Lil Zane
Encyclopedia
Zane Copeland, Jr. better known as Zane (formerly Lil' Zane before 2003), is a rapper born in Yonkers, New York
and raised in Atlanta, Georgia
. He is best known for his debut album Young World: The Future
, released in 2000, which featured the single "Callin' Me" featuring 112
.
and Kris Kross
, & he got more serious about his eventual career and started rehearsing with his cousin. A year later, he began entering local Atlanta talent shows. He then started touring with 112
while recording his debut album.
which featured his smash single "Callin Me". In 2001 he made appearance on the Hardball (soundtrack)
on the track of the same name with Bow Wow, Lil Wayne
& Sammie
.
. The album was released on February 26, 2008. He also attended St. Andrew's university college during that time period.
in Los Angeles
with Ray J
and Tony Marsley also known as "AK". He announced he was releasing a mixtape entitled The Missing Link and a new single entitled Put It In My Lap. In May 2010 he added a new edition, a baby girl name "Nina"
On April 28, 2011 a rumor circulated that Zane signed to Cash Money Records
. Later, the statement was proven false.
, The Parkers, A Day in the Life
, Motives, The Fighting Temptations
, Dr. Dolittle 2
, and Finding Forrester
.
Official mixtapes
Yonkers, New York
Yonkers is the fourth most populous city in the state of New York , and the most populous city in Westchester County, with a population of 195,976...
and raised in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
. He is best known for his debut album Young World: The Future
Young World: The Future
- Track Listing :-Samples:*"Ride On 'Em" contains dialogue samples from the film Menace II Society.*"Ways of the World" contains a sample of "Shape of My Heart" by Sting and Dominic Miller....
, released in 2000, which featured the single "Callin' Me" featuring 112
112 (band)
112 is an American R&B quartet from Atlanta, Georgia. Formerly artists on Diddy's Bad Boy Records, the group signed to the Def Soul roster in 2002. They had great success in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits such as "Only You", "Anywhere" and "Peaches & Cream"...
.
Early life
At age 10, Zane was inspired by Another Bad CreationAnother Bad Creation
Another Bad Creation were an American R&B and rap musical group from Atlanta, Georgia.-History:ABC consists of Romell “RoRo” Chapman, Chris Sellers, David Shelton and brothers Demetrius and Marliss Pugh, as well as “unofficial” member Adrian “G.A.” Witcher...
and Kris Kross
Kris Kross
Kris Kross was an American rap duo of the 1990s comprising Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith. The duo are best known for their hit 1992 song "Jump", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and was certified double platinum as a single...
, & he got more serious about his eventual career and started rehearsing with his cousin. A year later, he began entering local Atlanta talent shows. He then started touring with 112
112 (band)
112 is an American R&B quartet from Atlanta, Georgia. Formerly artists on Diddy's Bad Boy Records, the group signed to the Def Soul roster in 2002. They had great success in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits such as "Only You", "Anywhere" and "Peaches & Cream"...
while recording his debut album.
Young World: The Future (2000-2001)
In 2000 Lil' Zane released his debut album Young World: The FutureYoung World: The Future
- Track Listing :-Samples:*"Ride On 'Em" contains dialogue samples from the film Menace II Society.*"Ways of the World" contains a sample of "Shape of My Heart" by Sting and Dominic Miller....
which featured his smash single "Callin Me". In 2001 he made appearance on the Hardball (soundtrack)
Hardball (soundtrack)
Hardball is the soundtrack to the 2001 film, Hardball. It was released on September 11, 2001 through Columbia Records, during the September 11 Attacks and consisted of hip hop and R&B music. The album managed to make it to #55 on the Billboard 200, #34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #4 on the...
on the track of the same name with Bow Wow, Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
& Sammie
Sammie
Sammie Bush , better known by Sammie, is an American soul and pop singer. He is best known for his hit, "I Like It" from his debut album, From the Bottom to the Top . He returned with his second studio album, Sammie in 2006...
.
Tha Return & College(2005-2009)
In 2005-2007 Zane was working on his third album, Tha ReturnTha Return
- Track Listing :...
