After that, he signed with Def Jam and released his next album, "In My Lifetime, Volume 1." This album had much to do with Jay-Z's life in his earlier years. It won platinum status. A year later, he released "Volume 2, Hard Knock Life," which has sold over five million copies and is five times platinum. With continued success, Jay-Z's net worth is expected to reach $1 billion or more within his lifetime.
Ricky Martin Fame Sergio Robles University of Phoenix General Studies GEN 200 Nanette Morrow March 09, 2010 Ricky Martin Fame What comes to mind when you hear the name, “Ricky Martin?” One thought that comes to mind is, “Livin la Vida Loca.” The 39-year-old Puerto Rican, Ricky Martin; he has proven to be a successful actor, composer, singer, and an excellent dancer. Even though he lives the saying, "La Vida Loca,” he has proven to be an outstanding solo artist because of the number of albums he has sold and also the crossover to English has launched his career to the next level. Ricky Martin’s career started out at a young age. Martin was a former member of the famous Puerto Rican boy band from the 80s called, “Menudo.” Though his talent came naturally, he had a problem with, his height. Even though his height was a challenge, it was not enough to stop Martin.
The development of multi-track recording was one of Paul’s most successful projects, along with the invention of the first solid body electric guitar in 1941. Les Paul is a music icon. One of the most revolutionary artists of the 20th century. His contributions were a sudden change to the industry that will likely be around forever. In the 30s, as Les Paul was moving up as a professional musician and playing with bigger and better bands, he had an idea.
Boyz 2 men is an American R&B vocal group best known for their emotional songs and a cappella harmonies. The quartet won 4 grammys and the trio won 2. They are the most successful R&B groups of all time selling over 60 million albums worldwide. The group was originally a quartet but Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to his health issues. the groups first single was end of the road which hit number one on charts, it stayed number one for 13 weeks straight.
Kenny Chesney Kenny Chesney was born March 26, 1968 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He went gold with Me and You in 1996, platinum with I Will Stand in 1997 and double platinum with Everywhere We Go in 1999. By 2000, Chesney was a bona fide star who was adored by legions of country music fans. In 2001 he released his first Greatest Hits album. In 2008 he toured, and was nominated for seven CMA Awards.
He died on September 13, 1996, Las Vegas, California. Tupac Amaru Shakur, known by his stage names 2Pac and Machiavelli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2010, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. Aubrey Drake Graham is my favorite rapper. He was born October 24, 1986.
[4]Drake's EP, So Far Gone (2009), spawned the hit single "Best I Ever Had" and the moderate hit "Successful". His first studio album, Thank Me Later (2010), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200[5] and generated notable singles, "Over" and "Find Your Love". It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second album, Take Care
Crystal Mendez From Elvis to J-Lo: 50 Years of Pop Music Jill Van Nostrand Early Legends of Rock ‘n Roll Another Legend is Elvis Presley, the phenomenon, Elvis, changed the music, film, and television world forever. He had 149 different albums and singles that became certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). 18 of his songs went to number one on the charts totaling 80 weeks. He took many influences throughout his life, combined it, and ratified the way music will be used forever. To put a cherry on top of this sundae would be to also mention that 40%, almost 1/2) of his record sales, was outside of the United States.
Elvis is the single highest-selling performer in history. Elvis was put on the postage stamp in 1993. He was also referred to as “Elvis the Pelvis. Elvis Presley’s later years. Especially in the 60’s and 70’s, Elvis toured constantly, performing all over the country until his death.
After becoming famous, Elvis went on to achieve many things. A. According to Todd Morgan, who wrote parts of the Official Guide to Graceland in 2002, it is estimated that Elvis Presley has sold over one billion record units worldwide, more than anyone in record industry history. 1. Elvis has had no less than 149 songs to appear on Billboard's Hot 100 Pop Chart in America.