Ana Lila Downs Sánchez is a Mexican singer-songwriter and actress. She performs her own compositions and the works of others in multiple genres, as well as tapping into Mexican traditional and popular music. She also incorporates indigenous Mexican influences and has recorded songs in many indigenous languages such as Mixtec, Zapotec, Mayan, Nahuatl and Purépecha. Born and raised in Oaxaca, she primarily studied at the Institute of Arts by Oaxaca and briefly attended University of Minnesota, before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She soon began performing in the traditional music scene of Oaxaca City.
"A Dios le Pido" is the lead single from the Spanish studio album Un Día Normal by the Latin music singer and songwriter Juanes, released in 2002 in Spain and Latin America. In 2006, the song was re-released in some countries in Europe, right after the success of "La Camisa Negra", which charted in almost every European country in the top five. It reached number 1 in twelve countries on three different continents. "A Dios le Pido" spent 47 consecutive weeks on the "Hot Latin Tracks" Billboard reaching number 2.
"Money on My Mind" is a song by English singer Sam Smith, and the second single from their debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour (2014). The song was released in Italy on 27 December 2013. It was later released in the UK on 12 February 2014 and in Germany on 16 February 2014.
"Pecadora" is the second single and title track of Mexican singer-songwriter Lila Downs's third Spanish album Pecados y Milagros. The song was written by Lila Downs and Paul Cohen, and was released on November 21, 2011. "Pecadora" was announced as the second single from the album on November 19, 2011 via Lila Downs's official fan site.
"Beautiful" is the third single from Akon's third studio album, Freedom. The song features American pop singer Colby O'Donis and a rap verse from Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall. "Beautiful" was released to radio on January 6, 2009. The song has also been released in other three international versions, with different featured artists replacing both Colby's vocals and Kardinal's rapping: in Portuguese with Brazilian singer Negra Li, in Dutch with Dutch singer Brace, and in Spanish with Mexican singer Dulce María.
"Nah Neh Nah" is a song by Belgian band Vaya Con Dios. It was released in 1990 as the first single from the band's second studio album, Night Owls. The music video consists of one single take.
"Who Wants to Be Alone" is a song by Dutch DJ and record producer Tiësto, featuring Canadian singer Nelly Furtado. The track was released as the third single from Tiësto's fourth studio album, Kaleidoscope, on 21 March 2010.
"Hello" is a song performed by French DJ and record producer Martin Solveig and Canadian synthpop band Dragonette, taken from the former's fifth studio album, Smash (2011). The song was released as the album's lead single on 6 September 2010 by Mercury Records.
"Give Me Everything" is a song written and performed by American singer/rapper Pitbull, American R&B singer Ne-Yo, and Dutch DJ Afrojack, featuring additional vocals from American singer Nayer. The song, produced by Afrojack, was released on March 18, 2011, as the second single from Pitbull's sixth studio album, Planet Pit (2011). Rolling Stone described the song as a "club-pop cut with a plaintive Ne-Yo chorus."
"Rain Over Me" is a song by American singer and rapper Pitbull from his sixth studio album, Planet Pit. It features vocals from American-Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony. The Eurodance song was written by Pitbull, RedOne, Marc Anthony, Bilal "The Chef" Hajji, AJ Janussi and Rachid "Rush" Aziz, and it was produced by RedOne, Rush and Jimmy Joker. It was released on June 10, 2011 as the third promotional single from the album and received a full release as the album's third official single on July 19, 2011.
Pecados y milagros is the seventh studio album by Mexican singer-songwriter Lila Downs, released on October 18, 2011. The album cover was released on September 14, 2011.
"Rudebox" is song by English musician Robbie Williams, from his seventh studio album of the same name (2006). It is based on a sample from the song "Boops " by Sly and Robbie. The single was released on 4 September 2006, although download purchases allowed it to reach number 30 on the UK Singles Chart on 3 September. After the release of the CD single, it ascended 26 places to number 4, selling 24,821 copies, beaten by Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland's "Promiscuous", Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" and Scissor Sisters' "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'".
"Another Love" is a song by British singer-songwriter Tom Odell, from his debut extended play, Songs from Another Love (2012). It is also the third single from Odell's debut studio album Long Way Down (2013). Originally released as a promotional single in October 2012, it was re-released in the United Kingdom as a digital download on 17 June 2013.
"Waiting All Night" is a song by English drum and bass band Rudimental. It features the vocals from English singer Ella Eyre. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 14 April 2013 as the fourth single from their debut studio album, Home (2013). The song reached number one in the UK Singles Chart and has also charted in Australia and Belgium. The group, along with Eyre, performed a live version of the song for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, which features on the Live Lounge 2013 compilation album.
"Firestone" is a song by Norwegian DJ and record producer Kygo, featuring vocals from Australian singer Conrad Sewell. The lyrics and music were written by Dutch songwriter Arjen Lubach and later stolen by Martijn Konijnenburg, who says he was inspired by a Firestone billboard he saw in Venice, California. It was released on 1 December 2014 and reached number one on the Norwegian Singles Chart and became a big international hit for Kygo on many other charts. Birdy performed a cover of the song on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.
"This One's for You" is a song by French DJ and music producer David Guetta, featuring vocals from Swedish singer Zara Larsson. It is the official song for the UEFA Euro 2016. The track was also recorded with the help of one million fans around the world through the help of a special online app. American singer Ariana Grande also recorded a demo for the song. The song is included as a bonus track on Japanese versions of Zara Larsson's second studio album So Good (2017).
"Lost on You" is a song recorded by American recording artist LP. It was released on November 20, 2015, as the second single from her third EP, Death Valley and the fourth studio album of the same name (2016). Lasting 4 minutes and 26 seconds, "Lost on You" experienced commercial success, topping the charts of thirteen countries. The single was certified quadruple Platinum by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry for sales exceeding 200,000 units.
"By Your Side" is a song by British record producer Jonas Blue, featuring vocals from Raye. It was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2016. It's the third single of his debut album Blue. A remix by PBH & Jack Shizzle was included on Blue's compilation album, Jonas Blue: Electronic Nature – The Mix 2017. "By Your Side" was written by Zee, Grace Barker, The Invisible Men, and Blue, who also produced the song.
"Súbeme la Radio" is a song by Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias featuring Puerto Rican duo Zion & Lennox and Cuban singer Descemer Bueno. The song was released by RCA Records and Sony Music Latin on 24 February 2017. It was written by Iglesias, Zion & Lennox, Bueno, Chris Jeday, Juan Rivera and Luis Ortiz, and produced by Jeday, Carlos Paucar and Gaby Music. "Súbeme la Radio" peaked at number two in Spain and on the US Hot Latin Songs chart.
"Ritual" is a song by Dutch DJ Tiësto, British record producer Jonas Blue and British singer Rita Ora. It was released on 31 May 2019 via Universal Music as the second single from Tiësto's seventh studio album The London Sessions (2020).
