"How We Do" is a song by American rapper and West Coast hip hop artist the Game,featuring rapper 50 Cent from his debut album,The Documentary. Produced by Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo,it was released as the album's second official single in late 2004.
"Check on It" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé. It was written by her,Swizz Beatz,Sean Garrett,Angela Beyincéand Slim Thug,and produced by Swizz Beatz. The song was supposed to be featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 film The Pink Panther,in which Beyonce co-starred as Xania. As it was ultimately not included on the soundtrack,the version with additional vocals from Slim Thug was placed on the 2005 Destiny's Child's greatest hits album #1's. Columbia Records released a remix version of "Check on It" featuring both Slim Thug and Bun B as the second single from #1's on December 13,2005. The song is credited to Beyonce,but includes the entire second verse song by singer Kelly Rowland and both Beyonce and Rowland sing the chorus together. Rowland did not appear in the music video;Beyonce simply lip-synched Rowland's part in the music video.
"It's Okay (One Blood)" is a song by American rapper and West Coast hip hop artist The Game featuring vocals from reggae singer Junior Reid,from his second studio album Doctor's Advocate. Released as the album's lead single on July 24,2006,the song was written by The Game himself and Junior Reid,and it was produced by D-Roc,and Reefa. The Game himself revealed that the song would be released on July 31,2006,but actually was released on July 24,2006. The song was originally to be released on July 4,2006 but got pushed back by The Game. Jimmy Rosemond,head of Czar Entertainment and The Game's manager,explained how "One Blood" would receive positive radio airplay and prove the talent that The Game had. A supposed original version of the song was released in late January 2011.
"Ride Like the Wind" is the debut single by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross. It was released in February 1980 as the lead single from his Grammy-winning 1979 self-titled debut album. It reached number two on the US charts for four consecutive weeks,behind "Call Me" by Blondie. On the album's inner sleeve,Christopher Cross dedicated this song to Lowell George,formerly of the band Little Feat,who had died in 1979. It features backing vocals by Michael McDonald and a guitar solo by Cross.
"Down" is a song by British singer Jay Sean featuring American rapper and labelmate Lil Wayne. The song was released in North America as his debut single from his first album there,All or Nothing. In other markets,including the United Kingdom,the song serves as Jay Sean's lead single from his third studio album. Produced by J-Remy and Bobby Bass,"Down" is the seventh-best selling single of 2009 and has been certified Platinum in several countries. The song went on to sell six million copies in the United States and received a large airplay on radio worldwide.
"Blind Faith" is a song by British drum and bass duo Chase &Status. It was released as the second official single,and the third overall,from their second studio album,No More Idols (2011). The single features vocals from Liam Bailey,and was released on 21 January 2011. The single peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart,tying with "Count On Me" as their highest-charting single to date. The chorus of the song also features vocals performed by Yolanda Quartey. and samples from 'Let The Music Take Control ' by Joey Negro and the Sunshine Band. "Blind Faith" is featured on the soundtrack of the racing video games Dirt 3 and Forza Horizon. The song was used by BBC Sport during its coverage of the 2013 World Athletics Championships.
Loick Mark Essien is an English singer signed to record label Sony Music. Essien began his musical career after featuring on rapper Chipmunk's single "Beast". Essien was set to release his debut album,Identity,on 5 March 2012 but was dropped from his label weeks before the release date.
"Stuttering" is a song by R&B singer Loick Essien. The song features vocals from hip hop group,N-Dubz. The track was the third single released from his upcoming debut studio album,Identity,after it was scrapped. It was released on 4 February 2011 via Sony Music Entertainment. The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 36,making it his first Top 40 single. A music video was made for the single. It was uploaded to YouTube on 6 January 2011. Essien and two members of N-Dubz,Dappy and Fazer,appear in the video. The song has also been sung by R&B artists Mario and Range.
"Love Drunk" is a song and debut single by R&B singer Loick Essien,released on 12 September 2010 by Sony Music Entertainment. Featuring uncredited vocals from Labrinth,it was the first single released from Essien's debut album Identity. The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 57. The remix version features British rapper Bashy.
