You Are "Larger Than Life" In The Book Of POP!

Backstreet Boys' ultimate & most popular music video to date is 'Larger Than Life'.

“Larger Than Life” is a song by the Backstreet Boys, released in 1999 as the second single from their third studio album “Millennium.” The track features a catchy pop beat and the group’s signature harmonies, with lyrics describing their rise to fame and thanking their fans for their support.

“Larger Than Life” is still a commercial success, charting in multiple countries and becoming a fan-favorite for its infectious melody and upbeat lyrics. The song showcases the Backstreet Boys’ ability to create anthemic pop tracks that resonate with audiences and continue to be popular years later.

First, I was commissioned by Joseph Kahn to Production Design this epic space Opera music video. Joseph Kahn then invited Me to 2nd Unit Direct on one of the 4 booked Universal Sound Stages in Florida to aid in getting more accomplished.

Essentially I Co-Directed with the genius of Joseph Kahn! A truly inventive and exhilarating space opera of in-camera effects and extensive model making and motion control. Did I mention glass Matte Paintings?

The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The group consists of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, and Kevin Richardson. The Backstreet Boys are known for their harmonies, catchy pop hooks, and synchronized dance routines.

The group gained widespread recognition in the late 1990s with hit singles such as “I Want It That Way,” “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” and “As Long As You Love Me.” They have released multiple successful albums over the years, including “Millennium” and “Black & Blue.”

The Backstreet Boys are known for their energetic and engaging live performances, often incorporating elaborate choreography and stage production into their shows. They have toured extensively around the world, playing to sold-out crowds at some of the biggest venues in the industry.

Over the course of their career, the Backstreet Boys have won multiple awards and accolades, including multiple Grammy nominations and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They are one of the best-selling boy bands of all time, having sold over 130 million records worldwide.

Overall, the Backstreet Boys are a talented and influential group that have made a significant impact in the music industry and pop culture. Their catchy tunes, synchronized dance moves, and dynamic personalities continue to resonate with fans around the world.

“We’ve Got It Goin’ On” is the debut single by American boy band Backstreet Boys, released in 1995 from their self-titled debut album. The song has an upbeat and danceable sound, with a fusion of pop, dance, and R&B elements. The lyrics describe the band’s confidence and energy to entertain and party, with catchy hooks and harmonies. The song’s infectious beat and youthful energy helped establish the Backstreet Boys as a leading boy band of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The music video features the band performing on a basketball court, surrounded by fans and dancers, and showcases their charisma and dance moves.

“Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely” is a touching ballad by Backstreet Boys, released in 1999. The song is a powerful reflection on the heartbreak and emptiness that can come from lost love and feelings of isolation. The haunting melody and poignant lyrics, combined with the group’s signature harmonies, create a deeply emotional and introspective atmosphere. The song’s universal themes and heartfelt message resonate with listeners, making it one of the most beloved and memorable tracks in the Backstreet Boys’ repertoire. It remains a timeless classic that continues to touch hearts and inspire feelings of hope and understanding.

“More Than That” is a song by the Backstreet Boys, released in 2001 as the second single from their fourth studio album “Black & Blue.” The track features a smooth R&B beat and the group’s signature harmonies, with lyrics describing a desire for a deeper connection with a love interest. “More Than That” was a commercial success, charting in multiple countries and becoming a fan-favorite for its romantic lyrics and catchy melody. The song showcases the Backstreet Boys’ ability to blend different genres and create a unique sound that has resonated with audiences for decades.

“Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” is a single by American boy band Backstreet Boys, released in 2018 from their ninth studio album “DNA.” The song has a modern and catchy sound, with a blend of pop and electronic elements. The lyrics describe the fear of being hurt in a new relationship and the desire to trust and love again. The song showcases the band’s mature and polished sound, with soaring vocals and harmonies. The music video features the band performing choreographed dance routines, showcasing their continued commitment to entertaining and engaging their fans. The song became a commercial success and earned the band a Grammy nomination.

“Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” is a classic 90s pop hit by the Backstreet Boys, released in 1996. The song is a perfect example of the group’s signature sound, featuring catchy melodies, smooth harmonies, and a memorable chorus that invites listeners to sing along. The lyrics, which express frustration with a partner who is playing mind games and toying with emotions, strike a chord with audiences and are relatable across generations. With its upbeat tempo, infectious hook, and universal themes, “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” remains a fan favorite and a timeless classic in the Backstreet Boys’ discography.

