Nepal is divided into 14 administrative zones (अञ्चल, "anchal"), and 75 districts (जिल्ला, "jilla"). The 14 administrative zones are grouped into five development regions (विकास क्षेत्र). Each district is headed by a chief district officer (or CDO) and is responsible for maintaining law and order and coordinating the work of field agencies of the various government ministries. {| | colspan= "3" | #Bagmati #Bheri #Dhawalagiri #Gandaki #Janakpur #Karnali #Koshi |

8. Lumbini
9. Mahakali
10. Mechi
11. Narayani
12. Rapti
13. Sagarmatha
14. Seti

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See also

Districts of Nepal

Regions of Nepal

ISO 3166-2:NP

Category:Subdivisions of Nepal Nepal, Zones Nepal 2 Zones, Nepal Category:Nepal-related lists

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name	The Cutler
background	group_or_band
origin	Kingston upon Hull, England, UK
genre	DubPost rockFunkLeftfieldExperimental musicElectronica
years active	2006–present
label	Steel Tiger Records
associated acts	The Heights of AbrahamJ*S*T*A*R*SFila Brazillia
current members	Steve CobbyDavid ‘Porky’ Brennand
notable instruments	}}

The Cutler is an electronica collaboration from Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire. Formed by Steve Cobby, formerly half of Fila Brazillia, and David 'Porky' Brennand, founder of Pork Recordings, they play electronica and dub, and are sometimes described as being left field.

Formed in 2006, their debut release came in 2007 on the electronica label Steel Tiger Records (based in Hull/Sheffield and established by Cobby with Sim Lister in 2006) with the single, "Stiletto".

Their early releases, including all tracks on the first album, were named after edged weapons. Their 2009 EP 'Black Flag' takes an anti-capitalist theme, with tracks such as 'Burn the Bankers' and '200 Pharaohs 6 Billion Slaves'.

Discography

Singles

"Claymore" (Steel Tiger Records, 2007)

"Cinquedea" (Steel Tiger Records, 2007)

"Scimitar" (Steel Tiger Records, 2007)

"Hacksaw" (Steel Tiger Records, 2007)

"Pickaxe" (Steel Tiger Records, 2007)

"Épée" (Steel Tiger Records, 2007) - vocals by Sarah Johns

"Chandrahas" (Steel Tiger Records, 2007)

"Stiletto" (Steel Tiger Records, 2007) - vocals by Sarah Johns

Albums and EPs

"Cutler" (Steel Tiger Records, 2008)

"Black Flag" (Steel Tiger Records, 2009)

See also

List of independent UK record labels

List of electronic music record labels

References

External links

Official website for The Cutler

Rob da Bank - BBC Radio 1's Leftfield Show

Category:British electronic music groups Category:Musical groups established in 2006 Category:Musical duos Category:Electronic music Category:Music from Hull

name	Abel Tesfaye
birth date	April 14, 1990
birth place	Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
background	solo_singer
origin	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
genre	Contemporary R&B, downtempo, post-dubstep, progressive soul
instruments	Vocals, keyboards
years active	2008–present
label	XO
associated acts	Drake, Doc McKinney, Illangelo
website	the-weeknd.com
current members	}}

Abel Tesfaye (born April 14, 1990), better known by his stage name The Weeknd [The Weak·en·d] is a Canadian Toronto-based R&B singer. Songs recorded under The Weeknd name first leaked in late 2010, though the identity of the individual behind the project was initially unknown. The Weeknd released a nine-song mixtape, ''House of Balloons'', on 21 March 2011. The mixtape is a part of a trilogy which includes '' Thursday'', released on 18 August 2011, and ''Echoes of Silence'', to be released in the autumn. The song "High for This" is currently featured in the promo for the final season of the HBO show "Entourage." On June 16, 2011, ''House of Balloons'' was named as a longlisted nominee for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize. On July 6, the album was named as one of ten shortlisted nominees.

The Beginning

In late 2010, The Weeknd uploaded three songs, "What You Need," "Loft Music," and "The Morning" to YouTube. A nine-track album titled ''House of Balloons'' was digitally released on 21 March 2011 through the artist's official website. Hip-hop artist Drake has been partly credited for generating public awareness for The Weeknd, after he quoted a line from the track "Wicked Games" via Twitter and linked to the singer's music on his website.

