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Aqil Davidson
Born
Aqil Davidson

Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Other names
  • Wreckx-N-Effect
  • A-Plus
  • Empra
Occupations
  • Music Publishing
  • Lyricist
  • Performer
  • Public Speaker
  • Producer
Years active1988-present

Aqil Davidson, sometimes socially referred to as A-Plus or Empra, is an American lyricist, hip-hop artist, and record producer. He is known for being front man and lead rapper of hip-hop / new jack swing brand Wreckx-n-Effect[1][2] and writing, producing, and being featured on songs by Michael Jackson,[3][4] Bobby Brown, MC Hammer, MC Lyte, and Guy.[5]

Career

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Davidson formed Wreckx-n-Effect with Riley and Mitchell in 1988.[6] He released three albums with the group: the self-titled Wreckx-n-Effect in 1989, with the breakout #1 rap chart hit "New Jack Swing",[7] Then the RIAA certified platinum "Hard or Smooth" in 1992, containing the multi-platinum smash Rump Shaker[8][9] and Raps New Generation in 1996.[10] Wreckx is most known for the singles “New Jack Swing”[11] and “Rump Shaker” which hit the No. 2 position on Billboard 100 in January 1993.[12][13][14][15] Both of the singles reached the #1 ranking on Billboard's Hot Rap Songs chart.[16]

Davidson served as a producer, composer, and featured artist  for new jack swing group Guy’s album The Future, which was released in 1990.[5] Davidson worked closely with Guy member Teddy Riley on his projects with Wreckx-n-Effect. In 93'He also made a guess appearance on song called Make U Wet which was on BLACKstreet's 1st Album.[14]

In 2019, Davidson released a remix of “Rump Shaker” alongside Wreckx-n-Effects bandmate Markell Riley to promote liqueur brand Rumple Minze.[17]

Personal life

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In 2020, Davidson was part of a group of celebrities who signed a publicly released letter urging the state of New York to repeal section 50-A of New York's Civil Rights Law in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.[18][19]

Discography

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See also: Wreckx-n-Effect
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Year Single Album
1989 “New Jack Swing” (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson & Teddy Riley) Wreckx-N-Effect[20]
1990 “So You Like What You See” remix (Samuelle feat. Aqil Davidson) Living in Black Paradise[21]
1990 “D-O-G Me Out" remix (GUY feat. Aqil Davidson) The Future[22]
1991 “She Drives Me Wild” (Michael Jackson feat. Aqil Davidson) Dangerous[5][3]
1991 "Ready Or Not" (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson & BigBub) House Party 2 sdtrk[23]
1992 “Is It Good To You” remix (Tammy Lucas feat. Aqil Davidson) JUICE[24]
1992 “That's The Way Love Is” (Bobby Brown feat. Aqil Davidson) Bobby[5][14][25]"
1992 “Rump Shaker” (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson) Hard or Smooth[5][14]
1992 “Wreckx Shop” (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson) Hard or Smooth[26]
1993 “Knockin Boots" (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson) Hard or Smooth[27]”
1994 “Joi” (London Jones feat. Aqil Davidson) For You[28]
1997 “I Believe” (Remix feat. Aqil Davidson and Nutta Butta) Shades[5]

As a songwriter

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Year Artist Album Song Peak chart positions
US US R&B

HipHop

Hot Rap

Songs

1990 Guy

The Future[29]

"Her" — — —
“Wanna Get With U” — — —
“Total Control” — — —
“Gotta Be a Leader” — — —
1990 Michael Jackson Dangerous[30] “She Drives Me Wild” — — —
1992 Bobby Brown Bobby[31] “That’s the Way Love Is” 57[15] 9[32] —
1993 MC Lyte Ain’t No Other[33] “Ruffneck” 35 10 1[34]
1994 London Jones For You[28] "Joi" — — —
1997 No Authority Keep On[35] “Don’t Stop” — — —
1997 Queen Pen My Melody[36] “Party Ain’t a Party” — — —
1997 Shades Shades[5] “I Believe” (Remix feat. Aqil Davidson and Nutta Butta) — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

References

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  1. ^ "9 Things We Learned From Pharrell's "Drink Champs" Interview". Complex. 2020-12-19. Archived from the original on 2020-12-20. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  2. ^ II, C. Vernon Coleman (2021-02-14). "Report - Nicki Minaj's Father Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident". XXL Mag. Archived from the original on 2021-02-14. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  3. ^ a b ""Dangerous" de Michael Jackson a 30 ans : pourquoi c'est un album charnière dans l'histoire de la musique et la carrière du King of Pop". RTBF Info (in French). 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  4. ^ "Michael Jackson: Dangerous". Pitchfork. 2016-08-07. Archived from the original on 2016-08-07. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Aqil Davidson | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  6. ^ Lester, Paul (2015-08-10). In Search of Pharrell Williams. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-1-78323-531-5.
  7. ^ Wrecks-N-Effect - Wreckx-N-Effect | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-12-29
  8. ^ "Hard or Smooth certifications". RIAA. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  9. ^ December 18, James Bernard Updated; EST, 1992 at 05:00 AM. "Hard or Smooth". EW.com. Retrieved 2021-12-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ Raps New Generation - Wreckx-N-Effect | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-12-29
  11. ^ "The 25 Best New Jack Swing Songs". Complex. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  12. ^ Armstrong, Sam (2021-10-27). "The Best 90s Hip Hop Songs: Classic Rap From A Golden Era". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  13. ^ "The 100 Best New York City Rap Songs". Complex. 2015-10-30. Archived from the original on 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  14. ^ a b c d "TEDDY RILEY and WRECKX-N-EFFECT : Shakin' Their Moneymakers". Los Angeles Times. 1992-11-29. Archived from the original on 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  15. ^ a b "The Hot 100". Billboard. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  16. ^ "Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  17. ^ "Iconic 90s party anthem Rump Shaker gets a minty fresh remix". shots. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  18. ^ "Lizzo, Elon Musk, Journey join call for police reform in New York". The Mercury News. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  19. ^ Robb, David (2020-06-24). "Hundreds Of Actors & Recording Artists Urge Passage Of Justice In Policing Act; SAG-AFTRA, MPA, RIAA Join Call To Action". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  20. ^ New Jack Swing - Wreckx-N-Effect | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 25 July 2022
  21. ^ "So You Like What You See". discos.com.
  22. ^ "D-O-G Me Out". youtube.com. 16 June 2009. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  23. ^ "House Party 2". allmusic.com. allmusic. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  24. ^ "Is It Good To You". soundcloud.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  25. ^ "That's The Way Love Is", shazam.com, retrieved 25 July 2022
  26. ^ "Wreckx Shop". discos.com. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  27. ^ "Knockin Boots", discogs.com, retrieved 25 July 2022
  28. ^ a b For You - London Jones | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-12-29
  29. ^ The Future - Guy | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-12-29
  30. ^ Dangerous - Michael Jackson | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-12-29
  31. ^ Bobby - Bobby Brown | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-12-29
  32. ^ "Bobby Brown". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  33. ^ Ain't No Other - MC Lyte | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-12-29
  34. ^ "MC Lyte". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  35. ^ Keep On - No Authority | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-12-29
  36. ^ My Melody - Queen Pen | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-12-29
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