Showing posts with label RnB. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RnB. Show all posts

Justin Bieber: Boyfriend


"Boyfriend" is a song by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber, released as the first single from his upcoming third studio album, Believe (2012). It was written and produced by Mike Posner and Mason Levy, with additional writing by Bieber and Matthew Musto. Bieber explained that the track would surprise people in different ways, since it is a musical departure from his previous material. A snippet of "Boyfriend" was previewed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on March 1, 2012. The song was announced as a single on the same day, and was released on March 26, 2012. The cover art was released on March 19, 2012.

Usher: Climax


"Climax" is a song by American recording artist Usher, released on February 22, 2012, on RCA Records. It was released as the lead single for his 2012 studio album Looking for Myself. It was written by Usher, Ariel Rechtshaid, Redd Stylez, and Diplo, who also produced the song. Usher and Diplo worked on the song for two months as part of their collaboration for the former's album. The song is a quiet storm slow jam with electronic influences and lyrics about the turning point of a relationship.

Justin Bieber ft. Jaden Smith : Never Say Never


"Never Say Never" is a song by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber. The song serves as the theme song for The Karate Kid (2010), and features rap interludes from the film's star, Jaden Smith. It was originally a risque demo with sexual lyrics performed by American singer Travis Garland, it was written and produced by The Messengers, and Omarr Rambert. However, for unknown reasons, Bieber was tapped to record the song for the film. He re-wrote the song with The Messengers, Rambert, Smith, and his vocal producer Kuk Harrell, to feature inspirational lyrics to foil the film's theme. The song contains R&B and pop elements while merging hip-hop. The song was released for digital download in the United States on June 8, 2010. The song was later included as a track on the remix album My Worlds Acoustic (2010). Also, On December 16, 2010, it was reported that the song had made the shortlist for the 83rd Academy Awards for Best Original Song. To promote Bieber's 3D concert film of the same name, the song was released as the lead single from Bieber's second remix album, Never Say Never – The Remixes.

Taio Cruz ft. Ludacris: Break Your Heart


"Break Your Heart" is a song by English singer - songwriter Taio Cruz. The song serves as the lead single from his second studio album Rokstarr. It was written by Cruz and Fraser T. Smith and produced by Smith. It was first released in the UK on 20 September 2009, followed by a release in the United States and other markets on 2 February 2010. The official remix version features American rapper Ludacris; that version was the single  released in North American countries. The song, originally penned Cherly Cole, is an uptempo R&B song with electro  and dance-pop elements, accompanied by Cruz's auto-tuned vocals. The song is lyrically warning to someone about being a heartbreaker.

Cody Simpson: All Day


"All Day" is a song by Australian recording artist Cody Simpson. The song was written by Edwin "Lil' Eddie" Serrano and Tyler Ballard and was produced by Shawn Campbell. All Day was released as the second single from Cody's EP 4 U on March 17, 2011 by Warner Records.

Released: March 17, 2011

Recorded: 2010

Genre: Teen Pop, R&B

Length: 3:07

Alesha Dixon ft. Jay Sean: Every Little Part Of Me


"Every Little Part of Me" is a song by English recording artist, Alesha Dixon. "Every Little Part of Me" is the third single and final single release from Dixon's third studio album, The Entertainer. The single features vocals from R&B and fellow English singer, Jay Sean. The single was released on the 27th February 2011. The song was written by Alan Sampson, Jay Sean, Anthony Hannides and Michael Hannides. The single was produced by Slick & Magic.

Released: February 27, 2011

Format: Digital Download, CD

Recorded: 2010

Genre: R&B, electrohop

Length: 3:21

Akon ft. Colby O'Donis & Kardinal Offishall: Beautiful


"Beautiful" is the third single from Akon's third studio album Freedom. The song features American pop singer, Colby O'Donis and a rap verse from Canadian rapper, Kardinal Offishall. The song describes being in a nightclub and seeing a person that the singer is attracted to, but feeling shy to approach her due to her beauty. "Beautiful" was released to radio on January 6, 2009.

