The Documentary is the second studio album by American rapper the Game. It was released on January 18,2005,by Aftermath Entertainment,G-Unit Records,and Interscope Records. The record serves as his major-label debut,following his independently released Untold Story,in 2004. In 2001,while the Game was in a hospital recovering from a shooting,he decided to pursue a career in music. He released the mixtape,"Q.B. 2 Compton" under his then record label "Get Low Recordz" in 2002,which was later was discovered by Dr. Dre and led to him signing the Game to his label,Aftermath Entertainment. The album includes production from high-profile producers such as Dr. Dre,Kanye West,Scott Storch and Timbaland,among others,and guest appearances from 50 Cent,Eminem,Nate Dogg and Faith Evans,among others. This would be the Game's only album on Aftermath and G-Unit Records,as he left the label later in 2006 after a feud began between him and fellow G-Unit label-mate 50 Cent.
Cascada is a German dance music act founded in 2004 by singer Natalie Horler and DJs/producers DJ Manian and DJ Yanou. They are best known for their hit singles "Everytime We Touch","What Hurts the Most","Evacuate the Dancefloor",and "Miracle". Cascada represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö,Sweden with "Glorious". While being one of the most successful acts of the dance music genre itself,Cascada was named as the 3rd most successful German act of the 21st century.
Lloyd Polite Jr.,is an American R&B singer. Born in New Orleans and raised in Atlanta,he initially began his musical career as a member of the preteen-boy band N-Toon. The band disbanded in 2001 and Polite embarked on a solo career in 2003. He subsequently signed a record deal with American music executive Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records,under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings. In 2004,Polite released his solo debut single "Southside",the title-track from his debut album,Southside (2004). The single quickly charted on the US Billboard Hot 100,and became a top 40 hit. His second album Street Love,was released in 2007 and featured the top 20 hits "You" and "Get It Shawty".
"Maneater" is a song by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado from her third studio album,Loose (2006). The song was written by Furtado,Jim Beanz,and its producers Timbaland,Danja. It was released to mainstream radio in the United States in July 2006. The song's musical style and production were inspired by the Hall &Oates song of the same name and other music from the 1980s.
"If This Is Love" is the debut single by English-Irish girl group The Saturdays from their debut album,Chasing Lights (2008). It was co-written by Joe Belmaati,Michaela Breen,Vince Clarke,Mich Hansen,Alison Moyet,John Reid,Remee and Ina Wroldsen. The song was produced by Belmaati in collaboration with Cutfather. The track samples a heavily synthesised backing rhythm from Yazoo's 1982 song "Situation".
"Oceans" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Featuring lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music co-written by Vedder,guitarist Stone Gossard,and bassist Jeff Ament,"Oceans" was released in 1992 as the fourth single from the band's debut album,Ten (1991). Remixed versions of the song can be found on the "Even Flow" single and the 2009 Ten reissue.
"You Got the Love" is a song by British songwriting team The Source featuring American singer-songwriter Candi Staton. Originally released in 1986,the song was remixed and re-released in 1991,1997,and 2006. It reached number three on the UK Singles Chart,number two on the UK Dance Singles Chart and number one on the UK Club Chart.
"Stranger" is a song recorded by American singer Hilary Duff for her fourth studio album,Dignity (2007). It was written by Duff and Kara DioGuardi with the song's producers Vada Nobles,Derrick Harvin,and Julius "Logic" Diaz.
"Teardrops" is a 1988 song by American duo and husband/wife Womack &Womack,released as the first single from their fourth studio album,Conscience (1988). The songwriters were listed as Womack &Womack,who also served as the producers of the track alongside Chris Blackwell. During the third quarter of 1988,it charted highly around the world,reaching number one in the Netherlands,number two in Australia,West Germany and Switzerland,and number three in the UK.
