Sean "Puffy" Combs has established himself as one of the biggest names in hip-hop (Heal). Combs a Harlem native whose father was killed when he was only 3 years old, rose from the mean streets to the top of the music business (AP wire, March 18). "It is true that he started from scratch, and I don't think that because he was arrested, people will stop buying his albums (AP wire, March 18). Before pursuing his career as a vocalist, Combs was a business-minded Howard University student and an intern at Andre Harrell's Uptown Records. Combs soon became the A&R representative for Uptown. He then began producing for soon to be mega-stars Mary J. Blige, Heavy D., and Jodeci to name a few. After being let go
We will look into the life of James Brown. He is known for his music. In his life, he had to face many obstacles, but through determination, he changed his life cycle. We will touch on the influences in his life, developmental stage and theories that best fit his personality.
Black history is an important topic in America, but not to everyone. Black history is a part of American history, but yet it is not treated like American history. America has so much diversity that we should be teaching the students about everyone’s history. It will teach the students how much America has changed and how it is still the same. Yes, black history should be taught through-out the school year.
This article discusses the scandal Justin Bieber was involved in with Mariah Yeater back in 2011. She had been said to be the main focus of the song due to her accusations of being impregnated by music artist, Justin Bieber. The theme of this song also highly resembles Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” not just by the way it sounds, but from the outlook of the situation. Each song incorporates a problem with a girl who is in search of their attention. Some think it’s for the money or fame but Justin later states in the song how she might not even be after any of that. Maybe all this time she just wanted him to like her.
Blake Shelton is being called a hero after rescuing four men who were in need of help at an Oklahoma river. Blake is back home in between filming episodes of The Voice and is showing that he is still a good old country boy. E! Online shared that Blake actually helped save Bryar Blanton, cousin Lenyell and close buddies Adrian and Josh. Blake came across the men while they were in a situation that they just couldn't get out of without assistance. Lucky for them it was Blake Shelton that found them.
Justin Bieber’s first EP “My World” reached number six on the Billboard 200 album chart and sold over a million copies. His first number one on the billboard hot 100 was his hit song “What Do You Mean.” Bieber earned a Guinness World Record for being the youngest male artist to be on the top of the Billboard 100 chart. There is this organization called “Pencil of Promise” which Justin Bieber is involved in. This organization is to help build schools around the world. They also try to increase education opportunities. Justin Bieber and other celebrities raise money for them. Every concert ticket you get for Justin Bieber he gives a dollar to the organization. Justin Bieber won his first Grammy at age 21 for his song “Where are you now” for best dance recording. When he was only 16 years old he sold out Madison Square Garden in 22 minutes for his first tour “My World.” For the week of December 5th 2015, 17 of Justin Bieber’s songs were on the Billboard hot 100 chart. That’s the most songs an artist has placed on the chart. The record used to be 14 songs by The Beatles but Justin Bieber beat the record. Justin Bieber was signed with Calvin Klein to model for them in 2015 which led to his comeback in 2015
Intro: Kendrick had hard times and good times in his life. Also this biography is going to show you how his life was. Another thing is will show you how he changed the world and the rappers he rapped with.
Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder has been a major figure within the Black Music scene over the last forty years. Stevie Wonder was born Steveland Judkins on May13, 1950, however, he now prefers to be known as Steveland Morris after his mother's
Music can rock your world, enlighten your mind and change your perspective. When you think of rap music who comes first to mind? Without hesitation, it must be the self acclaimed best rapper alive, Lil Wayne. He alone can make such statements as “My picture should be in the dictionary next to the definition of definition” (Wayne, “Shoot Me Down”). Lil Wayne is a prominent force in the rap world. His debut Album in 1999, Tha Block is Hot went double platinum upon its release and even his lowest selling album is still certified as gold according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Rollingstone Magazine declares “Lil Wayne is one of the most popular — and prolific — recording artists in the world” (Kreps). Top this with
Stars of the “Alaskan bush People” may need to seek refuge in the Alaskan bush after admitting that they stole money from everyone in the state. Billy Brown and his son Joshua “Bam Bam” Brown pled guilty to second-degree unsworn falsification about where they lived. When the reality TV stars filed out their Alaskan Permanent Fund Divisions applications in 2009 to 2012 they said they lived on Mosman Island in the southeastern part of the state. This entitled them to receive a four-figure sum for every year they lived in the state through a program called, Permanent Fund dividend. However, according to the plea deal, Billy wrote in a signed statement, "By submitting falsified PFD applications for myself and my children, I stole $7,956 from the people of Alaska." He wrote that he and his family left Alaska in October 2009 and didn’t return
“The song has to be of a certain quality for me to sing…One aspect it would have to have is that it didn’t repeat itself” (Bob Dylan). Transforming into new people throughout his life, Bob Dylan reverted to the Bible and other religious findings in his songs. Dylan is able to reveal a fulfillment from spirituality as he perceives his music as a sacred landscape. Bob Dylan brings up a theme of religion, referencing the book of Isaiah in his 1967 song “All Along the Watchtower” as he writes a story about two people at the watchtower, where the significance of life is found. Dylan’s spiritual lyrics conceived his work as a an artist through imagination and religion that creates a hallowed dwelling for him to aqurie attainment.
The reason why I chose my topic to be Tyler Perry is because he is inspirational to me. I grew up watching his plays; my family would gather to watch his plays when they came to DVD. Tyler Perry writes great plays, he has a lot of work: ranging from television shows to having a best-selling book. A big reason to why I chose this person to write about was because I feel like he gives out motivating messages to the urban community. I feel like Tyler has a lot of information to write about so that is another reason why I chose him to write about. His hard work and determination are motivational; he went from being poor and living on the streets to becoming a multi-millionaire. One more thing about Perry’s work is that he acts in most of his
Christopher Francis "Frank" Ocean (born Christopher Edwin Breaux[9] October 28, 1987), is an American singer, songwriter and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. Ocean embarked on his musical career as a ghostwriter for several prominent artists, including John Legend, Justin Bieber and Brandy. In 2010, he became a member of alternative hip hop collective OFWGKTA, also known as Odd Future. Ocean subsequently released his breakout mixtape, Nostalgia, Ultra, to critical acclaim in 2011. The singles, "Novacane" and "Swim Good", both achieved chart success. In 2012, Ocean finished in second place in BBC's Sound of 2012 poll.[10]
If I had a ticket to fly anywhere, I would travel to Woodland Hills in Los Angeles, California with Chief Keef, he’s one of my favorite rappers.
On a dark, gloomy night the sound of the factory drowned out the outside world. Sparks flying from the welding rods, gears are grinding. Two workers exhausted working over there unusual overtime hours . They look like Monsters with all their welding equipment on. Raekwon had an eerie feeling about Jack Because he knew that jack had stolen from the company. Jack breaks the silence and ask him about the missing tools. By raekwon being silent made jack automatically assume he knew. Raekwon Adrenaline Was pumping Because he knew an altercation Was coming but he didn't know when. He felt the stare of jack Piercing into the back of his head. Finally Raekwon’s shift was over and as he was getting into his car he got a sudden burst of Adrenaline as he caught jack standing in the middle of the parking lot staring into