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The song was inspired by the urgency of addressing global issues.

Miley Cyrus developed a solo recording catalog alongside her Hannah Montana television work, moving from the bright hooks of Meet Miley Cyrus into larger ballads and electronic pop. Bangerz brought a stronger hip-hop...

Lil Wayne established his solo album career with Tha Block Is Hot in 1999. Tha Carter III later included Lollipop with Static Major, while his work also ranged across guest recordings and collaborative performances....

Saving Abel formed in Corinth, Mississippi, in 2004 around vocalist Jared Weeks and guitarist Jason Null. The band developed a guitar-led sound drawing on hard rock, post-grunge and Southern rock. Producer Skidd...

The constant struggle and hustle in life

Basshunter is a Swedish singer, DJ and electronic producer whose early music reached listeners online. Choir singing formed part of his background before tracks such as Boten Anna gained a wider European audience....

The song was inspired by nostalgic memories of summer romance.

The song was inspired by Estelle's experiences in America and her fascination with American culture.

Ryan Tedder wrote the song about a failing relationship and the difficulty of forgiveness.

Ryan Tedder wrote the song about a failing relationship and the difficulty of forgiveness.

The song was inspired by the atmosphere of nightclubs and bars.

The song was inspired by Kingston's experiences with unrequited love.

The song was inspired by the healing process after a breakup.

Fergie wrote the song about moving on from a past relationship.

Sam Sparro is an Australian-born singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who reached a wider audience with Black and Gold. His publisher describes a style combining gospel-trained vocals and contemporary R&B with...

Written by Ryan Tedder and Jesse McCartney, the song was inspired by McCartney's long-distance relationship.

The song is about the uneven emotional toll of a breakup.

Caillat wrote the song about the butterflies felt in a new relationship.

The Jonas Brothers are the musical trio of Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas. Their early musical life in New Jersey included church performance, and they developed as songwriters and multi-instrumentalists. It's About Time...

The song was inspired by attraction and desire in a relationship.

Lil Wayne established his solo album career with Tha Block Is Hot in 1999. Tha Carter III later included Lollipop with Static Major, while his work also ranged across guest recordings and collaborative performances....

Trey Songz developed his R&B recording career with producer Troy Taylor and Atlantic Records. I Gotta Make It was followed by Trey Day, whose Can't Help but Wait became an important breakthrough. Ready expanded his...

Adele is a London-born British singer-songwriter whose debut album, 19, appeared in 2008. Chasing Pavements was part of her early breakthrough, and she received the Recording Academy's Best New Artist award in 2009....

Ne-Yo wrote the song about the intense attraction between two people.

Fergie wrote the song about feeling awkward and clumsy around someone you're attracted to.

Soulja Boy Tell 'Em is rapper and producer DeAndre Way, born in Chicago and raised partly in Atlanta. Computer-based recording and online promotion became central to his early work after a move to Mississippi. Crank...

David Archuleta gained a broad audience through American Idol in 2008 after earlier experience in singing competitions. His musical upbringing included a mother who sang salsa and a father who played jazz. A...

September is the dance-pop recording name of Swedish singer Petra Marklund. She began releasing records in the early 2000s and became internationally known for songs including Satellites and Cry for You. Her...

The song was inspired by the energy and movement of dancers in clubs.

The song was inspired by the emotional baggage carried from past relationships.

The song was inspired by the thrill of pursuing a romantic interest.

The song was inspired by the darker side of love and relationships.

The song was inspired by the energy of dance clubs and incorporates a sample from Michael Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'."

The song was inspired by the idea of pretending to be someone you're not.

John Vesely wrote the song about the ups and downs of his marriage.

The exciting, all-consuming nature of a new crush.

The song was inspired by the anticipation and excitement of a special moment.

The song was inspired by the glamour and excitement of fame.

The song was inspired by the energy of dance music and Brown's desire to create a club hit.

The song was inspired by confidence and self-assurance.

The song was inspired by Spears' desire to make a comeback in the music industry.

The song is about wishing ill on an ex-partner who has moved on.

The song was inspired by the energy and appeal of confident women.

The song was inspired by the story of a rebellious preacher's daughter.

The song was inspired by West's success and luxurious lifestyle.

Lil Wayne established his solo album career with Tha Block Is Hot in 1999. Tha Carter III later included Lollipop with Static Major, while his work also ranged across guest recordings and collaborative performances....

Take That developed as a British male vocal group after Manchester auditions brought singers and dancers together around Gary Barlow. Its early identity joined recorded pop with coordinated stage performance. After...

Alexandra Burke is a London singer whose 2008 appearance on The X Factor led to a recording career. Her version of Hallelujah preceded the debut album Overcome, which included guests Pitbull and Ne-Yo. Heartbreak on...

The song was inspired by the conflicting emotions in a complicated relationship.

The Cheryl Cole collaboration belongs to Heartbreaker's 2008 remix release family. Universal's credits name will.i.am as producer and pianist, Josh Lopez as guitarist and Tony Maserati as mixer. Cole is explicitly...

