What hip hop artist recorded a studio album that won a Guild of Music Supervisors Award in 2016?
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Guild of Music Supervisors Awards The Guild of Music Supervisors Awards recognize music supervisors in 14 categories, representing movies, television, games and trailers. "Compton", "Carol" and "Furious 7" were among the winners of the 2016 ceremony, while "La la land" of the 2017 ceremony. The seventh annual ceremony took place at The Theatre at the Ace Hotel Los Angeles.
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Compton (album) Compton (also known as Compton: A Soundtrack by Dr. Dre) is the third studio album by American hip hop recording artist Dr. Dre. It was released on August 7, 2015 on Apple Music and the iTunes Store, with the physical editions released on August 21, 2015. It is the follow-up to his second album "2001" (1999) after the cancellation of the long-planned "Detox".
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M.I Jude Abaga (born 4 October 1981), better known by his stage name M.I or M.I Abaga, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist and record producer. He has been the CEO of Chocolate City since June 2015. He won Best Hip Hop and Best New Act at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards, and was nominated in the Best International Act category at the BET Awards 2010. He rose to prominence in 2006 when his song "Crowd Mentality" became popular in his hometown of Jos. His critically acclaimed debut studio album, "Talk About It", was released on 11 December 2008. The LP was succeeded by "M.I 2" (2010). Four years after that, he released his third studio album titled "The Chairman".
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Hopsin Marcus Jamal Hopson (born July 18, 1985), better known by his stage name Hopsin, is an American rapper, record producer, director and actor from Los Angeles, California. In 2007, he was signed to Ruthless Records, and had founded his own record label, Funk Volume, in 2009. He would then go on to found another record label, Undercover Prodigy, in 2016. Hopsin has released four studio albums, "Gazing at the Moonlight" through Ruthless Records, "Raw", "Knock Madness" and "Pound Syndrome" along with the collaborative project Haywire (with SwizZz) through Funk Volume. He is well known for his use of white colored eye contacts in music videos, performances, and interviews.
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I Decided (album) I Decided (stylized as I Decided.) is the fourth studio album by American rapper Big Sean. It was released on February 3, 2017, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. The album features guest appearances from Jeremih, Migos, The-Dream, Jhené Aiko (credited as the duo Twenty88 with himself), Flint Chozen Choir, Starrah and Eminem. The production on the album was handled by Sean's frequent collaborator Key Wane, alongside a variety of record producers such as Metro Boomin, DJ Dahi, Fuse, Tre Pounds, DJ Mustard, WondaGurl, Detail, The Track Burnaz and Amaire Johnson, among others.
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List of Billboard number-one R&amp;B/hip-hop albums of 2016 List of Billboard number-one R&amp;B/hip-hop albums of 2016
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Mykki Mykki is the first studio album by American rapper Mykki Blanco. It was released via Dogfood Music Group and Studio !K7 on September 16, 2016. The production is handled by Woodkid and Jeremiah Meece. Music videos were created for "High School Never Ends" and "Loner".
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Smoove Jones Smoove Jones is the seventh studio album by American recording artist Mýa Harrison. It was released exclusively through Apple Music and iTunes on February 14, 2016 by Planet 9, Harrison's label, while physical copies were made available for purchase through the singer's official website. The project commemorates the release of the singer's debut single "It's All About Me" and 18th anniversary in the entertainment industry. Musically, "Smoove Jones" incorporated R&B/soul/hip-hop with old school elements from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Dubbed a concept album, the project exhibited Harrison portraying seductive radio hostess "Smoove Jones", an after hours radio show she created specifically for her "grown and sexy" fans. Critically, "Smoove Jones" received favorable reception from music critics. It debuted at number thirty on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, marking her highest entry since 2003's "Moodring". Subsequently, "Smoove Jones" received a nomination for Best R&B Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, which were held on February 12, 2017.
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400 Degreez 400 Degreez is the third studio album by Magnolia Projects, New Orleans, Louisiana-based rapper Juvenile. The album was released on November 3, 1998, on Cash Money Records. It remains Juvenile's best-selling album of his solo career and currently the best-selling album ever released on Cash Money Records. The album was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA, on December 19, 1999.
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Ghetto Mafia The Ghetto Mafia is an American hip hop group from Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Nino and Wicked. Formed in 1993, the Ghetto Mafia signed to local hip hop label, Ichiban Records, who then released their debut album, "Draw the Line" on May 20, 1994. The group then released 1995's "Full Blooded Niggaz" through Triad Records before joining Fully Loaded Records in 1996. With Fully Loaded, Ghetto Mafia released 1997's "Straight from the Dec" and their most successful album to date, 1998's "On da Grind", which peaked at 169 on the "Billboard" 200. After a seven-year hiatus, they released "Da Return of Ghetto Mafia" in 2005. Fast Forward to 2016, Ghetto Mafia is Back under New Management by Mueziq Entertainment CEO, Antwone Payne, and a New Single, Elephant in the Room ...
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Cut the Body Loose Cut the Body Loose is a studio album by American hip hop artist Astronautalis. It was released via SideOneDummy Records on May 13, 2016.