In a review of the ''House of Balloons'' album, Pitchfork Media's Joe Colly wrote that "all the thematic and sonic pieces fit together - these weird, morning-after tales of lust, hurt, and over-indulgence ... are matched by this incredibly lush, downcast music. It's hard to think of a record since probably The xx's debut ... that so fully embodies such a specific nocturnal quality." Frontier Psychiatrist's L.V. Lopez claimed the album was "brilliant, disturbing, and not safe for work," calling the song "Loft Music" a song that is "so unsafe it should come with a child-proof cap, so dirty that you’ll feel guilty the next time you see your wife." Tom Ewing of ''The Guardian'' said that although the singing and songwriting on ''House of Balloons'' "aren't especially strong by R&B standards," the Weeknd is receiving "so much attention" as a result of its "command of mood." Sean Fennessey of ''The Village Voice'' called the album "impressive" and added, "It's patient, often gorgeous, and consistently louche ... with the sort of blown-out underbelly and echo-laden crooning that has already made Drake's less-than-a-year-old ''Thank Me Later'' such an influential guidepost." Maegan McGregor of Exclaim! praised the album: "Packed full of sex, drugs and some downright killer production, this easily stands as one of the year's best debuts so far, hipster, Top 40 or otherwise." Sputnik Music's Tyler Fisher said that "despite being a free mixtape, ''House of Balloons'' feels like a true album, a true labor of love." The title track samples Siouxsie and the Banshees' 1980 single "Happy House." On June 16, the album was named as a longlisted nominee for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize. On July 6, the album was named as a short listed (one of ten) nominee for the 2011 award.

The Weeknd performed his first ever concert at The Mod Club in Toronto on July 24, 2011 and his second concert seven days later, on July 31, 2011, at Drake's second annual OVO Festival.

Discography

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Released: 21 March 2011

Label: self-released, OVO, XO

Format: Digital download

|- ! scope="row" |'' Thursday'' |

Released: 18 August 2011

Label: self-released, OVO, XO

Format: Digital download

|- ! scope="row" |''Echoes of Silence'' |

Released: TBA

Label: self-released, OVO, XO

Format: Digital download

|}

References

External links

Category:1990 births Category:Canadian male singers Category:Canadian rhythm and blues singers Category:Living people Category:Musicians from Toronto

Name	Beanie Sigel
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	Dwight Grant
Alias
Born	March 06, 1974
Origin	South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genre	Hip hop
Years active	1994–present
Associated acts	Scarface, Freeway, Raekwon, Young Gunz, The Roots, State Property, The Lox, 50 Cent, G-Unit
Label	Roc-A-Fella Records (1998–2009)G-Unit Records(2009–2010,2011–present)G-Unit Philly(2011–present) }}

Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974), also known as Beanie Sigel, is a American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,most recently he was in talks with 50 Cent to sign with G-Unit Records and is a former member/artist of Dame Dash Music Group and Roc-A-Fella Records where he had formed a close association with rappers Jay-Z, Freeway and other former and current artists on the Roc-A-Fella roster. His stage name comes from a street in South Philadelphia, the rapper's former stomping grounds where he worked alongside Senior Durham in the projects. He has sold more than two million albums worldwide. He decided to end his career in middle 2010 when he made his last song, "I Go Off" with 50 Cent who had signed Grant to his G-Unit Records label in 2009, in early 2011 Grant appeared in Travis Barker album Give the Drummer Some, saying that it was the end of his career. In May 31, 2011 Grant apologized to his former boss Jay-Z. But in an interview with DJ Green Lantern, he said that he had never "apologized" to Jay-Z, and that he was still making music.

Music career

''State Property'' (2002-2003)

In 2002, Sigel and much of the Roc roster starred in a Dame Dash-produced movie entitled ''State Property''. Its release coincided with the creation and promotion of State Property, a group of artists signed to Roc-A-Fella that hailed from Philadelphia and organized by Sigel and Freeway. Its members included Peedi Crakk, the Young Gunz Chris,Neef, Oschino and Omilio Sparks. Their first collaboration was for the movie's soundtrack, an eponymous release that featured the original "Roc the Mic" by Sigel and Freeway. They followed up with 2003's ''The Chain Gang Vol. 2'', featuring the single "Can't Stop, Won't Stop" by the Young Gunz; the record was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group.

The B. Coming (2005)

In 2005 Sigel finished his 3rd album, ''The B. Coming'', and shot multiple videos, directed by Joe Briscella, before he had to start he got arrested. During this time, Jay-Z ascended to the Presidency of Def Jam Records, causing former business partners Damon Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke to split off and form the Dame Dash Music Group. Sigel's ''B. Coming'' was released on DDMG and Def Jam rather than Roc-A-Fella, but contained production from a slew of Roc/Jay-Z-affiliated producers including Chad West, The Neptunes, Just Blaze, Boola and Buckwild. Artists from both sides of the split were present on the record, from State Property members to Cam'ron and Jay-Z; the record spawned Sigel a hit with "Feel it in the Air," sold 131,000 copies in its first week.