West wrote the song about his breakup with designer Alexis Phifer.

Keyshia Cole developed her R&B singing career in Oakland before moving to Los Angeles and working with executive and producer Ron Fair. Her 2005 debut The Way It Is included I Should Have Cheated and Love. Just Like...

Hero was recorded by the twelve finalist acts from the 2008 series of The X Factor as a charity collaboration. Their version revisited the song written by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff. The release supported...

West wrote the song as a tribute to his hometown of Chicago.

Perry wrote the song about an ex-boyfriend's inconsistent behavior.

The Killers developed in Las Vegas around singer and keyboard player Brandon Flowers and guitarist Dave Keuning. Hot Fuss introduced the band's album career in 2004, followed by records including Sam's Town, Battle...

The song was inspired by the mesmerizing effect of attraction.

Perry said the song was inspired by the magnetism of Scarlett Johansson and her own curiosity.

I Luv Your Girl appears on The-Dream's Love/Hate, a Def Jam album issued in 2007. Tricky Stewart's own discography lists the track among his production work on the album, alongside Falsetto, Nikki and She Needs My...

Keyshia Cole developed her R&B singing career in Oakland before moving to Los Angeles and working with executive and producer Ron Fair. Her 2005 debut The Way It Is included I Should Have Cheated and Love. Just Like...

Mraz wrote the song about opening oneself up to love and life's experiences.

Gavin DeGraw combines pop and rock songwriting with a strong interest in soul and gospel singing. Raised in upstate New York, he developed material through club and coffeehouse performances before releasing Chariot...

In the Ayer features will.i.am with Flo Rida, and the single credits will.i.am as producer as well as a performer. It belongs to the period of Flo Rida's Mail on Sunday debut. Atlantic issued the collaboration in...

The song was inspired by strong, independent women.

Guru Josh Project joined Paul Walden, Anders Nyman and Darren Bailie for a new phase of the Infinity catalog. A licensed reworking by German producer Klaas became Infinity 2008, distinct from Walden's earlier Guru...

The song was inspired by the excitement and mystery of nightlife.

3 Doors Down are an American rock band formed in Escatawpa, Mississippi. Singer and songwriter Brad Arnold helped shape their early material, and Kryptonite introduced their guitar-led sound to a broad radio...

Gaga wrote the song about being drunk at a club and losing her keys.

Blige wrote the song as a celebration of self-confidence and positivity.

The song was inspired by flirtatious encounters and incorporates T-Pain's signature auto-tune style.

McCartney wrote the song about convincing someone to leave a bad relationship.

The song was inspired by the desire to break free from societal expectations.

Keys wrote the song about cherishing every moment with loved ones.

The song encourages listeners to live life to the fullest and not worry about critics.

The song was inspired by the atmosphere of dance clubs.

The song was inspired by a candy-themed metaphor for romance.

The song was inspired by feelings of confusion and searching for direction in life.

The song was inspired by the atmosphere of exclusive nightclubs.

The song was inspired by the joy and excitement of new love.

West wrote the song about the challenges of balancing fame and relationships.

Gavin Rossdale became known as the singer of Bush during the band's rise on 1990s rock radio. A later period away from the group included acting roles and smaller music projects before his solo album Wanderlust...

Bareilles wrote the song as a response to pressure from her record label to write a love song.

Swift based the song on a boy she was dating who wasn't popular with her family and friends.

The song was inspired by the club scene in Miami and the popularity of low-rise jeans.

The song was inspired by feelings of disillusionment with the state of the world.

Duffy is a Welsh soul singer whose debut, Rockferry, introduced songs including Mercy and Warwick Avenue. Strings, brass and production contributions from Bernard Butler helped shape that early recording period. Her...

Hayley Williams wrote the song about a personal experience with romantic rivalry.

Ne-Yo wrote the song as a tribute to strong, independent women.

Lil Wayne established his solo album career with Tha Block Is Hot in 1999. Tha Carter III later included Lollipop with Static Major, while his work also ranged across guest recordings and collaborative performances....

Lil Wayne established his solo album career with Tha Block Is Hot in 1999. Tha Carter III later included Lollipop with Static Major, while his work also ranged across guest recordings and collaborative performances....

The song was written as a powerful duet to showcase the vocalists' talents.

Keys wrote the song about her relationship with producer Kerry Brothers Jr.

Basshunter is a Swedish singer, DJ and electronic producer whose early music reached listeners online. Choir singing formed part of his background before tracks such as Boten Anna gained a wider European audience....

Jordin Sparks began her major recording career after winning American Idol's sixth season. Her self-titled debut introduced her to a pop and R&B audience, including the duet No Air with Chris Brown. She subsequently...

Swift wrote the song about her high school boyfriend and their relationship.

The song was inspired by the process of moving on after a breakup.

M.I.A. wrote the song as a commentary on immigrant stereotypes and violence in media.

The song was inspired by the nervous excitement of meeting someone new at a bar.

