"Gangsta's Paradise" is a single by American rapper Coolio,released on August 1,1995 by Tommy Boy,Warner Bros. and MCA. Interpolating Stevie Wonder's song "Pastime Paradise" (1976),"Gangsta's Paradise" features vocals from American singer L.V. who served as a co-composer and co-lyricist with Coolio and Doug Rasheed,with Wonder also being credited for the composition and lyrics. Certified Platinum in October,the song was included on Coolio's second album,Gangsta's Paradise,in November 1995. Its music video was directed by Antoine Fuqua and featured Michelle Pfeiffer. The song is taken from Pfeiffer's movie,Dangerous Minds. The music video is also themed around the movie.
"Wild Wild West" is a song by American rapper and actor Will Smith from the 1999 film of the same name,in which he also starred. The song plays during the film's closing credits. The single samples Stevie Wonder's 1976 hit song "I Wish" and includes parts of the chorus from Kool Moe Dee's song of the same name. Kool Moe Dee re-performed the chorus for the song,and additional guest vocals are provided by Dru Hill. The album version of the song is introduced by a brief spoken-word interlude where Smith asks his infant son Jaden what song he should play next,interpreting Jaden's repeated non-verbal response as "Wild Wild West".
"California Love" is a song by American rapper 2Pac featuring fellow American rapper-producer Dr. Dre and American singer Roger Troutman of the funk group Zapp. The song was released as 2Pac's comeback single after his release from prison in 1995 and was his first single as the newest artist of Death Row Records. The original version is featured on the UK version of his fourth album,All Eyez on Me (1996),and is one of 2Pac's most widely known and most successful singles. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks and also topped the charts of Italy,New Zealand,and Sweden. The song was posthumously nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1997.
"Hate It or Love It" is a song by American rapper the Game featuring fellow American rapper 50 Cent. It was released as the third single from the former's debut studio album The Documentary (2005). The song was produced by Cool &Dre with additional production from Dr. Dre. The song features a music sample of "Rubber Band" by the Trammps from their album The Legendary Zing Album (1975).
"Hard to Say I'm Sorry" is a 1982 power ballad by the group Chicago. It was written by bassist Peter Cetera,who also sang the lead vocals on the track,and producer David Foster. It was released on May 17,1982,as the lead single from the album Chicago 16. On September 11 it reached No. 1 for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the group's second No. 1 single. It was their first top 50 hit since "No Tell Lover" in 1978 and it spent twelve weeks in the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100. The single was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal,and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in September of the same year. Songwriter Cetera,a member of the American Society of Composers,Authors and Publishers (ASCAP),won an ASCAP Pop Music Award for the song in the category,Most Performed Songs.
"The Jump Off" is a song by American rapper Lil' Kim,released as the first single on February 10 in 2003 from her third studio album La Bella Mafia. It was produced by Timbaland and features Mr. Cheeks. The single debuted at number 95 and climbed into the Top 20 at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Satisfy You",released on October 13,1999,is a number-one R&B single by American hip-hop artist and producer Puff Daddy and features vocals by American R&B singer-songwriter R. Kelly on the hook. The song spent six weeks at number one on the U.S. R&B chart and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks behind "Smooth" by Santana featuring Rob Thomas. The song was co-written by both Combs and R. Kelly,with additional writing by R&B singer Kelly Price,who performs backing vocals. The song's beat and bassline is taken from "I Got 5 on It" by Luniz,which itself interpolates Club Nouveau's "Why You Treat Me So Bad" among others. In contrast to the original song's subject matter,which is about marijuana. The song is about satisfying the significant other. The song garnered a nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000.
"Give It to Me" is a song performed by American producer,songwriter and rapper Timbaland,released as the first single from his second studio album Shock Value (2007). The song features vocals by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado and American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake. All three artists co-wrote the song together with American rapper Attitude and American producer Danja,who co-produced the song with Timbaland. Mosley Music Group,in association with Blackground Records and Interscope Records,serviced the song to contemporary hit and rhythmic radios in the United States on February 6,2007,and later to urban radios on March 10,2007. "Give It to Me" is an electro song that embodies the sensibilities of club music. The song features the protagonists addressing their critics about their successes in the music industry.
"Makes Me Wonder" is a song by American pop rock band Maroon 5. It was released on March 27,2007,as the first single from their second studio album,It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007). Upon its release,the song set a record for the biggest jump to number-one in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart,rising from number 64 to number one. However,the record was later broken by Kelly Clarkson's 2009 single,"My Life Would Suck Without You".
"The Way I Are" is a song by American producer Timbaland,released as the second single from his second studio album Shock Value (2007). The song features vocals by singer Keri Hilson,and is included on international editions on her debut album In a Perfect World... (2009). The two artists co-wrote the song with Danja,The Clutch,and Candice Nelson. Timbaland and Danja also produced the song. Mosley Music Group,in association with Blackground Records and Interscope Records,serviced the song to contemporary hit and rhythmic radios in the United States on June 15,2007. "The Way I Are" is an electrohop song with influences of R&B and dance music that help create its futuristic sound. Its lyrics are based on the theme of role reversal and sensuous desires.
