"Torn" is the first official single from American R&B singer LeToya's debut album LeToya which was released in March 2006 and soon became a hit,having a high airplay,just missing out the top ten on the U.S. Hot 100 Airplay charts at number eleven. "Torn" became a hit on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs,peaking at number two. It also entered the top twenty on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Adult R&B charts.
"She Don't" is a R&B song written by Walter Milsap and Candice Nelson for LeToya Luckett's self-titled debut album LeToya (2006). It was produced by Walter Misap and released as the album's second single in the summer of 2006. Although the song was expected to follow its predecessor success,the song only achieved moderate success throughout United States. The song contains a sample from The Spinners' song "We Belong Together".
"Shortie like Mine" is a song by rapper Bow Wow. Released on October 3,2006,it is the first single from his fifth studio album,The Price of Fame (2006). This song features American R&B singers Chris Brown &JohntáAustin. The video ranked at number 19 on BET's Notarized:Top 100 Videos of 2006 countdown. The video also received a BET Award nomination for Viewer's Choice in 2007.
"Money Maker" is a song written and performed by American rapper Ludacris and R&B singer Pharrell Williams. The song was released to the radio on July 17,2006 as the first single from Ludacris's fifth album Release Therapy. Produced by Williams and Chad Hugo,the song is a reimagining of the 1961 Elmore James blues song "Shake Your Moneymaker". The single became Ludacris' third number-one song on the US Billboard Hot 100,while also topping the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Tracks charts. It also became the number-one single on radio in the United States on October 19,2006.
Nakia Shine Coleman,better known by his stage name Kia Shine,is an American hip hop recording artist and producer from Memphis,Tennessee. He is perhaps best known for his commercial debut single "Krispy",which is also the lead single from his 2007 debut album Due Season. He has worked with several fellow rappers,such as Mike Jones,Yo Gotti,Nelly,Jim Jones,among others. Kia Shine is co-CEO,alongside rapper Jack Frost,of Rap Hustlaz. Kia Shine won the Southern Entertainment Award (S.E.A.) in 2008 for best underground artist having sold over 200,000 albums with his independent label,Rap Hustlaz. His 2007 single "W.O.W." was the inspiration for the "wow" feature on the social media website HellaDoge,where members can earn Dogecoin for making posts and giving "wows" .
"You" is a song by American R&B artist Lloyd featuring rapper Lil Wayne,and was produced by Big Reese and Jasper Cameron for Lloyd's second studio album,Street Love. It was recorded in the producer's basement. It is the first official single off the album. Lloyd himself has reported that he leaked the song to an Atlanta radio station to receive airplay. Originally,the song featured Atlanta rapper Tango Redd,but he was replaced with Lil Wayne for the official release. The song features an interpolation of Spandau Ballet's song "True". On February 8,2007,"You" became Lloyd's first and Lil Wayne's second top-ten single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100,charting at number nine. The song reached number one on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in February 2007,becoming both Lloyd and Lil Wayne's first number-one single on this chart. On the UK Singles Chart,the single debuted on May 28,2007,at number sixty-six on download sales alone,and moved up to number forty-five.
"Ghetto Story" is a dancehall/ragga single performed by dancehall artist Baby Cham. It is the first single to be released from his album of the same name. The song is most known for its reggae fusion remix called "Ghetto Story Chapter 2" featuring American R&B singer Alicia Keys. The single peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100,number 15 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart,and number 13 on the Billboard Rap Tracks chart. It received heavy airplay on MTV2 and BET,and some airplay on Canada's MuchMusic. The song is about growing up in the ghetto and how it was for Cham in his younger years. The video entered BET's 106 &Park at number 9 before peaking at number 5,making it one of the very few reggae videos to reach the top 5 on that countdown. Another remix features singer Akon. Rapper Lil Wayne has freestyled over the instrumental.
"Like a Boy" is a song performed by American singer Ciara for her second album Ciara:The Evolution (2006). Written by Ciara,Candice Nelson,Balewa Muhammad,J. Que,Ezekiel Lewis,and Calvin Kenon,it is the third release in the U.S. and second single in Europe.
