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
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
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]
^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)
