Meghan Elizabeth Trainor is an American singer-songwriter and television personality. She rose to prominence after signing with Epic Records in 2014 and releasing her debut single "All About That Bass",which reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and sold 11 million copies worldwide. Trainor has released five studio albums with the label and has received various accolades,including the 2016 Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
"All About That Bass" is the debut single of American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor,released on June 30,2014,through Epic Records. The song was included on Trainor's debut extended play (EP),Title (2014),and her debut studio album of the same name (2015). Written by Trainor and producer Kevin Kadish,"All About That Bass" is a bubblegum pop,doo-wop and hip hop track. Trainor,who as a teenager struggled with her negative body image,was inspired to write the song to promote self-acceptance.
American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor has released six studio albums,two extended plays (EP),two live albums,37 singles,34 music videos,three independent albums,and 26 promotional singles. She self-released the albums Meghan Trainor (2009),I'll Sing with You (2011),and Only 17 (2011);they were pulled from circulation after she signed with Epic Records in February 2014. Trainor's debut single,"All About That Bass",was released on June 30,2014,and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks. The single became the longest-reigning number-one by an Epic recording artist in the United States,surpassing the seven-week record held by Michael Jackson's songs "Billie Jean" (1983) and "Black or White" (1991). It topped the national charts of 58 countries and became one of the best-selling singles of all-time. As of 2015,it had sold over 11 million units internationally. "All About That Bass" was certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),and preceded Trainor's debut EP,Title (2014),which peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 in September 2014.
Title is the debut major-label studio album by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. It was released on January 9,2015,by Epic Records. Initially a songwriter for other artists in 2013,Trainor signed with the label the following year and began recording material she co-wrote with Kevin Kadish. They were dissatisfied with the electronic dance music predominant in contemporary hit radio and drew influence from retro-styled 1950s and 1960s music.
"Lips Are Movin" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor,taken from her debut major-label studio album,Title (2015). It was written by Trainor and the album's producer,Kevin Kadish. Epic Records premiered the song on MTV News on October 15,2014,and released it to the United States contemporary hit radio stations on October 21,as the second single from Title. A retro-tinged doo-wop and pop song with girl-group harmonies and bubblegum pop hooks,"Lips Are Movin" was inspired by Trainor's conflict with her record label. However,critical commentary has described it as a song about Trainor leaving her significant other after discovering he is cheating on her.
"Dear Future Husband" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. It was included on Title,her 2014 extended play,and later on her 2015 studio album of the same name. Trainor wrote the song with its producer,Kevin Kadish. Epic Records released "Dear Future Husband" as the album's third single on March 17,2015. A doo-wop and pop song,it has lyrics about chivalry and dating. In the song,Trainor lists things a potential romantic suitor needs to do to win her affection.
"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor from her debut major-label studio album Title (2015),featuring guest vocals from John Legend. Trainor wrote the song with Justin Weaver and Caitlyn Smith,and produced it with Chris Gelbuda. Epic Records released it as the album's fourth single on June 23,2015. A soul love ballad,"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" is about savoring moments spent with loved ones and not taking them for granted.
"Title" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor from her 2014 debut extended play of the same name. Kevin Kadish produced the track and wrote it with Trainor. Epic Records considered it for release as Trainor's second single but eventually decided on "Lips Are Movin" (2014). The song is in a doo-wop style with Caribbean influences. Lyrically,Trainor demands that her partner define their relationship more clearly and call her his girlfriend.
Thank You is the second major-label studio album by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. Epic Records released it on May 13,2016,after a week of exclusive streaming on Apple Music. Trainor wrote most of its material with songwriter Jacob Kasher Hindlin and the album's producer Ricky Reed. Influenced by various genres including dance,hip hop,funk,and Caribbean music,Trainor conceived the album to showcase her versatility. It features guest appearances by Yo Gotti,LunchMoney Lewis,Trainor's mother,and R. City.
"No" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor from her second major-label studio album,Thank You (2016). Ricky Reed produced the song and wrote it with Trainor and Jacob Kasher Hindlin;Epic Records released it as the album's lead single on March 4,2016. A dance-pop song inspired by 1990s pop music and R&B,"No" has lyrics about sexual consent and empowerment,encouraging women to reject unwanted advances from men.
