Ciara Princess Wilson is an American singer,songwriter,businesswoman,dancer,model,and actress. She rose to prominence with her debut studio album,Goodies (2004) and its lead single of the same name,which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. Follow-up singles from the album included "1,2 Step" and "Oh",both of which peaked at number two on the former chart. The album was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and received two nominations at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. Ciara also guest featured on the 2005 singles "Lose Control" by Missy Elliott and "Like You" by Bow Wow,both of which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
JhenéAiko Efuru Chilombo is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Aiko embarked on her musical career in 2002,as a backing vocalist and music video performer for R&B group B2K. To promote and cultivate her own following,she was marketed by their record label,The Ultimate Group as a "cousin" of group member Lil' Fizz,despite them not being related. Her debut album,slated for a 2003 release through Epic Records,was shelved due to Aiko instead further pursuing her education.
Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe,known mononymously as Tinashe,is an American singer,songwriter,dancer and actress. Born in Lexington,Kentucky,Tinashe moved to Pasadena,California as a child,where she pursued work in entertainment. Her notable roles include a motion-capture performance in the animated film The Polar Express (2004),Robin Wheeler in the Cartoon Network television series Out of Jimmy's Head (2007–2008),and a recurring role in the CBS series Two and a Half Men (2008–2009).
Azealia Amanda Banks is an American rapper,singer and songwriter. Raised in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City,she began releasing music through Myspace in 2008 before being signed to XL Recordings at age 18. She subsequently signed with Interscope and Polydor Records before separating in 2013. Banks became an independent artist and started her own independent record label,Chaos &Glory Recordings. She later signed to Parlophone and Warner Records before quitting her label in 2023.
"2 On" is the debut single by American singer Tinashe for her debut studio album Aquarius (2014). The song features a guest verse from American rapper Schoolboy Q. Both artists wrote the song with Bobby Brackins,and features production from DJ Mustard,Jon Redwine,and DJ Marley Waters,who are also credited as songwriters. It features a sample from the 2005 single "We Be Burnin'" by Jamaican recording artist Sean Paul,resulting in writing credits for Cezar Cunningham,Sean Paul,Steven Marsden,Delano Thomas,Michael Jarrett,and Craig Serani Marsh. "2 On" was released as Tinashe's commercial debut single from Aquarius on January 21,2014 and was sent to US rhythmic contemporary,urban contemporary on March 18,2014,and to contemporary hit radio on July 30,2014.
Aquarius is the debut studio album by American singer Tinashe,released on October 3,2014,by RCA Records. In 2011,after the disbandment of the girl group The Stunners,Tinashe announced that she would begin pursuing a solo career. The following year she released her debut mixtape In Case We Die. After raising her profile with the mixtape,Tinashe met with RCA Records where she subsequently signed a recording contract. Following her signing a record deal,Tinashe immediately began working on the album. During the recording process for the debut album,she released two other mixtapes,Reverie (2012) and Black Water (2013).
"Pretend" is a song by American singer Tinashe. It was released as her second single from her debut album Aquarius. The song,which was produced by producer Detail,features a guest verse from Harlem-based rapper ASAP Rocky.
"All Hands on Deck" is a song recorded by American singer Tinashe for her debut studio album,Aquarius (2014). It was written by Tinashe,Bebe Rexha,Stargate,and Cashmere Cat,and produced by the latter two. A crunk&B song,"All Hands on Deck" contains a prominent pan flute breakdown,a thick bassline and "club-friendly" beat,and has been described as the "sister song" to the album's lead single "2 On" (2014). The track's lyrical content comprises a dance instructional and portrays a scenario of retaining confidence,and rebound dating after a break-up,and contain themes of girl power and self empowerment. On February 22,2015,a remix version of the song premiered online featuring Australian rapper Iggy Azalea,and received a digital-only release on February 24. Serving as the third single from Aquarius,it impacted urban contemporary radio and was released as a digital download in the United States on February 24,2015.
American singer Tinashe has released six studio albums,four mixtapes,one extended play and thirteen singles,including seventeen as the featured artist. Tinashe's debut album,Aquarius,was released on October 7,2014. It debuted in the top 20 on the Billboard 200,and peaked within the top ten of the US,UK and Australian urban albums charts. Aquarius was supported by three singles. The lead single from the album was titled "2 On",and featured rapper ScHoolboy Q. "2 On" peaked at 24 on the Billboard Hot 100,and topped the US rhythmic chart. "2 On" also reached the top 30 in Australia,and entered the charts in Canada,France and the UK. "2 On" was later certified platinum in the US by the RIAA and in Australia by the ARIA.
