American Gangster by Jay-Z Career Overview Considered one of the best lyricists to emerge in the wake of the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac’s deaths, Jay-Z has since carried the flag of hip-hop narrative skill. His Roc-A-Fella family had already created a solid reputation based on Jay-Z’s 1997 debut. An undeniably strong lyricist, he paints scenarios [...]
Because Of You by Ne-Yo Biography Shaffer Chimere Smith (October 1982), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter and occasional rapper. He is of Afro-Asian (African American and Chinese American) heritage. Ne-Yo’s debut album, In My Own Words, was released in early 2006 through Def Jam Recordings, and [...]
Timbaland Presents Shock Value Biography b. Tim Mosley, 10 March 1971, Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Timbaland established himself as one of the hottest producers of the 90s and 00s thanks to his highly acclaimed work with hip-hop and R&B artists including Aaliyah, Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott and Ginuwine. Since the late 80s Mosley has worked on and [...]
Just Like You by Keyshia Cole Biography b. 1983, Oakland, California, USA. R&B vocalist Cole made a favourable impression with her 2005 debut The Way It Is, a rich reward after the singer had spent several years working behind the scenes as a session vocalist. Cole grew up in inner city Oakland and showed an [...]
