Nas also parted ways with manager MC Serch, enlisted Steve Stoute, and began preparation for his second album, It Was Written. She had been bedridden for eight months. [135] When announced that Nas was to perform, political commentator Bill O'Reilly and Fox News denounced the concert and called for Nas's removal, citing "violent" lyrics on songs such as "Shoot 'Em Up", "Got Urself a Gun", and "Made You Look". I'd worked with people before from the reggae world but when I worked with Damian, the whole workout was perfect". 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts despite widespread Internet bootlegging. Wife of Olu Dara (Born Charles Jones III)Mother of Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, the rapper known as Nas. [139], In 2020, after Doja Cat faced accusations of participating in racist conversations on the internet, Nas referenced her in his song "Ultra Black", calling her "the opposite of ultra black". [138], On July 23, 2008, Nas appeared on The Colbert Report to discuss his opinion of O'Reilly and Fox News, which he accused of bias against the African-American community and re-challenged O'Reilly to a debate. And just from a musical standpoint, that led to this whole second chapter of your career with classic albums like Stillmatic and Gods Son. (205) 365-3753 (334) 365-3753 AKA: Alias, Nicknames, alternate spellings, married and/or maiden names for James Jones in Prattville, AL. We're going to go harder real quick for the people." Backstage at Madison Square Garden, the rap legend reflects on his early triumphsand a late-career resurgence unprecedented in hip-hop. Nas said of the collaboration in an interview "I was a big fan of his father and of course all the children, all the offspring, and Damian, I kind of looked at Damian as a rap guy. Within minutes of the broadcast, Combs and his bodyguards allegedly made their way into Steve Stoute's office and assaulted him, at one point apparently hitting Stoute over the head with a champagne bottle. Fannie Ann Little Jones Birth 19 Sep 1941. And you addressed us non-believers on the next album, I Am with Hate Me Now.. You came into the rap game like LeBron James. Fannie Alice Godfrey (born Jones) was born on month day 1855, at birth place, to James Jones and Ann Jones (born Brooks). During his Talking Points Memo segment for August 15, 2007, an argument erupted in which O'Reilly claimed that it was not only Nas's lyrical content that made him inappropriate for the event, citing the gun conviction on Nas's criminal record.[136]. Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, fdd 4 februari 1913 i Tuskegee i Alabama, dd 24 oktober 2005 i Detroit i Michigan, var en medborgarrttskmpe. And he said, "We got to do another project right away, because they might think that I can't deliver on a certain level, at a certain style. Mother Pearl Cheek. 87 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. Join Facebook to connect with Ann Jones and others you may know. Early Life, Education, and Family American Rapper, Nasir Jones was born in Brooklyn on September 14, 1973. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. So did I celebrate that? Connect to 5,000+ Little profiles on Geni, Apr 1 1950 - Mangum Road, Steeles Township, Richmond, North Carolina, United States, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States, Crown Heights, New York, Kings County, New York, United States, http://www.allmusic.com/artist/nas-mn0000373634/biography. Find Fannie Adams's address, phone number, email, photos, and social media accounts. He's not really on my radar. Hardy. You can always change this later in your Account settings. It was just some ill shit. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. So since back then, getting that look as a rapper was the goal. 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. Fannie Jones of Cedartown, Polk County, Georgia was born on December 24, 1912, and died at age 60 years old in September 1973. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. [172] The birth was also announced by Nas via an online video. [73] During late 2009, Nas used his live band Mulatto with music director Dustin Moore for concerts in Europe and Australia. She lived in White Oak Township, Henry, Missouri, United States in 1870. After squashing the feud, Nas signed to Jay-Z's Def Jam Recordings in 2006 and went in a more provocative, politicized direction with the albums Hip Hop Is Dead (2006) and his untitled 9th studio album (2008). [159] He owns his own clothing line called HSTRY. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [76] His eleventh studio album, Life Is Good (2012) was produced primarily by Salaam Remi and No I.D, and released on July 13, 2012. AGE 80+ Fannie B Jones Cusseta, GA View Full Report Phone Address AGE 80+ Fannie Jones Atlanta, GA View Full Report Used To Live In Fannie M Jones of Ashville, Pickaway County, Ohio was born on February 22, 1922, and died at age 86 years old on May 29, 2008. People have their own studios. [90] He performed "On the Road Again", a 1928 song by the Memphis Jug Band,[91] which received universal acclaim with The Hollywood Reporter describing his performance as "fantastic"[92] and the Financial Times praising his "superb cover of the Memphis Jug Band's "On the Road Again", exposing the hip-hop blueprint within the 1928 stomper. What do I need to conquer? [43] In 2002, in the midst of the dispute between the two New York rappers, Eminem cited both Nas and Jay-Z as being two of the best MCs in the industry, in his song 'Till I Collapse. I don't really know. Next thing you know, you turn around and you go, Oh, okay. Facebook gives people the power to share. It's just, "Oh, that's funny. [196].mw-parser-output .awards-table td:last-child{text-align:center}, 19941998: Transition to mainstream direction and the Firm, 19982001: Heightened commercial direction and inconsistent output, Bill O'Reilly and Virginia Tech controversy. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [163], Nas is a spokesperson and mentor for P'Tones Records, a non-profit after-school music program with the mission "to create constructive opportunities for urban youth through no-cost music programs. View the profiles of people named Fannie Jones. Oops, something didn't work. Fannie Jones Fannie Jones (1912 - 1973) Jump to: Biography Memories . Following the release of Nasir, Nas confirmed he would return to completing a previous album, including production from Swizz Beatz and RZA. [118][119], Initially friends, Nas and Jay-Z had met a number of times in the 1990s with no animosity between the two. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. God's Son was critical in the power struggle between Nas and Jay-Z in the hip-hop industry at the time. When host Henry Louis Gates showed Nas her bill of sale and told him more about the man who bought her, Nas remarked that he is considering buying the land where the slave owner lived. With the fans holding their Adidas sneakers in the air. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts, selling 355,000 copiesNas's third number one album, along with It Was Written and I Am.[50] It also inspired reactions about the state of hip-hop,[11] particularly controversy with Southern hip hop artists who felt the album's title was a criticism aimed at them. This album was a sequel to Nas's 2002 release, The Lost Tapes. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Rooted in East Coast hip hop, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. [149][150], Nas has a partnership with Hennessy and has been working with their "Wild Rabbit" campaign. based on information from your browser. She has won two Logie Awards . On September 6, 2007, during his set at "A Concert for Virginia Tech", Nas twice referred to Bill O'Reilly as "a chump", prompting loud cheers by members of the crowd. She graduated from St. Anne Catholic School and later attended The Memphis Area Vocational Technical School. Ad Choices. Nas's debut album, Illmatic (1994), received universal acclaim upon release, and is considered to be one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time;[4][5] in 2020, the album was inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. [39] Nas responded with "Ether", in which he compared Jay-Z to such characters as J.J. Evans from the sitcom Good Times and cigarette company mascot Joe Camel. 1 Album with 'Hip-Hop Is Dead', Nas Preps "Greatest Hits," Records New Material, "Is it time for Nas and other rap artists to clean up their act? Age 24 - Married age 23 Albert H. Waldron (1843- ) on Sep. 9, 1866 in Marlow, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. "[93] "On the Road Again", and a performance of "One Mic",[94] were released on Music from The American Epic Sessions: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on June 9, 2017.[95]. The second single, "I Can", which reworked elements from Beethoven's "Fr Elise", became Nas's biggest hit to date in 2003, garnering substantial radio airplay on urban, rhythmic, and top 40 radio stations, as well as on the MTV and VH1 music video networks. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/nas-mn0000373634/biography http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0621576/bio http://www.bad-perm.com/2012/05/womens-wednesday-dedications-to-the. [177] By the end of the month Nas had returned all $300,000, and, after 49 days of travel ban, Allocco and his son were both released. 2, Label Issues", "Mobb Deep & Nas To Collaborate on Full-Length LP, Says Havoc", "Common Speaks on Upcoming LP With Nas, Current Standing With G.O.O.D. You come into my market, I come into your market, and let's have fun. I'm working to just see what comes out so that 10 years from now, I can look back and have that answer. mother: Fannie Ann (Little) Jones, Fannie Ann Jones siblings: Jungle children: Destiny Jones, Knight Jones Born Country: United States Quotes By Nas Rappers Height: 5'8" (173 cm ), 5'8" Males U.S. State: New Yorkers, African-American From New Yorkers Founder/Co-Founder: Ill Will Records Recommended Lists: American People Musicians Black Rappers That's the beats and stuff I love, so let's go in." Drag images here or select from your computer for Fannie Ann Little Jones memorial. It was this feud, along with Nas's albums Stillmatic (2001), God's Son (2002), and the double album Street's Disciple (2004), that helped restore his critical standing. Stoute pressed charges, but he and Combs settled out-of-court that June. Die lteste Frau, deren Alter wissenschaftlich verifiziert wurde, ist die Franzsin Jeanne Calment, die im Alter von 122 Jahren und 164 Tagen starb. Updated: November 1, 2011 . Although Street's Disciple went platinum, it served as a drop-off from Nas's previous commercial successes. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Birth 22 January 1903 - Fannin County, Texas, USA. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. After trading veiled criticisms on various songs, freestyles and mixtape appearances, the highly publicised dispute between Nas and Jay-Z became widely known to the public in 2001. However, the unedited copy of the "Hate Me Now" video made its way to MTV. [65] In an interview with MTV News in July, Nas speculated that he might release two albums: one produced by DJ Premier and another by Dr. Dresimultaneously the same day. [11] At the show, Jay-Z announced to the crowd, "It's bigger than 'I Declare War'. [16] He is a cousin of actors Yara Shahidi and Sayeed Shahidi. The album was chiefly produced by Tone and Poke of the Trackmasters, as Nas consciously worked towards a crossover-oriented sound. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? [11] QB's Finest is a compilation album that featured Nas and a number of other rappers from Queensbridge projects, including Mobb Deep, Nature, Capone, the Bravehearts, Tragedy Khadafi, Millennium Thug and Cormega, who had briefly reconciled with Nas. [184], In July 2013, Harvard University established the Nasir Jones Hip-Hop Fellowship, to fund scholars and artists who show potential and creativity in the arts in connection to hip hop. People like him are supposed to be taught and people like me are supposed to let niggas like him know. That just wouldn't do it for me. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Fannie Jones (129030611)? And Run-DMC in 1986! ", "Nas Talks Lost Tapes Vol. Let me get back into the studio, see what I got to say now. [154] He plans to expand the restaurant brand nationally. She was also a physician and one of the first ordained female Methodist ministers in the United States . Box 1419, Victoria, Va. 23974. His stuff is not really singing, or if he does, it comes off more hard, like on some street shit. [60] Responding to Jesse Jackson's remarks and use of the word "nigger", Nas called him "the biggest player hater", stating "His time is up. Buried in Sweeden, Kentucky, USA. ", Apply Bed Bath and Beyond coupon and save 25% off your entire purchase, Target Circle: up to 50% Off with Target promo code, Save 25% on your purchase of Spring Styles with Asos Coupon, Michael Kors promo code: sign up for KORSVIP + Get 10% off on First Order, 2023 Cond Nast. [70] He went on to say that it was "too early to tell the title or anything like that". There was an error deleting this problem. Cormega subsequently became one of Nas's most vocal opponents and released a number of underground hip hop singles "dissing" Nas, Stoute, and Nature, who replaced Cormega as the fourth member of the Firm. Early life [ edit] Carrie Chapman Catt and Anna Howard Shaw in 1917 Shaw was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1847. After a short intermission, Nas then returned in an even more New York fit: red, white and blue Avirex leather jacket with a Tommy Jeans chest patch, all-orange tracksuit (a homage to his Stillmatic cover), wheat Timberland boots, and Rick Owens shield sunglasses that evoked Kool Moe Dee. I didn't invent it, but it made it more of a thing, like, Hey guys, we're always so standoffish. "[62], The album was ultimately released on July 15, 2008, untitled. In 1994, Nas's debut album, Illmatic, was released. Symbas Slow But Steady Path to Rap Stardom, Jeff Staple Breaks Down Pigeon Dunk, Building a Brand & Top 5 Sneakers | My Life In Sneakers, New Mitchell & Ness Creative Director Don C on the Power of the Throwback, Working With the Bulls, and Learning from Virgil Abloh. Both progressive commentators, such as Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, and the conservative-aligned news channel Fox News were outraged; Jackson called on entertainers to stop using the epithet after comedian Michael Richards used it onstage in late 2006. Team Owner. Death 11 Apr 2002 (aged 60) Burial. [citation needed]. With God's Son, Nas has the opportunity to cement his status as the King of NY, at least for another 3-4-year term, or he could prove that he is not the savior that hip-hop fans should be pinning their hopes on. Aliases: Fannie R Johns, Fannie R Jones Phone: (301) 991-6737, (352) 432-5762, (352) 536-1997, (626) 623-9038, (626) 919-6239 Address History: 11555 Arbor Gate Drive, Clermont, FL 34711; 2551 Catherine Road, Altadena, CA 91001; Los Angeles, CA 90019; West Covina, CA 91790; West Covina, CA 91791 Email: fan****@aol.com Shan and Marley Marl both appeared on the lead single "Da Bridge 2001", which was based on Shan & Marl's 1986 recording "The Bridge".[38]. Nas also revealed that he would begin working on his tenth studio album following the release of Distant Relatives. On August 13, he revealed the album's title, King's Disease. In April 2018, Kanye West announced on Twitter that Nas's twelfth studio album will be released on June 15, also serving as executive producer for the album. It's no more Jesse. Date . American promoter Patrick Allocco and his son, who arranged for Nas's concert, were detained at gunpoint and taken to an Angolan jail by the local promoter who fronted the $300,000 for the concert. You don't care about the sales numbers the same way you used to, I'm assuming. From award-winning writing and photography to binge-ready videos to electric live events, GQ meets millions of modern men where they live, creating the moments that create conversations. After receiving thirteen nominations, his 12th studio album, King's Disease (2020), won him his first Grammy for Best Rap Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards; he then followed it by releasing his 13th studio album, King's Disease II (2021), as the album's sequel. I come to the studio and hes got it. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [124] Supa Ugly marked the last direct diss song between Jay-Z and Nas, however, the two continued to trade subliminals on their subsequent releases. Death 3 August 1990 - Bronx, Bronx, New York. Nas appeared on Power 105.1 days later and addressed a number of fellow artists, including Nelly, Noreaga and Cam'ron himself. "[46] After the album's release, he began helping the Bravehearts, an act including his younger brother Jungle and friend Wiz (Wizard), put together their debut album, Bravehearted. Parks tilldelades flera av USA:s finaste civila utmrkelser, bland annat Ellis Island Medal of Honor 1986, Frihetsmedaljen 1996 och Amerikanska kongressens guldmedalj 1999. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Shaheem Reid of MTV News called Illmatic "the first classic LP" of 1994. Since 1957, GQ has inspired men to look sharper and live smarter with its unparalleled coverage of style, culture, and beyond. About.com ranked him first on their list of the "50 Greatest MCs of All Time" in 2014, and a year later, Nas was featured on the "10 Best Rappers of All Time" list by Billboard. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. [citation needed], In June 2017, Nas appeared in the award-winning 2017 documentary The American Epic Sessions directed by Bernard MacMahon, where he recorded live direct-to-disc on the restored first electrical sound recording system from the 1920s. The Autobiography was completed in early 1999, and a music video was shot for its lead single, "Nas Is Like". His catalog includes songs narrated before birth ('Fetus') and after death ('Amongst Kings'), biographies ('UBR [Unauthorized Biography of Rakim]') and autobiographies ('Doo Rags'), allegorical tales ('Money Is My Bitch') and epistolary ones ('One Love'), he's rapped in the voice of a woman ('Sekou Story') and even of a gun ('I Gave You Power'). To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The album featured guest appearances from Nas, Nashawn (Millennium Thug), Lil Jon, and Jully Black. Add Photos. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. After failing to do so,[133] Young Jeezy took back his disses towards Nas, and the two later collaborated on the 2008 hit single "My President". How did you process that at the time? [96][97] The album was announced the day before release, titled Nasir. You know what? Daughter of Montezuma and Ann Elizabeth Wood Jones. 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Nas made his solo debut under the name of "Nasty Nas" on the single "Halftime" from MC Serch's soundtrack for the film Zebrahead. [160], In June 2018, Nas was paid $40 million after Amazon acquired the doorbell company Ring Inc. as well as PillPack - the latter of which he invested in via his investment firm, Queensbridge Venture Partners. Nas eventually responded on his 2002 album God's Son on the song "Zone Out", claiming Cam'ron had HIV. The album also featured guest appearances from Queensbridge hip-hop legends Roxanne Shant, MC Shan, and Marley Marl. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129030611/fannie-ann-jones. He can say whatever he wants. On the other hand, references to Scarface protagonist Tony Montana notwithstanding, Illmatic was more about his early life growing up in the projects. Born on 28 Feb 1878. Try again later. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). I get to test these songs out on the people and test myself. When they were not in the recording studio, Nas would go into the booth and record his own material. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. cemeteries found in Mangum, Richmond County, North Carolina, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Looking Back on How the Nas & Cam'ron Beef Popped off (LIST)", "Hip-Hop Gem: 2Pac & Nas Squashed Their Beef Before Pac's Death Stop The Breaks | Independent Music Grind", "Nas Explains Why Tupac Was a One-of-a-Kind Artist", Mixtape Monday: Nas Sounds Off On Bill O'Reilly (Again! We started to go, Oh, shit. The album also expanded on Nas's Escobar persona, who lived a Scarface/Casino-esque lifestyle. Snow Hill AME Zion Church Cemetery. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Angry Amy. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. It's been a long time coming. [168][169] On April 30, 2009, a spokesperson confirmed that Kelis filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. [176], In January 2012, Nas was involved in a dispute with a concert promoter in Angola, having accepted $300,000 for a concert in Luanda, Angola's capital for New Year's Eve and then not showing up. Web. Celebrity Alley - Celebrity News and Gossip. Daughter of Mack Little and Nannie Little All rights reserved. Fannie previously lived at 16408 85th Ave, Unit 2, Jamaica NY 11432 for 4 . People are working on their own, working by their own rules. [59], On May 19, 2008, Nas decided to forgo an album title. He deals with the past. "[32] It Was Written featured the debut of the Firm, a supergroup consisting of Nas, AZ, Foxy Brown, and Cormega. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Back in the dressing room, Nas is beaming. [29], In December 2002, Nas released the God's Son album including its lead single, "Made You Look" which used a pitched down sample of the Incredible Bongo Band's "Apache". But the time got away from me because I was shooting videos, big videos with Hype Williams and Paul Hunter and Joseph Kahn. The sublime lyricism of the CD, combined with the fact that it was delivered into the crucible of the boiling East-West conflict, quickly solidified [his] reputation as the premier writer of his time. I was surprised that's where his head was. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Research genealogy for Lovie Lavern Kuykendall MYERS of Calloway, Kentucky, United States, as well as other members of the Kuykendall MYERS family, on Ancestry. Or if you love your art, don't let that determine anything. [142] Nas later claimed that the line was not meant to be perceived as a "diss", and that he was "just trying to find another word that worked with the scheme of the song. Nas initially went by the nickname "Kid Wave" before adopting his more commonly known alias of "Nasty Nas". He was previously married to Fannie Ann Jones. She will also partner with others across the enterprise, including Fannie Mae's Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI), to ensure the company's comprehensive HR strategy continues to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. Postal Service worker from North Carolina. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [141] In an interview with Fat Joe, Doja Cat said that she has no interest in "beefing" with Nas saying "I fucking love Nas, thank fucking god he noticed me. GQ may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. But at the same time, Biggie made it different, where you can't just be the hot dude that they liked from New York to Connecticut to Virginia. #EFCvAFCpic.twitter.com/S9UlELDVW2", "Nas Joins Divine, Naezy & Ranveer Singh For "NY Se Mumbai", "Hear Nas Jump In with Divine and Naezy on 'NY Se Mumbai' -", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nas&oldid=1141624632, Director with Peter J Scalletar, Executive Producer, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 00:19. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. It's all a family thing.. Reviewing It Was Written, Leo Stanley of Allmusic believed the album's rhymes were not as complex as those of Illmatic, but still thought Nas had "deepened his talents, creating a complex series of rhymes that not only flow, but manage to tell coherent stories as well. One of [Hit-Boys] homies came into the studio and started laughing and said, "You in the studio more than the young boys." This is a carousel with slides. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 70s Fannie Marie Jones Vidalia, LA Aliases Marie Fannie Jones View Full Report Addresses Mother of Nas and Private [11] In 1998, Nas co-wrote and starred in Hype Williams's feature film Belly. We don't need Jesse; I'm here. That's scary. It featured production from Polow da Don, stic.man of Dead Prez, Sons of Light and J. Myers,[63] "Hero", the album's lead single released on June 23, 2008, reached No. Biography ID: 34881885 . 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Live", "Nas' Next Album All About 'Peace And Love', "Entertainment News " The 'low:fi' Tour Nas & Chali 2NA", "It's coming Lost Tapes Volume Two!!! Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. DiBella noticed that Nas also covered "politics, the state of hip-hop, Y2K, race, and religion with his own unique perspective" in the album besides autobiographical lyrics. Fannie Jones in Louisiana We found 14 records for Fannie Jones in Vidalia, Morgan City and 11 other cities in Louisiana. The collection attained respectable sales and received rave reviews from critics. But we decided that we should make it an album. [18] His parents divorced in 1985,[18] and he dropped out of school after the eighth grade. Almost every rapper was giving you Illmatic-type stuff before I could even put out my second album. It's not put together on some bullshit, like a lot of other stuff. Try again. Nas is the stage name of Nasir Jones, an American rapper. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. [55] Additionally, then-Fort Greene, Brooklyn assemblyman (later United States Representative) Hakeem Jeffries requested that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli withdraw $84,000,000 from the state pension fund that had been invested into Universal and its parent company, Vivendi, if the album's title was not changed. Try again later. He's found my sound. In his encore, Nas revealed that his late motherFannie Ann Jones, who he honored in his 2002 song, "Dance"once worked at the post office across the street from the Garden. Ann was born on July 23 1825, in Leigh, Worcestershire, England. Two singles, "If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)" (featuring Lauryn Hill of The Fugees) and "Street Dreams" (including a remix with R. Kelly), were instant hits.