The song was inspired by Spears' experiences with media scrutiny and public perception.

Bedingfield wrote the song as an anthem of positivity and empowerment.

The song was inspired by Gaga's love for gambling and her experiences in relationships.

Kanye West developed his music career through beatmaking in Chicago and production for Jay-Z before recording his own albums. The College Dropout arrived in 2004 with songs including Through the Wire, followed by...

Caillat wrote the song about unrequited love and hoping someone will notice you.

The song was a satirical take on the stereotypical rockstar lifestyle.

Take That developed as a British male vocal group after Manchester auditions brought singers and dancers together around Gary Barlow. Its early identity joined recorded pop with coordinated stage performance. After...

John Mayer combines pop songwriting with guitar playing rooted in blues, soul and rock. His album catalog developed through Room for Squares and Battle Studies, then explored more country and roots-oriented...

The song was inspired by the excitement of seeing a crush again.

The song was inspired by old-school funk and R&B music.

Kings of Leon developed in Nashville around the Followill family: brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared and their cousin Matthew. The brothers' early musical experience included traveling and playing in churches with...

Snoop Dogg reached a wide audience through his appearances on Dr. Dre's 1992 album The Chronic, then released the solo debut Doggystyle in 1993. His relaxed delivery became closely associated with the funk-based West...

The song was inspired by flirtatious encounters in social settings.

The song was inspired by themes of change and transformation.

The song was inspired by the energy of dance clubs and youthful romance.

The song was inspired by the energy of youth and dance culture.

She Got It brings 2 Pistols together with T-Pain and Tay Dizm on the album Death Before Dishonor. The recording credits name the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League for production, recording engineering and mixing. Its writing...

The song uses car metaphors to describe a romantic relationship.

The song was inspired by Beyoncé's marriage to Jay-Z and the idea of commitment in relationships.

Underwood wrote the song about keeping life's problems in perspective.

Pink wrote the song during her temporary separation from husband Carey Hart.

The song was inspired by the regret and desire for forgiveness in a relationship.

The song was inspired by the desire for attention and recognition in a relationship.

The song was inspired by the feeling of being stuck in life and wanting to make a change.

The song samples Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" and was inspired by personal growth through adversity.

The song was inspired by the overwhelming feeling of being in love.

The song was inspired by the pursuit of fame and its consequences.

Gabriella Cilmi is an Australian singer and songwriter from the Melbourne area. After early garage-band and demo work, she signed with Island and began recording with Xenomania, the production team led by Brian...

The song was inspired by the struggles of immigrants and the pursuit of the American dream.

The song was written about the end of a relationship and moving on.

Sean Kingston is a Miami-born singer and songwriter whose music combines reggae, R&B and pop. His early catalog includes Beautiful Girls, Take You There and Fire Burning. He worked with J. R. Rotem's Beluga Heights...

The song was inspired by the lasting impact of past relationships.

Swift wrote the song about her unrequited high school crush, Drew Hardwick.

The song was inspired by Ross's rise to success in the music industry.

Alesha Dixon first became widely known through the British group Mis-Teeq before developing a solo singing and television career. Her first solo album, Fired Up, included the singles Lipstick and Knockdown. An...

The Script began as a Dublin trio built around Danny O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Glen Power. O'Donoghue and Sheehan had worked together in songwriting and production before Power joined, and the group moved its base...

The song was written as the winning song for the seventh season of American Idol.

The song was inspired by the idea of love transcending material possessions.

The song was inspired by Carey's playful side and her desire to create a fun, flirtatious track.

The song was written as a metaphor for unwavering support in a relationship.

The song is about loneliness and the desire for meaningful connections while on tour.

The song was inspired by the French Revolution and the painting "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugène Delacroix.

Duffy is a Welsh soul singer whose debut, Rockferry, introduced songs including Mercy and Warwick Avenue. Strings, brass and production contributions from Bernard Butler helped shape that early recording period. Her...

Wiley developed through British pirate radio and the garage crews Pay as U Go Cartel and Roll Deep. His instrumental releases as Wiley Kat, including Eskimo and Ice Rink, helped define an early grime vocabulary. He...

What You Got connected Colby O'Donis with Akon during his move to Konvict Muzic, the Interscope imprint associated with Akon. O'Donis had already worked with Full Force as a child and developed as a singer and...

What's It Gonna Be combines H Two O's production with the voices of Manchester trio Platnum: Aaron Evers, Michelle McKenna and Mina Poli. It emerged from the UK garage and bassline scene, moving from a white-label...

The song was inspired by T.I.'s desire to spoil a love interest.

The song was inspired by childhood dreams and ambitions.

Lavigne wrote the song about the pain of separation from a loved one.

Brown wrote the song about his then-girlfriend Rihanna.

The song is about a man who manipulates multiple women.

Trace Adkins brought a resonant baritone and Louisiana musical background to country music, beginning his album career with Dreamin' Out Loud. His repertoire moves between traditional ballads, reflective songs such...