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The song's lyrics contain religious and spiritual symbolism, typical of Prince's work.

Peabo Bryson developed as a singer in South Carolina through work with Al Freeman and the Upsetters and Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display. His own albums included Reaching for the Sky and Crosswinds, while...

Written for the film "Poetic Justice," reflecting on rekindled love.

The song tells the story of a woman who uses men for her own gain.

Kris Kross joined Atlanta performers Chris Kelly and Chris Smith in a rap duo developed with producer Jermaine Dupri. Their debut album Totally Krossed Out appeared through Ruffhouse and Columbia in 1992, with Jump...

Jon Secada developed a bilingual recording career that connects pop singing with jazz training. He studied music at the University of Miami while also working in clubs and writing commercial material. Collaboration...

Suede are a British rock band associated with Brett Anderson's expressive singing and songs about desire, isolation and class. The early partnership between Anderson and guitarist Bernard Butler shaped The Drowners,...

The song celebrates love and commitment, with a smooth R&B sound.

The song celebrates love and commitment, with a smooth R&B sound.

The song explores the pain of heartbreak and lost love.

Lenny Kravitz is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose recordings combine rock with soul, funk and blues. His work draws on the music of the 1960s and 1970s while using his own studio...

Shai formed at Howard University in Washington, D.C., bringing Carl Martin, Darnell Van Rensalier, Marc Gay and Garfield Bright into an R&B vocal quartet. The singers drew on church harmony, doo-wop and unaccompanied...

Inner Circle is a Jamaican reggae group whose history includes backing singer Eric Donaldson on Cherry, Oh Baby. Jacob Miller later became a central voice, with Tenement Yard appearing in the band's repertoire and in...

Madonna is a singer, songwriter and producer whose first single, Everybody, appeared in 1982. Her early albums connect dance rhythms with concise pop songs; later records range from the ballads of Bedtime Stories to...

Faith No More developed in California's Bay Area from the earlier group Faith No Man. We Care a Lot and Introduce Yourself featured singer Chuck Mosley before Mike Patton joined for The Real Thing. Epic and Falling...

Jon Bon Jovi wrote the song while hungover in a hotel room, reflecting on his life.

Utah Saints is the Leeds electronic duo of Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt. Formed in 1991, the project combined club production with prominent samples and a forceful rhythmic backing. Willis had previously played with...

The upbeat hip-hop track showcases Will Smith's playful rapping style.

Tears for Fears developed from the partnership of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, who met in Bath and previously played in Graduate. The Hurting established an electronic pop approach, while Songs from the Big Chair...

The song addresses issues of gender roles and expectations in relationships.

Taylor Dayne emerged as an international pop performer with Tell It to My Heart in the late 1980s. Her subsequent repertoire includes Prove Your Love, I'll Always Love You and Love Will Lead You Back, connecting...

A reggae cover of Elvis Presley's 1961 hit, featured in the film "Sliver."

A cover of Harry Chapin's 1974 hit about the relationship between a father and son.

Jackson's memories of growing up along the Chattahoochee River in Georgia.

Ice Cube is rapper, writer and actor O'Shea Jackson. He performed with C.I.A. before becoming a central lyricist in N.W.A., whose Straight Outta Compton brought national attention to its West Coast perspective. His...

The song was inspired by the pursuit of freedom and independence.

The song explores themes of love, vulnerability, and personal growth.

Shai formed at Howard University in Washington, D.C., bringing Carl Martin, Darnell Van Rensalier, Marc Gay and Garfield Bright into an R&B vocal quartet. The singers drew on church harmony, doo-wop and unaccompanied...

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...

The power ballad explores themes of heartbreak and emotional vulnerability.

The song celebrates women wearing short shorts, popular in Miami's hip-hop scene.

East 17 formed in East London in 1991 and took its name from Walthamstow's postal district. The band's recordings brought elements of hip-hop and dance into a pop-group setting. House of Love began its run of...

The song explores themes of love and self-discovery, with nods to disco music.

The song's upbeat tempo and playful lyrics were inspired by old-school hip-hop styles.

Jon Secada developed a bilingual recording career that connects pop singing with jazz training. He studied music at the University of Miami while also working in clubs and writing commercial material. Collaboration...

The song explores themes of love and relationships, with a blend of R&B and pop styles.

Carey wanted to create an upbeat, feel-good song with a retro 1950s and 1960s influence.

Collins' reflection on the importance of everyday moments in life.

Exterminate! belongs to Snap!'s The Madman's Return period and features Niki Haris, who also shares a writing credit with Benito Benites and John Virgo Garrett III. The song circulated in several mixes, including...

The song explores themes of loyalty and commitment in relationships.

Iron Maiden was formed in East London by bassist Steve Harris in 1975. The band's early albums emerged during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, pairing forceful guitars with Harris's galloping bass patterns. Paul...

A cover of Peggy Lee's 1958 version, with a more dance-oriented arrangement.

Sting wrote the song after buying a house near a barley field in England.

Kenny G is Seattle-born saxophonist Kenneth Gorelick, whose early professional experience included Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra and the Jeff Lorber Fusion. His solo work brought the soprano saxophone into a...

The song was written to showcase the group's smooth R&B style and vocal harmonies.

The song was a response to perceived disses from Eazy-E and Uncle Luke.

Pop Will Eat Itself is a British group that developed from mid-1980s independent rock into music built around hip-hop breaks, sampling and electronic production. This Is the Day... This Is the Hour... This Is This!...

Michael Jackson moved from childhood performances with the Jackson 5 into a separate adult solo career. Off the Wall combined funk, disco and soul, while Thriller brought pop, rock and R&B into a broader studio...

The song encourages letting go of negative emotions and moving forward.

Bobby Brown began recording with New Edition before pursuing his own solo career. King of Stage appeared in 1986, followed by Don't Be Cruel in 1988. Working with producers and writers including Teddy Riley, Babyface...