Go! Pop! Bang!
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Go! Pop! Bang! is the upcoming début studio album
by American rapper Rye Rye
. It is to be released on N.E.E.T. Recordings, an imprint of Interscope Records
. The album was originally scheduled for release in 2009, however has since been delayed several times.
at hand. M.I.A. took a pivotal role in recording at first, bringing in hip-hop producer Arabian Prince
and dance music veteran Egyptian Lover
to help record the album. Together they helped to produce tracks such as Bang
and Rye Rye's first official single Sunshine
. However, Rye Rye became pregnant in 2009, postponing the release of Go! Pop! Bang!. This would set in motion a series of delays which have to date prevented the albums release. Even so, Rye Rye continued to create music during this period, working with renowned music producers Bangladesh
and Pharrell
.
. The release of this buzz single was received well among music critics, gaining positive reviews. "Bang" was also used for the Fast & Furious soundtrack
and later appeared briefly in the Step Up 3D motion picture. Rye Rye also appeared on the NBA Live 10
soundtrack with rapper Busy Signal
on the track "Get Like This". Following her pregnancy in 2009, she took a short hiatus from promoting the album. By Summer 2010, Rye Rye began touring with M.I.A. across Europe, appearing at many of the large music festivals. Late 2010 saw the release of Sunshine
, the first official single off Go! Pop! Bang!. Early 2011 saw Rye Rye collaborating with Urban Outfitters
and POP Beauty to create a Go! Pop! Bang! inspired nail polish set. In addition Rye Rye started a Spring promo tour, performing in Las Vegas with Robyn
on April 14, 2011. This preceded the June 2011 release of Never Will Be Mine
, Rye Rye's second single which features the Swedish singer Robyn
. In Summer 2011 promotion of Rye Rye's music saw the use of 'New Thing' a new track by Rye Rye used in for Prabal Gurung's
fashion video and in an Adidas
commercial. Rye Rye has also been affiliated with mobile phone maker HTC
.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American rapper Rye Rye
Rye Rye
Rye Rye is the stage name of Ryeisha Berrain, an American rapper and dancer from Baltimore, Maryland, United States signed to N.E.E.T. Recordings. She is currently finishing work on her debut album, Go! Pop! Bang!, slated to be released some time in 2012.-Early career:Rye Rye began performing at...
. It is to be released on N.E.E.T. Recordings, an imprint of Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
. The album was originally scheduled for release in 2009, however has since been delayed several times.
Background
Recording started in 2008, with mentor and label boss M.I.A.M.I.A. (artist)
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam , better known by her stage name M.I.A. , is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, painter and director of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. Her compositions combine elements of hip hop, electronica, dance, alternative and world music. M.I.A...
at hand. M.I.A. took a pivotal role in recording at first, bringing in hip-hop producer Arabian Prince
Arabian Prince
Arabian Prince is the stage name of Mik Lezan , a rapper and hip hop producer, best known for being an original member of the rap group, N.W.A.-Biography:...
and dance music veteran Egyptian Lover
Egyptian Lover
Greg Broussard , better known by his stage name Egyptian Lover is an American musician, vocalist, producer and DJ, and was an important part of the L.A. dance music and rap scene in the early 1980s....
to help record the album. Together they helped to produce tracks such as Bang
Bang (Rye Rye song)
"Bang" is a song and single by rapper/dancer Rye Rye featuring M.I.A.. It was recorded in 2008 and is possibly set to appear on her 2011 album Go! Pop! Bang!. It was released in 2009 on N.E.E.T. Recordings and Interscope Records. The single was released first, followed by an EP of remixes, Bang –...
and Rye Rye's first official single Sunshine
Sunshine (Rye Rye song)
"Sunshine" is a song and single by rapper/dancer Rye Rye featuring M.I.A.. It was recorded in 2008 and released in 2010 and serves as the first single from her debut album Go! Pop! Bang!. The release on N.E.E.T. Recordings was followed by an extended play of remixes, including work by The...
. However, Rye Rye became pregnant in 2009, postponing the release of Go! Pop! Bang!. This would set in motion a series of delays which have to date prevented the albums release. Even so, Rye Rye continued to create music during this period, working with renowned music producers Bangladesh
Bangladesh (producer)
Shondrae Crawford, better known as Bangladesh or Mr. Bangladesh, is a Grammy Award winning American record producer and disc jockey and rapper, who was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia.- Life and career :...
and Pharrell
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams , commonly known simply as Pharrell, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, composer, and fashion designer. Williams and Chad Hugo make up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing hip hop and R&B music...
.
Promotion
Promotion began in 2009 with the release of BangBang (Rye Rye song)
"Bang" is a song and single by rapper/dancer Rye Rye featuring M.I.A.. It was recorded in 2008 and is possibly set to appear on her 2011 album Go! Pop! Bang!. It was released in 2009 on N.E.E.T. Recordings and Interscope Records. The single was released first, followed by an EP of remixes, Bang –...