"Player" is a song recorded by American singer Tinashe,featuring guest vocals by American singer Chris Brown. It was released as a single on October 2,2015,by RCA Records. The song was written by Tinashe,Myron Birdsong,Brown,its producers Lulou and Alexander Kronlund,and Chloe Angelides. "Player" was originally intended to be the lead single from Tinashe's third studio album,Joyride (2018),but it was later scrapped. An alternate version of the song,featuring Japanese rapper AK-69 instead of Brown,was included on the Japanese edition of Joyride.
Thyra Kigho Deshaun Oji,better known by her stage name Ms Banks,is a Nigerian-British rapper,singer and songwriter. Oji has released three mixtapes as Ms Banks. In 2014,she released her first mixtape titled Once Upon a Grind. She then released her first EP titled New Chapter EP in 2016. The Coldest Winter Ever was released in 2018,followed by The Coldest Winter Ever Part II in 2019. In 2023 she appeared alongside Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra as part of the opening act for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 hosted in Liverpool.
"Me So Bad" is a song recorded by American singer Tinashe,featuring fellow American singer Ty Dolla Sign and American rapper French Montana. It was written by the three said artists,Hitmaka,and A1 Bentley. It was released commercially for digital download via RCA Records on March 30,2018,as the third and final single from Tinashe's third studio album,Joyride (2018),along with the album's pre-order.
"Faded Love" is a song recorded by American singer Tinashe featuring guest vocals from American rapper Future. It was written by Tinashe,Future,Sasha Sloan,Noonie Bao,as well as Tor Erik Hermansen from the song's production team Stargate. It was released commercially for digital download via RCA Records on February 12,2018,as the second single from Tinashe's third studio album,Joyride (2018).
Joyride is the third studio album by American singer Tinashe. It was released through RCA Records on April 13,2018. The album features guest appearances from Offset,Ty Dolla Sign,French Montana,Little Dragon,and Future. The album also features production by Stargate,Dre Moon,Hit-Boy,T-Minus,and others.
"Fefe" is a single by American rapper 6ix9ine featuring Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj,and Canadian record producer Murda Beatz;the latter producing it with Cubeatz. Written alongside Andrew Green,it was released on July 22,2018 through TenThousand Projects. The song served as the second single from 6ix9ine's debut album,Dummy Boy (2018). Minaj also included the song on streaming versions of her fourth album,Queen (2018).
Songs for You is the fourth studio album by American singer Tinashe,released independently through her own label Tinashe Music Inc. on November 21,2019. It is the first project since her departure from RCA Records in February 2019. The project features collaborations with Ms Banks,6LACK,and G-Eazy. The album has received positive reviews,with publications praising her creativity,production and songwriting,as well as for releasing music independently.
"Sabotage" is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter JoJo featuring American rapper Chika. The song is JoJo's second original release after "Joanna" and since founding her own label imprint Clover Music with Warner Records. "Sabotage" was released on October 25,2019. It was written by Joanna Levesque,Dan Wilson,Dylan Wiggins,Martin McKinney,Merna Bishouty,Michael Sonier and Chika,while production was helmed by Doc McKinney,Dylan Wiggins and Mike Sonier. Vocal production was done by Merna Bishouty.
"Rascal (Superstar)" is a song by American singer Tinashe. It was released on July 17,2020. The song was written by Tinashe and her brother,Kudzai Kachingwe,alongside co-writer Alex King,and was produced by Sage the Gemini.
"Demente" is a song by South Korean singer Chungha and Puerto Rican rapper Guaynaa from her first Korean studio album Querencia. It was released on February 15,2021,through MNH and 88rising. The song is the thirteenth track on the album,and was written by Lao Ra,Guaynaa,TinashéFazakerley and Vincenzo and produced by him and Fuxxy. "Demente" solidifies the singer's "versatility as she flawlessly sings in Spanish and Korean" over a reggaeton beat. The song marks the first collaboration between a Korean female soloist and a Latin singer. Lyrically,the song tell a story of a confused love that causes great sadness due to the lack of interest from a lover.
333 is the fifth studio album by American singer Tinashe. It was released independently through her own label Tinashe Music on August 6,2021. The project features collaborations with Jeremih,Kaytranada,Kaash Paige,Absolutely,Wax Motif,Buddy,Channel Tres,Christian Blue,and Tinashe's brothers Quiet Child and Kudzai. The album's deluxe edition,featuring four additional tracks,was released on March 3,2022.
