This is for you dance music lovers out there. Who did it better, AVICII “Fade Into Darkness” or Leona Lewis‘ new single “Collide”. The web is abuzz over who borrowed what from who and when why and how. Here’s how it went down:
A new track from Leona Lewis just hit the Internet, and if you’ve heard “Collide,” you’ll notice that…
“Free” is the third single from UK singer-songwriter and producer Natalia Kills. Included on her debut studio album Perfectionist.
“Free” was included on the album version with the same backing track, just without the repeated rap verse from will.i.am.
The “remix” single, and U.S. version includes Black…
“San Francisco” is the first official single, and third overall from German Eurodance act Cascada‘s upcoming fourth studio album, Original Me.
The track premiered in early April 2011.
The first single released from the album was “Pyromania“, followed by “Night…
“Love the Way You Lie” is a song performed by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna & American rapper Eminem. It is also the second single by American rapper Eminem from his seventh studio album, Recovery.
The single features vocals from Barbadian R&B singer Rihanna and is produced by Alex da Kid &…
“Pretty Boy Swag” is the first official single released by Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em for his upcoming third studio album The DeAndre Way. The song is produced by G5 Kids.
Pop/R&B artist, dancer and singer/songwriter Ciara released her own girl-power version naturally titled “Pretty Girl Swag” in mid June 2010. Ciara’s version has even peaked on…
“Hard in Da Paint” is the second official single from American rapper Waka Flocka Flame‘s upcoming debut studio album Murda-Man Flocka. The song was produced by up and coming producer Lex Luger.
Before the official version with all verses from Waka Flocka Flame and before the video was…
Papers is the first single of Usher’s forthcoming sixth studio album Raymond vs. Raymond. It was penned by Sean Garrett, who wrote the song and is produced by Zaytoven.
The song features the same instrumentation as Gorilla Zoe’s “So Sick” record, which included on his March 2009 release “Don’t Feed Da Animals“.
(more…)In 2009, American pop singer-songwriter Kristinia DeBarge recorded the song “Future Love“, for her debut studio album Exposed. The new recording features a slightly different set of instruments to give the melody a softer and more radio-friendly sound. Apart from this the song remains exactly the same as the original Varsity Fanclub version co-written and produced by Ryan…
“Feelin On My A” is a song first for Ciara‘s studio album Fantasy Ride. The single first leaked as Sean Garrett with Autotune – later to be replaced with Ciara on autotune (which presumably isn’t a final cut because of the autotune). Later a final remix was released featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett.
The song was not…
“No Boundaries“ is the winning single from American Idol 8 winner Kris Allen and runner up Adam Lambert. Which studio version do you prefer? Are you as outraged as I am – that Kris won over Adam? Eitherway, both versions are different and are both great!
(more…)“Boom Boom Pow” is a hit song by the Black Eyed Peas released as the lead single from their upcoming album The E.N.D.. The song uses the auto-tune vocal effect, and blends the genres of dance pop, electro-hop and hip hop. The song is themed with a futuristic feel.
The single sold 465,000 downloads in its first week of digital release, the third-largest number of download sales in a single week…
“Hey Girl (Patron)“ is the first single from European Pop girlgroup The Paradiso Girls‘ upcoming first studio album. The track is produced Lil Jon and features T-Pain (only on Keri’s version) & Lil Jon.
The Paradiso Girls are an upcoming girl group created by Robin Antin. One member has revealed they will be filming their first…
“Turn My Swag On“ is a song by rapper Soulja Boy released as the third single from his 2008 album iSouljaBoyTellEm. Keri Hilson, Yung L.A., Fabolous, Young Jeezy and Busta Rhymes have made their own freestyles to the song.
“Takin’ Back My Love” is a pop song from singer Enrique Iglesias. It is the second single from his English greatest hits album Greatest Hits. The song features R&B/Pop singer Ciara. The single was produced by RedOne who was a co writer on the song along with Iglesias and Frankie Storm.
“Like A Boss” is the first single produced by The Neptunes from Slim Thug‘s album Already Platinum released in 2005. The Lonely Island has recently parodied/covered the track on their 2009 album Incredibad.
Listen/Download: Slim Thug – Like A Boss
zShare Limelinx Sharebee Rapidspread“Bad Girl” is a single by the Pussycat Dolls off the upcoming movie soundtrack Confessions of a Shopaholic. The track leaked late last year and it had vocals from Rihanna and featured Chris Brown. This version doesn’t feature much different from that version besides it lacks a rap and a minute or two.
“Lions, Tigers & Bears” is the third single released from American contemporary R&B/soul singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan‘s debut album, Fearless.
“Lions, Tigers and Bears” uses a sample from Salaam Remi’s “Sheila’s Playground”. It was written by Jazmine Sullivan and W. Mann. The song is a soulful melody about love and…
“About You Now” is a BRIT Award-nominated pop song by British pop band Sugababes, written by Cathy Dennis and producer Dr. Luke for the group’s fifth studio album, Change.
Listen/Download: Sugababes – About You Now
zShare Limelinx Rapidspread SharebeeBecause it was never released in America, Miranda Cosgrove has taken up that opportunity and snagged up the track and has released…
“Diva” is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, recorded for her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce. The song was later chosen as official third single and was produced by Bangladesh and Sean Garrett.
Ciara recently covered Beyonce’s song Diva, who did it better? BEYONCE or CIARA?
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“Yamaha Mama” is a new track from an upcoming album titled iSoulja Boy, from Soulja Boy planned for release on December 16, 2008.
The track first featured Sean Kingston, now all of those verses were replaced with Chris Brown (along with an extra verse from Soulja Boy – this is the assumed final version). Who’s version is better Sean Kingston‘s or…
Patrick Stump (of Fall Out Boy) has recently covered Kanye West‘s hit first single “Love Lockdown” from his upcoming album 808′s & Heartbreak. Who’s Love Lockdown was better, Kanye’s or Patrick’s?
Listen/Download: Kanye West – Love Lockdown
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zShare Limelinx“Numba 1 (Tide Is High)” is a track featured on Kardinal Offishall‘s debut album Not 4 Sale. Three female vocalists had a chance to be on the track. Rihanna (who was on the album version), Keri Hilson, and Nicole Scherzinger. Who rocked it better?
Listen/Download: Kardinal Offishall feat. Rihanna – Numba 1 (Tide Is High)
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