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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Amil Whitehead |
| Also known as | Amilion, 9-Milli |
| Born | September 19, 1978 |
| Origin | New York, New York, United States |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop, gangsta rap, hardcore hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, record producer, actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Label(s) | Roc-A-Fella/Columbia (1997-2001) D. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) The City of New York New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with For the Ice T album see Gangsta Rap (album. Gangsta rap is a term originated by the mainstream media to describe a certain subgenre Hardcore hip hop is a form of Hip hop music that developed in the late 1980s Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Roc-A-Fella Records is a United States record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company O. E (2007-present) |
| Associated acts | Jay-Z, Major Coinz |
| Website | official Myspace |
Amil Whithead (born September 19, 1978 in New York, New York, United States) professionally known as Amil, 9-Milli or Amilion is a female rapper from New York City. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) The City of New York New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The City of New York She was prominent in the late 1990s as a Jay-Z protegé, most notably on the single "Can I Get A. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella . . " from the Rush Hour soundtrack.
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Early career
In 1997, she was involved with the all-female group Major Coinz. The group met Jay-Z, who was looking for a woman to provide vocals on his third album, Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Vol 2 Hard Knock Life is the third album released by rapper Jay-Z. The part for the female rapper was really for her friend, but when Jay-Z asked Amil to freestyle and liked it, he decided to put her on the song instead. Amil, wanting to remain loyal to her friend, did not prefer to be put on the song, but Jay-Z allowed them both to do a version of the song. Since then she appeared on his following 3 albums and in many videos by Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Beanie Sigel, Ja Rule, Tamar Braxton and Jaz-O such as, "Nigga What, Nigga Who" and "Can I Get A..." and "Get None" her vocals were also featured on many album-tracks. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Jermaine Dupri, also known as JD, (born Jermaine Dupri Mauldin) is an American Record producer and Rapper. Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29 1976 Music career Atkins began his rap career in 1994 with the group Cash Money Click Tamar Braxton (pronounced Tay-mahr) (born March 17 1978) is an American R&B Singer. The Jaz, now known as Jaz-O (real name Johnathan Burks is an East Coast MC, active in the late 1980s and early 1990s best known for being a Mentor of " Nigga What Nigga Who (Originator 99 " is the final single from rapper Jay-Z 's third album Vol "Can I Get A" is a 1998 single by rapper Jay-Z that features Amil and Ja Rule. For example: "Hey Papi", Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up), "S. "Hey Papi" is a single by rapper Jay-Z from the 2000 Soundtrack of the film Nutty Professor II The Klumps. "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up" is the second single from rapper Jay-Z 's fourth album Vol Carter" and "Playa". In 1998 Amil, Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z and Memphis Bleek, being the main Roc-A-Fella artists at the time, formed supergroup "The Dynasty". Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Malik Thuston Cox, better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek, is a New York Rapper currently signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. Roc-A-Fella Records is a United States record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. SuperGroup is a Reality show on the channel VH1. The show puts together five Heavy metal musicians packed into a large mansion that must play a show after Together they released the album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. The Dynasty Roc La Familia is the 5th studio album released by East Coast hip hop artist Jay-Z. It's the only Dynasty Album they released.
All Money Is Legal
After Major Coinz broke up, Amil decided to pursue a solo career with Jay-Z's label, Roc-a-Fella and released her solo debut, A.M.I.L - All Money Is Legal in 2000. Roc-A-Fella Records is a United States record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. A M I L is Amil 's first album Lyrically Amil impressed many of her fans with the song "Smile 4 Me" where she turns her personal struggles into a heartfelt rhyme The album featured the hit single "I Got That", a duet with Beyoncé also known as the lead singer of R&B group Destiny's Child and "All-Star-Roc-A-Fella-single" "4 Da Fam". " I Got That " is a single by rapper Amil featuring Beyoncé Knowles of Destiny's Child. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Destiny's Child (sometimes referred to as DC or DC3) was an R&B and pop Girl group comprising lead singer Beyoncé Knowles " 4 da Fam " is the first single by rapper Amil from her debut album All Money Is Legal. The album features Memphis Bleek, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Carl Thomas, Eve, and Beanie Sigel. Malik Thuston Cox, better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek, is a New York Rapper currently signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Carl Thomas may refer to Carl Thomas (basketball Carl Thomas (singer Carl Thomas (baseball a member Eve Jihan Jeffers (born November 10 1978) better known as Eve, is a Grammy Award -winning Rapper, Singer, Actress Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania Album sales were disappointing and the singles didn't sell well either. After that album her last Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam single was released: Hey Papi, a song from the soundtrack to The Nutty Professor II. "Hey Papi" is a single by rapper Jay-Z from the 2000 Soundtrack of the film Nutty Professor II The Klumps. Due the fact that she wasn't featured in the video it was expected that she had already been dropped by that time.
