Boy Bands

                                  Top 5 boy bands


1. Back street boys
2. New kids on the block
3. Jackson 5
4. Take That
5. NSYNC

 

Back street boys.The Back Street Boys have been together for more then 16 years.They made some of the bigest hits. They are in the top 5.  There names are:
A.J. Mcclean
Nick Carter
Brian Litterell
Howie Dorough
Kevin Richard (left band)

New kids on the block was made in 1984-1994. The people in  the bands are Danny Wood,Jordan Knight,Jonathan Knight,Joey Mclntyer

Jackson5 have been around since 1964-1990,2001,2012.There names are Jakie Jackson ,Tito jackson,Jermaine Jackson,Marlon Jackson,Michael Jackson,Randy Jackson. (Michale,and Randy passed away)

Take that origin is manchesters and the united kingdom there genres are pop rock and dance the people in the bands names are Gary Orange,Mark Owen,andRobbie Willams

NSYNC origin is Orlando,Florida,and the United States.There genres are pop,R&B,dance,dance pop,and teen pop.There years active are 1995-2002 .There past members are Lance Bass,Jc Chacez,Joey Fatone,Chris Kirkpatrick,and Justin Timberlake

byDesirae Drew,Naomi Tavarez,Alani Fortuna,and Isaih Johnson

Gangman style

GANGMAN STYLE


1---Gangman style was the first youtube video that reached a views.
2---Gangman was released on july 15, 2012.
3---It was represented

      

By Nathaniel Delacruz

Clothing Line's

1.Selena gomez owns the clothing line dream out loud.

2.Jennifer lopez's clothing line features sweaters,tops,dresses,and jackets.

3.Kanye west owns a clothing line called dw at paris.

4.Hilary duff owns the clothing line stuff.

5.Britney spears owns the clothing line candie's.


2.On april 1998 it was announed that lopez would be launching a clothing line
Entitled j.lo by jennifer lopez.In time for the holiday season.Jennifer lopez clothing line features
were sweaters,tops,dresses,and jackets.
3.Kanye west was born on june 8 1977 at the age of 35. He came to new york city in 2001 to continue his music career. He won the 3 best rap songs for his hits.
4.Hilary duff turned her self into a popular franchise with films. she was born on september 28 1987 in houston, texas. When she was little, she learned how to ride a bike as well as ballet lessons.
5.britney spears was born on december 2 1981.She was a singer, song writer, and actres. she performed at a very young age.




                                         Angel Cruz, Christopher santana, Isaac canela, Brauleo lizardo

                                                               

                                                              

ABC Song

                    A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y, AND Z NOW I                    KNOW MY ABC NEXT TIME WONT YOU SING WITH ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!            :)


          The ABC song is one of the most famous song in the world. From kindergarden to college this song has helped people all  over the world to memorize their alphabet. Whenever you forget your alphabet you can just sing this song and you remeber again, but  most people don't know the truth behind this incredible song. All they know is a rhyming song that includes all the letters of the alphabet. But here are the facts behind the letters...


          The familiar "alphabet song" was originally copyrighted by Charles Bradlee in 1935, however he only created the lyrics. The tune is the same used for "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_invented_the_ABC_Alphabet_song). If you feel stupid for not knowing that, it's okay, I just noticed that too.

By:Jewell Ogbourne and Yessenia Rosario

History of Music Part 1

Music been out longer than people can remeber. If you dont know what music is im going to define it. Music is something people listen to for plessure. The reason it's made for is sometimes to express their feeling, showing that everybody can go threw the same thing. Music all started way back in the acient greek muses,they were the nine  gods of  art and science. But music began in the 500 b.c. Music can be found in many difference cultures or places.Music has become an even greater part of society now, because of all the difference ways you could get music and also play it. Percussion music became a popular part of the 20 century. Now music came so far and now all over world to imspire people.