Released: January 6, 2009 (United States)
           January 8, 2009 (California)
                  September 5, 2009 (United Kingdom)

Format: CD Single, Digital Download

Genre: R&B, dance-pop, Hip Hop

Length: 5:12

The Lonely Island ft. Akon: I Just Had Sex


"I Just Had Sex" is a song by comedy hip hop group The Lonely Island featuring R&B singer Akon and produced by DJ Frank E. It was released as the first  single  from The Lonely Island's second album, Turtleneck & Chain, released in May 2011. The video, features as a Saturday Night Live digital short,  stars Akon and The Lonely Island members Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone  and briefly, Akiva Schaffer, with guest appearance by Jessica Alba, Blake Lively, and John McEnroe.

Released: December 19, 2010

Format: Digital Download

Recorded: 2010

Genre: Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Comedy

Length: 2:48

Joe Jonas: Just In Love


"Just In Love" is a song performed by the American singer Joe Jonas. The song was written by Jonas and James Fauntleroy and produced by Rob Knox, taken from his debut solo album Fastlife. It was released on September 13, 2011by Hollywood Records, as the second single from the album. The song garnered mixed reception from music critics. An official remix of the track features a verse from American rapper Lil Wayne and slightly altered production; it would receive a Parental Advisory sticker for this because of the explicit lyrics Lil Wayne Raps.

Released: September 13, 2011

Format: CD Single

Genre: Pop, R&B, dance-pop

Enrique Iglesias ft. Ciara: Taking Back My Love


"Taking Back My Love" is a song by singers Enrique Iglesias and Ciara. It is the second single from his English greatest hits album Greatest Hits. The song was produced by RedOne who was a co-writer of the song along side Iglesias and Frankie Storm. The original version of the song features R&B singer Ciara and is being released internationally. A second version which features pop singer Sarah Connor in place  of Ciara was released in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Russia, Austria Poland and the Czech Republic. In France, the song was re-recorded  with the french R&B singer Tyssem singing  her portion of the song in french and re-titled " Taking Back My Love (Sans l'ombre d'un remord)".

Released: January 12, 2009 (France)
                March 20, 2009 (Germany)

Format: CD Single, Maxi Single, Digital Download

Recorded: 2008

Genre: Europop, R&B

Length: 3:51

Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne: Down


"Down" is an R&B - electropop song by British artist Jay Sean. The song was released in North America as his debut single from his first album there, All or Nothing. In other markets, including the UK, the song serves  as Jay Sean's lead singer from his third studio album. The single features American rapper and label mate Lil Wayne and is produced by J remy and Bobby Bass. "Down" is the seventh- best selling single of 2009, having sold more that three million digital copies in the United States alone, and has been certified Platinum in several countries. The song went on to sell four million copies in the United States and six million copies worldwide, and also received a large airplay of two billion listener impressions on radio worldwide.
The track was released to US radio on 31 May 2009, and digital retailers on 30 June 2009. "Down" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the issue dated 17 October 2009, knocking the Black Eyed Peas off the top of the chart after their 26 week reign at number one. 

Released: 31, May 2009

Format: Digital Download

Recorded: Dec. 2008 - Mar. 2009

Genre: R&B, Dance, electropop, hip hop

Length: 3:32(Single Version/Album Version)
3:15( Without Rap)

Lil Wayne ft. Bruno Mars: Mirror


"Mirror" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne from the deluxe edition of his ninth studio album, The Carter IV. Produced by Ramon REO Owen of  The Soundkillers, the song features American pop singer Bruno Mars. The song was released to urban radio on November 1, 2011 as the fifth single from Tha Carter IV.

Released: November 1, 2011

Format: Digital Download

Recorded: 2011

Genre: Alternative hip hop, soul, R&B

Length: 3:48

Soulja Boy ft. Sammie: Kiss Me Thru the Phone


"Kiss Me Thru the Phone" is a song from hip-hop artist Soulja Boy released as the second single from his 2008 album iSouljaBoyTellem. It is currently the best - selling single from the album, reaching #3 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the U.S. Rap Charts, the top ten in the United Kingdom and U.S. Billboard Pop 100, and  #2 in the New Zealand.

