Aqil Davidson

Aqil Davidson (Born August 1, 1972), also known as A-Plus, is an American rapper, lyricist, songwriter and producer who is a founding member and lead vocalist for the new jack swing group Wreckx-n-Effect. He has also been credited with songwriting or production work on albums by Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, MC Hammer, MC Lyte, and Guy, as well as maintaining a solo career.

Career Davidson formed Wreckx-n-Effect with Riley and Mitchell in 1988. 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", Then the RIAA certified platinum "Hard or Smooth" in 1992, containing the multi-platinum smash Rump Shaker and Raps New Generation in 1996. Wreckx is most known for the singles “New Jack Swing” and “Rump Shaker” which hit the No. 2 position on Billboard 100 in January 1993. Both of the singles reached the #1 ranking on Billboard's Hot Rap Songs chart.

Davidson served as a producer, composer, and featured artist for new jack swing group Guy’s album The Future, which was released in 1990.

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.

Discography

As featured artist +YearSingleAlbum1989“New Jack Swing” (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson & Teddy Riley)Wreckx-N-Effect 1990“So You Like What You See” remix (Samuelle feat. Aqil Davidson)Living in Black Paradise 1990“D-O-G Me Out" remix (GUY feat. Aqil Davidson)The Future 1991“She Drives Me Wild” (Michael Jackson feat. Aqil Davidson)Dangerous 1992“Is It Good To You” remix (Tammy Lucas feat. Aqil Davidson)JUICE 1992“That's The Way Love Is” (Bobby Brown feat. Aqil Davidson)Bobby "1992“Rump Shaker” (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson)Hard or Smooth 1993“Knockin Boots" (Wreckx-N-Effect feat. Aqil Davidson)Hard or Smooth ”1994“Joi” (London Jones feat. Aqil Davidson)For You 1997“I Believe” (Remix feat. Aqil Davidson and Nutta Butta)Shades "Her"———“Wanna Get With U”———“Total Control”———“Gotta Be a Leader”———1990Michael JacksonDangerous “She Drives Me Wild”———1992Bobby BrownBobby “That’s the Way Love Is”57 —1993MC LyteAin’t No Other “Ruffneck”35101 1994London JonesFor You “Don’t Stop”———1997Queen PenMy Melody “Party Ain’t a Party”———1997ShadesShades “I Believe” (Remix feat. Aqil Davidson and Nutta Butta)———"—" denotes releases that did not chart