Rick James
Rick James (born James Ambrose Johnson, Jr.; February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004) was an American musician and composer.
Influenced by singers such as Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson, James started singing in doo-wop and R&B groups as a teenager in his hometown of Buffalo, New York. After entering the U.S. Navy to avoid being drafted, he deserted to Toronto, where he formed the rock and R&B band, The Mynah Birds, whose lineup once included Bruce Palmer, Neil Young, and Nick St. Nicholas. James' tenure with the group was interrupted after he was discovered recording with the group in Motown in 1966. Surrendering to military authorities, he served a one-year prison term. Upon release, James moved to California to resume his duties with the Mynah Birds, although the group eventually split. James began a series of rock bands in California and worked with Motown under the assumed name "Ricky Matthews" as a songwriter.
In 1977, he signed with the Gordy Records imprint of Motown as a recording artist, releasing his debut, Come Get It!, in April 1978. The album sold over two million copies and launched his career into the mainstream as a funk and soul artist. His most popular album, 1981's Street Songs, launched him into superstardom thanks to the hit singles, "Give It to Me Baby" and "Super Freak", the latter song becoming his signature song for the rest of his life, and the basis of MC Hammer's biggest hit, "U Can't Touch This"; James eventually sued for back royalties. After being credited as writer of the song, James became the 1990 recipient of a Best R&B Song Grammy for composing the song. Due to this success, James was often called the "king of punk funk", for his mix of funk, soul and underground-inspired rock music. In addition to his own success, James emerged as a successful songwriter and producer for other artists, such as Teena Marie, The Mary Jane Girls, The Temptations, Eddie Murphy and Smokey Robinson.
Point of No Return (Keyshia Cole album)
Point of No Return is the sixth studio album by Grammy-nominated R&B singer Keyshia Cole; it was released on October 7, 2014, by Interscope Records and served as Cole's final album with the label. The album features production from various music producers including Tim Kelley of Tim & Bob, Mike Will Made It, DJ Mustard, WillieDonut, Amadeus, Stargate and features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Juicy J, Gavyn Rhone, Wale, August Alsina, Faith Evans and Future. The album has had unsuccessful sales, selling less than 45,000 copies and being Cole's lowest selling album to date. Point of No Return received mixed reviews.
Background
In August 2013, it was reported that songwriter Elijah Blake started working with Cole on her sixth studio album. During the composition of the album, Cole collaborated with artists Juicy J, Future, Wale, Mike Will Made It, Birdman, and R. Kelly. The album marks Cole's last release with Interscope Records. The album's release was set to coincide with the premiere of her reality show Keyshia Cole: All In on BET. Instead, the show premiered in February 2015.
Rick James (disambiguation)
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ALBUMS
- Anthology released: 2009
- Deeper Still released: 2007
- The Definitive Collection released: 2006
- 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Rick James released: 2000
- Urban Rapsody released: 1997
- The Ultimate Collection released: 1997
- Bustin' Out of L Seven released: 1994
- Bustin' Out: The Best of Rick James released: 1994
- Greatest Hits released: 1991
- Wonderful released: 1988
- Street Songs / Throwin' Down released: 1986
- The Flag released: 1986
- Glow released: 1985
- Reflections released: 1984
- Cold Blooded released: 1983
- Blow released: 1982
- Throwin' Down released: 1982
- Street Songs released: 1981
- Garden of Love released: 1980
- Fire It Up released: 1979
- Come Get It released: 1978
- Rick James & Friends released:
- Gold released:
- Motown Legends released:
Gold
- You and I
- Mary Jane
- Bustin' Out
- Fire It Up
- Love Gun (single edit)
- Come Into My Life, Part 1
- Big Time (single edit)
- Give It to Me Baby
- Super Freak, Part 1
- Fire and Desire
- Dance Wit' Me, Part 1
- Standing on the Top, Part 1
- Hard to Get
- She Blew My Mind (69 Times)
- U Bring the Freak Out
- Cold Blooded
- Ebony Eyes
- 17 (single edit)
- Can't Stop (single edit)
- Glow (single edit)
- Moon Child
- Loosey's Rap
Born: 1948-02-01
Died: 2004-08-06
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Big Time
by: Rick JamesI wanted to be
On a stage with bright lights shinin' on me
At Carnegie
I polished up my act
knew the crowd can see I had a knack
And thats a fact
Glammer and fame
Was much more than a crazy game
I had to play
Now I got my wish
I don't know if I can handle this
But I think I'm gonna win
In the big time, big time
And I know success is all mine, all mine
In the big time, big time
Gonna have the best of times
So I made it there
And an asian hand was my cadre
Star of the year
Following the steps
I'm the best in Broadway
East and West
I passed the test
It's all too much
With the interviews, reviews and such
I'm very touched
And I closed my mind
All the autographs I have to sign
When there's so little time
And I'm in the big time, big time
And I know success is all mine, all mine
In the big time, big time
Gonna have the best of times
I was born to funk
I was born to funkin roll in the big time
He was born to funk
He was born to funkin roll in the big time
I was born to funk
I was born to funkin roll in the big time
He was born to funk
He was born to funkin roll in the big time
He was born to funk
He was born to funkin roll in the big time
Now in the big time
Gonna have myself a fine time
Now in the big time
Gonna have myself some fun
Now in the big time
Gonna have myself a fine time
Now in the big time
Gonna have myself some fun
I was born to funk
I was born to funkin roll in the big time
He was born to funk
He was born to funkin roll in the big time
I wanted to be
On a stage with bright lights shinin' on me
At Carnegie
I polished up my act
knew the crowd can see I had a knack
And thats a fact
Glammer and fame
Was much more than a crazy game
I had to play
Now I got my wish
I don't know if I can handle this
But I think I'm gonna win
In the big time, big time
And I know success is all mine, all mine
In the big time, big time
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