Who is DeAndre Cortez Way?

Who is DeAndre Cortez Way? , The rap and entertainment world knows him by his stage name Soulja Boy. Soulja Boy is an American rapper and record producer.
In September 2007, his single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The single was initially self-published on the Internet, and it became a number-one hit in the United States for seven non-consecutive weeks starting in September 2007.[3]
Despite his commercial success, his music has been the subject of ridicule from his peers and critics.[4][5]

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Early life

DeAndre Way was born July 28, 1990 in Chicago and moved to Atlanta at age six,[6] where he became interested in rap music.[7] At age 14, he moved to Batesville, Mississippi, with his father, who provided a recording studio for Way to explore his musical ambitions.[6]

Music career

Career beginnings and souljaboytellem.com (2005–2008)


Way founded the record label "Stacks on Deck Entertainment" in 2004. While Way was signed under Interscope and Collipark Music, he claimed that his label had distribution deals with Interscope, Universal Records, and Koch.[8]
In November 2005, Way posted his songs on the website SoundClick. Following positive reviews on the site, he then established his own web pages on YouTube and MySpace.[9][10] In March 2007, he recorded "Crank That" and released his first independent album Unsigned & Still Major: Da Album Before da Album, followed by a low-budget video filmed demonstrating the "Crank That" dance. By the end of May 2007, "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" received its first airplay and Way met with Mr. Collipark to sign a deal with Interscope Records.
On August 12, 2007, the song appeared on the Emmy-award winning HBO series Entourage, and by September 1, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot RingMasters charts.[11] Way's major label debut album Souljaboytellem.com, which was reportedly recorded using just the demo version of FL Studio,[7][12] was released in the United States on October 2,[13] peaking at #4 on both the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.[14] On December 9, 2007, Way was sued by William Lyons (a.k.a. Souljah Boy of Mo Thugs Family) who claims he first created the stage name "Souljah Boy".[15]
For the 50th Grammy Awards, Way was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song with "Crank That (Soulja Boy)". He lost to Kanye West's and T-Pain's "Good Life".
Souljaboytellem.com received a favorable review from Allmusic,[13] but received mainly negative reviews from other sources such as Entertainment Weekly.[16] Several reviewers credited Soulja Boy with spearheading a new trend in hip-hop, while speculating he will likely be a one-hit wonder.[17][18][19]

iSouljaBoyTellem (2008–2009)

In June 2008, on DJ Cisco's Urban Legend mixtape, Ice-T criticized Way for "killing hip-hop"

and his song "Crank That"

  for being "garbage" compared to the works of other hip-hop artists such as Rakim, Das EFX, Big Daddy Kane and Ice Cube. One of the comments in the exchange was when Ice-T told Way to "eat a dick".[20] The two then traded numerous videos back and forth over the Internet. These videos included a cartoon and video of Ice-T dancing on Way's behalf and an apology, but reiteration of his feelings that Way's music "sucks", on Ice-T's behalf.[21] Rapper Kanye West defended Way by arguing that the younger artist created a new, original work for hip-hop, thus keeping the authentic meaning of the music.[22]
The follow-up to souljaboytellem.com, iSouljaBoyTellem, was released on December 16, 2008, to negative critical reception.[23] The first single from the album, "Bird Walk", peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and the top 20 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. "Kiss Me Thru the Phone", with Sammie, followed, peaking at #3 on the Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts.[24]

The DeAndre Way (2009–present)

The DeAndre Way[25] is Way's third studio album, released on November 30, 2010. Way has stated that the album is intended to be his most personal and successful album thus far. When speaking on possible collaborations, he stated he wished to work with artists such as Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West,[26] Eminem,[27] among others. The album was originally called "The DeAndre Way" but was changed in early 2010 to Dre, however it was changed back to The DeAndre Way in July 2010.
The lead single from the album, "POW", was released in January 2009 but failed to garner success and was dubbed a promo single. The official lead single from the album, "Pretty Boy Swag", was released in June 2010. The single has reached number thirty-four on the Billboard Hot 100, number six on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number five on the Billboard Rap Songs chart.[28] The album's second single was due to be "Digital", then "Speakers Going Hammer", but "Blowing Me Kisses" was released on August 31, 2010 as the second single instead.[29] Soulja Boy was to be part of the Summerbeatz tour held in Australia alongside Flo Rida, Jay Sean and Travie McCoy in November 2010, but in lieu of his current album release date and a new tour, Soulja Society, Soulja Boy had declined the offer.