"Whatever It Takes" is a song by American alternative band Lifehouse. It is the second single released from their fourth studio album,Who We Are (2007). The song was written by Lifehouse lead singer Jason Wade and American record producer Jude Cole. When discussing the song,Wade felt that the message of the song dealt with how difficult it could be to be in a relationship. It was first released with the band's fourth studio album Who We Are on June 18,2007 and was then solicited to mainstream radio on November 13,2007. It is a moderately slow pop-rock ballad that has influences of adult alternative.
Lessons in Love is the third studio album by American singer Lloyd,released by Young Goldie Music,The Inc. Records,and Universal Motown on August 4,2008. This is the last album to be released on The Inc. Records.
"My People" is the first single from Australian electronic music duo the Presets' second album Apocalypso. The song was nominated for two ARIA Awards,Single of the Year and Best Video. It won the latter.
"Girls Around the World" is a song by American recording artist Lloyd. The song features rapper Lil Wayne and was written by Lloyd and Lil Wayne,along with Eric Barrier and William Griffin. The song was produced by his production team,Big Reese and Jasper Cameron,who also produced his breakthrough hit,"You",which also featured Lil Wayne. The song served as the lead single for Lloyd's third studio album Lessons in Love. "Girls Around the World" received positive to mixed reviews from critics,some of whom noted it as generic,and others named it as a top track from the album. It reached No. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 13 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song samples the drum break from "Ashley's Roachclip" by the Soul Searchers,as well as interpolating Rakim's verse in "Paid in Full" by hip hop duo Eric B. &Rakim.
Funhouse is the fifth studio album by American singer and songwriter Pink,released by LaFace Records worldwide on October 24,2008. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart,selling 180,000 copies in its first week and reached number one on the charts in seven countries including Australia,New Zealand,Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Funhouse has sold 7 million copies worldwide.
"How Do You Sleep?" is the third single from Jesse McCartney's third studio album,Departure. The song was released on January 20,2009. The song was written and produced by R&B singer Sean Garrett,and his production partner Clubba Langg.
"Kiss with a Fist" is the debut single by indie rock band Florence and the Machine,taken from their debut studio album Lungs (2009). The single was released through Moshi Moshi Records on 9 June 2008 in the UK and was then released four months later on 6 October 2008 through IAMSOUND Records in the US. The B-side to "Kiss with a Fist" is a cover version of the Cold War Kids song "Hospital Beds".
"No Love" is a song by the American rapper Eminem,featuring fellow American rapper Lil Wayne,from Eminem's seventh studio album Recovery (2010). It was released as the third official single from the album. It impacted radio on October 5, 2010. "No Love" was produced by American hip hop record producer Just Blaze. The song samples "What Is Love" by Haddaway. It features the chorus of the song as the backing vocals. "No Love" reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. It has sold more than a million digital downloads in the United States. It was ranked the 8th best song of 2010 by Complex.
"Lightning" is a song by British-Irish boy band the Wanted,taken as the third single from their second studio album,Battleground. It was released on 16 October 2011. The song was written by Steve Mac,Wayne Hector and Ed Drewett,the same team responsible for the band's number-one single,"Glad You Came". The song debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart,behind Rihanna's "We Found Love". The single was originally intended for release in the United States,following the success of "Glad You Came",and a promotional remix single was issued,however,its release was cancelled.
"In a World like This" is a song by American pop group Backstreet Boys from their eighth studio album of the same name. It was released as the album's lead single on June 25,2013 as a digital download and July 3,2013 on CD in Japan. The song was written by Kristian Lundin,Max Martin,Savan Kotecha,and it was produced by Martin and Lundin. This song was featured on the 2013 compilation album Hitzone 67.
"Dance wiv Me" is a single by British rapper Dizzee Rascal,from his fourth studio album,Tongue n' Cheek. It was released on 30 June 2008 and features guest vocals from British DJ Calvin Harris and British R&B singer Chrome. The extended mix of the song also appears on Harris' second studio album,Ready for the Weekend.