By:Arsheem Brown

Top 5 Highest Paid Artists In Hip Hop

                                             Top 5  Highest Paid Hip Hop Artists In

                                                          History
            
           

1.Dr.Dre $110million
2.Roger Water  $88million
3.Elton John $80million
4.U2 $78million
5.Take That $69million

    Gangsta rap pioneer Dr.Dre was born on Febuary18,1965. A music fan from the start, Dr.Dre started working as a DJ in his teens.His first major sucess with the rap group N.W.A Dr.Dre co- found Death Row records in 1991.In 1992 his first solo album  The Chronic became a huge hit. Dr.Dre started up Aftermath Entertainment in 1996 and signed Eminem and 50Cent to his label.

   

Roger Waters was born in, september 6,1943. Roger Waters was in a band named Pink Floyd. Pink Floyd started in 1965. Pink Floyd ended in 1985. Roger Waters was married 4 times and is the father of 3 children. 
  

 Elton John was born in, march 25, 1947. In his four-decade career,Elton John sold more then 250 million records.Elton John has more then 50 top 40 hits.Elton John's single sold over 33 million copies worldwide.Elton John was involved in the fight against aids since the late 1980's.

 

                                                                   

By Nathaniel Delacruz, Kayleen Abreu, Kayden Abreu

BET

 BET

 

 

The meaning of  BET is Black Enterainment Televison.BET was first aired in 1980. The person who created BET is Robert L.Johnson. BET is aired nationally. BET also plays old school and new school movies.

 

The top rates show on BET is Rap City The Basement.

 

The top 5 shows are

 

Rap City: The Basement

106 and Park: Top 10

College Hill

Teen Summit

Comic View

 

 

 

 

 

By:Desirae Drew

 

Vh1

  VH1

 

Vh1 was owned by Warner Amex Satellite Entertainment. It was launched in 1984 January first. Its early history was to focus on the softer side of popular music. The flavor of love is the highest rated show in Vh1 history. The top 5 shows are Flavor Of Love, Super Group, Rock Docs, Hogans Know Best, and My Fair Brady.

Christopher Santana, Brauleo Lizardo,and Alani Fortuna

The Fuse Network

Fuse is owned by Madison Square Garden Company. The channel originally launched on May 19, 1994. It introduced a new logo identifying itself as MMUSA.

The highest rated show on Fuse is the top 20 countdown.

The top 5 shows on this channel are Billy On The Street, Ex-wives Of Rock, The Daily Riff, Rockzilla, and The Dive.

ANGEL CRUZ,NAOMI TAVAREZ,AND ISAIH JOHNSON

                                                

MTV's History

MTV

History:

1. It was launched on august 1 , 1981.

2. The person who created MTV was Tom Freston,Robert Pittman.

Highest rated show

3. The highest  rated show on mtv is , Jersey shore.

Top 5 shows

4.The top 5 shows on MTV is Teen Mom,Teen Mom 2,Real World,The Hills,Making the Band

Nathaniel Delacruz, Kayleen Abreu

Derrick Rose

Derrick Martell Rose was born October 4, 1988 hes 24 years old , he is  an american professional basketball player who currently plays for the chicago bulls of the national basketball association (nba)

Born in Chicago, Rose learned the game of basketball from his three older brothers. In High School , he won two state championships and was rated by scouts as the top point guard prospect in the country after graduation. Derrick rose won the rookie of the year  award in 2008 and in 2011 he won the most vabuable player award , derrick rose is theyoungest mvp in nba history

                                                                                                              by Kirk Stinson

THE HISTORY OF GRAFFITI

The plural is used as a mass noun . Also known as graff , graffiti is writing or drawing that have been
scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitiy on a wall or other face in a public place. The earliest forms
of gaffiti date to 3,000 bc in Ephesus, an ancient Greek city. Modern day graffiti started in the 1920's
with art on boxcars. Graffiti erupted in the 1960's as political statements by gangs.

5 important people in graffiti are Taki 183, Zephyr,Dondi, Phase 2, Cope 2.

We like graffiti because you get to express yourself by writing, drawing, and painting.

By:NAOMI TAVAREZ,ANGEL CRUZ,ISAIH JOHNSON                                

History Of Breakdancing

                                                     History About Breakdancing


Breakdancing came from the New york streets in the 1700's. Breakdancing popularity died when the hip-hop scene changed in the early 1900's. The 1980's was the height of the breakdancing craze.


