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Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known as Nelly, is a rapper from St. Louis, Missouri. His success was unusual for a rapper in the 2000s since he did not come from either the west coast, east coast or southern hip hop scenes. His style of hip-hop is known for having a mellow delivery, his accent and catchy hooks which are more often sung than rapped.
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Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known as Nelly, is a an American rapper from St. Louis, Missouri. His success was unusual for a rapper in the 2000s since he did not come from either the west coast, east coast or southern hip hop scenes. His style of hip-hop is known for having a mellow delivery, his accent and catchy hooks which are more often sung than rapped.
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* CountryRap:CountryRap: Country music's been a big influence on Nelly since his early days, so it's no surprise he'd veer into this territory:
* MelodicRap: Owing in part to his country influences, a lot of his songs featured him infusing melodies into his rap flow, and sometimes outright singing his own hooks. "Hot in Herre", "Body On Me", and "Ride Wit Me" are just a few of his best known examples.
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* SequelSong: "Gone" is considered a sequel to "Dilemma", and both feature Music/KellyRowland. It was even originally titled "Dilemma p.2" but Nelly changed the name out of fear that it would not meant people's expectations.
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* SequelSong: "Gone" is considered a sequel to "Dilemma", and both feature Music/KellyRowland. It was even originally titled "Dilemma p.2" but Nelly changed the name out of fear that it would not meant meet people's expectations.
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* CountryRap: He provided a rap verse to the remix of "Cruise", a country song and Music/TimMcGraw was featured on "Over and Over".
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* CountryRap: CountryRap:
** He provided a rap verse to the remix of "Cruise", a country song and Music/TimMcGraw was featured on "Over andOver".Over".
** His 2021 album ''Heartland''.
** He provided a rap verse to the remix of "Cruise", a country song and Music/TimMcGraw was featured on "Over and
** His 2021 album ''Heartland''.
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* AWildRapperAppears: He has had a number of guess spots on non-rap songs like the remix of Music/{{NSYNC}}'s "Girlfriend", "Call on Me" by Music/JanetJackson and the remix of "Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line.
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* AWildRapperAppears: He has had a number of guess guest spots on non-rap songs like the remix of Music/{{NSYNC}}'s "Girlfriend", "Call on Me" by Music/JanetJackson and the remix of "Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line.
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Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974 in Austin, Texas), better known as Nelly, is a rapper from St. Louis, Missouri. His success was unusual for a rapper in the 2000s since he did not come from either the west coast, east coast or southern hip hop scenes. His style of hip-hop is known for having a mellow delivery, his accent and catchy hooks which are more often sung than rapped.
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Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974 in Austin, Texas), 1974), better known as Nelly, is a rapper from St. Louis, Missouri. His success was unusual for a rapper in the 2000s since he did not come from either the west coast, east coast or southern hip hop scenes. His style of hip-hop is known for having a mellow delivery, his accent and catchy hooks which are more often sung than rapped.
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* ''Heartland'' (2021)
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* OlderThanTheyLook: Nelly can easily pass for a man in his early-to-mid 20s despite being in his mid-to-late 40s, as of now. He looked exactly the same for the past 20 years.
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* AutoTune: The remix of Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise", which Nelly is featured on, uses this for the singing parts.
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* AutoTune: The remix of Florida Georgia Line's Music/FloridaGeorgiaLine's "Cruise", which Nelly is featured on, uses this for the singing parts.
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* AllJustADream: "Just A Dream", of course.
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Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known as Nelly, is a rapper from St. Louis, Missouri. His success was unusual for a rapper in the 2000s since he did not come from either the west coast, east coast or southern hip hop scenes. His style of hip-hop is known for having a mellow delivery, his accent and catchy hooks which are more often sung than rapped.
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Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), 1974 in Austin, Texas), better known as Nelly, is a rapper from St. Louis, Missouri. His success was unusual for a rapper in the 2000s since he did not come from either the west coast, east coast or southern hip hop scenes. His style of hip-hop is known for having a mellow delivery, his accent and catchy hooks which are more often sung than rapped.
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* ShoutOut: The end of the first verse of "Hot In Herre" quotes Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers' "Bustin' Loose."
