Melanie Jayne Chisholm,known professionally as Melanie C or Mel C,is an English singer and songwriter. She rose to fame in the 1990s as a member of the pop group the Spice Girls,in which she was nicknamed Sporty Spice. With over 100 million records sold worldwide,the Spice Girls are the best-selling female group of all time. The group went on an indefinite hiatus in 2000,before reuniting for a greatest hits album (2007) and two concert tours:the Return of the Spice Girls (2007–2008) and Spice World (2019). She is known for her unique and distinctive tone.
"A Moment Like This" is the debut single by American singer Kelly Clarkson. The song was written by Jörgen Elofsson and John Reid from British house music project Nightcrawlers and produced by Stephen Ferrera and Steve Mac. It was released as a double A-side with "Before Your Love" as her coronation single after winning the first season of American Idol. The song was later included on her debut studio album,Thankful (2003). "A Moment Like This" was a huge hit in North America,topping the US Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Singles Chart.
A Girl Like Me is the second studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released on April 10,2006,by Def Jam Recordings. For the production of the album,Rihanna worked with Evan Rogers,Carl Sturken,Stargate,J. R. Rotem,and label-mate Ne-Yo,who wrote the album's second single. A Girl Like Me is a pop and reggae album influenced by Rihanna's Caribbean roots. The album also incorporates elements of dancehall and rock,as well as ballads,which music critics were ambivalent towards.
"Listen" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. The song was written by Beyoncé,Henry Krieger,Scott Cutler,Samantha Worley and Anne Preven,and produced by The Underdogs,Matt Sullivan and Randy Spendlove for the 2006 musical film Dreamgirls,in which Beyoncé's character Deena Jones sings the song in an expression of independence from her controlling husband. Columbia Records released "Listen" as the lead single from the Dreamgirls:Music from the Motion Picture soundtrack album on January 19,2007. It additionally appeared as a hidden track on international editions,and on the deluxe edition of Beyoncé's second solo studio album,B'Day. The Spanish version of the song,"Oye",was released on the EP,Irreemplazable,and the Spanish deluxe edition of B'Day.
Kelly Melissa Sweet,known professionally as Haliene,is an American singer of electropop and electronic dance music. She is known for her vocal collaborations with EDM artists Armin van Buuren,Seven Lions,ATB,Ferry Corsten,Aly &Fila,Da Tweekaz,and her song with Gareth Emery and Standerwick,"Saving Light",which won the A State of Trance award for "Tune of the Year"..
Samantha Jade Gibbs is an Australian singer and songwriter. She has written tracks for artists including JoJo and Ashley Tisdale. In 2012,Jade won the fourth season of The X Factor Australia,the first woman to win the Australian series. She subsequently signed with Sony Music Australia and released her winner's single "What You've Done to Me",which debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. On 16 August 2024,Jade released her new EP,Love.Sick. Vol 2,debuting at #5 on the Australian iTunes Album Charts.
"Impossible" is a song by Barbadian singer Shontelle. It is the lead single from her second studio album,No Gravity (2010). The song was written by Arnthor Birgisson and Ina Wroldsen,and produced by Birgisson. It was released digitally on February 9,2010. "Impossible" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States,number 33 in Canada,number nine in the United Kingdom and number five in Denmark.
"Why Don't You Love Me" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter BeyoncéKnowles for the platinum edition of her third studio album,I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008). It was written by Knowles,Angela Beyincé,Solange Knowles and the Bama Boyz and produced by the Bama Boyz and Knowles. "Why Don't You Love Me" is an R&B song with disco influences that is set in a retro style. According to its lyrics,Knowles questions her love interest about why he does not value her fabulousness. Its 1960s-styled music video was directed by Melina Matsoukas and Knowles under the alias Bee-Z,and it stars the latter as "B.B. Homemaker". Knowles pays homage to Bettie Page in the video,which critics universally commended for its 1960's style sets and costumes. They also complimented Knowles for her acting skills.
Cher Lloyd is an English singer. She participated on the seventh series of the television talent show The X Factor in 2010 and finished in fourth place. Following the show,Lloyd was signed to Syco Music in the United Kingdom and Epic Records in the United States. She released her debut studio album,Sticks and Stones,in 2011,which had two releases:its standard edition and a US version. The album peaked at number four on the UK Albums Chart,while the latter version debuted at number nine in the US Billboard 200. It included the successful singles "Swagger Jagger",which entered at number one on the UK Singles Chart,"With Ur Love",and "Want U Back".
