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Five for Fighting is the recording name of Los Angeles singer, songwriter and pianist John Ondrasik. He developed through piano, guitar and vocal study before adopting the name for his solo releases. Message for...

The track was inspired by the nostalgia for 1980s pop culture.

The song was inspired by the film "Shrek 2," for which it was written.

The song was inspired by West's critique of materialism in society.

The song was inspired by the band's criticism of American media and politics.

The track was inspired by Keith's admiration for U.S. military personnel.

The track was inspired by classic rock and roll from the 1960s and 70s.

The track was inspired by Caribbean rhythms and the desire to create a crossover hit.

The track was inspired by Anastacia's battle with breast cancer.

The song was inspired by Clarkson's journey from small-town life to fame.

The track was inspired by the struggle to overcome destructive behaviors.

The song was inspired by the struggle to overcome personal demons.

The track was inspired by Branch's experience with a long-distance relationship.

The track was inspired by Nas' relationship with his father, jazz musician Olu Dara.

Usher drew from his personal experiences with relationships for this emotional ballad.

The track was inspired by the band's Christian faith.

The track was inspired by the feeling of being completely enamored with someone.

The song was inspired by the group's old-school hip-hop roots.

Jay-Z's recording career connects a conversational rap delivery with changing approaches to hip-hop production. Reasonable Doubt in 1996 and Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life in 1998 mark early stages of that development....

The song was based on a friend's real-life experience with infidelity.

YoungBloodZ is the Atlanta rap duo of Sean P and J-Bo, who developed their partnership after meeting at school in Decatur, Georgia. Their involvement in the Attic collective helped bring them to LaFace Records, which...

The song was inspired by the intense feelings of new love.

The track was inspired by the band's Christian faith and personal growth.

The song was inspired by the impact parents have on their children.

The track was inspired by the passing of time and cherishing moments.

The song was inspired by the intimacy and trust in close relationships.

The track was inspired by the dancehall music popular at the time.

The song was inspired by Jay-Z's rise to success despite obstacles.

The track was inspired by Lavigne's desire for respect in relationships.

The track was inspired by Romanian folk music and pop culture.

The song was inspired by West Coast hip-hop and club culture.

Dude brought Beenie Man together with Ms. Thing after producer Dave Kelly heard her performing at a Baby Cham album launch. Kelly had already recorded tracks with her before arranging this collaboration. Its success...

The song was reportedly inspired by Spears' relationship with Justin Timberlake.

The song was inspired by the euphoria of a perfect relationship.

The track was inspired by the darker side of relationships.

The song was inspired by the band's desire to write a more optimistic track.

The track was inspired by the party culture in North Carolina.

Eamon is a singer and songwriter from Staten Island whose musical background combined doo-wop with hip-hop. His father sang in a doo-wop group, and Eamon listened to performers ranging from Frankie Lymon to Frank...

Lil' Flip is a Houston rapper who developed a reputation through freestyle performances and the city's independent recording network. His early work with Suckafree included The Leprechaun, and he became associated...

The track was inspired by the crunk music scene in Atlanta and party culture.

The track was inspired by the flashy lifestyle of entertainers.

The song was inspired by the idea that both genders can be guilty of dishonesty.

The song was a response to the overtly sexual lyrics in popular music at the time.

R. Kelly is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer from Chicago. He sang in church and developed his performance skills at Kenwood Academy before recording with Public Announcement. His solo catalog includes...

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

The track was inspired by the band's spiritual beliefs and quest for peace.

The song was written about being away from loved ones while on tour.

The Black Eyed Peas developed around will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo, with early albums built on loose hip-hop grooves and shared vocal exchanges. Fergie joined for the Elephunk era, broadening the group's sung hooks...

Andre 3000 was inspired by The Beatles and Prince when creating this upbeat track.

The track was inspired by hotel parties and celebrations.

The track was inspired by Stefani's response to criticism from Courtney Love.

The track was inspired by the idea of a secret rendezvous.

The song was inspired by internal conflicts within the group.

The song samples Enya's "Boadicea" and addresses themes of infidelity.

The song was inspired by the power of music to evoke memories.

The track was inspired by Keith's experiences in various bars across America.

The track was inspired by the death of producer Jerry Finn's father.

The song was inspired by the passing of R&B singer Aaliyah in 2001.

The song was inspired by the idea of unconditional love.

This cover was inspired by the band's appreciation for Talk Talk's original version.

The song was inspired by Eminem's desire to create a fun, satirical track.

The song was inspired by a dance move popular in New York City clubs.

The song was inspired by the idea of young love and heartbreak.

The song was inspired by the feeling of being second-best in a relationship.

The track was inspired by the energy of party and club culture.

The song was inspired by soldiers' experiences of receiving mail while deployed.

The track was inspired by McGraw's father's battle with brain cancer.

The track was inspired by Akon's time in prison.

The track was inspired by the crazy feeling of being in love.

The feelings of isolation and loneliness.

The song was inspired by the group's desire to create an uptempo dance track.

The song was inspired by the desire to create a smooth, romantic crunk track.

The lavish feeling of being in love.