-->"Cuz I feel like bustin' loose / I feel like touchin' you"
-->"Cuz I feel like bustin' loose / I feel like touchin' you"
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* JustJokingJustification: ''Hot in Here'' has this bit:
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* JustJokingJustification: ''Hot "Hot in Here'' Herre" has this bit:
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Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known as Nelly, is a rapper from St Louis, Missouri. His success was unusual for a rapper in the 2000s since he did not come from either the west coast, east coast or southern hip hop scenes. His style of hip hop is known for having a mellow delivery, his accent and catchy hooks which are more often sung than rapped.
He began his music career as a member of a hip hop group called St. Lunatics. While they enjoyed some local success in the late 90s, the group were unable to get a major label to sign them. He thus decided to leave the group and pursued a solo career. His debut album ‘’Country Grammar’’ was released in 2000. The album was a huge success, producing 3 top 20 singles (2 of which made the top 10) and the album itself received a diamond riaa certificate (the 9th hip hop album to do so) and is currently the fourth best selling hip hop album of all time. His next three albums also proved to be mutli-platinum selling successes and has had a number of popular singles as well.
Nelly has also done some work in film and television. These included a supporting role in Film/TheLongestYard, a 4 episode appearance in Series/{{CSINY}} and a recurring role in Real Husbands of Hollywood.
He began his music career as a member of a hip hop group called St. Lunatics. While they enjoyed some local success in the late 90s, the group were unable to get a major label to sign them. He thus decided to leave the group and pursued a solo career. His debut album ‘’Country Grammar’’ was released in 2000. The album was a huge success, producing 3 top 20 singles (2 of which made the top 10) and the album itself received a diamond riaa certificate (the 9th hip hop album to do so) and is currently the fourth best selling hip hop album of all time. His next three albums also proved to be mutli-platinum selling successes and has had a number of popular singles as well.
Nelly has also done some work in film and television. These included a supporting role in Film/TheLongestYard, a 4 episode appearance in Series/{{CSINY}} and a recurring role in Real Husbands of Hollywood.
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Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known as Nelly, is a rapper from St St. Louis, Missouri. His success was unusual for a rapper in the 2000s since he did not come from either the west coast, east coast or southern hip hop scenes. His style of hip hop hip-hop is known for having a mellow delivery, his accent and catchy hooks which are more often sung than rapped.
He began his music career as a member of ahip hop hip-hop group called St. Lunatics. While they enjoyed some local success in the late 90s, the group were unable to get a major label to sign them. He thus decided to leave the group and pursued a solo career. His debut album ‘’Country Grammar’’ ''Country Grammar'' was released in 2000. The album was a huge success, producing 3 three top 20 singles (2 (two of which made the top 10) and the album itself received a diamond riaa RIAA certificate (the 9th hip hop ninth hip-hop album to do so) and is currently the fourth best fourth-best selling hip hop hip-hop album of all time. His next three albums also proved to be mutli-platinum selling successes successes, and has he had a number of popular singles as well.
Nelly has also done some work in film and television. These included a supporting role inFilm/TheLongestYard, ''Film/TheLongestYard'', a 4 episode four-episode appearance in Series/{{CSINY}} ''Series/{{CSINY}}'' and a recurring role in Real ''Real Husbands of Hollywood.
Hollywood''.
He began his music career as a member of a
Nelly has also done some work in film and television. These included a supporting role in
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* AutoTune: The remix of Florida Georgia Line’s Cruise, which Nelly is featured on, uses this for the singing parts.
* AWildRapperAppears: He has had a number of guess spots on non-rap songs like the remix of Music/{{NSYNC}}’s Girlfriend, Call on Me by Music/JanetJackson and the remix of Cruise by the Florida Georgia Line
* CarSong: ‘Hey Porsche’ is a love song that uses a number of car metaphors. A vintage Porsche 356A convertible is even featured in its music video.
* CountryRap: He provided a rap verse to the remix of Cruise, a country song and Music/TimMcGraw was featured on ''Over and Over''.
* DistinctDoubleAlbum: Nelly’s Sweat and Suit albums were released at the same time and later released together. The former consists of HipHop party songs while the latter consists of HipHop influenced R&B.