"Me Too" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor from her second major-label studio album,Thank You (2016). Trainor wrote the song with Jacob Kasher Hindlin,Jason Derulo,Peter Svensson,and its producer,Ricky Reed. Epic Records released it as the album's second single on May 5,2016. An electro and R&B song with a minimalistic musical bed of a synth bassline,finger snaps,and popping mouth sounds,"Me Too"'s lyrics concern self-love,as Trainor asserts confidence in her looks.
"No Excuses" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor,released on March 1,2018,as the lead single from her third major-label studio album,Treat Myself (2020). Trainor co-wrote it with Jacob Kasher Hindlin and Andrew Wells,who produced it as well. The track was announced in February 2018 along with its official single artwork. The pop song,with country and R&B influences,has lyrics against sexism. The song received acclaim from music critics,some of whom noted that it was a return to the sound of Trainor's album Title (2015).
"All the Ways" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. The song was released on June 21,2018,as a promotional single for the initial intended release of Trainor's third studio album,Treat Myself,and later only appeared on its Target deluxe edition following the album's 2020 release. The song was serviced to hot adult contemporary radio as the lead single from Trainor's second EP,The Love Train,on February 11,2019.
"Nice to Meet Ya" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor from her third major-label studio album,Treat Myself (2020),featuring the Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj. Trainor and Minaj wrote it with the songwriter Scott Harris and Raul Cubina and Mark Williams from its production duo,Ojivolta. Epic Records released it as the album's third single on January 31,2020. Backed by an instrumentation of tingling drums and a hip hop beat,the pop and R&B song has feel-good and characteristically confident lyrics.
"Bad for Me" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor,featuring guest vocals from Teddy Swims. Trainor,Stephen Wrabel,Ajay Bhattacharyya,and Federico Vindver wrote it,and Vindver handled the production. The song was released on June 24,2022,as the lead single from her fifth major-label studio album,Takin' It Back (2022). A pop song with gospel influences,it has lyrics about a toxic relationship with a family member and distancing oneself from them.
Takin' It Back is the fifth major-label studio album by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. Epic Records released the album on October 21,2022. Trainor worked with producers including Federico Vindver,Gian Stone,Kid Harpoon,and Tyler Johnson. Featured artists include Scott Hoying,Teddy Swims,Theron Theron,Natti Natasha,and Arturo Sandoval. It is a doo-wop and bubblegum pop album,which Trainor conceived as a return to the sound of her debut major-label studio album,Title (2015),after its title track went viral on TikTok. Takin' It Back's lyrical themes revolve around motherhood and self-acceptance.
"Made You Look" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor from her fifth major-label studio album,Takin' It Back (2022). Trainor wrote it with songwriter Sean Douglas and its producer,Federico Vindver. Epic Records released it as the album's second single on October 31,2022. A doo-wop song that recalls earlier styles of popular music,it was inspired by Trainor's insecurities about body image and encourages listeners to embrace their natural beauty and confidence.
"Mother" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor from the deluxe edition of her fifth major-label studio album,Takin' It Back (2022). She co-wrote the song with Sean Douglas and its producers,Gian Stone and her brother Justin. Epic Records released it to US hot adult contemporary radio stations as the deluxe edition's lead single on March 27,2023. A pop song with doo-wop influences,it interpolates the Chordettes' single "Mr. Sandman". Inspired by men who said Trainor's pregnancy would end her career,the song is about women's empowerment;in its lyrics,she asks the male subject to stop mansplaining and to listen to her.
Timeless is the sixth major-label studio album by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. Epic Records released it on June 7,2024. Trainor worked with producers including Federico Vindver,Gian Stone,Grant Boutin,and Jason Evigan. Featured artists include T-Pain,Lawrence,and Niecy Nash. It is a doo-wop and bubblegum pop album with club beats and influences of dance-pop and R&B. The album has a message of self-empowerment,women's empowerment,and positive self-talk,inspired by Trainor's family,motherhood,and experiences in the music industry.
"Whoops" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor from her sixth major-label studio album,Timeless (2024). Trainor wrote the song with Sean Douglas and its producers,Gian Stone and Grant Boutin. Epic Records released it as the album's third single on June 24,2024. "Whoops" is a pop-doo-wop break-up song,on which she addresses an ex-partner and derides the woman who he cheated on her with.