The track was inspired by the importance of self-love and independence.

The track was inspired by T.S. Eliot's poem "The Hollow Men."

The song was inspired by the band's criticism of political figures.

The song was inspired by Kelis' desire to create a fun, flirtatious track.

The track was inspired by dancehall and reggaeton music.

The song was inspired by the group's satirical take on boy bands.

The duet was inspired by the idea of reminiscing about a first love.

The track was inspired by the feeling of being completely over a relationship.

The song was inspired by the disappointment of a failed relationship.

The track was inspired by a long-distance relationship.

The song was inspired by Nelly's desire to create a modern R&B slow jam.

This cover was inspired by Spears' desire to assert her independence.

The song was inspired by Furtado's Portuguese heritage and Latin music.

The track was inspired by Donna Summer's "Love to Love You Baby."

The song was inspired by the intense feelings of infatuation.

The song was inspired by the band's experiences in Jacksonville, Florida.

The song was inspired by Banks' rise in the hip-hop industry.

Ryan Cabrera is a pop singer and songwriter whose early album career included Take It All Away, You Stand Watching and The Moon Under Water. On the Way Down, True and Shine On became signature parts of his...

The song was inspired by the idea of always being there for someone.

Finger Eleven is a Canadian alternative rock band that first recorded under the name Rainbow Butt Monkeys. Radio-contest prize money helped fund the early album Letters from Chutney in 1995. The group later reached a...

The track was inspired by the idea of blending hip-hop and country music.

The song was inspired by Twista's sudden rise to fame.

The song was inspired by Simpson's relationship with Ryan Cabrera.

The track was inspired by the connection between heartbreak and alcohol.

The track was inspired by the band's frustration with music industry expectations.

Avant is the Cleveland R&B singer and songwriter Myron Lavell Avant. Influenced by singers including Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson, he began writing as a teenager. His debut album My Thoughts introduced Separated...

The song was inspired by the idea of balancing a tough exterior with a kind heart.

The song was inspired by Wilson's own background and upbringing.

The song was inspired by Jackson's reflection on his long-term marriage.

The track was inspired by Andre 3000's relationship with Erykah Badu.

The song was inspired by T.I.'s experiences as a drug dealer before his music career.

The track was inspired by Atlanta's crunk music scene.

The track was inspired by the duo's desire to shake up country music conventions.

The track was inspired by Latin music and dance styles.

The song was inspired by a friend's complicated relationship.

The song was inspired by Anastacia's struggle with health issues.

The track was inspired by the members' experiences in their previous bands.

The track pays homage to classic R&B slow jams.

The song pays tribute to Soulja Slim, who was killed before its release.

The song was inspired by the search for true love.

The song was inspired by the band's journey to success.

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...

The track was inspired by Ludacris' playful approach to romantic lyrics.

R. Kelly is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer from Chicago. He sang in church and developed his performance skills at Kenwood Academy before recording with Public Announcement. His solo catalog includes...

The track was inspired by the energy of Atlanta's club scene.

The track was inspired by the intensity of new love.

The track was inspired by the story of a young woman leaving home for love.

The song was inspired by the smooth style of West Coast hip-hop.

The track was inspired by the positive feeling of a new relationship.

The song was inspired by the fear of emotional vulnerability.

This cover was inspired by Simpson's love for the original from "Top Gun."

This cover was inspired by Crow's appreciation for Cat Stevens' songwriting.

The song is about taking responsibility for one's actions in a relationship.

The song was inspired by the funk and soul music of the 1970s.

Lead singer Adam Levine wrote the song about his ex-girlfriend, Jane Herman.

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...

The track was inspired by J-Kwon's experiences as a teenager in St. Louis.

The track was inspired by the idea of an addictive, dangerous relationship.

The song was inspired by Caribbean soca music.

The song was inspired by the pain of betrayal in a relationship.

The song was inspired by feelings of social awkwardness and anxiety.

The track was inspired by feelings of anxiety and not fitting in.

The track was inspired by the dizzying effects of fame and success.

The track was inspired by themes from the film "Spider-Man 2."

The song was inspired by the use of Ritalin in treating ADHD.

Wanna Get to Know You features Joe's singing alongside G-Unit members 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck. The track appears on Beg for Mercy and was produced by Red Spyda. The album's sound combined the group's...

The song was inspired by the feelings of isolation and misunderstanding in youth.

The song was inspired by Anastacia's journey of self-discovery.

The track was inspired by female empowerment in relationships.

The track was inspired by the carefree feeling of summer nights.

The song was inspired by the devastating effects of heartbreak and alcoholism.

The track was inspired by Dido's refusal to give up on a relationship.

The desire to start a relationship.

Why pairs Jadakiss with Anthony Hamilton on Kiss of Death. Jadakiss said he had long wanted to build a song around questions that could reach listeners beyond his established audience. Havoc supplied the track, and...

The song was inspired by the desire for a perfect relationship.

The song was inspired by the crunk music genre popular in Atlanta at the time.

Keith Urban was born in New Zealand and raised in Australia before moving to Nashville in 1992. His first American album was made with the group The Ranch in 1997. A separate solo career developed through country...