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The Pussycat Dolls ft Busta Rhymes – Don’t Cha

January 16, 2012 / Pop, R&B, Retro

“Don’t Cha” is the debut single by American R&B/pop girl group the Pussycat Dolls. The song was originally recorded by American recording artist Tori Alamaze, and was released as her debut single in March 2005, on Universal Records. After Universal Records dropped her from the label, Cee-Lo Green gave the track to the Pussycat Dolls. The song was released in 2005 as the lead single from the Dolls’ debut studio album PCD. “Don’t Cha” is about a girl who teases [...]

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Taio Cruz – Troublemaker

January 16, 2012 / Current, Dance, Pop, R&B

“Troublemaker” is an electropop song by English singer-songwriter Taio Cruz from his third studio album, TY.O. In the United Kingdom, it was released as the album’s lead single on January 1, 2012. The song was written and produced by Cruz, Steve Angello, Rami Yacoub and Carl Falk. The track rose to number 3 in the UK charts.

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Rizzle Kicks – Mama Do the Hump

January 16, 2012 / Current, Dance, Pop

“Mama Do the Hump” is a single by British hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks, from their debut studio album, Stereo Typical. The single was released on 16 December 2011, in the UK. The video was directed by Jordan “Rizzle” Stephens and filmed by Jim Shreim.[1] Both Jordan and Harley’s parents appear in the video along with comedian James Corden. The song peaked at number 3 in the UK singles chart.

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Leona lewis – Run

January 16, 2012 / Pop

“Run” is a cover of the Snow Patrol song by Leona Lewis on BBC Radio 1′s Live Lounge on 31 October 2007. She later released the song as a single from Spirit: The Deluxe Edition in November 2008. At the time, “Run” was the UK’s fastest-selling digital only release ever, selling 69,244 copies in just two days. The song was released as the final single from her album in the United Kingdom. The single entered the UK charts at number [...]

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Lady Ga Ga – Marry The Night

January 16, 2012 / Pop

‘Marry the Night’ was released as the fifth single from her second studio album, Born This Way (2011). The song was written and produced by Lady Gaga and Fernando Garibay, and was recorded on the tour bus during The Monster Ball Tour with Garibay. The track spent 9 weeks in the UK singles chart and peaked at number 16.

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Katy perry – The One That Got Away

January 16, 2012 / Current, Pop

The song was written by Perry, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin. The latter two produced the song for Perry’s third studio album, Teenage Dream (2010). The song is a mid-tempo pop ballad about a lost love. It features a reference to the rock band Radiohead and addresses the relationship of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash to express the strength of the relationship. Unfortunate timing meant it became a hit just after the break up of her marriage to Russell [...]

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Jessie J – Domino

January 16, 2012 / Current, Pop

“Domino” by Jessie J was released as the first and currently only single from the re-release of her debut studio album, Who You Are. It was released on 29 August 2011. The song was written by Jessie J, Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly, Max Martin and Cirkut, and it was produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut. It hit the Uk number 1 spot in the singles chart on 15th January 2012.

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Charlene Soraia – Wherever You will Go

January 16, 2012 / Acoustic, Current, Pop

Charlene Soraia Santaniello Jones, known simply as Charlene Soraia is a London-based singer-songwriter. She is known for her cover of “Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling, which was used in an advert for Twinings tea in the UK. It was released on iTunes for digital download and reached a peak of number 3 in the UK Singles Chart. She released her debut studio album, Moonchild in November 2011.

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Beyonce – Love On Top

January 16, 2012 / Current, Pop, R&B

The track is from Beyonce’s fourth studio album 4. It was written by Knowles, Terius Nash and Shea Taylor; and production was handled by Knowles and Taylor. Knowles took inspiration from her state of mind while playing Etta James. A throw-back to the 1980s music, the up-tempo R&B song exhibits similar styles of Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross and The Jackson 5.’Love On Top’ peaked at number 13 in the UK singles chart in January 2012.

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The Verve – Bitter Sweet Symphony

December 8, 2011 / Pop, Rock & Indie

‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ is the lead track on their third album, ‘Urban Hymns’. It is based on music from an Andrew Loog Oldham adaptation of a Rolling Stones song, “The Last Time”. It was released on 16 June 1997 by Hut Recordings as the first single from the album, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart. In the video Richard Ashcroft walks down the street ignoring everyone and the oncoming traffic.

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Outkast – Hey Yeah

December 8, 2011 / Dance, Pop

“Hey Ya!” is a song written and produced by André 3000 for his 2003 album ‘The Love Below’, part of the hip hop duo OutKast’s double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. Based on The Beatles’ appearance at the Ed Sullivan Show – screaming, fainting fans and all – the video sees the singer play every member of ‘The Love Below’.

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Blur – Parklife

December 7, 2011 / Pop, Retro

“Parklife” is the title track from Blur’s 1994 album Parklife. When released as the album’s third single, “Parklife” reached number 10 in the UK singles chart. The song has spoken verses, narrated by actor Phil Daniels. It won Best British Single and Best Video at the 1995 Brit Awards.

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