"Skyscraper" is a song recorded by American singer Demi Lovato for her third studio album,Unbroken (2011). It was released by Hollywood Records on July 12,2011,as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Toby Gad,Lindy Robbins,and Kerli;the former handled its production. American singer Jordin Sparks provided background vocals for the track. It was inspired by a picture of the apocalypse,in which the world was in ruins and,among collapsed buildings,one skyscraper was standing.
"Dance with Me Tonight" is a single by English singer-songwriter Olly Murs,taken from his second studio album,In Case You Didn't Know. It was released as the album's second single on 18 November 2011 and was written by Murs,Claude Kelly and Steve Robson.
Melanie Ann Amaro is an American singer who won the first season of The X Factor USA in 2011,securing a $5 million recording contract with Syco Music and Epic Records. Amaro was also the youngest contestant to win the competition during the show's run (2011–2013).
"Want U Back" is a song by English singer Cher Lloyd from her debut studio album,Sticks and Stones (2011). It was released as the third single from the album on 3 February 2012,and it was released as the lead single from the US version of the album on 22 May 2012. The UK single release features guest vocals from The X Factor US contestant Astro. In the United States,the song was released as a solo single,without Astro's verses. Its remix features Snoop Dogg. The song was written by Savan Kotecha and Shellback,with production being handled by the latter. Musically,"Want U Back" is a pop song,with elements of bubblegum and synth-pop,while lyrically the song is about a girl who's jealous of her ex-boyfriend's new relationship,and tries to sabotage the new relationship.
"Boys Will Be Boys" is a song recorded by Mexican recording artist Paulina Rubio. It was released as a lead single from the Brava!s reissues (Brava! Reload and Bravísima!) on March 24,2012,by Universal Music,and distributed in both physical and digital formats. The track was written by Nadir Khayat,Alex Papaconstantinou,Bilal Hajji,Adam Baptiste,whilst production was handled by Khayat and Rubio. Its Rubio's first single in English-language since 2002. In 2013 it was included as part of the compilation album Pau Factor.
I'm Right Here is the debut studio extended play by American singer-songwriter,rapper and musician Chris Rene released on October 2,2012 through Syco and Epic Records. This is Rene's first major label project,and second studio work overall,after he released his 2009 independent studio album,Soul'd Out. Rene,a third-place finalist from the inaugural season of the U.S. version of The X Factor,was signed to Epic by his mentor,L.A. Reid. Rene began production on his album in December 2011,and completed recording by June 2012. The record boasts assistance on writing and productions from Alex Lambert,Brandyn Burnette,busbee,Christian Rich,Chuck Harmony,Claude Kelly,J. Bonilla,J.R. Rotem,Jon Levine,Lauren Evans,Marlin "Hookman" Bonds,Marty James,Mitchum Chin,Peter Biker,Supa Dups and Talay Riley,along with compositions from Rene's brother and sister,Gabriel and Gina.
"Love Me Now" is a song by American recording artist Melanie Amaro,the winner of the first season of The X Factor. It is a contemporary R&B ballad was written and produced by Christopher "Tricky" Stewart,while additional songwriting was done by Kenneth Coby and Crystal Johnson. Lyrically,Amaro wants her man to stop wasting time and enjoy time with her while they have it. It was first made available for stream on August 16,2012,and it was digitally released as the b-side to Amaro's debut single "Don't Fail Me Now" on September 18,2012. It received mostly positive reviews from music critics,who deemed it a better offering than "Don't Fail Me Now". "Love Me Now" failed to enter on any of the main Billboard component charts.
Melanie Joy Fontana is an American singer,composer and songwriter signed to Universal Music Group.
Samantha Jade is the self-titled debut studio album by Samantha Jade,the 2012 winner of The X Factor Australia,released through Sony Music Australia on 7 December 2012. The album's lead single "What You've Done to Me" preceded the album's release.
Louisa Rose Allen,known professionally as Foxes,is an English singer,songwriter,and model. After her debut single "Youth" was noticed by Zedd in 2012,she was featured on the song "Clarity",which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. She has since released three albums:Glorious (2014),All I Need (2016),The Kick (2022) as well as two EPs:Warrior (2012) and Friends in the Corner (2021). She has achieved commercial success with the singles "Youth","Let Go for Tonight","Holding onto Heaven","Body Talk",and "Amazing".
Better Together is the debut extended play by American girl group Fifth Harmony. It was their first release after placing third on the second season of American televised reality show The X Factor,and was released on October 18,2013 through Epic Records. Lyrically,the extended play discusses themes of love,heartbreak and empowerment. Throughout the recording process,the group worked with a variety of music producers including Savan Kotecha and Harmony Samuels as well as Julian Bunetta who served as the executive producer of the extended play. Better Together is primarily a pop record with elements of funk,pop rock,power pop,dance,bubblegum pop,acoustic guitar,R&B and minimalist urban influences.