Released: November 26, 2008 (North America)
        April 27, 2009 (United Kingdom)


Format: Digital Download, CD Single

Recorded: 2008

Genre: Hip Hop, Pop Rap, R&B

Length: 3:14

Mark Morrison: Return of the Mack~~ |Mann Version| Mann ft. Iyaz & Snoop Dogg



"Return of the Mack" is the title of a song written and recorded by British R&B artist Mark Morrison. It was released Morrison's native United Kingdom in March 1996 and reached the number one on the UK Singles Chart a month later. It reached number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in early summer 1997 for one week, kept from number one by Hanson's "MMMBop" and went platinum.

B-Side: Remix

Released: 18 March 1996 (UK)
                     11 February 1997 (USA)

Format: CD Single, CD Maxi, 12" Maxi

Genre: R&B, Hip Hop, Dance

Length: 3:32




American hip-hop/rap artist Mann released cover version of the song, featuring vocals from Snoop Dogg & Iyaz: The single was released in the United Kingdom on 23 May 2011 as a digital download. The music  video premiered on Mann's Youtube Channel on 28 June. It was released in the United States on 5 July 2011.

Released: 23 May, 2011 (UK)
           5 July 2011 (US)

Format: Digital Download

Recorded: 2011

Genre: Hip Hop

Length: 3:35

Madcon ft. Ameerah: Freaky Like Me


Freaky Like Me is an English language song by Norwegian urban duo Madcon featuring vocals from Belgian singer Ameerah. It is the second single released from their fourth album Contraband. The song was written by Ameerah, TJ Oosterhuis, Arjang "Sha" Shishegar, Tshawe Baqwa, and Yosef Wolde- Mariam. It was released on the 20th September 2010. The song reached number one in Norway, making it their third number one in the country.

Released: September, 20, 2010

Recorded: 2010

Genre: R&B

Length: 3:09

Label: Cosmos Music Norway

Bruno Mars: It Will Rain


It Will Rain is a song by American pop artist Bruno Mars. The song was released on iTunes for purchase on September 27, 2011. An accompanying music video was planned to premiere on October 26, 2011 on MTV. However, on October 24, 2011 Mars announced via Twitter that the music video has been delayed until a couple of weeks. It eventually premiered on November 10, 2011.

Bruno Mars officially announced "It Will Rain" to be the new single on September 22, 2011 on his new official website. The track was also revealed to be on the official soundtrack for the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1.

Released: September 27, 2011

Format: Digital download

Recorded: 2011

Genre: Soft Rock, soul, R&B, Pop

Length: 4:17

Michael Jackson: Thriller


Thriller is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released on November 30, 1982, by Epic Records as the follow-up to Jackson's critically and commercially successful 1979 album Off the Wall. Thriller explores similar genres to those of Off the Wall, including pop, R&B, rock, post-disco and adult contemporay music.

Released: November 30, 1982

Genre: Pop Rock, R&B, Post-Disco, Funk

Length: 42:19

Jason Derulo: Fight For You


Fight For You is a song by American recording artist Jason Derulo, taken from his second studio album, Future History. It is an R&B ballad that incorporates an interpolation of Africa by Toto. Fight For You was released  digitally on December 2, 2011, as the album's third single after Don't Wanna Go Home and It Girl. The song received mixes reviews from critics. After the release of the album, the song appeared on the US billboard Hot 100 chart and the UK Singles Chart.

Released: December 2, 2011

Genre: R&B

Length: 4:02

Mistletoe


Mistletoe is the first single by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber from his second studio album, Under The Mistletoe (2011). The track was written and produced by the duo Nasri and Adam Messinger( aka The Messengers). It was released on 17 October 2011. It sold 164,000 the first week putting it at number 5 on digital.

Released: October 17, 2011

Format: CD single

Recorded: 2011

Genre: Christmas, Pop, R&B

Length: 3:02

Label: Island, RBMG

Writer(s): Nasri, Adam Messinger, Justin Bieber