. The album was released on February 26, 2008. He also attended St. Andrew's university college during that time period.
(2010-present)
In 2010 he made special appearance at the 10 year aniversery of 106 & Park106 & Park
106 & Park is a Top Ten Hip-Hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that airs weekdays at 6:00 PM on BET . Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
with Ray J
Ray J
William Ray Norwood Jr. , better known by his stage name Ray J, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actor.-Early life:...
and Tony Marsley also known as "AK". He announced he was releasing a mixtape entitled The Missing Link and a new single entitled Put It In My Lap. In May 2010 he added a new edition, a baby girl name "Nina"
On April 28, 2011 a rumor circulated that Zane signed to Cash Money Records
Cash Money Records
Cash Money Records is a record label founded by brothers Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed by Universal Republic Records as of 2011...
. Later, the statement was proven false.
Acting career
Zane has been in several movies, including Cuttin' da MustardCuttin' da Mustard
Cuttin' da Mustard is a 2006 comedy film written and directed by actor Reed R. McCants. This film features a host of well known actors.-Cast:*Adrienne Bailon as Erma*Sinbad as Bennie*Wesley Jonathan as Tyree*Keshia Knight Pulliam as Wendy...
, The Parkers, A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life (film)
A Day in the Life is a 2009 American musical crime film, written, directed by and starring Sticky Fingaz. The film co-stars Mekhi Phifer, Fredro Starr, Bokeem Woodbine and Omar Epps. The film centers on one day in the life of Stick, a gang leader, as he attempts to retire from a life of crime. A...
, Motives, The Fighting Temptations
The Fighting Temptations
The Fighting Temptations is a 2003 American musical dramedy film produced by Paramount Pictures and MTV Films. It stars Cuba Gooding, Jr. as the film's protagonist as he attempts to revive a church choir in order to enter a gospel competition with the help of a beautiful lounge singer with whom he...
, Dr. Dolittle 2
Dr. Dolittle 2
Dr. Dolittle 2 is a 2001 American comedy film, and the theatrical sequel to the 1998 film Dr. Dolittle. The continuing tale of the doctor who can talk to the animals—this time, it's Dolittle versus Darwin when the animals launch a labor strike to protect their forest from unscrupulous human...
, and Finding Forrester
Finding Forrester
EnglishFinding Forrester is a 2000 American drama film written by Mike Rich and directed by Gus Van Sant. A black American teenager, Jamal Wallace , is invited into a prestigious private high school. By chance, Jamal befriends a reclusive writer, William Forrester , through whom he refines his...
.
Discography
Studio albums- 2000: Young World: The FutureYoung World: The Future- Track Listing :-Samples:*"Ride On 'Em" contains dialogue samples from the film Menace II Society.*"Ways of the World" contains a sample of "Shape of My Heart" by Sting and Dominic Miller....
- 2003: The Big Zane Theory
- 2008: Tha ReturnTha Return- Track Listing :...