Advertising his friendship with the incarcerated Beanie, Dash publicly claimed the artist was leaving the roster with him; during the sentence, State Property was thrown into turmoil, eventually choosing to remain at Roc-A-Fella—apparently against Sigel's wishes. Upon his release, Beanie called the loyalty of his group into question and stated that he was signing with Dame and Biggs courtesy of a stronger casual relationship with the pair than with Jay-Z:

Soon after, he clarified his comments, saying he simply didn't want to be involved in the conflict and electing to re-open talks with Roc-A-Fella instead of moving to DDMG.

The Solution (2006-2007)

In 2006 Sigel resigned with Roc-A-Fella Records & started to recording for his fourth studio album ''The Solution''. On October 29, 2007 Sigel released the first single off ''The Solution'' entitled "All The Above" which featured R. Kelly it debuted on the U.S. R&B charts at #83. On May 22, 2007 Sigel released ''The Solution'' it debuted on the Billboard charts at #37.

The Classic (2009-Present)

In 2009 after finally getting out of his contracts with Roc-A-Fella & Def Jam. Beanie Sigel released his first Independent album ''The Broad Street Bully''. In 2010 Sigel announced he was working on his fifth studio album entitled ''The Closure'' which was to be released from Universal Republic and G-Unit Records. But on May 31, 2011 Sigel cancelled the album & retired from the music industry. But just after two weeks he later returned and started working on the album again. He then also renamed the album as ''The Classic''.In 2011 Sigel signed with 50 Cent's subsidary label G-Unit Philly and renewed his contract with G-Unit Records from 2009. On July 13, 2011 Sigel released his first single from the album entitled "B-Boy Stance".

Other ventures

Acting career

Beanie Sigel first appeared in the documentary "Backstage" but his first main role was in the hood movie ''State Property'' which spawned a sequel "State Property 2". Sigel released a DVD shortly after his third solo release "The B. Coming" entitled "The B. Coming of Beanie Sigel"in the year of 2005. Sigel also auditioned for the lead role of the 2009 film "Notorious"

Beanie Sigel also appeared in the 2011 film ''Rhyme and Punishment'' a documentary about Hip-Hop artist who have served time in county jail or state/federal prison. The film features an interview with Beanie Sigel where he discusses his conviction and life in prison.

Controversy

Jadakiss

The new millennium also saw various Roc artists, including Sigel, engage in a conflict with artists from ''Ruff Ryders''. Beanie was a forerunner of the beef, publicly decrying Jadakiss, the rest of the L.O.X. and DMX. While Sigel and Jadakiss both denied any violent intent, they continued to send shots back and forth until Beanie put out a freestyle over Jada's hit "Put Ya Hands Up".

Personal life

Religion

Beanie Sigel practices the Islamic faith along with Freeway.

Friendship with Scarface

Conversely, Sigel cultivated a friendship with southern rapper Scarface. Having first appeared together on "This Can't Be Life" with Jay-Z from ''Dynasty'', the two would go on to collaborate on Sigel's first two records, Scarface's ''The Fix'', and later on Sigel's 2007 album ''The Solution.''

Legal issues

In 2004, Sigel was found guilty of federal weapons charges and sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison. In 2010, Sigel was charged with three counts of failing to file income tax returns between 2003-2005 on earnings of over $9.2 million.

Discography

;Studio albums

2000: ''The Truth''

2001: ''The Reason''

2005: ''The B. Coming''

2007: ''The Solution''

TBA: ''The Classic''

;Independent albums

2009: ''The Broad Street Bully''

;Collaboration albums

2002: ''State Property OST'' (with State Property)

2003: ''The Chain Gang Vol. 2'' (with State Property)

2010: ''The Roc Boys'' (with Freeway)

Fimography

;Films 2000 ''Brown Sugar (2002 film) ''Death of a Dynasty'' ''Fade to Black (2004 film) ''State Property 2'' ''Beef IV'' ''Rhyme and Punishment''

Year
	|	Backstage (2000 film)>Backstage''	As himself	Cameo/Documentary
rowspan="3">2002	Brown Sugar'' ||	As himself	Cameo
''State Property (film)	State Property''	Beans
''Paper Soldiers''	Stu
	2003	|	Charles "Sandman" Patterson	Support Role
	2004	Fade to Black'' ||	As himself	Cameo/Documentary
	2005	|	Beans	Main Role
	2007	|	As himself	Cameo/Documentary
	2011	|	As himself	Cameo/Documentary