2. 5 breakdancers are, Crazy Legs, Bboy The End, Bboy Junior, Bboy Ronnie, Bboy Taisuke

3.We feel that breakdancing is awsome, fun, and cool.

                                                     By, Nathaniel Delacruz, Christopher Santana, Kayden Abreu

History Of Dj

Dj

The definition of dj is disc jockey. Djs use special equiment like turn tables, speakers, headphones, and laptops. Dj's have been around since the 19th century. Dj's practice in their studios. Dj's play in night clubs, bars, and parties. Dj's get music and put them together and they do a remix or a mix.

The top 5 djs are
Markus Schulz
Dj Tiesto
Dash Berlin
Daft Punk
Dj Avell

By Desirae, Kayleen, Alani

Lauryn Hill

 

 

Lauryn Hill was born on May26,1975.

Lauryn Hill was born in South Orange,New Jersey.

Lauryn Hill's top selling album was "(Doo Wop) That Thing"

Lauryn's album made 17 million dollars.

 

By NAOMI, BRAULEO, KAYLEEN, KAYDEN

Selena (Women's History Month Tribute)

Selena Quintanilla also known as (Selena) was an american singer-songwriter , she was born on April 16 , 1971 at lake jackson , Texas  And she died at the age of 23 on March 31, 1995

Selena Was Named "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade
SELENA HAD THE MOUST SUCCESSFUL SINGSLEG OF 1994 AND 1995 AMOR PROHIBIDO AND NO ME QUNEDA MAS SHE WAS CALLED THE QUEEN OF TEJANO MUSIC AND THE MEXICAN  EQUIVALENT OF MADONNA  SELENA RELEASED HER FIRST ALBUM SELENA Y LOS DINOS AT THE AGE OF TWELVE.

By: Jorge Lalin, Kirk Stinson, Elvis Salcedo

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Beyonce (Women's History Month Tribute)

             Beyonce was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. Beyonce caught the Media's attention by forming a group called Destiny's Child. A few years went by then she started a solo career. She then became one of music's top-selling artists. Knowles has also starred in several films, including Dream Girls. She married hip-hop recording artist Jay-Z in 2008.
         Born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas, Knowles started singing at an early age. As a child, she competed in local talent shows, and won many of these events by impressing audiences with her natural singing and dancing abilities.
         Teaming up with her cousin, Kelly Rowland, and two classmates, Beyoncé formed an all-female singing group. The group went through some name and line-up changes before landing a record deal in 1997 with Columbia Records. Destiny's Child soon became one of the most popular R&B acts, with the release of their first, self-titled album. Gaining momentum, the group scored its first No. 1 single on the pop charts with "Bills, Bills, Bills," off their second album. The recording also featured another smash hit, "Say My Name."
        On her own, Beyoncé continued to enjoy great success. Her second studio album, 2006's B'Day featured such hits as "Irreplaceable" and "Beautiful Liar." On the big screen, she starred opposite Jennifer Hudson, Jaime Foxx and Eddie Murphy in Dreamgirls.
         The newlywed continued to work as hard as ever, promoting her latest effort, I am ... Sasha Fierce (2008). Beyoncé scored two big hits off the album—"Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" and "If I Were a Boy." She also returned to the big screen that year, starring as R&B legend Etta James in Cadillac Records.

By: Joxion Gutierrez, Michael Sosa

Celia Cruz's Life Story

Celia  Cruz was born in Havana, Cuba on October 21, 1925. Later on as she grow up  she was getting a lot of attenion as a singer. Celia was raised in a poor Havana neigborhood of Satos Suarez. Celia's singing career started to rise. When Celia was in college her Professor told her that she should drop out and continue singing and she did but later on she went back to collage but was still performing. Celia Cruz then died in New Jersey on July 16, 2003 at the age 77. On September 17, 1987 Cruz was honored a star on the Hollywood Walk that is still there today.    


by JANIYA DANIEL

Black History Month: Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons was born on October 4 1975. Later Russell Simmons began promoting New York City music artists. Then he partnered up with Rick Rubin and started his own company named Def Jam Records. After that he signed music artists like The Beastie Boys and LL Cool J. He eventually sold his stake in Def Jam Records to the Universal Music Group.