- 2011: TBA
Official mixtapes
- 2010: The Missing Link
- 2011: R.A.W (Raps About Women)
Solo singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Money Stretch" | - | - | - | Next Friday OST |
| 2000 | "Callin' Me" (featuring 112 112 (band) 112 is an American R&B quartet from Atlanta, Georgia. Formerly artists on Diddy's Bad Boy Records, the group signed to the Def Soul roster in 2002. They had great success in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits such as "Only You", "Anywhere" and "Peaches & Cream"... ) |
21 | 2 | 1 | Young World: The Future Young World: The Future - Track Listing :-Samples:*"Ride On 'Em" contains dialogue samples from the film Menace II Society.*"Ways of the World" contains a sample of "Shape of My Heart" by Sting and Dominic Miller.... |
| "None Tonight" | - | 68 | 2 | ||
| 2003 | "Tonite I'm Yours" (featuring Tank Tank (American singer) Tank is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.-Career:Tank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and moved with his family as a child to the Washington, D.C. suburb of Clinton, Maryland. He was a multi-sport athlete at Crossland High School and was offered the opportunity to play college... ) |
- | - | - | The Big Zane Theory |
| 2008 | "Rollin" | - | - | - | Tha Return Tha Return - Track Listing :... |
| 2010 | "Put It In My Lap" | - | - | - | TBA |
Featured singles
| Year | Song | Chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B |
US Rap |
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| 1999 | "Anywhere Anywhere (112 song) "Anywhere" is the second single from R&B group 112 from their 1998 album, Room 112. The song features Lil' Zane.- Charts :... " (112 112 Year 112 was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Traianus and Cornelius... featuring Lil Zane) |
15 | 5 | — | Room 112 Room 112 Room 112 is the second studio album by R&B quartet 112, released on October 20, 1998. The album features label mates Mase and Faith Evans. Also features Lil' Kim, Lil' Zane and MJG... |
| 2001 | "Hardball" (Bow Wow, Lil Wayne Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included... , Sammie Sammie Sammie Bush , better known by Sammie, is an American soul and pop singer. He is best known for his hit, "I Like It" from his debut album, From the Bottom to the Top . He returned with his second studio album, Sammie in 2006... , and Lil' Zane) |
— | 77 | — | Hardball Hardball (soundtrack) Hardball is the soundtrack to the 2001 film, Hardball. It was released on September 11, 2001 through Columbia Records, during the September 11 Attacks and consisted of hip hop and R&B music. The album managed to make it to #55 on the Billboard 200, #34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #4 on the... soundtrack |
Filmography
- 2000: Finding ForresterFinding ForresterEnglishFinding Forrester is a 2000 American drama film written by Mike Rich and directed by Gus Van Sant. A black American teenager, Jamal Wallace , is invited into a prestigious private high school. By chance, Jamal befriends a reclusive writer, William Forrester , through whom he refines his...
(as High School Student) - 2001: Dr. Dolittle 2Dr. Dolittle 2Dr. Dolittle 2 is a 2001 American comedy film, and the theatrical sequel to the 1998 film Dr. Dolittle. The continuing tale of the doctor who can talk to the animals—this time, it's Dolittle versus Darwin when the animals launch a labor strike to protect their forest from unscrupulous human...
(as Eric) - 2003: One on OneOne on One (TV series)One on One is an American sitcom that aired on the now-defunct UPN from its September 3, 2001 premiere until May 15, 2006. The series stars Flex Alexander as a single sportscaster, who becomes a full-time dad when his ex-wife decides to accept a job out of the country and his teenage daughter...
(as Himself) - 2003: The ParkersThe ParkersThe Parkers is an American sitcom . A spin-off of UPN's Moesha, The Parkers featured the mother-daughter team of Nikki and Kim Parker . The Parkers' signature "Heeyyy" greeting made its way into popular vernacular in the early 2000s.-Premise:The series centered around a mother and daughter who...
(as Himself) - 2003: The Fighting TemptationsThe Fighting TemptationsThe Fighting Temptations is a 2003 American musical dramedy film produced by Paramount Pictures and MTV Films. It stars Cuba Gooding, Jr. as the film's protagonist as he attempts to revive a church choir in order to enter a gospel competition with the help of a beautiful lounge singer with whom he...
(as Derek) - 2004: A Day in the LifeA Day in the Life (film)A Day in the Life is a 2009 American musical crime film, written, directed by and starring Sticky Fingaz. The film co-stars Mekhi Phifer, Fredro Starr, Bokeem Woodbine and Omar Epps. The film centers on one day in the life of Stick, a gang leader, as he attempts to retire from a life of crime. A...
(as Himself) - 2005: Motives (as Paco)
- 2006: Cuttin' da MustardCuttin' da MustardCuttin' da Mustard is a 2006 comedy film written and directed by actor Reed R. McCants. This film features a host of well known actors.-Cast:*Adrienne Bailon as Erma*Sinbad as Bennie*Wesley Jonathan as Tyree*Keshia Knight Pulliam as Wendy...
(as Jamal) - 2010: Knight and Day (as Carlos Day)