References

External links

Beanie Sigel page at Roc-A-Fella Records

Official The Playpen Myspace

Official Beanie Sigel Myspace

MTV News

Category:African American musicians Category:Culture of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Category:American rappers Category:African American rappers Category:Living people Category:People from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Category:1974 births Category:American shooting survivors Category:State Property members Category:Def Jam Recordings artists Category:Rappers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Category:American Sunni Muslims Category:African American Muslims Category:American prisoners and detainees

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Name	Young De
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	Demrick Shelton
Birth date	March 07, 1981
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instrument	Rapping
Genre	Hip-HopR&B
occupation	Rapper
Associated acts	B-Real, Kurupt, Xzibit, DJ Skee, Soul Assassins, Cashis, The Dogg Pound, Mitchy Slick, Damizza, Apathy, Ras Kass, Adil Omar, Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, Crooked I, Bitza , Sen Dog, thekeenone
Label	Audio Hustlaz Entertainment
Website	Official Myspace }}

Demrick Shelton, better known by his stage name Young De, is a rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, currently residing in Los Angeles, California. He is known for his collaborations with high profile artists such as Xzibit, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg, Too $hort and B-Real of Cypress Hill. He is also recognized as a protege of Kurupt and B-Real.

Career

The beginning of his career started in 2005 when Kurupt met the group 'Tangled Thoughts' which consisted of Young De, Casanova 'Cas' and Tekneek 'Tek' and took them to California. They released their debut album in 2007, titled 'From Philly 2 Cali' witch feat Kurupt, Roscoe, Reyes Bros and more. After the succes of their album they released 2 mixtapes titled 'T.H.O.' and 'Every Hood's Tha Same'. Young De released his debut mixtape titled Audio Hustlaz Vol. 1 which B-Real contributed to as a producer, co-executive Producer (with Damizza) and was heavily featured on several tracks. It was presented by DJ Skee and hosted by Kurupt. Besides the Audio Hustlaz Vol. 1 mixtape, Young De also released the Homeland Security mixtape in collaboration with Shady/Interscope artist Ca$his. Homeland Security was hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and released by Eminem's Shady Records and featured collaborations with B-Real, Royce Da 5'9 and Crooked I among others. A video was shot & directed by Matt Alonzo for the single "In God's Hands" featuring Mitchy Slick and produced by then 19 year old producer "Los" (Baby Ree productions), He is also featured on B-Real's 2009 album, Smoke N Mirrors, performing on 4 of the 15 songs.

Young De has also performed alongside Ice Cube, Tha Dogg Pound, Too $hort, DJ Muggs, E-40 and Xzibit on the Westcoast Tour in March 2009. In April he toured alongside Xzibit on the first part of the Euro vs. Dollar Tour. In August/September, he joined B-Real for the promotional tour of his Smoke N Mirrors album release, only to return to Europe in December 2009 for the second part of the Euro vs. Dollar Tour, headlining Xzibit.

In late 2009, Young De along with Xzibit and B-Real formed a super group called Serial Killaz. The first single, "Body Bags", was released by the end of 2009. The trio's album is to be released in 2011. Apart from his work with the previously listed, he has also collaborated with Cypress Hill, Snowgoons, Kid Frost, Krayzie Bone, Ill Bill, Adil Omar, Apathy, Mitchy Slick, Freeway, Sen Dog, Deen, Bitza and others.

Discography

Mixtapes

''"Audio Hustlaz Vol. 1"'' (Presented by DJ Skee)

''"Homeland Secutity" (with Cashis)

''"De Is For Demrick"'' (with DJ Fingaz) with production by 21 The Producer

''"T.H.O (The Free Mixtape)"'' (with Tangled Thoughts)

''"Every Hood's The Same"'' (with Tangled Thoughts)

''"Neva LOOK Back"''

Albums

''From Philly 2 Cali'' (with Tangled Thoughts)

Featured Singles

"It Ain't Nothin" (with Cypress Hill)

"Jumpoff" (with Tangled Thoughts)

"Blaze of Glory"

"Man On The Moon" (with Xzibit)

"What It Is" (with Xzibit)

References

External links

Official Myspace page

Official Facebook page

Official Twitter page

Official Audio Hustlaz website

Category:1981 births Category:Underground rappers Category:Musicians from California Category:American rappers Category:Living people