* GreatestHitsAlbum: “The Best of Nelly” though it was only released in Japan
* {{Homage}}: The music video for Ride wit Me is based on Film/SmokeyAndTheBandit
* InDaClub: The official music video for ‘Hot in Herre’ takes place in a dance club
* AWildRapperAppears: He has had a number of guess spots on non-rap songs like the remix of Music/{{NSYNC}}’s Girlfriend, Call on Me by Music/JanetJackson and the remix of Cruise by the Florida Georgia Line
* CarSong: ‘Hey Porsche’ is a love song that uses a number of car metaphors. A vintage Porsche 356A convertible is even featured in its music video.
* CountryRap: He provided a rap verse to the remix of Cruise, a country song and Music/TimMcGraw was featured on ''Over and Over''.
* DistinctDoubleAlbum: Nelly’s Sweat and Suit albums were released at the same time and later released together. The former consists of HipHop party songs while the latter consists of HipHop influenced R&B.
* GreatestHitsAlbum: “The Best of Nelly” though it was only released in Japan
* {{Homage}}: The music video for Ride wit Me is based on Film/SmokeyAndTheBandit
* InDaClub: The official music video for ‘Hot in Herre’ takes place in a dance club
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* AutoTune: The remix of Florida Georgia Line’s Cruise, Line's "Cruise", which Nelly is featured on, uses this for the singing parts.
* AWildRapperAppears: He has had a number of guess spots on non-rap songs like the remix ofMusic/{{NSYNC}}’s Girlfriend, Call Music/{{NSYNC}}'s "Girlfriend", "Call on Me Me" by Music/JanetJackson and the remix of Cruise "Cruise" by the Florida Georgia Line
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* CarSong:‘Hey Porsche’ "Hey Porsche" is a love song that uses a number of car metaphors. A vintage Porsche 356A convertible is even featured in its music video.
* CountryRap: He provided a rap verse to the remix ofCruise, "Cruise", a country song and Music/TimMcGraw was featured on ''Over "Over and Over''.
Over".
* DistinctDoubleAlbum:Nelly’s Sweat Nelly's ''Sweat'' and Suit ''Suit'' albums were released at the same time and later released together. The former consists of HipHop party songs while the latter consists of HipHop influenced R&B.
* GreatestHitsAlbum:“The ''The Best of Nelly” Nelly'' though it was only released in Japan
Japan.
* {{Homage}}: The music video forRide "Ride wit Me Me" is based on Film/SmokeyAndTheBandit
''Film/SmokeyAndTheBandit''.
* InDaClub: The official music video for‘Hot "Hot in Herre’ Herre" takes place in a dance clubclub.
* AWildRapperAppears: He has had a number of guess spots on non-rap songs like the remix of
* CarSong:
* CountryRap: He provided a rap verse to the remix of
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* GreatestHitsAlbum:
* {{Homage}}: The music video for
* InDaClub: The official music video for
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* ProductPlacement: Subverted in the case of ‘Air Force Ones’. The song is about a brand of Nike Shoes but he wasn’t paid by them to make the song (though the music video was still banned on Creator/{{MTV}} due to their anti-product placement policies). He did however get his own line of Nike shoes after the song became a hit.
* SequelSong: ‘Gone’ is considered a sequel to ‘Dilemma’, and both feature Music/KellyRowland. It was even originally titled “Dilemma p.2’ but Nelly changed the name out of fear that it would not meant people’s expectations
* SillyLoveSongs: ''Hey Porsche'' which is a love song using car metaphors.
* SequelSong: ‘Gone’ is considered a sequel to ‘Dilemma’, and both feature Music/KellyRowland. It was even originally titled “Dilemma p.2’ but Nelly changed the name out of fear that it would not meant people’s expectations
* SillyLoveSongs: ''Hey Porsche'' which is a love song using car metaphors.
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* ProductPlacement: Subverted in the case of ‘Air "Air Force Ones’. Ones". The song is about a brand of Nike Shoes shoes, but he wasn’t wasn't paid by them to make the song (though the music video was still banned on Creator/{{MTV}} due to their anti-product placement policies). He did however did, however, get his own line of Nike shoes after the song became a hit.
* SequelSong:‘Gone’ "Gone" is considered a sequel to ‘Dilemma’, "Dilemma", and both feature Music/KellyRowland. It was even originally titled “Dilemma "Dilemma p.2’ 2" but Nelly changed the name out of fear that it would not meant people’s expectations
people's expectations.
* SillyLoveSongs: ''Hey Porsche'' which is a love song using carmetaphors.metaphors.
