B. o. B Is an exceptional Amercian singer, B.o.B may stand as better or best when it comes to music. B.o.B is Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. In real life. Bobby was born on November 15, 1988 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. The multi talented and multi awarded recording artist is also a songwriter and record producer. Bobby showed interest in music at a young age. Bobby played the trumpet in school and at his sixth grade he decided to follow his calling in music. His parents rejected his idea cum proposal but later on supprted their son of his first love. At an early age 14, the underage Bobby sold his first beat to recording artist “Citi” for a song entitled “I’m the Cookie Man” and squandered the proceeds. He later on realized the importance of saving money and later on become wise with the fruit of his labor. In 2006, Bobby signed with “Atlantic Records” and its subsidiary “Rebel Rock” and his first single ‘Haterz Everywhere” was released on 2007. It conquered and peaked on the 5th spot of “Billboard’s” “Bubbling Under 100 Singles”. It was soon followed by the singles “I’ll Be in the Sky”, “Don’t let Me Fall”. The same year also witness his appearance on the cover of “XXL” magazine as well with other hip-hop artist. …show more content…
The album “B.o.B: The Adventures of Bobby Ray” was welcome with positive commendation, was a commercial success for the singer and made its way to the best spot on the “Billboard 200”. The albums, singles and the singer himself paves the way for nominations at major music awards. One of the songs got its way to the trailer of the movie “Charlie St. Cloud”. He was also in head to head favorable comparo for famous and successfull rap and pop
"From the time I was a little boy," he said to Steve Pond in a 1992 Rolling Stone interview, "I never had any doubt that I was gonna be singing on the radio. " His
Even though, he just had three solo albums Full Moon Fever, Wildflowers, and Highway Companion, which were released in 1989, 1994’s, and 2006. All of his solo albums were popular and had hit songs such as I Won’t Back Down, Free Falling, You Don’t Know How It Feels, It’s Good to Be King, and Saving Grace. Specially, the second album, which was renewed label from his first album, produced by Rick Rubin, sold over three million
This song dominated the charts, “The No. 1 R&B track, again co-written by King, relied on a pointed bass line and ethereal, tender vocals, reaching the Top 5 on the pop charts as well. ”(Clarence 5). With King’s vocals and lyrics, this song appealed to both genres and brought together two different music
Bobby Seale, also known as, Robert Seale, was born on October 22, 1936, in Dallas, Texas (Encyclopædia Britannica, 2000). Bobby initially grew up in Texas, and then his family later moved to California. He went to high school in the Oakland, California area. During high school, Bobby became interested in politics. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, but he was dishonorably discharged because of an altercation with a superior officer.
One of the notable icons in the music industry, Frank Sinatra called Ray Charles - the only true genius in the music industry. The making of the Man Ray Charles was born to Bailey Robinson and they lived in Greenville, Florida. In his early days, he showed signs of his exceptional talent but tragedy
The early life of Bobby Seale was very interesting. Bobby Seale was born on October 22, 1936, and he was given the name Robert Seale (britannica.com).
Stanley Kirk Burrell, best known as M.C. Hammer is a famous pop rapper artist, dancer, actor and entrepreneur from Oakland California. His famous life started in 1980s until 1990s when he recorded “U Can’t Touch This” and “2 Legit 2 Quit”. Hammer is also famous for his dance style and choreographies that had impressed other famous artists. During his music career he has sold more than 50 million records and competed with other hip hop icons (Billboard, 2016). Also, Hammer had participated in TV shows which people could follow and know what the real Hammer’s life was.
Rylee Russin Mrs. Binion LA11, Period 1 October 2, 2017 Drake, or Aubrey Drake Graham, is easily one of the most important and influential outliers in our modern day society of music. He has a very famous song called “Started From the Bottom”, in which he states how he started from the bottom and now “he’s here” at the top. Not only does he state that the rose to the top, but he brought his family and people important in his life with him. Drake starts on the streets of Canada and goes from “0 to 100” real quick, as he also says in another one of his songs. Many close relationships and important moments throughout Drake's life have been influential to his career and the life he has created for himself.
Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1901, even though he sometimes said later in his life that he was born on July 4, 1900. He was raised by his mother and grandmother after his father, who was a factory worker, left the family while Armstrong was still a child. His family was very poor, and as a child Armstrong worked many odd jobs to help support the family. Armstrong was surrounded by music while working and playing in the streets of New Orleans. Since he could not afford an instrument, he learned to sing and joined a vocal quartet that sang on street corners for a little extra money.
Additionally, he released his debut album I’ll Stay Me, and it was “well-received” according to the public (Silva 13). Luke said that he played 70 dates during 2007 in the summer, and he made many special appearances on radio stations and other causes in the summer of 2007 (Morris 16). I’ll Stay Me reached 24th on the Billboard 200 in 2007 (Deming Award Section). In 2008, two of his songs on the album made it on the Billboard Hot 100 (Deming Award Section). “All My Friends Say” made it to number 59, while “Country Man” hit number 74 (Deming Award Section).
It was clear that from the very beginning of Jackson’s career that he was one of his favorite artists. Brown engaged in the Rock ‘n’ Roll style of music, and Jackson idolized him as his godfather even though he did not fully get to match Brown’s level of the style. Jackson was more popular in pop music but in later years, it was not hard to see elements of Brown style in some of Jackson’s rock music such as You Rock My World and Give in to Me where the vocal techniques and performances could indeed be traced to those of Brown. Brown was also credited with providing a new direction for R & B that would later evolve into soul in the 1960s (Soul: a Historical Reconstruction of Continuity and Change in Black Popular Music, 33). The style applied vocal and instrumental elements.
Once J Cole became an iconic figure in the rap-industry, he began to acquire wealth and fame. However when those things
Does Michael Jackson’s shortcomings suddenly make any of his music less infectious? It shouldn't; however, only minutes into watching Himself for the first time since Cosby's downfall, you quickly begin to realize how ostensibly difficult it is to
J. Cole’s unique style has paid off, given that his most recent album from December 2014 entitled “2014 Forest Hills Drive” went platinum with over 2 million albums sold. This album had no features from any other artists, which has not been done in over 25 years. J. Cole has yet to earn a Grammy Award and to date has only won one Billboard Music Award in his whole career. Although J. Cole does not receive the recognition he deserves for his various accomplishments, he continues to stay on his grind and produce great
Change Starts With You: An Analysis of Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror” 1980s pop megastars were responsible for guiding pop culture into a revolution of emerging trends. A decade full of discrimination, immigration, homosexuality, poverty, and health crises, where the public looked towards celebrities for inspiration. Michael Jackson, King of Pop broke more social barriers than any other icon of his time. Michael’s 1987 hit, “Man in the Mirror” was an upbeat pop song that inspired a revolution. The soulful melody brings attention to the need for change in a world full of discrimination, narcissism, and neglect, while provoking the thought that change begins with ‘you’.