"No More Sad Songs" is a song by British girl group Little Mix, from the group's fourth studio album, Glory Days (2016). A remixed version of the song featuring American rapper Machine Gun Kelly, was released on March 3, 2017, as the third single from the album. This version of the song is included on the reissue of the group's fourth studio album Glory Days: The Platinum Edition (2017). "No More Sad Songs" was met with positive reviews. The song is an electro and tropical pop track, and its lyrics address a break up. The song reached number fifteen on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the group's sixteenth top twenty hit there. The single also charted in Ireland, New Zealand, and the Philippines. It has since been certified platinum in the United Kingdom and Brazil.
"We Are Young" is a song recorded by American pop rock band Fun, featuring American singer Janelle Monáe. It is the third track on the group's second studio album, Some Nights (2012). The song was released on September 20, 2011, as the lead single from the album. The song quickly received widespread acclaim from music critics, with many noting the song as a breakthrough for the indie genre and praising the song's catchiness. "We Are Young" attained commercial success worldwide, reaching number one in several countries.
Jade Amelia Thirlwall, is an English singer. Her music career began at the age of 15, when she auditioned for The X Factor UK on three occasions before rising to prominence as a member of the girl group Little Mix. The group was formed in the eighth series of the show in 2011, where they were declared the series winner. They then went on to release six studio albums, and amassed nineteen UK top-ten singles, five of which reached number one. Before going on hiatus in 2022, the group became the first girl band to win the Brit Award for British Group. When she embarked on a solo career inspired by pop and R&B music with elements of electronica and electroclash sounds, Jade was described as one of Britain's next biggest pop stars.
Little Mix are an English girl group that formed on the eighth series of The X Factor. They are the first group and the only girl group to win the original UK series. The lineup consisted of Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, and originally Jesy Nelson, before her departure from the group in 2020. Regarded as the show's most successful winning act, their success led to a girl band renaissance in the UK. Little Mix's vocals and harmonies have garnered critical acclaim and the group have been ranked as one of the best vocal girl groups. They were often dubbed, by some media, as the "biggest girl group in the world", before going on a hiatus in 2022, allowing its members to pursue solo projects.
British girl group Little Mix have released six studio albums, one compilation album, 33 singles and 40 music videos, 17 of which has been received over 100 million views on Vevo. As of 2021, the group have amassed 44 chart entries on the UK Singles Chart, 31 Top 40 singles, nineteen top ten entries and five number ones. Their singles has charted for over 630 weeks, while their albums have charted for over 429 weeks. According to the Official Charts Company, the group have sold over 28 million singles and 3.6 million albums in the UK. They have amassed over 15 billion streams across all streaming platforms, and are one of the world's best-selling girl groups.
"Salute" is a song recorded by British girl group Little Mix for their second studio album of the same name (2013). It was released on 3 May 2014 as the album's third and final single. It was co-written by the group alongside TMS and Maegan Cottone, and produced by TMS. Lyrically, "Salute" is described as a girl-power song, with military metaphors and war sirens, drawing comparisons to Destiny's Child and Beyoncé's "Run the World (Girls)".
Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr., known professionally as Stormzy, is a British rapper, singer, and songwriter. In 2014, he gained attention on the UK underground music scene through his Wicked Skengman series of freestyles over classic grime beats. Stormzy's song "Shut Up", which was initially released as a freestyle on YouTube, became popular and peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart after he launched a campaign to reach Christmas number one.
"Hair" is a song by British girl group Little Mix. It was released on 28 August 2015 as the first promotional single from the group's third studio album Get Weird. On 15 April 2016, a remix featuring Jamaican rapper and singer Sean Paul was released by Syco Music as the fourth and final single from the album.
"Secret Love Song" is a song released by British girl group Little Mix, featuring guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo. It was released as the third single from the group's third studio album, Get Weird, by Syco Records and Columbia Records. The single was co-written by Derulo along with Jez Ashurst, Emma Rohan, and Tich. It is a slow ballad consisting of pounding bass and melancholic strings. It was met with mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising the group's vocal performances and its emotional depth, while others deemed it cheesy and overly sentimental, and criticized Derulo's involvement.