After Roc-a-Fella
Amil had also gained weight, as she stated, because she wanted to have a baby. Her weight gain was much to Jay-Z's chagrin and he publicly chastised her appearance. It is rumored that these factors contributed to Amil's departure from the label and led to her hiatus from the recording industry. She went on a public relations crusade and her story was heavily circulated through rap music publications prior to her exit from the Roc-a-Fella roster. Public relations (PR is the practice of managing the flow of Information between an Organization and its Publics Public relations - often referred Amil is a mother and bought a home down south.
Amil re-grouped with the Major Coinz and has released songs on the mixtape circuit. She is currently signed to D. O. E. and a distribution deal with Baby Grande, who is owned by the producer of the movie Soul Plane.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions [1] | Certification | |
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| USA | US R&B/Hip Hop | |||
| 2000 | All Money Is Legal
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45 | 12 | RIAA: Gold |
| 2008 | Amil Azizz
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Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | |||
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| 1998 | "Can I Get A..."(with Jay-Z & Ja Rule) | 19 | 13 | 6 | 24 | Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life |
| 1999 | "Jigga What, Jigga Who"(with Jay-Z & Jaz-O) | 23 | 22 | 6 | 19 | |
| "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)"(Jay-Z feat. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Hip hop is a cultural movement which developed in New York City in the 1970s primarily among African Americans and Latinos. A M I L is Amil 's first album Lyrically Amil impressed many of her fans with the song "Smile 4 Me" where she turns her personal struggles into a heartfelt rhyme A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. A Compact Disc (also known as a CD) is an Optical disc used to store digital data, originally developed for storing digital audio A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist A Compact Disc (also known as a CD) is an Optical disc used to store digital data, originally developed for storing digital audio The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located "Can I Get A" is a 1998 single by rapper Jay-Z that features Amil and Ja Rule. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29 1976 Music career Atkins began his rap career in 1994 with the group Cash Money Click Vol 2 Hard Knock Life is the third album released by rapper Jay-Z. " Nigga What Nigga Who (Originator 99 " is the final single from rapper Jay-Z 's third album Vol Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella The Jaz, now known as Jaz-O (real name Johnathan Burks is an East Coast MC, active in the late 1980s and early 1990s best known for being a Mentor of "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up" is the second single from rapper Jay-Z 's fourth album Vol Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Beanie Sigel & Amil) | 65 | 9 | 11 | - | Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter | |
| 2000 | "Get None"(Tamar Braxton feat. Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania Vol 3 Life and Times of S Carter is the 1999 release by East Coast hip hop artist Jay-Z. Tamar Braxton (pronounced Tay-mahr) (born March 17 1978) is an American R&B Singer. Jermaine Dupri & Amil) | - | - | 59 | - | Tamar |
| "Hey Papi"(Jay-Z feat. Jermaine Dupri, also known as JD, (born Jermaine Dupri Mauldin) is an American Record producer and Rapper. "Hey Papi" is a single by rapper Jay-Z from the 2000 Soundtrack of the film Nutty Professor II The Klumps. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Memphis Bleek & Amil) | 76 | 12 | 16 | - | Nutty Professor II Soundtrack | |
| "4 Da Fam" (feat. Malik Thuston Cox, better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek, is a New York Rapper currently signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. Nutty Professor II The Klumps Soundtrack is the Soundtrack to the 2000 film Nutty Professor II The Klumps. " 4 da Fam " is the first single by rapper Amil from her debut album All Money Is Legal. Memphis Bleek, Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel) | - | 29 | 99 | - | A.M.I.L | |
| "I Got That" (feat. Malik Thuston Cox, better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek, is a New York Rapper currently signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania A M I L is Amil 's first album Lyrically Amil impressed many of her fans with the song "Smile 4 Me" where she turns her personal struggles into a heartfelt rhyme " I Got That " is a single by rapper Amil featuring Beyoncé Knowles of Destiny's Child. Beyoncé) | - | - | 101 | - | ||
Album appeareances
| Year | Song | Album |
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| 1998 | "Can I Get A..."(Jay-Z with Amil & Ja Rule) | Rush Hour O.S.T |
| "Can I Get A. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn "Can I Get A" is a 1998 single by rapper Jay-Z that features Amil and Ja Rule. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29 1976 Music career Atkins began his rap career in 1994 with the group Cash Money Click . . "(Jay-Z with Amil & Ja Rule) | Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life | |
| "Jigga What, Jigga Who"(Jay-Z feat. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29 1976 Music career Atkins began his rap career in 1994 with the group Cash Money Click Vol 2 Hard Knock Life is the third album released by rapper Jay-Z. " Nigga What Nigga Who (Originator 99 " is the final single from rapper Jay-Z 's third album Vol Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Amil & Jaz-O) | ||