"Me Without You" is a song by British R&B singer Loick Essien. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2011 through Sony Music Entertainment as the fourth single from the upcoming studio album,Identity (2012). The track was written by Essien,Adam Argyle and Dee Adam and produced by Mike Spencer. On 11 November 2011 "Me Without You" debuted at number fourteen on the UK Singles Chart;having sold 23,962 copies in its first week.
Tanya Lacey is an English recording artist,songwriter and composer. She signed to the record label Sony Music. She is best known for writing and featuring on Loick Essien's single "How We Roll" which peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. Later,Tanya supported Bruno Mars as his sole European support for The Doo-Wops &Hooligans Tour. In 2017 she competed on the Voice UK and made it past the Blind Auditions,joining Team Gavin. In the second stage of the competition,she was eliminated from Gavin's team,but was 'stolen' by Will (will.i.am).
Sirach Charles,better known by his stage name Angel,is an English singer-songwriter,rapper and record producer from West London,England. His single "Go In,Go Hard",featuring vocals from English rapper Wretch 32,was released on 18 March 2012. The song reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart. The following single,"Wonderful",performed better commercially,peaking at number nine on the UK Singles Cchart and topping the UK R&B Chart.
"Don't Look Back" is a song by English drum and bass production duo Matrix &Futurebound. It was released on 6 July 2014. The song entered at number 38 on the UK Singles Chart.
"Havana" is a song recorded by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello featuring fellow American rapper Young Thug. It was released on August 3,2017,along with "OMG",from her solo debut album,Camila (2018). It was initially released as a promotional single,then was serviced to radio on September 8,2017,as a single. Due to its rising success,"Havana" later became the official lead single of Camila,replacing "Crying in the Club". In November 2017,a remix version of the song with Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee was uploaded to Cabello's YouTube page. The first verse of the remix is sung in Spanish while Daddy Yankee replaces Young Thug's verse.
"The London" is a song by American rapper Young Thug featuring fellow American rappers J. Cole and Travis Scott,released through Atlantic Records and 300 Entertainment as the lead single and closing track from the former's debut studio album So Much Fun on May 23,2019. Written alongside Babyface and producer T-Minus,it was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Grammy Awards.
"Hot" is a song by American rapper Young Thug featuring labelmate and fellow American rapper Gunna. It was produced by Wheezy and sent to rhythmic and Urban radio on September 23,2019. It originally charted in several countries as an album track upon the release of So Much Fun in August 2019,before being released in a remix with an additional feature from fellow American rapper Travis Scott,a frequent collaborator of both,on October 31,2019,and reaching a new peak of number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Franchise" is a song by American rapper Travis Scott,featuring fellow American rapper Young Thug and British rapper M.I.A. Originally titled "White Tee",the song interpolates Dem Franchize Boyz's song of the same name. The bass-heavy track finds the rappers boasting about their commercial successes. The song was released on September 25,2020,alongside a video shot partly in England and at Michael Jordan's Chicago mansion. The video won the 2021 MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip Hop Video.
"Way 2 Sexy" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake,featuring American rappers Future and Young Thug. Released on September 3,2021 as the lead single from Drake's sixth studio album Certified Lover Boy,it is a bass-heavy take on Right Said Fred's "I'm Too Sexy" (1991),which it interpolates throughout the chorus and refrain. A comedic music video was released on the same day as the song and sees the artists pay homage to numerous pop culture events and icons. "Way 2 Sexy" received mixed responses from critics,with some deeming it an album highlight due to its upbeat sound,while others criticizing it as "cringey".
"Pushin P" is a song by American rappers Gunna and Future,featuring fellow American rapper Young Thug. It was released on January 7,2022,as the second track from Gunna's third studio album DS4Ever. The "hypnotic",alliterative track finds the trio rapping about "pushin p",which is a phrase popularized by Gunna that means to "keep it real". The track was regarded by some critics as a standout from DS4Ever,and became the album's highest-charting track,debuting at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
