Ali Theodore, known professionally as Ali Dee Theodore, is an American rapper, composer, songwriter, business owner, and music producer, based in Manhattan, New York City. He is also the founder and owner of DeeTown Entertainment and the publishing company Canvas 1, which is affiliated with BMI.
Ali Theodore[1] was born in Manhattan, New York City, United States.[citation needed] His mother was Lee Theodore and his father Paris Theodore.[1] Actress Cyd Charisse was his aunt.[2]
Theodore is a rapper, composer, songwriter, and record producer.
He has composed music for films, including Despicable Me 4 (2024).
Theodore is the founder and owner of DeeTown Entertainment and the publishing company Canvas 1, which is affiliated with BMI, based in Manhattan.[3][4]
In 2010 Theodore was named as "New York's Rising Stars" in Crain's New York Business's "40 Under 40" issue.[2][5]
Ali Dee and the Forty Thieves (Cassette, Advance, Album, Promo); EMI Records Group North America, EMI Genre: Hip Hop Style: Boom bap, Hardcore Hip-Hop Released: 1992
New rapper Dee breaks a sweat on this fun and danceable pop/hip -hop romp. His rapid -fire phrasing is a good contrast to the track's air -punching chants at the chorus. Crisp beats and slowly insinuating melody add up to a potential hit at several formats -but don't be surprised if urban is first to jump aboard. Also, check out "Bring It On" on the flipside.
— Larry Flick, editor for Billboard Singles Reviews pg. 107, November 28, 1992, 11:45pm[6]
Released: 1993 on EMI America Records Genre: Hip Hop Style: Boom Bap, Hardcore Hip-Hop
| No. | Title | Feat. Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Batter Up" | Written-By – Ali Dee, Juice*, L.O.*, Michael Sandlofer. Performer - Ali Dee | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Bring It On" | Vocals (Special Guest Vocals By) – Kool G Rap.
Performer (Sample) – Donovan. Scratches: DJ Clark Kent. Written-By – Ali Theodore, Kool G Rap. Written-By (Sample) – Donovan Leitch*. Performer - Ali Dee feat. Kool G Rap | 4:10 |
| 3. | "How Ya Feel" | 0:25 | |
| 4. | "Hit Em In Da Head" | Written-By – Ali Theodore, Juice, L.O., Michael Sandlofer. Performer - Ali Dee | 2:52 |
| 5. | "Who's Da Flava" | Performer (Sample) – Grand Puba, The Impressions. Scratches – DJ Clark Kent. Written-By – Ali Theodore, Cash Ellington, Juice. Written-By (Sample) – Curtis Mayfield. Performer - Ali Dee | 3:46 |
| 6. | "Tap Skinz" | Performer [Sample] – Albert King. Written-By – Ali Theodore, Juice, L.O., Spade*. Written-By (Sample) – Hudson Whittaker. Performer - Ali Dee | 3:32 |
| 7. | "Flip Cassette" | Performer - Ali Dee | 0:14 |
| 8. | "Da Mann" | Performer - Ali Dee | 0:15 |
| 9. | "Styles Upon Styles" | Vocals (Special Guest Vocals) – Phife. Written-By – Ali Theodore, Juice, Malik Taylor, Michael Sandlofer, Spade*. Performer - Ali Dee feat. Phife | 3:45 |
| 10. | "Take It Back" | Backing Vocals – Stacy Heineke, Vicky Ramptom. Performer (Sample) – Odyssey. Written-By – Ali Theodore, Cash Ellington. Written-By (Sample) – James Douglas*, Sandy Linzer. Performer - Ali Dee | 4:46 |
| 11. | "Dee Swings Jazz" | Performer - Ali Dee | 0:29 |
| 12. | "Got 2 B Real" | Written-By – Ali Theodore, Juice*, Michael Sandlofer. Performer - Ali Dee | 3:56 |
| 13. | "Crazy Swift" | Written-By – Ali Theodore, Jeff Lorber, Juice, L.O., Spade*. Performer - Ali Dee | 3:29 |
| 14. | "Murder At Midnight" | Performer - Ali Dee | 0:41 |
| 15. | "Stompin' Committee" | Vocals (Guest Vocals By) – Key*, Law*, The Vibe Tribe. Vocals (Law & Key) aka The Twins. Written-By – Ali Theodore, Juice, Keith Lowe, L.O., Lawrence Lowe, Spade*. Performer - Ali Dee feat. Law & Key, The Vibe Tribe | 3:38 |
Total album play time: 39:40[7][8]
These were other release versions in 1993. Bring It On (LP, Promo); EMI Records USA, EMI Records Group North America
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