“As Long As You Love Me” is a song by the Backstreet Boys, released in 1997 as the second single from their second studio album “Backstreet’s Back.” The track features a catchy pop beat and the group’s signature harmonies, with lyrics describing a desire to be loved unconditionally. “As Long As You Love Me” was a commercial success, charting in multiple countries and becoming a fan-favorite for its upbeat melody and romantic lyrics. The song remains one of the Backstreet Boys’ most popular and recognizable tracks, showcasing their ability to create catchy pop tunes with emotional depth.

“Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” is a hit single by American boy band Backstreet Boys, released in 1997 from their second studio album “Backstreet’s Back.” The song has an infectious and upbeat sound, with a fusion of pop, dance, and R&B elements. The lyrics describe the band’s return to the music scene, with a playful and fun-loving approach. The music video features the band dressed up in horror movie-inspired costumes and dancing in a haunted mansion, becoming a pop culture phenomenon in the late 90s. The song became one of the band’s most iconic and recognizable hits, cementing their status as one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.

“I Want It That Way” is a pop ballad by the Backstreet Boys, released in 1999 as the lead single from their album “Millennium”. The song became an instant global hit, topping charts in numerous countries and becoming one of the biggest-selling singles of all time. The song’s catchy melody, sentimental lyrics, and soaring harmonies are iconic, and the chorus has become a cultural touchstone. The song’s meaning has been debated over the years, but its emotional resonance is undeniable, and it remains a beloved staple of 90s pop culture and a defining moment in the Backstreet Boys’ career.

“Shape of My Heart” is a song by the Backstreet Boys, released in 2000 as the third single from their album “Black & Blue.” The track features a soft acoustic guitar melody and the group’s signature harmonies, with lyrics describing a man reflecting on the mistakes he has made in his past relationships. “Shape of My Heart” was a commercial success, charting in multiple countries and becoming a fan-favorite for its introspective lyrics and mellow vibe. The song showcases the Backstreet Boys’ ability to create emotional ballads that resonate with audiences and showcase their vocal abilities.

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Billy Strings: A New Generation of Bluegrass Pioneers

billy Strings (born William Apostol; October 3, 1992) is an American bluegrass musician. He has won a Grammy Award and released four albums, all of which have been critically acclaimed. He is known for his virtuosic guitar playing and his ability to blend traditional bluegrass with other genres, such as rock, folk, and country.

Strings was born in Lansing, Michigan, and grew up in Muir, Michigan. His father died of a heroin overdose when he was two years old, and his mother remarried Terry Barber, an accomplished amateur bluegrass musician. Strings regards Barber as his father.

Billy covers Running on empty~

Strings began playing guitar at the age of 12, and he quickly developed a reputation as a prodigy. He moved to Nashville in 2016, and he quickly became one of the most popular bluegrass musicians in the city. His live shows are known for their energy and excitement, and he has won over fans of all ages.

Strings' music is a blend of traditional bluegrass and other genres. He is influenced by a wide range of musicians, including Tony Rice, Doc Watson, and Jerry Garcia. His guitar playing is technically brilliant, but it is also full of emotion. He is able to create a wide range of sounds on his guitar, from delicate fingerpicking to driving electric solos.

Fearless

In 2019, Strings released his third album, Home. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. In 2021, he released his fourth album, Renewal. The album won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album, making Strings the youngest person to win the award.

in the morning light~

Strings is one of the most exciting and talented musicians of his generation. He is pushing the boundaries of bluegrass music, and he is bringing new fans to the genre. He is a true original, and he is sure to continue to be a major force in music for years to come.

"california sober" with willy nelson

long journey home~

Here are some of Billy Strings' most notable achievements:

• Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album (2021)

• Billboard Music Award for Top Bluegrass Artist (2021)

• ACM Award for New Artist of the Year (2021)

• IBMA Guitar Player of the Year (2020)

• IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year (2018)

BOBBY BROWN IN THE BOOK OF POP!

Music Video for Humpin' Around performed by Bobby Brown.