10 Interesting Facts About Russell Simmons

1. Born October 4, 1957 a Libra.

2. Responsible for signing musicians such as The Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, and Run-D.M.C in his early 20's. 

3. Dropped out of City College to promote local musicians including Kurtis Blow.

4. He created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and American Classics. He also produced Def Poetry, begun as a television series on HBO, which also branched into a Broadway live stage production in 2002. In 2000, he co-founded the Internet start-up 360 Hip Hop which he later sold to BET. He is also majority shareholder of the website Global Grind.

5. In 1999 sold his stake in Def Jam Records to Universal Music Group for $120 million.

6.  A strict vegan, yoga enthusiast, and philanthropist.

7. Author of Do You! 12 Laws To Access The Power In You To Achieve Hapiness And Success.

8. Married model Kimora Lee Simmons in 1998 and divorced in 2008.

9. Father of Ming and Aoki Simmons.

10.  Tyra Banks is the godmother of his daughter Ming Lee

by Janiya Daniel

Black History Month: Mary J Blige

Mary J Blige is a singer .She was born January 11 1971. She is from the Bronx NY. Her full name is Mary Jane Blige. She got her first record deal at the age of 17 when a tape of her singing reached the office of Uptown Records. She was a background singer until the release of her first album "What's The 411". She has had several number one hits on the Billboard charts and has won 9 Grammy Awards as well as a NAACP award.

Top 10 Selling Mary J Blige Songs

"REAL LOVE"

"BE WITHOUT YOU"

"NOT GON CRY"

"MY LIFE"

"IM GOIN DOWN"

"FAMILY AFFAIR"

"ENOUGH CRYIN"

"EVERYTHING"

"JUST FINE"

"ALL THAT I CAN SAY"

BY: Desirae, Alani, Richard, Isaac

Black History Month: Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry was born in St.Louis, Missouri on October 18, 1926. He went to Sumner High School. He was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter because these were all things he liked to do. His parents names were Martha and Henry. He loved them very much. He grew up in a very segregated neighborhood.

 

Facts About Chuck Berry

• His first song was released in May 21,1926.
• Berry's first hit was "My Ding-a-Ling" it was uot in 1972.
• A big hit was "Beautiful Delilah" in 1958.
• He was the father of rock n roll.
• Chuck charted in 1959 with "Anthony Boy".

By: Arianna Sosa, Brauleo Lizardo, Voughn Brown

Black History Month: James Brown

James Brown was born on May 3, 1933 and died December 25, 2006. His mucic was R&B, Soul, Funk, Doo-Wop, Rock n Roll, and the Blues. Some of James songs are "I Got You",  "I Feel Good", and "Living In America".

 

Facts About James Brown

1. He has 6 children.
2. He was a dancer
3. He was a singer
4. He was asongwriter
5. He was an activist
6. He was voted the tenth greatest singer of the Rock era
7. He was induted into the Songwriter Hall of Fame in the year 2000

 

By: Naomi Tavarez, Angel Cruz, Christopher Santana

Black History Month: Will Smith

Will Smith was born September 25, 1968. He is 44 years old and he was born in Philadelphia. His zodiac sign is a libra. Will Smith is best for his tv show Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air 1992. He is also known for his rapping. At the age of 16 he met Dj Jazzy Jeff at a party and the two became best friends. Will Smith has starred in movies such as Ali, IRobot, The Men In Black Trilogy, Independence Day, and much more. He is also a father and a husband.

10 Interesting Facts

1. Will Smith could bench 385 pounds while filming I, Robot

2. Will Smith was a millionaire by age 20

3. Will Smith turned down MIT to pursue a music career

4. Smith enjoys playing chess

5. Known for his confidence, Will Smith was worried about making the leap from rapper to actor. When called in to audition for The Cosby Show and A Different World, Smith was a no-show. "I realized later how scared I was to take that step," he told PEOPLE.

