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Craig David emerged in British R&B and two-step garage with Fill Me In and his 2000 debut album Born to Do It. Albums including Slicker Than Your Average and The Story Goes continued his recording career. He later...

Kelly Clarkson's American Idol-era single A Moment Like This appeared in 2002, followed by the R&B-tinged pop of Thankful. Breakaway and My December developed a stronger guitar sound around her powerful, flexible...

Celine Dion grew up in a musical family in Charlemagne, Quebec, and began recording in French before developing an English-language career. Unison marked that transition in 1990. Her repertoire includes film songs...

Carlton's feelings for a crush she had while attending ballet school.

Alicia Keys is an American singer, songwriter, pianist and producer whose musical training connected classical repertoire with jazz. She began playing piano at seven and released Songs in A Minor in 2001. The Diary...

The all-consuming nature of a passionate relationship.

The irony of falling for someone unexpectedly

Jennifer Lopez began her recording career with On the 6 in 1999 after establishing herself as an actress. The Bronx-born performer combined English-language R&B and dance-pop with Spanish-language songs, including a...

Embracing life and spirituality

Finding someone who complements you perfectly.

The desire to be there for someone who's struggling.

The importance of reliability in a relationship.

Jaheim is a New Brunswick, New Jersey, singer whose recordings combine traditional R&B vocal phrasing with hip-hop production. A relationship with Naughty by Nature's Kay Gee led to releases through the Divine Mill...

A nonsensical, catchy dance song.

Ashanti's early recording breakthrough joined R&B singing with high-profile rap collaborations. Foolish introduced her self-titled debut album in 2002, following her appearance on Ja Rule's Always on Time. She later...

Gratitude for life's blessings.

Lead singer Wes Scantlin's relationship with his son.

Perseverance in the face of adversity.

The need for space and freedom in a relationship.

Overcoming personal struggles and finding strength

The energy and excitement of dancing at a party.

Co-writer Marsha Ambrosius recalled that the song began with her crush on a man working at a McDonald's in London. Jackson heard it on her Floetry demo and invited her to work with him during the Invincible sessions....

LeAnn Rimes is a singer whose career connects traditional country singing with pop ballads and other vocal projects. Raised in Texas after an early childhood in Mississippi, she performed in talent shows and musical...

The obsessive nature of infatuation.

Attraction and desire in a relationship.

Eminem's troubled relationship with his mother.

Named after the Apache leader, symbolizing rebellion and resistance.

People who act differently around others to fit in.

The song was reportedly inspired by Timberlake's breakup with Britney Spears.

The passage of time and changing relationships.

Theme song for the James Bond film of the same name.

Ginuwine is the recording name of Washington, D.C., R&B singer Elgin Lumpkin. His work with Timbaland shaped Pony and the 1996 debut album Ginuwine...The Bachelor. The following albums 100% Ginuwine and The Life...

The complexity of being attracted to someone while in a relationship.

Embracing a more mature and provocative image.

The inexplicable nature of missed romantic opportunities.

Pink, also styled P!nk, is a Pennsylvania-born singer whose recordings connect R&B phrasing, pop-rock and dance production. Can't Take Me Home introduced her solo repertoire in 2000; M!ssundaztood brought a stronger...

Ashanti's early recording breakthrough joined R&B singing with high-profile rap collaborations. Foolish introduced her self-titled debut album in 2002, following her appearance on Ja Rule's Always on Time. She later...

Alan Jackson is a singer and songwriter from Newnan, Georgia, whose work emphasizes traditional country sounds and clear storytelling. After moving to Nashville, he worked as a demo singer and developed songs before...

The turbulent nature of relationships.

The desire to run away with a lover.

The universal appeal of music and dance.

Appreciating the simple moments in life.

Blige's desire to create a feel-good party song

Staying positive and carefree despite life's challenges.

The struggles of being in a toxic relationship.

Brandy Norwood developed as both a television performer and recording artist while still a teenager. Her 1994 self-titled album joined R&B, pop and hip-hop elements, with I Wanna Be Down among its early songs. Never...

The attraction to someone with a "bad boy" image.

The excitement of going out and having a good time.

The song was inspired by party culture and dancehall music.

Female empowerment and solidarity.