B2K is an American boy band that was active from 2000 to 2004, and again from 2018 onwards. In 1998, the group was formed by dance choreographer Dave Scott and Interscope A&R Keshia Gamble. The members consisted of Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Omarion. They released their self-titled debut album on March 12, 2002. The album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and number one on the U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Marques Barrett Houston is an American R&B singer and actor. A member of the R&B group Immature/IMx from 1990 until 2001, Houston went solo in 2003. As an actor, he is best known for his role as Roger Evans in the television comedy Sister, Sister.
"I'm Your Baby Tonight" is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston for her third studio album of the same name. Written and produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, it was released by Arista Records as the lead single from the album on October 2, 1990. The single features a B-side, "Feels So Good", which has not been featured on any of the Houston's albums. While the original version, produced by Reid and Babyface, was released in the United States, the Yvonne Turner mix, was released in other countries. Marking a musical transition for Houston from the pop and dance music sounds of her previous singles, “I’m Your Baby Tonight” is a new jack swing song with elements of urban pop and contemporary R&B.
"I'm Every Woman" is the debut solo single by American singer Chaka Khan from her debut solo studio album Chaka (1978). It was Khan's first hit outside her recordings with the funk band Rufus. "I'm Every Woman" was produced by Arif Mardin and written by the successful songwriting team Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. The single established Chaka's career outside the group Rufus, whom she would leave after their eighth studio album Masterjam was released in late 1979.
"It's Not Right but It's Okay" is the third single from American singer Whitney Houston's fourth studio album, My Love Is Your Love. It was written by LaShawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, Isaac Phillips, Toni Estes, and produced by Darkchild. The song examines a woman confronting her lover about his infidelity. Houston won the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for this song. In 2003, Q Magazine ranked "It's Not Right but It's Okay" at number 638 in their list of the "1001 Best Songs Ever". The single reached number one in Spain and the top five in Canada, Iceland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Mario is the self-titled debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Mario. It was released on July 23, 2002, by J Records. Mario was supported by three singles: "Just a Friend 2002", "Braid My Hair" and "C'Mon".
"Ridin' " is a song by American rapper Chamillionaire featuring fellow American rapper Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, released on November 12, 2005, as the second single from his debut studio album The Sound of Revenge (2005). Produced by hip hop producer Play-N-Skillz, the song's lyrics discuss racial profiling and police brutality, in addition to the stereotyping of African-Americans driving a vehicle with drugs or other contraband on the inside.
"Heartbreak Hotel" is a song by American singer Whitney Houston. Originally written for inclusion on TLC's third studio album FanMail, it was later recorded by Houston after TLC rejected the song. It was released as the second single from Houston's 1998 album My Love Is Your Love. The song prominently features R&B singers Faith Evans and Kelly Price during the choruses and bridge.
Naked is the second studio album by American R&B recording artist Marques Houston. It was released by The Ultimate Group and Universal Records on May 24, 2005 in the United States. The album features guest appearances by Joe Budden, Rufus Blaq and fellow former Immature member Young Rome. In the United States, Naked peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200, and peaked at number 5 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
"If You Asked Me To" is a song written by American songwriter Diane Warren. It was originally recorded by American singer Patti LaBelle for her ninth studio album Be Yourself (1989), and also for the soundtrack to the James Bond film, Licence to Kill. The lyrics are from the point of view of a woman who pleads to her significant other: "If you asked me to, I just might change my mind, and let you in my life forever". Three years later, Canadian singer Celine Dion covered the song for her 1992 self-titled second English-language studio album. Released as the album's second single, Dion's version topped the Canadian charts and peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Clubbin'" is the second single from Marques Houston's debut album, MH in the U.S. and his debut single in the UK. The song features Joe Budden and is the second track on the album. The "Clubbin'" remix was also featured and once again Joe Budden performed on the track, alongside R. Kelly, credited as Pied Piper. R. Kelly also wrote and produced the song.
"Because of You" is the fourth and final United States and third and final United Kingdom single from Marques Houston's debut album, MH.
"All Because of You" is the first single by Marques Houston taken from his second album, Naked. It features a sample of the 1978 hit single, "Living Together in Sin" by The Whispers. It follows his previous single, the similarly named "Because of You" from his first album.
"Ha" is a 1998 single by rapper Juvenile, from his third album 400 Degreez. It was produced by Mannie Fresh. This song, along with Juvenile's "Back That Azz Up" and B.G.'s "Bling Bling" was responsible for taking Cash Money Records from a small local label in New Orleans to the pop mainstream. The song is notable for its unique style of rapping, with every line except the chorus ending with "ha". The chorus to the song interpolates a line taken from the earlier Juvenile single "Solja Rags".
"Damn!" is a song by the Atlanta rap duo YoungBloodZ. It was released as the second single from their second studio album Drankin' Patnaz and was produced by Lil Jon who is also featured on the song. A club mix appears on the duo's third studio album. It is their biggest hit to date, peaking at number 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, YoungBloodZ's sole top 10 single on the chart.
"I Look to You" is a pop-soul song performed by American recording artist Whitney Houston, from her seventh studio album of the same name. It was released as a worldwide promotional single and as the first US single from the album on July 23, 2009 on US radio following highly favorable reviews at pre-release album listening parties.
"Million Dollar Bill" is a song performed by American recording artist Whitney Houston from her seventh studio album, I Look to You (2009). It was released as the official worldwide lead single from the album on August 18, 2009, through Arista Records in the US and August 24, 2009, through RCA Records in the UK. It is Houston's final single from a studio album, and the last song released in her lifetime before her death in 2012. The song samples R&B singer Loleatta Holloway's "We're Getting Stronger", co-written by Norman Harris.
Lace Up is the debut studio album by American rapper Machine Gun Kelly. It was released on October 9, 2012, by Bad Boy Records and Interscope Records. Puff Daddy, who served as the executive producer on the album, enlisted the guest appearances from Cassie, DMX, Planet VI and Avenged Sevenfold; as well as the production that was provided by Alex da Kid, JP Did This 1 and J.R. Rotem, among others. The album was supported by four singles: "Wild Boy" featuring Waka Flocka Flame, "Invincible" featuring Ester Dean, and "Hold On " featuring Young Jeezy, along with a promotional single, "Stereo" featuring Alex Fitts.
"I'm on One" is a song by American hip hop artist DJ Khaled, released as the second single from his fifth studio album, We the Best Forever. The hip hop song features Canadian rapper Drake and American rappers Rick Ross and Lil Wayne and features production from Canadian producers T-Minus, Nikhil S. and Noah "40" Shebib. It was released for digital download in the United States on May 20, 2011.
"It's a Vibe" is a song by American rapper 2 Chainz, featuring American singers Ty Dolla Sign, Trey Songz and Jhené Aiko. It was released on March 14, 2017 as the second single from his fourth studio album Pretty Girls Like Trap Music. The hip hop track was produced by Murda Beatz and G Koop.