I Production Designed this Music Video for The God Father Of Rap & Hip Hop Music Videos Director Lionel C. Martin & Bobby Brown Performer Circa 1992

"Humpin' Around" is a song by American singer Bobby Brown. It is rumored that the song was originally titled "Fuckin' Around", with the name later changed to make it more radio friendly, and to avoid potential censorship. The song contains an interpolation of "Dancing Days" by Led Zeppelin.

"Humpin' Around" spent two weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. Worldwide, the single reached number one in Australia, number two in New Zealand, number five in Spain and Sweden, and the top 10 in at least seven other countries.

In 1995, British electronic music group K-Klass remixed the song and released it following the success of their remix of Brown's "Two Can Play That Game". This new version saw the song reach the UK top 10 for the first time, peaking at number eight on the UK Singles Chart, and it was also included on Brown's 1995 remix album, Two Can Play That Game.

I recall getting the call to Production Design this come back music video for bobby on a rebound from his Charming bad boy days of "Every Little Step", and My "Prerogative" fame! I was so excited. Me and my them Production Crew of a Film Studio I helped Build, Metropolis Studios out of Philadelphia. Only one caveat, The sets had to be ready for shooting by Monday Morning at Silver Cup Studios in NYC, It was Thursday.

Needless to say we sprung into action and delivered a memorable and detailed quality Product in scenery, pyro effects, and even some talent for in front of the Camera!

A great time and worth the sweat for a Contribution to Bobby Brown's Legacy!

Later I was Personally Asked by Bobby Brown to Production Design this Video As well:

"THIS FEELING INSIDE"

BOBBY Brown was born in Boston, Massachusetts,[4] as one of eight children. His mother Carole Elizabeth (born Williams) was a substitute teacher, and his father Herbert James Brown was a construction worker. Brown grew up in Roxbury's Orchard Park Projects. Brown's first taste of being onstage occurred when he was three and one of his childhood idols, James Brown, performed in Boston. This performance sparked a dream of becoming a singer. Brown joined the church choir, where he recognized and developed his singing abilities. Brown's musical influences also include Rick James, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye and Prince.

New Edition

Main article: New Edition

New Edition was founded in 1981 by 12-year-old Brown and childhood friends Michael Bivins and Ricky Bell.[14] Ralph Tresvant joined the group at the suggestion of Bell who sang with Tresvant as a duo. Brown was also familiar with Tresvant since they were children. In 1982, they became a quintet when their manager Brooke Payne insisted on bringing in his nephew Ronnie DeVoe, to complete the group. After performing in several talent shows in the Boston area in 1979, they signed a deal with fellow Bostonian Arthur Baker's Streetwise Records, who released their debut album Candy Girl. The title track, on which Brown sang co-lead alongside Bell and Tresvant, was a top-20 hit on Billboard's R&B Singles Chart in 1983. Brown's first full lead vocal performance was on the New Edition ballad "Jealous Girl", which was a minor hit when it also charted in 1983.

The group became pop sensations with their self-titled second release. The album included the crossover hits "Cool It Now" and "Mr. Telephone Man", which Brown also co-led.

Despite the group's success, however, Brown felt the group was never rightfully paid the money they felt they had earned, later saying, "The most I saw from all the tours and all of the records we sold was $500 and a VCR." Brown also allegedly grew jealous of the attention given to fellow New Edition member Ralph Tresvant, and during some of their tour performances would often step out of his position and perform out of turn, singing and performing seductively, which caused concern within the group's management team.

Brown was featured on two more New Edition albums before leaving the group in early 1986. Brown later said he felt that the group's management treated them "like little slaves by people who were only interested in money and power, and not in the welfare of New Edition". Some controversy arose over the way Brown was removed from the group. Some say Brown asked to be let out of New Edition, but a VH-1 Behind the Music documentary on the group claimed Brown was voted out by the group via their management team, with the members—most prominently Tresvant—against the decision.

Solo career

Following his exit from New Edition, Brown signed a contract with his former group's label, MCA (which had earlier promised Brown a solo deal if he had decided to leave New Edition), and also signed with manager Steven Machat, who had also worked with New Edition. The label released his debut album King of Stage in 1986. Brown had a number-one R&B hit with the ballad "Girlfriend", but the album otherwise failed to perform well.