"Ayo Technology" is the fourth single from 50 Cent's third album,Curtis (2007). It was released on July 24,2007. The song,featuring Justin Timberlake and vocals from Timbaland,who also produced the song along with Danja,has peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally,the song peaked within the top ten of the charts in many countries,including Australia,Denmark and the United Kingdom. The song has since been covered by Milow,a Belgian singer-songwriter whose version was successful in a number of countries,including Belgium,Spain,Germany,Italy,and the Netherlands. The song was also covered by Greek-Belgian singer Katerine Avgoustakis.
"Apologize" is a song written by Ryan Tedder,which first appeared on Timbaland's second studio album Shock Value (2007). It was then released as the third single from that album,along with the original recording by OneRepublic. It accordingly also served as the debut single for OneRepublic's debut album Dreaming Out Loud (2007),produced by Greg Wells. Timbaland's version omits the guitar solo after the second verse in the original,and includes an extra line of percussion,new backing vocals,and added sound samples,in addition to sound mixing and a few other minor changes. The song was the biggest radio airplay hit in the history of the Mainstream Top 40 chart in the United States,with 10,394 plays in one week,until its record was broken by Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love",which was also co-written by Tedder. The song was a major hit internationally,reaching number one in 16 countries,including Australia,Austria,Canada,Germany,Italy,New Zealand,Sweden,Turkey,and the Netherlands,as well as staying at number one for eight consecutive weeks on the Billboard Pop 100 chart. The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100,staying in the top-10 for 25 weeks,and spent 13 weeks at number one in Canada.
"For Your Love" is a song written and performed by American musician Stevie Wonder,released in February 1995 by Motown as the first single from his 22nd album,Conversation Peace (1995). It won two Grammy awards for Best R&B Male Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song at the 38th Grammy Awards.
"Every Time I Close My Eyes" is a song written,produced and performed by American musician Babyface. It was released as the second single from his fourth album,The Day (1996). Mariah Carey performs the backing vocals,after Babyface did the same for her on "Melt Away",a track written by both,included on her 1995 album Daydream. It also has a participation by Kenny G playing saxophone. An alternate version without Carey's vocals and additional sax elements is included on Kenny G's The Moment (1996).
"4 My People" is a song by American rapper Missy Elliott. It was written by Elliott,Timbaland,Eve Jeffers,Nisan Stewart,Craig Brockman and Dante "D-Man" Nolan for her third studio album Miss E... So Addictive (2001). Production was helmed by Stewart and Nolan,with Elliott serving as a co-producer and Timbaland credited as an additional producer,with Eve providing featured vocals.
"Morning After Dark" is a song by American record producer singer and rapper,Timbaland taken from his third studio album,Shock Value II. The song features French singer SoShy and was released as the first single from the album on October 26,2009. The international version of the song features an additional verse from Canadian singer Nelly Furtado and it is this version which features on the album.
"Carry Out" is a song recorded by American producer and rapper Timbaland for his third studio album Shock Value II (2009). The song features guest vocals from longtime collaborator,American recording artist Justin Timberlake. Timbaland and Timberlake co-wrote the song with Timothy "Attitude" Clayton,Jim Beanz and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon;with Harmon co-producing the song with Timbaland. Mosley Music Group,together with Blackground and Interscope Records,serviced the song to contemporary hit radio on December 1,2009,in the United States,as the third single from Shock Value II.
"If We Ever Meet Again" is a song by American producer Timbaland. It was released on December 1,2009,as the fourth single from his third studio album Shock Value II (2009). The song features singer Katy Perry and served as the album's second worldwide single. Timbaland's brother Sebastian also has uncredited vocals at the end of the song. "If We Ever Meet Again" reached number one in the Czech Republic and New Zealand while peaking within the top 10 in Australia,Austria,Belgium,Canada,France,Germany,Ireland,Israel,Italy,Norway,Poland,Slovakia,Spain,Switzerland,and the United Kingdom. The song was later included on the deluxe edition of Perry's third studio album Teenage Dream.
"Promiscuous" is a song by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado from her third studio album,Loose (2006). The song was written by Timothy "Attitude" Clayton,Tim "Timbaland" Mosley,Furtado and Nate "Danja" Hills. The song's lyrics feature a conversation between a man and woman who call each other promiscuous. The song was released as the second single from the album on April 25,2006.
"This Is What It Feels Like" is a song by Dutch DJ and record producer Armin van Buuren,featuring Canadian singer,songwriter and former soulDecision frontman Trevor Guthrie,released in the Netherlands by Armada Music on 1 January 2013 as the second single from van Buuren's fifth studio album,Intense (2013).