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* SillyLoveSongs: ''Hey Porsche'' which is a love song using car
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Nelly (born November 2, 1974) is a rapper from St Louis, Missouri. His success was unusual for a rapper in the 2000s since he did not come from either the west coast, east coast or southern hip hop scenes. His style of hip hop is known for having a mellow delivery, his accent and catchy hooks which are more often sung than rapped.
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* ''Sweat'' and ''Suit (2004) - Originally released separately though on the same release date but later released together as ''Sweatsuit''
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* ''Sweat'' and ''Suit ''Suit'' (2004) - Originally released separately though on the same release date but later released together as ''Sweatsuit''
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Nelly has also done some work in film and television. These included a supporting role in Film/TheLongestYard, a 4 episode appearance in Series/{{CSINY}} and a recurring role in Real Husband of Hollywood.
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Nelly has also done some work in film and television. These included a supporting role in Film/TheLongestYard, a 4 episode appearance in Series/{{CSINY}} and a recurring role in Real Husband Husbands of Hollywood.
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* SequelSong: ‘Gone’ is considered a sequel to ‘Dilemma’, and both feature Kelly Rowland. It was even originally titled “Dilemma p.2’ but Nelly changed the name out of fear that it would not meant people’s expectations
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* SequelSong: ‘Gone’ is considered a sequel to ‘Dilemma’, and both feature Kelly Rowland.Music/KellyRowland. It was even originally titled “Dilemma p.2’ but Nelly changed the name out of fear that it would not meant people’s expectations
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* CountryRap: He provided a rap verse to the remix of Cruise, a country song
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* CountryRap: He provided a rap verse to the remix of Cruise, a country songsong and Music/TimMcGraw was featured on ''Over and Over''.
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!!Studio Discography:
* ''Country Grammar'' (2000)
* ''Nellyville'' (2002)
* ''Sweat'' and ''Suit (2004) - Originally released separately though on the same release date but later released together as ''Sweatsuit''
* ''Brass Knuckles'' (2008)
* ''5.0'' (2010)
* ''M.O.'' (2013)
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* ''Country Grammar'' (2000)
* ''Nellyville'' (2002)
* ''Sweat'' and ''Suit (2004) - Originally released separately though on the same release date but later released together as ''Sweatsuit''
* ''Brass Knuckles'' (2008)
* ''5.0'' (2010)
* ''M.O.'' (2013)
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He began his music career as a member of a hip hop group called St. Lunatics. While they enjoyed some local success in the late 90s, the group where unable to get a major label to sign them. He thus decided to leave the group and pursued a solo career. His debut album ‘’Country Grammar’’ was released in 2000. The album was a huge success, producing 3 top 20 singles (2 of which made the top 10) and the album itself received a diamond riaa certificate (the 9th hip hop album to do so) and is currently the fourth best selling hip hop album of all time. His next three albums also proved to be mutli-platinum selling successes and has had a number of popular singles as well.
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He began his music career as a member of a hip hop group called St. Lunatics. While they enjoyed some local success in the late 90s, the group where were unable to get a major label to sign them. He thus decided to leave the group and pursued a solo career. His debut album ‘’Country Grammar’’ was released in 2000. The album was a huge success, producing 3 top 20 singles (2 of which made the top 10) and the album itself received a diamond riaa certificate (the 9th hip hop album to do so) and is currently the fourth best selling hip hop album of all time. His next three albums also proved to be mutli-platinum selling successes and has had a number of popular singles as well.
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He began his music career as a member of a hip hop group called St. Lunatics. While they enjoyed some local success in the late 90s, the group where unable to get a major label to sign them. He thus decided to leave the group and pursued a solo career. His debut album ‘’Country Grammar’’ was released in 2000. The album was a huge success, producing 3 top 20 singles (2 if which made the top 10) and the album itself received a diamond riaa certificate (the 9th hip hop album to do so) and is currently the fourth best selling hip hop album of all time. His next three albums also proved to be mutli-platinum selling successes and has had a number of popular singles as well.
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He began his music career as a member of a hip hop group called St. Lunatics. While they enjoyed some local success in the late 90s, the group where unable to get a major label to sign them. He thus decided to leave the group and pursued a solo career. His debut album ‘’Country Grammar’’ was released in 2000. The album was a huge success, producing 3 top 20 singles (2 if of which made the top 10) and the album itself received a diamond riaa certificate (the 9th hip hop album to do so) and is currently the fourth best selling hip hop album of all time. His next three albums also proved to be mutli-platinum selling successes and has had a number of popular singles as well.