Brown laid low for more than a year while working on his follow-up album. With the help of Machat and MCA representative Louil Silas, Brown began working with some of the top R&B producers and songwriters of the time, including Babyface, Antonio "L.A." Reid and Teddy Riley. The producers helped to compose what became Brown's most successful solo album of his career, Don't Be Cruel. Released in 1988, the album launched five top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including the number-one single, the self-penned "My Prerogative", which became, along with "Every Little Step" and the title track, signature hits for the performer. After topping both the pop and R&B charts, album sales would eventually reach twelve million copies worldwide, making it the bestselling album of 1989. In February 1990, he won the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the album's fourth single "Every Little Step".

Don't Be Cruel also garnered Brown two American Music Awards, a Soul Train Music Award and a People's Choice Award.

In 1989, Brown contributed two songs to the soundtrack of Ghostbusters II, and he also had a cameo role in the film. The first track on that album, "On Our Own" became another top-ten single for the singer, peaking at number two. The same year, a remix compilation, Dance!...Ya Know It!, was released, and found fans in the United Kingdom. Brown embarked on a 120-day world tour to promote Don't Be Cruel in 1988, with Al B. Sure! opening for him, and New Edition also opening for him on some dates. The tour lasted into the spring of 1991, but not without Brown gaining notoriety for simulating sexual acts onstage, which got him into trouble with local law enforcement.[19] In 1990, Brown performed "Tap into My Heart" at the 1990 MTV Awards, and was set to release the album Mystical Magic, but it was eventually shelved for reasons unknown and wasn't released.

In 1990, Brown was featured on the number-one hit "She Ain't Worth It" by Glenn Medeiros, making it his second number 1 hit on the pop chart, and also collaborated with Babyface for the remix of the latter's single "Tender Lover" that same year. In 1991, Brown collaborated with New Edition member Ralph Tresvant on the latter's single "Stone Cold Gentleman", which was a top-five R&B hit.

Brown's next album Bobby was released in 1992. Despite its release during the final days of the New Jack Swing era it was a success, selling more than 3 million copies, and spawning several hit singles including "Humpin' Around" "Get Away", and "Good Enough". He received his second Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance nomination for "Humpin' Around". He received his third American Music Award in January 1993. However, sales of Bobby did not match its predecessor. Whitney Houston and Brown had recorded a song together, "Something in Common", which was released as a single from the Bobby album.

In 1994, dance producers K-Klass remixed "Two Can Play That Game" from the Bobby album, it would become Brown's biggest single in the UK peaking at No.3 in 1995.

Four years later, he would release his fourth solo album Forever, in 1997. The album's only single, "Feeling Inside", was not successful.

Prior to the release of Forever, Brown had been in negotiations with rapper Tupac Shakur to sign with Shakur's new label Makaveli Records, or with the proposed label Death Row East. However, Shakur died before that could take place. Leaving MCA following Forever, Brown laid low for several years, appearing as a featured artist in 2001 on two tracks from The Benzino Project, and in 2002 he was featured in a duet with rapper Ja Rule on the song "Thug Lovin'". Brown was signed to Murder Inc. Records, but that label had already begun to dissolve, so Brown's tenure with them was brief. In 2006, Brown appeared adding vocals to Damian Marley's song "Beautiful" on Marley's album, Welcome to Jamrock.

In 2008, Brown planned to release a book titled Bobby Brown: The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But, written by author Derrick Handspike. When controversial comments that Brown made about his ex-wife, Whitney Houston, were leaked to the media, he backed out of the project. Handspike released the book after Houston's death in 2012.

In 2010, Brown was featured in a duet with singer Macy Gray on the song "Real Love" on Gray's album The Sellout. About this project, Gray explained to Essence, "Actually, he came to the studio, since he doesn't live far, and knocked out his recording in two hours. We're friends, and his one-year-old son is my godson. His fiancée is one of my best friends in the whole world. I met Bobby a long time ago, but we really got to know each other through her."

On June 5, 2012, Brown released his fifth album, The Masterpiece, which debuted at number 41 on the Billboard R&B album chart.

On February 14, 2017, Brown performed at the Valentine's Day Music Festival with Keith Sweat, Avant and El DeBarge.