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Bankroll Mafia Bankroll Mafia is an American hip hop collective from Atlanta, Georgia. The collective manifested in 2015, after southern rappers T.I.P., Young Thug and Shad da God began frequently and closely working together. Other Atlanta-based rappers also joined the collective, including Peewee Roscoe, Lil Duke and London Jae. In an interview with "Billboard", T.I.P. described the group's dynamic as "a collective that includes a lot of personal and professional constituents throughout the industry, in and out of our elements." The collective released their self-titled debut album in April 2016.
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Russ (rapper) Russell Vitale (born September 26, 1992), known by his stage name and mononym Russ, is an American hip hop recording artist, singer-songwriter and record producer. He is known for his singles "What They Want" and "Losin Control", which peaked respectively at number 83 and 63 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100. He is part of the Diemon Crew, a rap group. His first studio album "There's Really A Wolf" was released on May 5, 2017.
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Major Key (album) Major Key (stylized as Major 🔑) is the ninth studio album by American musician <a href="DJ%20Khaled">DJ Khaled</a>. It was released on July 29, 2016, by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records. The album features guest appearances from Future, Big Sean, Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Drake, Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Betty Wright, J. Cole, Bryson Tiller, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, August Alsina, Jeremih, Kodak Black, Jeezy, French Montana, YG, Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Jadakiss, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Kent Jones, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Meghan Trainor, Wiz Khalifa, Wale and Mavado.
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Introverted Intuition Introverted Intuition is the debut studio album by American recording artist and record producer Lance Skiiiwalker. It was released on October 18, 2016, by Top Dawg Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from fellow Top Dawg artist and American rapper ScHoolboy Q, and Michael Anthony. The album's production was handled by Skiiiwalker himself credited as "Rocket", alongside fellow TDE producers such as Dave Free, Sounwave and Tae Beast, along with others such as B. New, Ben Shepherd, Carter Lang, DJ Dahi, Frank Dukes, J. LBS., O'bonjour, Peter CottonTale and THEMpeople.
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Made in the Manor Made in the Manor is the fifth studio album by British rapper Kano. The album was released on 4 March 2016 by Parlophone Records and Bigger Picture Music. It is Kano's first album release for six years following "Method to the Maadness" (2010), featuring guest appearances from Wiley, Giggs, Jme and Damon Albarn. The production was handled by frequent collaborators Mikey J, Fraser T Smith, Blue May and Damon Albarn, alongside Jodi Milliner, Kwes, Mele, Rustie, Sam Beste, Swifta Beater and Zeph Ellis.
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Us or Else Us or Else is the fourth extended play (EP) by American hip hop recording artist T.I.. It was released through Tidal on September 23, 2016, by Grand Hustle Records and Roc Nation. The EP features guest appearances from Quavo, Meek Mill, RaRa, Big K.R.I.T. and Killer Mike, as well as production handled by Mars of 1500 or Nothin' and Mike & Keys, among others. The EP serves as the prequel to his long play (LP) record, titled "", which was released in December 2016.
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Golden Rail Motel Golden Rail Motel is the third album by American R&B singer Eamon. It was released on September 15, 2017, by Huey Ave Music. Recording sessions for the album took place between 2016 and 2017 at The Lion's Den and The Space Ship Studios in Los Angeles, California. "Golden Rail Motel" contains themes of struggle, insanity, redemption, and love, and features a fusion of contemporary R&B and traditional soul music, along with elements of pop and hip hop music.
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New Waves New Waves is the tenth studio album by American hip hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. It was released on June 23, 2017, by Entertainment One Music. The album only consists of 2 out of 5 members of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (Krayzie Bone and Bizzy Bone; a duo simply known as "Bone Thugs"). The album features a large selection of guest appearances, including Stephen Marley, Tank, Jesse Rankins, Kaci Brown, Jazze Pha, the other Bone members (Layzie Bone, Wish Bone and Flesh-n-Bone), Jonathan Davis from nu metal band Korn, Bun B, Uncle Murda, Yelawolf, IYAZ, Eric Bellinger and more.
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The Chief (album) The Chief is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist Jidenna, released on February 17, 2017 by Wondaland Records and Epic Records. The album features guest appearances from fellow label mates Roman GianArthur, Nana Kwabena, Janelle Monáe and St. Beauty. The album cover pays homage to Boz Scaggs' "Middle Man" album.
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The Urban Hitchcock LP The Urban Hitchcock LP is the debut studio album from Jonathan Hay and features notable names in the hip-hop genre. Jonathan Hay is an outspoken veteran producer and publicist. The deluxe version, "Deluxe: The Urban Hitchcock LP" was released in August 2016.
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Kevin Gates Kevin Jerome Gilyard (born February 5, 1986), better known by his stage name Kevin Gates, is an American rapper, singer, and entrepreneur from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is currently signed to Dead Game Records and Atlantic Records / Artist Partners along with his own record label, Bread Winners' Association. His debut studio album, "Islah", was released in January 2016 and peaked at number two on the US "Billboard" 200 chart. Prior to "Islah", Gates also released numerous mixtapes including "Stranger Than Fiction", "By Any Means", and "Luca Brasi 2", all of which peaked in the top 40 on the "Billboard" 200 chart.