Tennessee – Arrested Development (1992)
“Tennessee” is the title of a number-one R&B single by alternative hip-hop group Arrested Development, from their debut album “3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days In The Life Of…”. The song contains a sample of Prince’s “Alphabet Street”. The album’s chart success was the beginning of the popularization of Southern hip-hop. “3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days In The Life Of…” stood in stark contrast to the gangsta rap that ruled the hip-hop charts in 1992 in its focus on spirituality, peace and love. The album’s title refers to the length of time it took Arrested Development to get a record contract. “Tennessee” spent one week at number-one on the US R&B chart. The song also found success on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #6. Thischannel is dedicated to all the great rap music from back in the day. The music that started the whole hip-hop revolution, the incredible music from the 70s, the 80s, & the early 90s . . . The Roots Of Rap are here! For music videos of the Old School funk, go to: www.youtube.com/djbuddyloveoldschool Check out my newer music videos and other fun stuff at: www.youtube.com/djbuddylove3000 Check out my news videography stuff at: www.youtube.com/vonregandavis Also, check out my youngest daughter (the world’s youngest video producer) at: www.youtube.com/daddyzgirl3000 Enjoy!! ;~} Copyright 1992 Chrysalis/EMI Records All Rights Reserved
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From 1992 Album: “Way 2 Fonky”….. DJ Quik’s Myspace: www.myspace.com Get DJ Quik’s Music: www.amazon.com & itunes.apple.com David Marvin Blake (born January 18, 1970 in Compton, California), better known by his stage name DJ Quik, is an MC and Record Producer. It was always thought that he had 8 sisters, but in a March 2007 interview he stated that he only had one, explaining that Profile Records at the time had suggested to add it to his background to appear mysterious. He began selling homemade mixtapes (notably The Red Tape, 1987) after he received a turntable for his 9th grade graduation and then began doing shows DJing around Southern California. He signed to Profile Records in the summer of 1990, reportedly as the label’s first six figure signee. His debut album, Quik Is the Name, which was released in 1991, was led by the success of two top 20 R&B singles, “Tonite” and “Born and Raised in Compton.” The album ended up reaching 10th on the album charts, and being certified Platinum by the RIAA. None of his successive albums reached the success of his debut, though they have been well received. He later released his second album entitled Way 2 Fonky in 1992. It was certified Gold by October 9. It included the smash hits “Way 2 Fonky” and “Jus Lyke Compton” The album later reached the 24th spot on Chris Rocks’ list of the 25 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums Ever.. His third album Safe & Sound, released in 1995, made number 14 on the Billboard 200. It included the tracks …
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