. The release of this buzz single was received well among music critics, gaining positive reviews. "Bang" was also used for the Fast & Furious soundtrack
Fast & Furious (soundtrack)
The official soundtrack for Fast & Furious was released on March 31, 2009 on Star Trak Entertainment. The first single from the soundtrack is "Blanco," performed by Pitbull featuring Pharrell and produced by The Neptunes. The second single from the album is "Krazy" by Pitbull featuring Lil Jon. The...
and later appeared briefly in the Step Up 3D motion picture. Rye Rye also appeared on the NBA Live 10
NBA Live 10
NBA Live 10 is the 2009 installment in the NBA Live series, developed and published by Electronic Arts. Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic is the cover athlete. It was released on October 6, 2009. This is the final game to be known as NBA Live...
soundtrack with rapper Busy Signal
Busy signal
A busy signal in telephony is an audible or visual signal to the calling party that indicates failure to complete the requested connection of that particular telephone call....
on the track "Get Like This". Following her pregnancy in 2009, she took a short hiatus from promoting the album. By Summer 2010, Rye Rye began touring with M.I.A. across Europe, appearing at many of the large music festivals. Late 2010 saw the release of Sunshine
Sunshine (Rye Rye song)
"Sunshine" is a song and single by rapper/dancer Rye Rye featuring M.I.A.. It was recorded in 2008 and released in 2010 and serves as the first single from her debut album Go! Pop! Bang!. The release on N.E.E.T. Recordings was followed by an extended play of remixes, including work by The...
, the first official single off Go! Pop! Bang!. Early 2011 saw Rye Rye collaborating with Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters, Inc. is a publicly traded American company that owns and operates five retail brands: Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain, and BHLDN....
and POP Beauty to create a Go! Pop! Bang! inspired nail polish set. In addition Rye Rye started a Spring promo tour, performing in Las Vegas with Robyn
Robyn
Robin Miriam Carlsson , better known by her stage name Robyn, is a Swedish recording artist, singer, and songwriter. Robyn became known in the late nineties for her worldwide dance-pop hit "Do You Know " from her debut album Robyn Is Here . She co-wrote the song "Du gör mig hel igen" for...
on April 14, 2011. This preceded the June 2011 release of Never Will Be Mine
Never Will Be Mine
"Never Will Be Mine" is a song by rapper Rye Rye featuring Swedish singer Robyn. Released in 2011 the song serves as the second single from her debut album Go! Pop! Bang!. The song samples the chorus of Robyn's previous hit single Be Mine!. Its release on N.E.E.T. Recordings and Interscope Records...
, Rye Rye's second single which features the Swedish singer Robyn
Robyn
Robin Miriam Carlsson , better known by her stage name Robyn, is a Swedish recording artist, singer, and songwriter. Robyn became known in the late nineties for her worldwide dance-pop hit "Do You Know " from her debut album Robyn Is Here . She co-wrote the song "Du gör mig hel igen" for...
. In Summer 2011 promotion of Rye Rye's music saw the use of 'New Thing' a new track by Rye Rye used in for Prabal Gurung's
Prabal Gurung
Prabal Gurung is a Nepalese American Fashion Designer.- History :Prabal Gurung launched his first collection under his own name during New York Fashion Week in February 2009 at the FLAG Art Foundation in Chelsea. For Fall 2010, he staged his first runway show in the Tents at Bryant Park. Gurung's...
fashion video and in an Adidas
Adidas
Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport...
commercial. Rye Rye has also been affiliated with mobile phone maker HTC
HTC
-Companies:*HTC Corporation, a Taiwanese manufacturer of handheld devices*Harrisonville Telephone Company, a telephone company in Waterloo, Illinois*Horry Telephone Cooperative, a telephone cooperative in Horry County, South Carolina...
.
Possible tracks
- "Rock Off Shake Off" (feat. M.I.A.) (Produced by M.I.A.)
- "SunshineSunshine (Rye Rye song)"Sunshine" is a song and single by rapper/dancer Rye Rye featuring M.I.A.. It was recorded in 2008 and released in 2010 and serves as the first single from her debut album Go! Pop! Bang!. The release on N.E.E.T. Recordings was followed by an extended play of remixes, including work by The...
" (feat. M.I.A.) (Produced by M.I.A.) - "Older Man" (Produced by M.I.A.)
- "Never Will Be MineNever Will Be Mine"Never Will Be Mine" is a song by rapper Rye Rye featuring Swedish singer Robyn. Released in 2011 the song serves as the second single from her debut album Go! Pop! Bang!. The song samples the chorus of Robyn's previous hit single Be Mine!. Its release on N.E.E.T. Recordings and Interscope Records...
" (feat. Robyn) - "New Thing" (Produced by J.O.B.)
- "Hatter" (Produced by Bangladesh)
- "Shake, Twist, Drop" (Produced by The Neptunes)
- "Drop" (Produced by Bangladesh)
- "Quit Swinging"
- "Better Than You" (feat. M.I.A.) (Produced by So Japan)
- "BangBang (Rye Rye song)"Bang" is a song and single by rapper/dancer Rye Rye featuring M.I.A.. It was recorded in 2008 and is possibly set to appear on her 2011 album Go! Pop! Bang!. It was released in 2009 on N.E.E.T. Recordings and Interscope Records. The single was released first, followed by an EP of remixes, Bang –...
" (feat. M.I.A.) (Produced by Blaqstarr) - "Shorty Where You Get It From/I Get It From My Mama" (feat. Blaqstarr)
- "I'm Grown"
- "Cassette Player"
- "Keep Dancing"
- "Laser"
- "Closer"
- "Dreams" (feat. M.I.A.)
- "Holla Holla"
- "Dance"
- "Boom Boom Boom"
- "Dum Dum"
- "Classy"
- "Unknown title" (feat. TygaTygaMichael Stevenson , better known by his stage name Tyga , is an American rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Republic Records. He is of Vietnamese and Jamaican descent...
) (Produced by The Neptunes) - "Crazy Bitch" (feat. AkonAkonAliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
) (Produced by Play N Skillz) - "OTT" (feat. Dionne Bromfield) (Produced by M.I.A)