![Jean-François Thomas de Thomon (April 12 [O.S. April 1] 1760 – September 4 [O.S. August 23] 1813) was a French neoclassical architect who worked in Eastern Europe in 1791–1813. Thomas de Thomon was the author of Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns on the spit of Vasilievsky Island in Saint Petersburg and the first building of the Odessa Theatre, destroyed by fire in 1873. Thomas de Thomon, graduate of the French Academy in Rome,](http://web.archive.org./web/20110625222925im_/http://cdn.wn.com/pd/6d/58/3c6ee51955cde9814c12280d0129_grande.jpg "Jean-François Thomas de Thomon (April 12 [O.S. April 1] 1760 – September 4 [O.S. August 23] 1813) was a French neoclassical architect who worked in Eastern Europe in 1791–1813. Thomas de Thomon was the author of Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns on the spit of Vasilievsky Island in Saint Petersburg and the first building of the Odessa Theatre, destroyed by fire in 1873. Thomas de Thomon, graduate of the French Academy in Rome,")
| Name | Last Train to Paris |
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| Cover | Last Train To Paris Album Cover Diddy.jpg |
| Type | studio |
| Artist | Diddy-Dirty Money |
| Released | (see release history) |
| Recorded | 2008–2010;California2nd Floor Studios (Hollywood)Boom Boom Room (Burbank)Los AngelesChalice Recording StudiosEnd of Era StudiosNo ExcusesNew YorkDaddy's HouseRecord Plant Studios |
| Length | 64:34 (standard), 81:02 (deluxe) |
| Genre | Eurodance, Last Train to Paris was generally well received by critics who praised the addition of Richard and Harper to help Diddy innovate a new sound and produce some unique records. |
| Rev1 | Allmusic |
| Rev1score | |
| Rev7 | The Village Voice |
| Rev7score | (positive) At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 77, based on 4 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews". Jim Farber of New York Daily News was impressed with Dirty Money's contribution to the album. He said "their input gives the CD a cohesion otherwise disrupted by Diddy's usual conga line of guest stars." He pointed out that the album takes on a Eurodance sound and although people might see it as "leaping on that bandwagon but as it turns out, the milieu proves a much better fit for his, er, talents, than any CD he has released so far." Farber concluded by saying "The Euro edge gives the music a leg up on the more conservative (read: American) dance music favored by the most mainstream club act of now -- those ever mushy Peas." |
| Writing credits | yes |
| Extra column | Producer(s) |
| Total length | 64:34 |
| Title1 | Intro |
| Writer1 | Guy Gerber |
| Extra1 | Guy Gerber |
| Length1 | 1:33 |
| Title2 | Yeah Yeah You Would |
| Note2 | featuring Grace Jones |
| Writer2 | Sean Combs, Nathaniel Hills, Dawn Richard, Kalenna Vick, Leroy Watson |
| Extra2 | Danja |
| Length2 | 3:42 |
| Title3 | I Hate That You Love Me |
| Writer3 | Combs, LaShawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Latoya Duggan, Victoria McCants, Leroy Watson |
| Extra3 | Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins |
| Length3 | 3:35 |
| Title4 | Ass on the Floor |
| Note4 | featuring Swizz Beatz |
| Writer4 | Combs, Kasseem Dean, Richards, Vick, Watson |
| Extra4 | Swizz Beatz |
| Length4 | 4:04 |
| Title5 | Looking for Love |
| Note5 | featuring Usher |
| Writer5 | Michael Jones, James Lackey, William Roberts |
| Extra5 | J.Lack, Polow da Don (co.) |
| Length5 | 4:18 |
| Title6 | Someone to Love Me |
| Writer6 | Jerry Duplessis, Watson |
| Extra6 | Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis, Arden "Keyz" Altino (co.) |
| Length6 | 3:08 |
| Title7 | Hate You Now |
| Writer7 | Combs, Hills, Richard, Vick |
| Extra7 | Danja |
| Length7 | 4:10 |
| Title8 | Yesterday |
| Note8 | featuring Chris Brown |
| Writer8 | Chris Brown, Aubrey Graham, Crystal Johnson, Kevin McCall, Mario Winans |
| Extra8 | Mario Winans |
| Length8 | 4:31 |
| Title9 | Shades |
| Note9 | featuring Justin Timberlake, Bilal, Lil Wayne, James Fauntleroy |
| Writer9 | Dwayne Carter, Combs, Dernst II Emile, Fauntleroy, Timberlake |
| Extra9 | D'Mile |
| Length9 | 5:57 |
