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As debuts go, Gabrielle’s was pretty spectacular. She launched her career in the summer of 1993 with the self-penned single “Dreams,” an aspirational anthem welded to a danceable pop-soul groove. It landed at the No. 2 spot on the UK charts in the first week of its release, breaking the UK record for the highest-ever chart position achieved by a debut single. A week later, “Dreams” was ensconced at the summit of the charts, where it stayed for three weeks; it also broke into America’s Top 30. In its wake came a Top 10 UK album, Find Your Way; and to cap it all, Gabrielle won the Best British Newcomer gong at the 1994 BRIT Awards.
Her self-titled sophomore album in 1996 proved that the Hackney chanteuse born Louise Gabrielle Bobb was no flash in the pan. It also brought her a second BRIT award for Best British Female Vocalist. Given her previous successes, expectations were understandably high for Gabrielle’s third album Rise.
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There was no reason to worry. Rise proved to be Gabrielle’s magnum opus and easily the most accomplished of her first three albums; a culmination of the elegant pop-soul aesthetic she had cultivated since her debut six years earlier. Working with past collaborators – like Richie Ferme, who produced “Dreams” – and new associates like Johnny Dollar, a British trip-hop producer whose credits included Neneh Cherry and Massive Attack, Gabrielle created eleven sharp-eyed observations of love and life.
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Rise spawned four Top 10 UK singles: the mellow “Sunshine,” the upbeat “When A Woman,” the haunting mid-tempo “Out Of Reach,” and, most notable of all, the album’s memorable title song, a defiant tale of overcoming adversity which sampled Bob Dylan’s 1973 single “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.” (The sample was authorized by Dylan – a rarity in itself – who purportedly liked Gabrielle’s song and received a co-writer credit). Rise’s rousing, gospel-infused title track ascended to No. 1 in the UK charts – where it spent three weeks – and helped push the parent album to pole position. (It eventually went quadruple platinum).
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Although Gabrielle has made albums since Rise, her 1999 long-player has a special place in her catalogue. It was a career-defining recording that deepened the stylish singer’s mainstream appeal, added more signature songs to her repertoire, and succeeded in transforming her into a household name.
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Four pioneering Hip-Hop artists will receive long-overdue recognition at the third annual Hip-Hop Grandmaster Awards on October 18 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
The Paid in Full Foundation will honor legendary rappers Kool G Rap and Grand Puba with their top awards. Kool Rock Ski of The Fat Boys and Jalil Hutchins of WHODINI will receive the Contributor Award, while George Clinton of Parliament-Funkadelic will receive the Quincy Jones Award.
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Recipient Roxanne Shante will host the ceremonies. Expected attendees include Nas, Ludacris and Doug E. Fresh. The Hip Hop Grandmaster Awards serves as the foundation’s annual fundraising gala. The event celebrates hip-hop artists who have not received recognition equal to their contributions to art and culture.
“The award includes a financial stipend for the honorees and is intended to empower the artists to further their creative and artistic endeavors,” according to the foundation.
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Kool G Rap, born Nathaniel Thomas Wilson, is considered one of hip-hop’s most skilled lyricists. The Corona, Queens native pioneered mafioso rap in the mid-1980s as part of Marley Marl’s Juice Crew collective. His complex rhyme schemes influenced countless rappers over several releases with DJ Polo and his solo work.
Grand Puba, whose real name is Maxwell Dixon, first gained attention with Masters of Ceremony in the late 1980s. He later found success with Brand Nubian in the early 1990s. Puba’s clever wordplay and unique delivery style made him a standout performer. He also earned recognition as a fashion innovator in hip-hop culture.
The inaugural Contributor Award celebrates artists whose talents helped expand hip-hop’s reach and expression. Additionally, George Clinton will receive the inaugural Quincy Jones Award, which honors individuals who provided hip-hop’s building blocks.
The Paid in Full Foundation launched its awards program in 2023. The organization focuses on giving hip-hop’s originators their deserved recognition and financial support.
Previous honorees have included other hip-hop legends who helped shape the genre during its formative years. The foundation’s work addresses a long-standing issue in hip-hop: many pioneering artists never received proper compensation for their groundbreaking contributions.
The Las Vegas ceremony represents the foundation’s commitment to celebrating Hip-Hop’s rich history while supporting its creators.
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