Musical style

Critics and hip hop figures such as Method Man[30] have cited Soulja Boy as artistically typical of contemporary rap trends such as writing for the lucrative ringtone market, and the ascendence of "Southern hip hop", emphasizing catchy music that discards rap's traditional emphasis on message.[31][32] Soulja Boy identifies his goal as making upbeat, party-themed music that avoids the negative, violent image that he sees in most hip-hop.[31][32]
Despite this, his music has been banned from some school dances for sexual, violent content or innuendo. However, he has denied these claims.[33] In the original YouTube video for "Shootout", Soulja Boy demonstrates his dance while holding a handgun in each hand and pretending to shoot into the audience.[34]

Personal life

On December 30, 2008, Way was robbed and assaulted in his home. Initial reports indicated that the robbers were six masked men with AK-47s and pistols but on December 31, 2008, video clips surfaced on the Internet of two masked men claiming sole credit for the crime.[35] Soulja Boy described the incident to MTV News a month later: He had come home very late at night after attending an album release party and was recording songs with friends when the robbers came in pointing their guns.[36]
On October 7, 2009, Way was arrested on one count of obstruction, a misdemeanor, for running from police when he'd been ordered to stop. The rapper was released on $550 bond.[37]

Discography

Studio albums


 Souljaboytellem.com (2007)










 iSouljaBoyTellem (2008)









The DeAndre Way (2010)



  
 
Awards and nominations
  • BET Hip-Hop Awards
    • 2007: Best Hip-Hop Dance (Won)
  • Grammy Awards
    • 2008: Best Rap Song: "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" (Nominated)
  • Ozone Awards
    • 2007: Patiently Waiting: Mississippi (Won)
    • 2008: Best Breakthrough Artist (Nominated)
    • 2008: TJ's DJ's Tastemaker Award (Nominated)
  • Teen Choice Awards
    • 2009: Choice Music: Rap Artist (Nominated)
    • 2009: Choice Music: R&B Track for "Kiss Me Thru the Phone" (Nominated)
    • 2009: Choice Music: Hook Up for "Kiss Me Thru the Phone"
    • 2009: Choice Music: Artist (Nominated)

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BONNE ANNEE



Dame Skarlette vous souhaite une merveilleuse année 2011 ainsi qu'à tous ceux qui vous sont chers.


Lady Skarlette wishes you a wonderful year of 2011 as well as all those who are dear to you



Señora Scarlett Le deseamos un maravilloso año 2011 y para todos aquellos que son queridos



Signora Skarlette vi augura un meraviglioso anno 2011 così come a tutti quelli che vi è cari



Dame Skarlette wünscht Ihnen ein wunderbares Jahr 2011 sowie allen diejenigen, die Ihnen lieb und teuer sind


Senhora Scarlett lhe deseja um ano maravilhoso de 2011 como também tudo esses que são querido a você



Леди Скарлетт желает вам замечательный год 2011 как и всех тех, кто являются дорогими для вас


משאלות של גברת של סכארלאט שאתה שנה מופלאה 2011 וגם לכל אלו שלך יקר



سيدة سكارليت أتمنى لكم سنة 2011 ورائع لجميع أولئك الذين العزيز لكم



Lady Scarlett επιθυμείτε ένα υπέροχο έτος 2011 και σε όλους εκείνους που είναι αγαπητή σε εσάς


Lady Scarlett ingin Anda tahun 2011 dan indah bagi semua orang yang sayang untuk Anda


Mwanamke Scarlett unataka mwaka 2011 na ya ajabu ambao ni wapenzi wenu wote


Bayan Scarlett kim sevgili tüm bu harika bir yıl 2011 ve istediğiniz




Dame Scarlett nou swete yon bèl bagay pou ane 2011 limenm ansanm ak tout moun ki nou yo se chè






Who is Tim Lambesis?

