Ali Dee Theodore

Ali Theodore{{Cite web|last=Music|first=All|title=Ali Dee|date=2010-03-28|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ali-dee-mn0000003367#biography|access-date=2024-10-06|website=AllMusic|archive-date=2024-10-06|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241006192106/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ali-dee-mn0000003367%23biography|url-status=live }} was born in Manhattan, New York City, United States.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} His mother was Lee Theodore and his father Paris Theodore. His grandmother was Nenette (Charisse) Tucker, and Cyd Charisse was his aunt.{{Cite web|last=PASQUARELLI|first=ADRIANNE|title=40 UNDER 40 CLASS OF 2010 - Ali "Dee" Theodore, 39 President, DeeTown Entertainment Inc.|date=2010-03-28|url=https://www.crainsnewyork.com/awards/ali-dee-theodore|access-date=2024-10-06|website=Crain Communications|archive-date=2024-10-06|archive-url=https://archive.today/1D5jZ|url-status=live }}

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.{{Cite web|last=LaGuardia|first=Leslie|title=Ali Dee|url=https://www.umusicpub.com/us/Artists/A/Ali-Dee.aspx|access-date=2024-10-04|website=Universal Music Publishing Group|archive-date=2024-10-06|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241006034111/https://www.umusicpub.com/us/Artists/A/Ali-Dee.aspx|url-status=live }}{{Cite web|last=Simon|first=Juliet|title=10 Questions With Ali Dee - Meet the 'triple threat' behind DeeTown Entertainment|date=2013-05-22|url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/10_questions_with_ali_dee|access-date=2024-10-04|website=Music World|archive-date=2013-06-28|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130628192707/http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/10_questions_with_ali_dee|url-status=live }}

In 2010 Theodore was named as "New York's Rising Stars" in Crain's New York Business's "40 Under 40" issue.{{Cite web|last=Entertainment|first=Deetown|title=New York Music Producer is Dee-Lighted by the Smell of Success|date=2010-04-02|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-york-music-producer-is-dee-lighted-by-the-smell-of-success-89767192.html|access-date=2024-10-06|website=PR Newswire|archive-date=2024-10-06|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241006164239/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-york-music-producer-is-dee-lighted-by-the-smell-of-success-89767192.html|url-status=live }}

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{{Cite magazine|last=KayDaily|first=DJ Joe IX|title=ALI DEE Who's Da Flava|date=1992-11-28|magazine=page 107, Billboard Singles Reviews pg. 107 via American Radio History|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Billboard-Index/IDX/1992/1992-11-28-Billboard-Page-0107.pdf#search=%22ali%20dee%22|access-date=2024-10-06|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241006173526/https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Billboard-Index/IDX/1992/1992-11-28-Billboard-Page-0107.pdf%23search=%22ali%20dee%22|archive-date=2024-10-06 }}

Released: 1993 on EMI America Records

Genre: Hip Hop

Style: Boom Bap, Hardcore Hip-Hop

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Feat. Artist(s)

| title_width = 50%

| extra_width = 60%

| title1 = Batter Up

| extra1 = Written-By – Ali Dee, Juice*, L.O.*, Michael Sandlofer. Performer - Ali Dee

| length1 = 3:25

| title2 = Bring It On

| extra2 = 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

| length2 = 4:10

| title3 = How Ya Feel

| extra3 =

| length3 = 0:25

| title4 = Hit Em In Da Head

| extra4 = Written-By – Ali Theodore, Juice, L.O., Michael Sandlofer. Performer - Ali Dee

| length4 = 2:52

| title5 = Who's Da Flava

| extra5 = 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

| length5 = 3:46

| title6 = Tap Skinz

| extra6 = Performer [Sample] – Albert King. Written-By – Ali Theodore, Juice, L.O., Spade*. Written-By (Sample) – Hudson Whittaker. Performer - Ali Dee

| length6 = 3:32

| title7 = Flip Cassette

| extra7 = Performer - Ali Dee

| length7 = 0:14

| title8 = Da Mann

| extra8 = Performer - Ali Dee

| length8 = 0:15

| title9 = Styles Upon Styles

| extra9 = Vocals (Special Guest Vocals) – Phife.

Written-By – Ali Theodore, Juice, Malik Taylor, Michael Sandlofer, Spade*. Performer - Ali Dee feat. Phife

| length9 = 3:45

| title10 = Take It Back

| extra10 = 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

| length10 = 4:46

| title11 = Dee Swings Jazz

| extra11 = Performer - Ali Dee

| length11 = 0:29

| title12 = Got 2 B Real

| extra12 = Written-By – Ali Theodore, Juice*, Michael Sandlofer. Performer - Ali Dee

| length12 = 3:56

| title13 = Crazy Swift

| extra13 = Written-By – Ali Theodore, Jeff Lorber, Juice, L.O., Spade*. Performer - Ali Dee

| length13 = 3:29

| title14 = Murder At Midnight

| extra14 = Performer - Ali Dee

| length14 = 0:41

| title15 = Stompin' Committee

| extra15 = 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

| length15 = 3:38

}}

Total album play time: 39:40{{Cite AV media notes|title=Bring It On|author=Ali Dee|year=1993|type=liner notes|publisher=BMI, ASCAP|id=SPRO-80688|location=Los Angeles, California}}{{Cite AV media notes|title=Bring It On|author=Ali Dee|year=1993|orig-year=First released 1992|type=liner notes|publisher=BMI, ASCAP|id=E2-80688|location=Los Angeles, California}}

These were other release versions in 1993.

Bring It On (LP, Promo); EMI Records USA, EMI Records Group North America

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• [https://www.discogs.com/artist/223433-Ali-Dee Ali Dee] on Discogs
• {{IMDb name|1672576|Ali Dee}}

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