters designed by numerous different artists, which include Charles Zembillas and Joe Pearson. It also features a cast of veteran voice actors. The series centers on the conflicts between a mutated bandicoot named Crash Bandicoot and his creator, Doctor Neo Cortex.
Beer Street and Gin Lane
Beer Street and Gin Lane are two prints issued in 1751 by English artist William Hogarth in support of what would become the Gin Act. Designed to be viewed alongside each other, they depict the evils of the consumption of gin as a contrast to the merits of drinking beer. At almost the same time and on the same subject, Hogarth's friend Henry Fielding published "An Inquiry into the Late Increase in Robbers". Issued together with "The Four Stages of Cruelty", the prints continued a movement started in "Industry and Idleness", away from depicting the laughable foibles of fashionable society (as he had done with "Marriage à-la-mode") and towards a more cutting satire on the problems of poverty and crime.
Gin and tonic
A gin and tonic is a highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water poured over ice. It is usually garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. The amount of gin varies according to taste. Suggested ratios of gin to tonic are between 1:1 and 1:3. In some countries (e.g. UK), gin and tonic is also marketed pre-mixed in single-serving cans. The drink is a particular phenomenon as its taste is quite different from the taste of its constituent liquids which are rather bitter. The chemical structures of both ingredients are of a similar molecular shape and attract each other, shielding the bitter taste.
Gimlet (cocktail)
The gimlet (pronounced with a hard 'g') is a cocktail typically made of 2 part gin, 1 part lime juice, and soda. A 1928 description of the drink was: "gin, a spot of lime, and soda". The description in the 1953 Raymond Chandler novel "The Long Goodbye" stated that "a real gimlet is half gin and half Rose's lime juice and nothing else". This is in line with the proportions suggested by "The Savoy Cocktail Book" (1930), which specifies one half Plymouth Gin and one half Rose's Lime Juice Cordial. However, modern tastes are less sweet, and generally provide for at least two parts gin to one part of the lime and other non-alcoholic elements (see recipes below).
Rickey (cocktail)
The rickey is a highball drink made from gin or bourbon, half of a lime squeezed and dropped in the glass, and carbonated water. Little or no sugar is added to the rickey. Originally created with bourbon in Washington, D.C. at Shoomaker's bar by bartender George A. Williamson in the 1880s, purportedly in collaboration with Democratic lobbyist Colonel Joe Rickey, it became a worldwide sensation when mixed with gin a decade later. A recipe for the rickey appeared as early as "Daly's Bartenders' Encyclopedia" (1903, p. 57) by Tim Daly: GIN RICKEY. Use a sour glass. Squeeze the juice of one lime into it.
Gin
Gin is liquor which derives its predominant flavour from juniper berries ("Juniperus communis"). Gin is one of the broadest categories of spirits, all of various origins, styles, and flavour profiles that revolve around juniper as a common ingredient. From its earliest origins in the Middle Ages, the drink has evolved from a herbal medicine to an object of commerce in the spirits industry. Gin was developed based on the older Dutch liquor, jenever, and became popular in Great Britain (particularly in London) when William of Orange, leader of the Dutch Republic, occupied the English, Scottish, and Irish thrones with his wife Mary between 1689 and 1702.
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Nope, who are they?
0_Wizard
lol That was a song of his. It was on album called "Doggystyle" became certified 4× platinum in 1994.
Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, "Doggystyle" became certified 4× platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles, including "What's My Name?"
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Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, "Guinness World Records" cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all-time, with 200 million records sold worldwide. She released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American women artists who follow in her footsteps.
Snoop Dogg discography
The discography of American rapper Snoop Dogg of fifteen studio albums, four collaborative albums, seventeen compilation albums, two extended plays, twenty mixtapes, 127 singles (including seventy-four as a featured artist), and fourteen promotional singles. He has sold over 23.5 million albums in United States and 37 million albums worldwide. He has garnered fourteen top ten singles on the "Billboard" Hot 100 (including eight as a featured artist). Snoop Dogg came to attention of the music industry in 1992, through his vocal contributions on Dr. Dre's "The Chronic". That album is considered to have "transformed the entire sound of West Coast rap" by its development of what later became known as the "G-funk" sound.
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, television personality, and actor. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre, and as a result he was featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dr. Dre's solo debut album, "The Chronic". He has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide. Snoop's debut album, "Doggystyle", produced by Dr. Dre and released in 1993 through Death Row Records, debuted at number one on both the "Billboard" 200 and "Billboard" Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
Doggystyle
Doggystyle is the debut studio album by American rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg. It was released on November 23, 1993, by Death Row Records and Interscope Records. The album was recorded and produced following Snoop's appearances on Dr. Dre's debut solo album "The Chronic" (1992), to which Snoop contributed significantly. The West Coast style in hip-hop that he developed from Dre's first album continued on "Doggystyle". Critics have praised Snoop Doggy Dogg for the lyrical "realism" that he delivers on the album and for his distinctive vocal flow. Despite some mixed criticism of the album initially upon its release, "Doggystyle" earned recognition from many music critics as one of the most significant albums of the 1990s, as well as one of the most important hip-hop albums ever released.