| 1999 | "Playa"(Beanie Sigel feat. The Jaz, now known as Jaz-O (real name Johnathan Burks is an East Coast MC, active in the late 1980s and early 1990s best known for being a Mentor of Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania Amil & Jay-Z) | The Truth |
| "First One Hit"(Amil & Solé) | Light It Up O. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella The Truth is the debut album by Philadelphian rapper Beanie Sigel. Solé (born Tonya Michelle Johnston on July 17, 1973 in Kansas City Missouri) is an American rapper. S. T | |
| "I Still Believe (Stevie J. Remix)"(Mariah Carey featuring Amil & Mocha) | I Still Believe | |
| "S. " I Still Believe " is a pop - Ballad song written by Antonina Armato and Giuseppe Cantarelli and originally recorded by pop singer Carter"(Jay-Z feat. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Amil) | Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter | |
| "Pop 4 Roc"(Jay-Z feat. Vol 3 Life and Times of S Carter is the 1999 release by East Coast hip hop artist Jay-Z. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Amil, Memphis Bleek & Beanie Sigel) | ||
| "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)"(Jay-Z feat. Malik Thuston Cox, better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek, is a New York Rapper currently signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up" is the second single from rapper Jay-Z 's fourth album Vol Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Amil & Beanie Sigel) | ||
| "For My Thugs"(Funkmaster Flex feat. Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania Aston George Taylor Jr, better known as Funkmaster Flex is a Hip hop DJ on New York City 's Hot 97 radio station Amil & Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek & Beanie Sigel) | The Tunnel | |
| 2000 | "Get None"(Tamar Braxton feat. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Malik Thuston Cox, better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek, is a New York Rapper currently signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania Tamar Braxton (pronounced Tay-mahr) (born March 17 1978) is an American R&B Singer. Jermaine Dupri & Amil) | Tamar |
| "Hello"(LL Cool J feat. Jermaine Dupri, also known as JD, (born Jermaine Dupri Mauldin) is an American Record producer and Rapper. James Todd Smith (born January 14 1968 better known as LL Cool J, is an American Rapper and actor Amil) | G.O.A.T. | |
| "Me, Him and Her"(Beanie Sigel, Amil, Jay-Z & Memphis Bleek) | The Dynasty: Roc La Familia | |
| "Hey Papi"(Jay-Z feat. GOAT (Greatest Of All Time is the 8th studio album by American Rapper LL Cool J, issued on Def Jam Recordings. Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Malik Thuston Cox, better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek, is a New York Rapper currently signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. The Dynasty Roc La Familia is the 5th studio album released by East Coast hip hop artist Jay-Z. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Memphis Bleek & Amil) | Nutty Professor II Soundtrack | |
| "PYT"(Memphis Bleek feat. Malik Thuston Cox, better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek, is a New York Rapper currently signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. The Nutty Professor (1963 is a Paramount Pictures Feature film produced directed co-written (with Bill Richmond) and starring Jerry Malik Thuston Cox, better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek, is a New York Rapper currently signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. Amil & Jay-Z) | The Understanding | |
| 2001 | "How Many Wanna"(AZ feat. The Understanding is the second Album by rapper Memphis Bleek. Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972 in East New York Brooklyn, New York) better known as AZ, is an American Rapper currently Amil) | 9 Lives |
| "What Yall Wanna Hear"(Queen Pen feat. 9 Lives is AZ 's third album under the Motown imprint Most of his fans call it his worst album to date with the belief that the disc's production Queen Pen is an American female Rapper. Her music career started with help from Teddy Riley, music producer and member of the R&B group Blackstreet Amil) | Conversations With Queen | |
| 2002 | "Can I Get A. Conversations With Queen is the second album by female rapper Queen Pen. . . "(Jay-Z feat. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Amil & Ja Rule) | Chapter One: Greatest Hits |
| 2003 | "Seven Deadly Sins"(DJ Kayslay feat. Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29 1976 Music career Atkins began his rap career in 1994 with the group Cash Money Click Chapter One Greatest Hits is a Greatest hits Compilation album released in 2002 by rapper Jay-Z. DJ Kayslay (born Keith Grayson in August 1 1966) also known as The Drama King, The Black Fat Joe, Dezzy Dez Amil, Angie Martinez, Duchess, Lady May, Remy Ma, Sonja Blade & Vita) | |
| 2006 | "Can I Get A. Angela (Angie Martinez (born January 9, 1971 in The Bronx, New York, USA is an American Rapper and Radio personality Lady May (born Rhonda Robinson) is a Mixed-race (part- Asian, part- African American) rapper from New York City Reminisce Mackie, better known by her Stage name Remy Ma, formerly known as Remy Martin, is an American Rapper and former member La'Vita G Raynor better known by her Stage name Vita, is a female rapper . . "(Jay-Z feat. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Amil & Ja Rule) | Jay-Z: Greatest Hits |
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