| Title10 | Angels |
| Note10 | featuring The Notorious B.I.G. & Rick Ross |
| Writer10 | Deric Angelletie, Carlos Broady, Shawn Carter, Combs, Fauntleroy, Ron Lawrence, Darryl McDaniels, Nashiem Myrick, Christopher Wallace, Norman Whitefield, Winans |
| Extra10 | Diddy, Mario Winans |
| Length10 | 5:11 |
| Title11 | Your Love |
| Note11 | featuring Trey Songz |
| Writer11 | Indira Boodram, Kesia Hollins, Alja Jackson, Awesome Jones, Jazmyn Michel, Roberts |
| Extra11 | Polow da Don |
| Length11 | 3:54 |
| Title12 | Strobe Lights |
| Note12 | featuring Lil Wayne |
| Writer12 | D. Carter, Combs, Tim McEwan, Richard, Marcus Vest, Vick |
| Extra12 | 7 Aurelius, DEEKAY (co.) |
| Length12 | 3:33 |
| Title13 | Hello Good Morning |
| Note13 | featuring T.I. |
| Writer13 | Marcella Araica, Richard Butler, Clifford Harris, Hills |
| Extra13 | Danja |
| Length13 | 4:27 |
| Title14 | I Know |
| Note14 | featuring Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa & Seven (of Richgirl) |
| Writer14 | Boodram, Brown, Hollins, Hollywood Hotsauce, Michel, Cameron Thomas, Don Trip |
| Extra14 | Awesome Jones, Hollywood Hotsauce |
| Length14 | 4:31 |
| Title15 | Coming Home" |
| Note15 | featuring Skylar Grey |
| Writer15 | S. Carter, Jermaine Cole, Alexander Grant, Skylar Grey |
| Extra15 | Alex da Kid, Jay-Z (co.) |
| Length15 | 3:59 |
| Title16 | Loving You No More |
| Note16 | featuring Drake |
| Writer16 | Sean Garrett, Graham, Richard, Michael Snoddy, Winans |
| Extra16 | Sean Garrett, Team S. Dot, Miykal Snoddy |
| Length16 | 4:05 |
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| Name | Yung Berg |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Christian Ward |
| Background | solo_singer |
| Born | September 09, 1985Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Producer |
| Years active | 2001 - present |
| Label | Bloodline, E1, Epic |
| Url | www.yungberg.net |
Yung Berg insulted Miami rapper Brisco on a video podcast. After singer Ne-Yo accused Berg of copying auto-tune vocal style from T-Pain and Lil Wayne, Berg posted a video blog criticizing Ne-Yo.
In December 2008, Berg began casting "exceptionally stand out beautiful dark skin/brown skin women to showcase beauty of all races" for a potential dating reality show that he would host. However, as evidenced by the trailer for his new TV Show, titled "Back In Business", it will not be a dating show. In September 2009, was released his song "Baby I'm Back" featuring Jhene Aiko. He also appeared in the music video of singer Kat DeLuna's debut single "Whine Up." Yung Berg announced in an interview on Playboy Radio July 1, 2010 that the Last Train to Paris album by Diddy would feature songs they co-wrote and produced.
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| Name | Swizz Beatz|Img = Swizz beatz at hot 97 summer jam 2007.jpg |
|---|---|
| Background | solo_singer |
| Birth name | Kasseem Dean |
| Born | August 30, 1978 The Bronx, New York, United States |
| Instrument | Keyboard, sampler |
| Occupation | Record producer, rapper, record executive, painter, artist |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Label | Full Surface, Ruff Ryders, Atlantic |
| Associated acts | DMX, Alicia Keys, Eve, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Drag-On, Cassidy, T.I., G-Unit |
| Url | http://swizzbeatzonline.com |
Kasseem Daoud Dean (born August 30, 1978), better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, and rapper. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records.
In 2003 he began to expand his label; Big Tigger, Keith Sweat, Bounty Killer and Yung Wun were all in talks to signing with Full Surface but in the end only Yung Wun was signed. Yung Wun, whom Swizz took under his wing and was executive producer of his album, The Dirtiest Thirstiest and co-produced the lead single "Tear It Up''.
In 2006 he became a partner involved in the popular clothing company Kidrobot, a creator and retailer of limited-edition art toys and apparel.
In 2007 Swizz Beatz signed longtime friend Drag-On, legendary Cleveland-based rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, and former Ruff Ryder member Eve to his label.