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* JustJokingJustification: ''Hot in Here'' has this bit:
-->''Stop pacin', time wastin'\\
I got a friend with a pole in the basement\\
(Female voice: "What?")\\
I'm just kiddin' like Jason\\
(Female voice: "Oh.")\\
Unless you gon' do it''
-->''Stop pacin', time wastin'\\
I got a friend with a pole in the basement\\
(Female voice: "What?")\\
I'm just kiddin' like Jason\\
(Female voice: "Oh.")\\
Unless you gon' do it''
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* ProductPlacement: Subverted in the case of ‘Air Force Ones’. The song is about a brand of Nike Shoes but he wasn’t paid by them to make the song (though the music video was still banned on Creator/MTV due to their anti-product placement policies). He did however get his own line of Nike shoes after the song became a hit.
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* ProductPlacement: Subverted in the case of ‘Air Force Ones’. The song is about a brand of Nike Shoes but he wasn’t paid by them to make the song (though the music video was still banned on Creator/MTV Creator/{{MTV}} due to their anti-product placement policies). He did however get his own line of Nike shoes after the song became a hit.
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* ProductPlacement: Subverted in the case of ‘Air Force Ones’. The song is about a brand of Nike Shoes but he wasn’t paid by them to make the song (though the music video was still banned on MTV due to their anti-product placement policies). He did however get his own line of Nike shoes after the song became a hit.
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* ProductPlacement: Subverted in the case of ‘Air Force Ones’. The song is about a brand of Nike Shoes but he wasn’t paid by them to make the song (though the music video was still banned on MTV Creator/MTV due to their anti-product placement policies). He did however get his own line of Nike shoes after the song became a hit.
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* Greatest Hits Album: “The Best of Nelly” though it was only released in Japan
* Homage: The music video for Ride wit Me is based on Film/SmokeyAndTheBandit
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* Greatest Hits Album: GreatestHitsAlbum: “The Best of Nelly” though it was only released in Japan
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* MisogynySong: "Tip Drill" is a particularly infamous example due to its controversial accompanied music video. It memorably included, amongst other things, Nelly [[NeverLiveItDown taking a credit card and swiping it between the buttocks of a woman wearing a thong]]
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* MisogynySong: "Tip Drill" is a particularly infamous example due to its controversial accompanied music video. It memorably included, amongst other things, Nelly [[NeverLiveItDown taking a credit card and swiping it between the buttocks of a woman wearing a thong]]thong.
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[[caption-width-right:350: "Hot in, so hot in here!"]]
Nelly (born November 2, 1974) is a rapper from St Louis, Missouri. His success was unusual for a rapper in the 2000s since he did not come from either the west coast, east coast or southern hip hop scenes. His style of hip hop is known for having a mellow delivery, his accent and catchy hooks which are more often sung than rapped.
He began his music career as a member of a hip hop group called St. Lunatics. While they enjoyed some local success in the late 90s, the group where unable to get a major label to sign them. He thus decided to leave the group and pursued a solo career. His debut album ‘’Country Grammar’’ was released in 2000. The album was a huge success, producing 3 top 20 singles (2 if which made the top 10) and the album itself received a diamond riaa certificate (the 9th hip hop album to do so) and is currently the fourth best selling hip hop album of all time. His next three albums also proved to be mutli-platinum selling successes and has had a number of popular singles as well.
Nelly has also done some work in film and television. These included a supporting role in Film/TheLongestYard, a 4 episode appearance in Series/{{CSINY}} and a recurring role in Real Husband of Hollywood.
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!!Tropes associated with Nelly:
* AutoTune: The remix of Florida Georgia Line’s Cruise, which Nelly is featured on, uses this for the singing parts.
* AWildRapperAppears: He has had a number of guess spots on non-rap songs like the remix of Music/{{NSYNC}}’s Girlfriend, Call on Me by Music/JanetJackson and the remix of Cruise by the Florida Georgia Line
* CarSong: ‘Hey Porsche’ is a love song that uses a number of car metaphors. A vintage Porsche 356A convertible is even featured in its music video.