"Shout Out to My Ex" is a song by British girl group Little Mix, released on 16 October 2016 through Syco Music and Columbia Records, as the lead single from the group's fourth studio album Glory Days (2016). A dance-pop song, it was co-written by group members Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, and Jesy Nelson, with lyrics referencing the downfall of a relationship at the expense of a cheating ex. The song is cited as a girl power and breakup anthem.
Glory Days is the fourth studio album by British girl group Little Mix, released on 18 November 2016 by Syco Music and Columbia Records. When released it was met with acclaim from critics, with lyrics that addresses themes on sexuality, sexual relationships, female solitude, and other topics. Little Mix worked with various producers including MNEK, Freedo, Matt Rad, all of whom had worked with them on previous releases.
"Touch" is a song by British girl group Little Mix. The song was originally released as a promotional single before being announced as the second single from the group's fourth studio album Glory Days (2016). A remix of the song featuring American rapper Kid Ink is featured on the album's reissue Glory Days: The Platinum Edition.
British rapper Stormzy has released three studio albums, one mixtape, two extended plays and twenty-one singles as a lead artist. His debut studio album, Gang Signs & Prayer, was released in February 2017 and peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart. It spawned four top 40 singles, most notably "Big for Your Boots", which peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart. His second studio album, Heavy Is the Head, was released in December 2019 and peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart. It spawned four top 40 singles, most notably "Vossi Bop", which peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, making it his first number one single in the UK.
"Woman Like Me" is a song by British girl group Little Mix featuring rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on 12 October 2018, by Syco Music, as the lead single from the group's fifth studio album LM5. The song was co-written by Jess Glynne, Ed Sheeran, Minaj and the song's producers DJ Snake and Steve Mac.
The British singer-songwriter Raye has released one studio album, two live albums, six extended plays (EPs), forty singles, and twelve promotional singles. In addition to her own releases, Raye has also been a songwriter for other artists including Beyoncé, Little Mix, Mabel, Zara Larsson, Ellie Goulding, and Hailee Steinfeld.
"Take Me Back to London" is a song by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran featuring British rapper Stormzy. It was released through Asylum and Atlantic Records as the final single from the former's compilation album No.6 Collaborations Project (2019).
"Bounce Back" is a song by British girl group Little Mix. It was released on 14 June 2019, and was the group's first single to be released with RCA Records, after parting ways with Syco Music. The single was produced by Swiff D, alongside the production duo Stargate, who also co-wrote the track with Jude Demorest, Jocelyn Donald, Normani, and Beresford Romeo. The song is included on the Japanese and expanded editions of Little Mix's sixth studio album, Confetti, as a bonus track.
"Confetti" is a song by British girl group Little Mix. It was released through RCA UK on 4 November 2020, as the third promotional single from their sixth studio album of the same name. The song was written by MNEK, Kamille, Maegan Cottone and TMS, and was produced by the latter. "Confetti" is a pop song with elements of R&B, pop rap and hip hop, which sees the group celebrating independence after a break-up and their individual enjoyment of life.
"Kiss My (Uh-Oh)" is a song by English singer-songwriter Anne-Marie and British girl group Little Mix. It was released by Asylum Records, as the fourth single from Anne-Marie's second studio-album Therapy (2021). It was written by Anne Marie, Taylor Upsahl, Camille Purcell, Pete Nappi, and John Banfield, with production by Nappi and Mojam. An electropop and calypso-pop song which samples Lumidee's song "Never Leave You ", the song lyrically discusses the liberation someone feels after walking away from a toxic relationship.
"Clash" is a song by British rapper Dave, featuring fellow British rapper Stormzy, released on 9 July 2021 by Dave and Neighbourhood Recordings as the lead single from Dave's second studio album, We're All Alone in This Together (2021). "Clash" was written by the two artists, Luke Grieve and the song's producer Kyle Evans.