April 24, 2009 Swizz Beatz did a promo song for Hennessy Black, entitled "When I Step In The Club". A video was made and was directed by Hype Williams.
In 2009, Swizz Beatz produced many popular singles including "Nasty Girl" by Ludacris featuring Plies, "Who's Real" by Jadakiss featuring OJ da Juiceman, "Million Bucks" by Maino, "Million Dollar Bill" by Whitney Houston, "I Can Transform Ya" by Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and "On to the Next One" by Jay-Z .
Although in 2010 on his twitter Swizz Beatz renamed his album three times. He first announced he was calling it King Issues but later on that day settled on The Perception of Greatness, and on August 23 while in a studio session with Mary J. Blige in New York City, Swizz unveiled his new album title Haute Living, stating that it's the perfect phrase to represent what he's all about. The album will be released under his actual contract with Everest Entertainment/Atlantic/Warner, who signed the rapper in August 2010. Confirmed guest appearances include Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Bono, Lenny Kravitz, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige and John Legend.
Swizz Beatz also was named the first "Producer in Residence" at New York University. This will last from the 2010-2011 academic year.
In 2010, inspired by Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Fridays series, Swizz Beatz launched his own series of free weekly mp3s titled Monster Monday. The first song, "DJ Play that Beat" featuring Estelle, was released on October 25. Other Monster Monday tracks include features from Rakim, Pusha T, DMX, Busta Rhymes and Pharrell.
On twitter in 2010, Swizz Beatz revealed his new sneaker line with Reebok.
In May 2008, singer and producer Jahna Sebastian gave birth to a daughter, Nicole, whom Swizz Beatz had fathered. In May 2010 Beatz confirmed he was engaged to singer Alicia Keys, and that Keys was pregnant with Beatz' fourth, and her first child. During the time of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the couple took part of a union and had the unborn child blessed in a Zulu ceremony, which took place in the Illovo suburb of South Africa. Keys and Swizz Beatz held a wedding celebration on the French island of Corsica on July 31, 2010. Alicia Keys gave birth to their son, Egypt Daoud Ibarr Dean, on October 14, 2010.
Swizz Beatz not only collects paintings but also paints on his own free time. He donates the money he earns from his paintings to the Children's Cancer & Blood Foundation.
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| Name | Ciara |
|---|---|
| Background | solo_singer |
| Birth name | Ciara Princess Harris |
| Born | October 25, 1985Austin, Texas, United States |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Voice type | Contralto |
| Genre | R&B;, pop, hip hop, dance |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress, model |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Label | LaFace, Jive, Sho'nuff |
| Url |
Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25, 1985), who performs under the mononym Ciara, is an American recording artist, dancer, actress, and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she travelled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha. With his help, she was signed to LaFace Records, and went on to become a successful artist, selling more than seven million albums worldwide and having numerous top ten hits.
In 2004 Ciara released her debut album Goodies which spawned the number one hits "Goodies" and "1, 2 Step", selling over five million copies worldwide and certified triple platinum in the United States. The album earned her four nominations at the 2004 Grammy Awards. In 2006, she released her second album, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and included the hits "Get Up" and "Promise". Her third album Fantasy Ride released in May 2009, included the worldwide top ten hit single "Love Sex Magic" with Justin Timberlake which earned her a nomination at the 52nd Grammy Awards for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals". Since making her musical debut in 2004, Ciara has attained five Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles including a number one. Prior to the release of her third album, Ciara has sold over seven million albums worldwide, and as of June 2010, she has sold more than 4.3 million albums and 6.9 million digital tracks in the United States alone.
Goodies
Ciara: The Evolution became Ciara's first number one album on the US Billboard 200 and second on the Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums charts with sales of more than 338,000 becoming her highest first week of sales to date. The album went on to be certified platinum by the RIAA in the United States, within only five weeks of its release. It sold over two million copies worldwide. The album's international lead single "Get Up" which features Chamillionaire reached number seven in the United States and gained a platinum accreditation. It reached number five in New Zealand. The song was used for the film Step Up and featured on the film's soundtrack. The album's lead single in the United States, "Promise" reached number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 and became her third number one single on the Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "Like a Boy" was released as the second international single which reached within the top twenty in the UK, Finland, France, Ireland, Sweden Switzerland, and also in the United States.