6. Will Smith speaks fluent Spanish

7. Will Smith paid for each of his Fresh Prince of Bel-Air costars to upgrade their onset dressing rooms in 1995.

8. Will Smith turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix

9. Will Smith wrote the children's book Just the Two of Us

10. Will Smith is in the Guiness Book Of World Records for attending 3 movie premieres in 1 day.

by Kamille Olivio

Black History Month: Jay-Z

Jay-Z a well know artist was born December 4, 1969 in Brookyln. He was the last of four children born as Sean Corey Carter. Many people know him as an rapper, grammy award winner, owner of a clothing line and a married man to Beyonce Knowles. Jay-Z started his career at age 12 but rapping came to him naturaly. He said that he would just write and the lyrics would become music. Jay-Z had a baby with Beyonce in January 2012. Jay-Z is now 43 years old. I believe that Jay-Z's music influenced today's music because since he started at a young age, he sets an example for younger kids who want to become a rapper or an artist in music.

 

Facts about Jay-z

* Jay-Z role models were drugs dealers
* Jay-Z dealt with drugs and  guns
* Jay-Z dad left him at age 11 so his mom was a single parent
* Jay-Z has 3 other syblings. Two sisters and one brother
* Jay-Z took on his mothers last name
* Jay-Z co-owns the Brooklyn Nets and 40/40 club
* Jay-Z clothes line is rocawear
* Jay-Z is famous for the line "I'm not a businessman.... I'm a business man"

By: Jayda Brown

 

Louis Armstrong

• Occupation: Singer, Trumpet player
• Birth Date: August 4, 1901
• Death Date: July 6, 1971
• Education: Fisk School for Boys, Colored Waif's Home for Boys
• He won numerous Grammy Awards and is in The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

 

By

Arianna Sosa

Alani Fortuna

 

Steve Ouimette hit songs

Steve Ouimette was good. Not only for making mix tapes of  rock songs, but for making a song with a multi-instrument. People say he's really good because of his hit mix tape of the ''Devil went down to Georgia'',''We three kings'', and ''Deuling banjos''. In the game guitar hero 3, you can get these songs free for DLC song pack. Did you know that his hit song deuling banjos is played with 3 guitars. His first guitar, he toke out one string out and replaced to make it sound like a banjo. His second guitar was a seven string guitar as bass. And last was a les paul costom (six string). His second song (the devil went down to georgia) was a remix song made from the charlys band. the song is about the devil toke a trip to georgia and want to challage a young boy named jonny. Because Jonny was showing off. so the devil battles him. If the devil wins he gets his soul, and if jonny wins he gets the golden guitar. So as they battle they take turns making tunes. The last tune is by jonny and he does the ''SOLO OF DEAF'' (i mean thats what i call it ?). ''We three kings'' is one of the best songs of steve ouimette. It has an awesome solo. And it has tune that sounds like an ale

bye by- Michael Troutman

History Of Jazz

       

Did you know that jazz has a very long history? It has been around for many many years.and alot of artists play jazz.it is mostly played in bars,clubs,and resturaunts.it is also mostly played in New Orleans because it mostly came from New Orleans.

by Desirae Drew, Kayleen Abreu, Isaih Johnson

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington called his music American music rather than Jazz music.
He was born a April 29,1899 in Washington DC. He died at the age of 75 years old on May 24,1974.
Some of his most popular songs were Caravan, Mood Indigo, In A Sentimental Mood, Sophisticated Lady, and Perdido.

by ANGEL CRUZ,VAUGHN BROWN,AND CHRISTOPHER SANTANA

 

 

Ray Charles

 

 

1.Ray charles was born in september 23,1930.

2.Ray charles died in june 10 2004 at the age of 73.

3.Ten of Ray charles songs are:

Georgia on my mind

Hit the road jack

What'd I say

I got a woman

Mess around

Unchain my heart

I can't stop loving you

Shake your tail feathers

You are my sunshine

You don't know me

 

by Nathaniel Delacruz,Kayden Abreu,Naomi Tavarez



Beyonce's Superb Super Bowl Halftime Preformance

During Super Bowl 47 Beyonce Knowles Carter proformed plenty of hit songs that she made in the past . Her preformances consisted of :

"Run the World (Girls)" (Instrumental)

"Love On Top" (a cappella)

"Crazy in Love"

"End of Time"

"Baby Boy"

"Bootylicious"

"Independent Women Part 1"

"Single Ladies"

"Halo"

 

 



This was one of beyonce most electrifying preformances , she will be remebered for this preformance.