* CountryRap: He provided a rap verse to the remix of Cruise, a country song
* DistinctDoubleAlbum: Nelly’s Sweat and Suit albums were released at the same time and later released together. The former consists of HipHop party songs while the latter consists of HipHop influenced R&B.
* Greatest Hits Album: “The Best of Nelly” though it was only released in Japan
* Homage: The music video for Ride wit Me is based on Film/SmokeyAndTheBandit
* InDaClub: The official music video for ‘Hot in Herre’ takes place in a dance club
* MisogynySong: "Tip Drill" is a particularly infamous example due to its controversial accompanied music video. It memorably included, amongst other things, Nelly [[NeverLiveItDown taking a credit card and swiping it between the buttocks of a woman wearing a thong]]
* ProductPlacement: Subverted in the case of ‘Air Force Ones’. The song is about a brand of Nike Shoes but he wasn’t paid by them to make the song (though the music video was still banned on MTV due to their anti-product placement policies). He did however get his own line of Nike shoes after the song became a hit.
* SequelSong: ‘Gone’ is considered a sequel to ‘Dilemma’, and both feature Kelly Rowland. It was even originally titled “Dilemma p.2’ but Nelly changed the name out of fear that it would not meant people’s expectations
* SillyLoveSongs: ''Hey Porsche'' which is a love song using car metaphors.
[[caption-width-right:350: "Hot in, so hot in here!"]]
Nelly (born November 2, 1974) is a rapper from St Louis, Missouri. His success was unusual for a rapper in the 2000s since he did not come from either the west coast, east coast or southern hip hop scenes. His style of hip hop is known for having a mellow delivery, his accent and catchy hooks which are more often sung than rapped.
He began his music career as a member of a hip hop group called St. Lunatics. While they enjoyed some local success in the late 90s, the group where unable to get a major label to sign them. He thus decided to leave the group and pursued a solo career. His debut album ‘’Country Grammar’’ was released in 2000. The album was a huge success, producing 3 top 20 singles (2 if which made the top 10) and the album itself received a diamond riaa certificate (the 9th hip hop album to do so) and is currently the fourth best selling hip hop album of all time. His next three albums also proved to be mutli-platinum selling successes and has had a number of popular singles as well.
Nelly has also done some work in film and television. These included a supporting role in Film/TheLongestYard, a 4 episode appearance in Series/{{CSINY}} and a recurring role in Real Husband of Hollywood.
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!!Tropes associated with Nelly:
* AutoTune: The remix of Florida Georgia Line’s Cruise, which Nelly is featured on, uses this for the singing parts.
* AWildRapperAppears: He has had a number of guess spots on non-rap songs like the remix of Music/{{NSYNC}}’s Girlfriend, Call on Me by Music/JanetJackson and the remix of Cruise by the Florida Georgia Line
* CarSong: ‘Hey Porsche’ is a love song that uses a number of car metaphors. A vintage Porsche 356A convertible is even featured in its music video.
* CountryRap: He provided a rap verse to the remix of Cruise, a country song
* DistinctDoubleAlbum: Nelly’s Sweat and Suit albums were released at the same time and later released together. The former consists of HipHop party songs while the latter consists of HipHop influenced R&B.
* Greatest Hits Album: “The Best of Nelly” though it was only released in Japan
* Homage: The music video for Ride wit Me is based on Film/SmokeyAndTheBandit
* InDaClub: The official music video for ‘Hot in Herre’ takes place in a dance club
* MisogynySong: "Tip Drill" is a particularly infamous example due to its controversial accompanied music video. It memorably included, amongst other things, Nelly [[NeverLiveItDown taking a credit card and swiping it between the buttocks of a woman wearing a thong]]
* ProductPlacement: Subverted in the case of ‘Air Force Ones’. The song is about a brand of Nike Shoes but he wasn’t paid by them to make the song (though the music video was still banned on MTV due to their anti-product placement policies). He did however get his own line of Nike shoes after the song became a hit.
* SequelSong: ‘Gone’ is considered a sequel to ‘Dilemma’, and both feature Kelly Rowland. It was even originally titled “Dilemma p.2’ but Nelly changed the name out of fear that it would not meant people’s expectations
* SillyLoveSongs: ''Hey Porsche'' which is a love song using car metaphors.