In support of the album, Ciara headlined The Evolution Tour in October 2006. The tour went to seventeen different clubs in cities throughout the United States. In August 2007 she headlined the Screamfest '07 tour with fellow rapper, T.I.. Ciara along with Chris Brown and Akon, was a support act for Rihanna's Good Girl Gone Bad Tour in the United Kingdom. She made guest appearances on singles such as "So What" by Field Mob and also on Tiffany Evans' single "Promise Ring". In addition to her music, Ciara made her acting debut in the MTV Films production All You've Got in May 2006. In the movie she played Becca Whiley, a teenager who is competing in a Volleyball Tournament. Ciara became the face of Jay-Z's Rocawear clothing line and spokesperson for the women campaign entitled "I Will Not Lose", which debuted in the summer of 2007.
The album's lead single "Never Ever" which featured Young Jeezy was released in the United States in January 2009 and reached a peak of number nine on the US Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs. The second single "Love Sex Magic" featuring Justin Timberlake successfully became a worldwide hit, reaching within the top ten in eleven countries including the US where it reached a peak of number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. It went on to be certified platinum in Australia and received a gold accreditation in New Zealand. It received a nomination for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" at the 52nd Grammy Awards and also for Best Choreography in a Video at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. In July 2009, Ciara headlined the Jay-Z & Ciara Live tour with Jay-Z. She was also the support act for Britney Spears's Circus tour, where she performed eight nights at London's prestigious O2 Arena during June 2009. Ciara made a guest appearance on Nelly's single "Stepped On My J'z" from his album Brass Knuckles, and also on Enrique Iglesias' international hit single, "Takin' Back My Love", from his Greatest Hits album.
"Ride", which features Ludacris, was released as the album's lead single on April 26, 2010. It peaked at number forty-two on the US Billboard Hot 100, number three on the US Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs chart., and achieved minor success in the UK. It became Ciara's twelfth top-ten R&B;/Hip-Hop Airplay and R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs hit. The song won the award for "Best Dance Performance" at the 2010 Soul Train Music Awards. "Gimmie Dat" was released as the third single off the album on November 2, 2010, the follow-up to her minor hit "Speechless". It has reached a current peak of number sixty-seven on the US Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs chart In November 2010 Ciara travelled to Australia to be part of the Summerbeatz tour alongside Flo Rida, Jay Sean, Akon, Travie McCoy and Ja Rule.
Ciara's debut album featured production from Jazze Pha who discovered her. Critics compared the album to the late singer Aaliyah. and said it had qualities of Destiny's Child. She has also taken to sampling songs from other artist such as, Lyn Collins's "Think (About It)" and Rob Base's "It Takes Two" on "Make It Last Forever", and also Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' "If You Don't Know Me by Now", sampling the chorus of the song onto "Never Ever". The television special helped raise $100 million dollars for cancer research.
In 2009 Ciara signed a multi-million dollar deal with the modeling agency Wilhelmina Models. After signing the deal she has been in many magazine spreads. In addition to that, she also has her eyes set on beginning a new clothing line. In June 2008 she was in talks with the department store Steve & Barry's to create an affordable clothing line. On November 9, 2009 it was announced that Ciara would be modeling in the German edition of "Vogue". During that time, it was also announced that Ciara would be the new face of a major multimedia ad campaign for Verizon's smartphone the LG Chocolate Touch. Ciara filmed a commercial for the campaign, which features her dancing to her 2009 single "Work". In March 2010 it was officially confirmed and announced that Ciara was the spokesperson in the new ad campaign for Adidas Originals. A commercial for the campaign was released the same month, featuring numerous of other celebrities.
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![Jean-François Thomas de Thomon (April 12 [O.S. April 1] 1760 – September 4 [O.S. August 23] 1813) was a French neoclassical architect who worked in Eastern Europe in 1791–1813. Thomas de Thomon was the author of Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns on the spit of Vasilievsky Island in Saint Petersburg and the first building of the Odessa Theatre, destroyed by fire in 1873. Thomas de Thomon, graduate of the French Academy in Rome,](http://web.archive.org./web/20110625222925im_/http://cdn.wn.com/pd/6d/58/3c6ee51955cde9814c12280d0129_thumb.jpg "Jean-François Thomas de Thomon (April 12 [O.S. April 1] 1760 – September 4 [O.S. August 23] 1813) was a French neoclassical architect who worked in Eastern Europe in 1791–1813. Thomas de Thomon was the author of Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns on the spit of Vasilievsky Island in Saint Petersburg and the first building of the Odessa Theatre, destroyed by fire in 1873. Thomas de Thomon, graduate of the French Academy in Rome,")