Nu metal
Nu metal (also known as nü-metal and ) is a form of that combines elements of with elements of other music genres such as hip hop, alternative rock, funk and grunge. bands have drawn elements and influences from a variety of musical styles, including multiple genres of heavy metal. rarely features guitar solos; the genre is heavily syncopated and based on guitar riffs. Many nu metal guitarists use that are down-tuned to play a heavier sound. DJs are occasionally featured in nu metal to provide instrumentation such as sampling, turntable scratching and electronic backgrounds. Vocal styles in include singing, rapping, screaming and growling.
Gangnam Style
"Gangnam Style" (, ) is the 18th K-pop single by the South Korean musician Psy. The song was released on July 15, 2012, as the lead single of his sixth studio album "Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1", and debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Chart. On December 21, 2012, "Gangnam Style" became the first YouTube video to reach one billion and two billion views. The song's music video has been viewed over 3 billion times on YouTube, and was the most viewed video on YouTube from November 24, 2012, when it surpassed the music video for "Baby" by Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris, to July 10, 2017, when it was surpassed by the music video for "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth.
X (Ed Sheeran album)
x (pronounced "multiply") is the second studio album by English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran. It was released on 20 June 2014 in Australia and New Zealand, and worldwide on 23 June through Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. The album received positive reviews from music critics. It was an international commercial success, peaking at No. 1 in fifteen countries, while topping both the UK Albums Chart and the US "Billboard" 200. "x" also reached the top 5 in seven other countries and was the best selling album of 2014 in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Five singles were released from the album: "Sing", "Don't", "Thinking Out Loud", "Bloodstream" (a collaboration with Rudimental), and "Photograph".
1_Apprentice
Yeah, guess it's pretty obvious I'm not much of a fan, eh? Thanks for the info though. Was quite interesting. Nice chatting with you! 
0_Wizard
Not bad for a guy who got 14 top 10 singles on the "Billboard" Hot 100.
He has garnered fourteen top ten singles on the "Billboard" Hot 100 (including eight as a featured artist).
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Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American major record label established in 1958 as the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group (WMG), and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. Warner Bros. Records was established on March 19, 1958, as the recorded-music division of the American film studio Warner Bros.. For most of its early existence it was one of a group of labels owned and operated by larger parent corporations. The sequence of companies that controlled Warner Bros. and its allied labels evolved through a convoluted series of corporate mergers and acquisitions from the early 1960s to the early 2000s.
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he was one of the most popular entertainers in the world, and was the best-selling music artist during the year of his death. Jackson's contributions to music, dance, and fashion along with his publicized personal life made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, Michael made his professional debut in 1964 with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5. He began his solo career in 1971 while at Motown Records.
Usher (musician)
Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978), is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He was born in Dallas, Texas, but raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee until moving to Atlanta, Georgia. At the age of 12, his mother put him in local singing competitions, before catching the attention of a music A&R from LaFace Records. In 1994, he released his self-titled debut album, "Usher". He rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album "My Way" (1997), which spawned his first U.S. "Billboard" Hot 100 number-one single, "Nice & Slow", amongst top-two singles "You Make Me Wanna..." and "My Way".
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande-Butera (born June 26, 1993), better known as Ariana Grande (), is an American singer and actress. She began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical "13", before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series "Victorious", and in the spinoff "Sam & Cat" until 2014. She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films. Grande's music career began in 2011 with the soundtrack "". In 2013, she released her first studio album "Yours Truly", which entered atop the US "Billboard" 200. The album's lead single, "The Way", opened in the top 10 of the "Billboard" Hot 100, with critics comparing her wide vocal range to that of Mariah Carey.
Teenage Dream (Katy Perry album)
Teenage Dream is the third studio album by American singer Katy Perry. It was released on August 24, 2010, through Capitol Records. Musically, it contains pop and dance-pop with influences of disco, electronic, funk, house, gothic rock, Hi-NRG, and hip hop. Lyrically, it revolves around teenage love, partying, self-empowerment, and personal growth. Perry co-wrote every song on the album, and also worked with a number of producers and writers, including Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Benny Blanco, Tricky Stewart, StarGate, Greg Kurstin, Bonnie McKee and Ester Dean. Upon its release, "Teenage Dream" received generally mixed reviews from music critics, who complimented its production and themes while denouncing Perry's songwriting.
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American country singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of "American Idol", in 2005. Her debut album, "Some Hearts", was released in 2005. Bolstered by the huge crossover success of the singles "Jesus, Take the Wheel" and "Before He Cheats", it became the best-selling solo female debut album in country music history, the fastest-selling debut country album in Nielsen SoundScan history and the best-selling country album of the last 14 years. Underwood won three Grammy Awards for the album, including Best New Artist.
Calvin Harris
Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His debut studio album "I Created Disco" was released in June 2007 and it spawned two UK top 10 singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls". In 2009, Harris released his second studio album "Ready for the Weekend", which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and was later certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry within two months of its release. Its lead single "I'm Not Alone" became his first song to top the UK Singles Chart. Harris rose to international prominence with the release of his third studio album "18 Months" in October 2012.