"Outta My System" is a song by American rapper Bow Wow. It's the second and final single off his fifth studio album The Price of Fame. It features singers T-Pain and JohntáAustin. The original next single was supposed to be "I'm a Flirt" but was cancelled in favor of "Outta My System",that the fact that R. Kelly was preoccupied on the charts with Snoop Dogg's "That's That Shit" and Young Jeezy's "Go Getta" led to it being delayed. The song peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100,his eighth top 40 hit and T-Pain's sixth top 40 hit on that chart. It also peaked at number 2 and 12 on the Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts respectively and number 7 in New Zealand. The video premiered on Valentine's Day on BET's Access Granted.
"When I See U" is a song recorded by American singer Fantasia Barrino for her second studio album,Fantasia (2006). It written by Louis Biancaniello,Waynne Nugent,Erika Nuri,Kevin Risto,Janet Sewell,Sam Watters,and produced by Midi Mafia along with Mzmeriq. A R&B ballad,it was released to positive reviews by critics as the album's second single in April 2007. Its digital release spawned several remixes,three of which featured rappers Remy Ma,Young Jeezy,Lumidee,B.G. and Polow da Don.
"Bed" is a song by American singer J. Holiday serving as the second single for his debut studio album,Back of My Lac'. It was released by Capitol Records as the album's second single on June 19,2007. It was written by Carlos "Los Da Mystro" McKinney and fellow singer Terius "The-Dream" Nash.
"Shawty Is a 10" is the debut single from American singer,songwriter and record producer The-Dream's debut studio album,Love/Hate. The track is written and produced by The-Dream alongside longtime collaborator Carlos McKinney.
"Falsetto" is the second single from The-Dream's debut studio album,Love/Hate. The song is produced by Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and was released on September 28,2007.
"Bust It Baby" is a single by American rapper Plies released on January 25,2008. It is the first single from Plies' second album,Definition of Real. This was featured as a bonus track on his album,while "Bust It Baby Pt. 2" is the official track on the album. It features R&B-Pop singer Ne-Yo.
Heaven Sent is a song recorded by American singer Keyshia Cole. It was written by Cole,Jason Farmer,Alex Francis,and Lamont Wilson for her second studio album Just like You (2007),while production was overseen by Francis and Farmer with additional credit by Ron Fair. The ballad was released as the album's fourth and final single in March 2008. "Heaven Sent" became cole's third chart topper on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and earned two Grammy Award nominations for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song. An accompanying music video was shot in Hawaii and is based on the poem "Footprints."
Got Me Going is the debut single from the latest Making the Band group Day26. It is the first single from their debut album Day26. The song was released digitally in January. Brian Angel,Willie Taylor,Robert Curry,and Big Mike sing lead on the album version. Que has additional ad libs on the single version.
"Magic" is a song by American R&B singer Robin Thicke. The song was produced in 2008 for Thicke's third studio album,Something Else. Its live instrumentation varied;including conga,horn and violin. The song's lyrics refer to a someone reversing their lovers past hurts in relationships,and uses magic metaphors. The song was written by him along with his ex-wife Paula Patton and James Gass. The track was sent to radio on May 20,2008 and is the album's lead single.
"Spotlight" is an R&B song by Jennifer Hudson,written and produced by Ne-Yo,and Norwegian production duo Stargate for Hudson's self-titled debut album. It was released digitally on June 10,2008,as the album's first single and reached the top 30 of the US Billboard Hot 100. Outside the US,the track reached the top 20 in Hungary,Japan,and the United Kingdom.
"Kiss Me thru the Phone" is a song co-written and recorded by hip hop artist Soulja Boy featuring Sammie. It was released on November 27,2008,as the second single from his 2008 album,iSouljaBoyTellem. It was the best-selling single from the album,reaching number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100,number one on the U.S. Rap Charts,the top 10 in the United Kingdom,in Canada,on the U.S. Billboard Pop 100,and in New Zealand.
"Ain't I" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Yung L.A.,released as his debut single on November 25,2008 via Grand Hustle and Interscope Records. The song was intended to be the lead single from his then-debut album Futuristic Leland,which was later shelved. The song,produced by B Franks,features guest appearances from his then-mentor Young Dro and Grand Hustle label-boss T.I.,after the two remixed the song to release it commercially. Upon its release,the song reached number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart,on March 28,2009. The single is a remix of the original version,which features Grand Hustle label-mate Big Kuntry King. "Ain't I" was nominated for "Best Collaboration" at the BET Awards.