Who is Tim Lambesis? The Heavy Metal Music world knows him as an American musician. Lambesis is best known as the founding member, lead vocalist of American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. He also has a solo/side project in tribute to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger where he performs all the required instruments, the project is known as Austrian Death Machine. He has also played guitar for Society's Finest and Point of Recognition.
Lambesis is notable for his screamed vocals which are influenced by such bands as In Flames, Living Sacrifice and At the Gates.

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Personal life

Lambesis was born October 21, 1980, he is part Greek. A Christian, his lyrics are personal, expanding from relationships, to life's struggles. Lambesis recently received a "rocking Jesus" tattoo by artist Hannah Aitchison on the television show LA Ink. Tim is the third of four brothers. He was born in Scottsdale, Arizona but moved to San Diego when he was at about the age of seven. All of his brothers live in Scottsdale. His parents own their own company in Carlsbad, CA. Lambesis once worked for his parents for a short while before starting As I Lay Dying. His height is 6'3". Lambesis is married and has a young son, whom he adopted from Ethiopia. His name is Biruk Lambesis

 Production


Lambesis has produced all of As I Lay Dying's albums, two Sworn Enemy albums, The Beginning of the End  and Maniacal, as well as the War of Ages album, Arise and Conquer, Impending Doom's The Serpent Servant, Chelsea Grin's Desolation of Eden and his own solo project Austrian Death Machine. He as well recorded and produced Zao's Awake? album. He is the partial owner of Lambesis Studios.

 Discography

 Performance

With As I Lay Dying
With Point of Recognition
  • Day of Defeat - (2002)
With Sworn Enemy
Austrian Death Machine

 Records produced


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Rétrospective Mode 2010

Je vais essayer en ce  dernier jour de l'année de vous donner les temps forts de la mode, mois par mois, il y a certainement des évènements que j'ai oubliés ou que je n'ai pas trouvé bon de signaler. Vous me direz de votre côté ce qui vous a marqué. En attendant amusez-vous bien ce soir.


JANVIER :

Robin Wright devient la nouvelle égérie Gérard Darel.










Début des soldes d’hiver le 06 janvier 2010







FEVRIER :


Alexander McQueen se suicide le 11 février. Il avait seulement 40 ans. Un grand génie de la mode disparaît.







MARS :


Vanessa Paradis est la nouvelle égérie Chanel pour le sac Cocoon









Une rétrospective sur YSL a lieu au Petit Palais, magnifique exposition du 11 mars au 29 août à Paris.






AVRIL :


Giles Deacon est nommé styliste pour Ungaro.









MAI :


Jean-Paul Gaultier quitte Hermès.









Sarah Burton est nommée Directrice Artistique d’Alexander McQueen.







JUIN :


Aaron de Mey arrive à la Direction Artistique du Maquillage Lancôme








Début des soldes d’été le 30 juin







JUILLET :


Kate Moos devient la nouvelle égérie d’Isabel Marant. Quant à celle-ci elle ouvre sa première boutique à New York.











AOUT :


Felipe Oliveira Baptista est nommé Directeur Artistique chez Lacoste









SEPTEMBRE :


La Vogue Fashion Night a lieu pour la deuxième année consécutive à Paris






YSL sort son manifesto. Et un film lui est consacré « L’amour fou ».








OCTOBRE :


Inès revient sur le devant de la scène et renoue avec Karl Lagerfeld.







De plus elle sort un livre qui fait un tabac « La parisienne ».







Sarah Ziff, ancien top model, sort un film "Picture me" racontant les dessous de la mode.









NOVEMBRE :


Lanvin sort une collection capsule pour H&M. Les fashions addicts sont présentes dès l’ouverture le 23 novembre, mais le succès annoncé n'est pas au rendez-vous.












DECEMBRE :


Cocorico : Phoebe Philo , la Directrice Artistique de chez Céline est récompensée aux British Fashion Award.









Carine Roitfiel quitte le magazine VOGUE pour se consacrer à des projets plus personnels.






Bonne Année à toutes et à tous, et à l'année prochaine....