Almost Made Ya
Encyclopedia
Almost Made Ya is an R&B
song by American
duo Ali & Gipp
, for the debut album, Kinfolk
(2007). The song samples Brandy's
"Almost Doesn't Count
". The song is about a relationship between a female and a male; LeToya sings that she is almost done with her man, that they need improve the relationship, while the men say about the situation they've been passing. The song leaked on April 13, 2007 and officially released (for commercial purposes) on Sunday, June 13, 2007. The Song was written by LeToya Luckett
, Jermaine Dupri
, Ali Vaskabi-Waski-Jones
, Cameron Gipp
, Shelly Peiken
and Guy Roche
", Dem Franchize Boyz
' "Ridin' Rims
" and Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
".
At the start of the video the men are seating around a table and in other scenario LeToya has her showcase. As the video progresses the men are featured against several situations toward a woman, this woman seduces the singers, and on the first opportunity steals their belongings. As the video approaches to the end, LeToya, Ali and Gipp are featured in a night street scenario, the woman is arrested by police. The woman wear various hairstyles and many outfits for the entirety of video.
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
song by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
duo Ali & Gipp
Ali & Gipp
Ali & Gipp are a rap duo which consists of Ali of the St. Lunatics, and Big Gipp of Goodie Mob. They first appeared together on the single Grillz, by Nelly and Paul Wall...
, for the debut album, Kinfolk
Kinfolk (album)
Kinfolk is the debut album by American rap duo Ali & Gipp, released on August 14, 2007, through Derrty Entertainment and Universal Records. The first single off the album was already released, called "Go 'Head" featuring Chocolate Tai. The second single is "N da Paint" featuring Nelly. The third...
(2007). The song samples Brandy's
Brandy Norwood
Brandy Rayana Norwood , known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego Bran'Nu....
"Almost Doesn't Count
Almost Doesn't Count
"Almost Doesn't Count" is an Grammy-award nominated R&B ballad written by Shelly Peiken and Guy Roche for Brandy's second studio album Never Say Never . It also was produced by Roche and released as the album's fourth single during the second quarter of 1999 .The ballad reached the top 20 in New...
". The song is about a relationship between a female and a male; LeToya sings that she is almost done with her man, that they need improve the relationship, while the men say about the situation they've been passing. The song leaked on April 13, 2007 and officially released (for commercial purposes) on Sunday, June 13, 2007. The Song was written by LeToya Luckett
LeToya Luckett
LeToya Nicole Luckett , known professionally as LeToya, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She was a member of the R&B group Destiny's Child, with whom she won two Grammy Awards and released many successful commercial recordings.After signing a record deal with Capitol Records, she's...
, Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
, Ali Vaskabi-Waski-Jones
Ali (rapper)
Ali Jones , better known by his stage name Ali is an American rapper and member of the hip hop group St. Lunatics.-Career:...
, Cameron Gipp
Big Gipp
This article is about the American rapper. For the Notre Dame football player, see George Gipp. For the Iowa State Representative see Chuck Gipp.Big Gipp , is an American rapper from the South...
, Shelly Peiken
Shelly Peiken
Shelly Peiken is a multi-platinum Grammy nominated songwriter who is best known for her #1 hits "What a Girl Wants" and "Come on Over Baby ".Shelly and Meredith Brooks earned a Grammy nomination for Brooks's hit song "Bitch"....
and Guy Roche
Guy Roche
Guy Roche is a record producer and songwriter who is best known for the hit singles he has co-written/co-produced for Christina Aguilera, which include but are not limited to "What a Girl Wants", "I Turn to You", and "Come on Over Baby . He also co-wrote Brandy's Never Say Never single "Almost...
Chart performance
The song had a less than impressive performance on the charts, only appearing on the Billboard Bubbling Under charts.Track list
CD single- "Almost Made Ya (Clean Version)"
- "Almost Made Ya (Dirty Version)"
- "Almost Made Ya (Instrumental)"
Music video
The video was directed by Juwan Lee, who directed other videos for other artists such as J.Holiday's "Be with MeBe with Me
Be with Me is a 2005 Singaporean drama film directed by Eric Khoo. The film is inspired by the life of deaf-and-blind teacher Theresa Poh Lin Chan. It premiered as the Director's Fortnight selection in the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. It was also the official entry from Singapore for the 78th Academy...
", Dem Franchize Boyz
Dem Franchize Boyz
Dem Franchize Boyz was a Southern Rap group from Atlanta signed to E1 Music. The group comprises four members: Parlae , Pimpin' , Jizzal Man , and Buddie .-History:...
' "Ridin' Rims
Ridin' Rims
"Ridin' Rims" is the third single off Dem Franchize Boyz second album On Top of Our Game.-Charts:The song reached #80 on the Billboard Hot 100, #40 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and #22 on the Rap Songs chart....
" and Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It
Lean wit It, Rock wit It
"Lean wit It, Rock wit It" is a song by Atlanta rap group Dem Franchize Boyz from their album On Top of Our Game. It features Lil Peanut and Charlay and it is produced by Maurice "Parlae" Gleaton....
".
At the start of the video the men are seating around a table and in other scenario LeToya has her showcase. As the video progresses the men are featured against several situations toward a woman, this woman seduces the singers, and on the first opportunity steals their belongings. As the video approaches to the end, LeToya, Ali and Gipp are featured in a night street scenario, the woman is arrested by police. The woman wear various hairstyles and many outfits for the entirety of video.
Credits and personnel
- Vocals: LeToya Luckett, Ali Vaskabi-Waski-Jones, Cameron Gipp, Brandy NorwoodBrandy NorwoodBrandy Rayana Norwood , known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego Bran'Nu....
(Sample) - Vocal production - Jermaine DupriJermaine DupriJermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
- Co production - No ID and LRoc
- Engineering - Phil Tan
- Recorded by John Horesco and Danny Cheung at SouthSide Studios, Atlanta
- Record Assistance Tadd Mingo at Brandons Way, Los Angeles
- Audio mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
- Chris Gehrenger - MasteredMaster recordingA multitrack recording master tape, disk or computer files on which productions are developed for later mixing, is known as the multi-track master, while the tape, disk or computer files holding a mix is called a mixed master.It is standard practice to make a copy of a master recording, known as...
by Tom Coyne