25 November 1999

Single Of The Day: Jessica Simpson - I Wanna Love You Forever

"I Wanna Love You Forever" is a pop ballad song by American new singer Jessica Simpson. This song was released as her debut single under Columbia Records on 28 September 1999 as compact disc single and on 31 August 1999 as radio single. Louis Biancaniello and Sam Watters wrote this song and also as producers of this song.

05 November 1999

Single Of The Day: Westlife - Flying Without Wings

"Flying Without Wings" is official third single from Irish boyband Westlife. Their previous singles "Swear It Again" and "If I Let You Go" reached #1 in the U.K. Singles Chart and now they are trying to repeat their success in the music industry. They are still consistent with pop genre with ballad and slow tempo. Wayne Hector and Steve Mac wrote this song for Boyzone's member Stephen Gately for his debut single but later, Westlife had this song and released as their own single.

This song was recorded at Rokstone Studios, London, United Kingdom and produced by Steve Mac. BMG released this song as cassette single and compact disc single on 18 October 1999.

21 September 1999

Single Of The Day: Mandy Moore - Candy

Epic Records released a teen-pop genre as American new singer Mandy Moore's first official single. "Candy" is the title of Mandy Moore's first song which was released as her official single on 17 August 1999. This song was written by Denise Rich, Dave Katz and Denny Kleiman and produced by Jive Jones, Tony Battaglia and Shaun Fisher.

"Candy" is a teen pop and dance-pop song that lasts for 3 minutes and 54 seconds. The song is composed in the key of D harmonic minor and is set in the time signature of 4/4 common time with a moderate tempo of 100.5 beats per minute. The melody and tune of the song has a marked resemblance to the 1996 song "Do You Know (What It Takes)", which was written and composed by Max Martin and Denniz Pop and recorded, written and released by Swedish pop star Robyn.

02 September 1999

Single Of The Day: Westlife - If I Let You Go

It seems Irish boyband Westlife gained a success with their debut single "Swear It Again" which was reached at #1 in the U.K. Singles Chart and now they are back with another pop song "If I Let You Go" as their second single. Shane Filan, Mark Feehily and Bryan McFadden are the lead vocal for this pop song while Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne are the back vocal for this song. BMG Records / RCA Records released this song as single on 09 August 1999 as compact disc and cassette. This song was written by Jorgen Elofsson, David Kreuger and Per Magnusson. Per Magnusson and David Kreuger also produced this single. This song was recorded at Cheiron Studios at Stockholm in Sweden.

01 August 1999

Single Of The Day: Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle

American teen singer Christina Aguilera released "Genie In A Bottle" as her official single on 22 June 1999 under RCA Records. Before released this song as her single, Christina Aguilera already released "Reflection" as her single in Japan on 15 June 1998 as soundtrack of Disney's Movie Mulan.

This dance-pop with a little R&B style was written by David Frank with Steve Kipner and Pamela Sheyne while David Frank and Steve Kipner also as the producers of this single. 

22 May 1999

Single Of The Day: Westlife - Swear It Again

Another new boyband from Ireland, Westlife is trying to break the international music industry. This time under BMG Records / RCA Records, they released their debut single "Swear It Again" (with sweet pop ballad genre). This single was officially released on 19 April 1999 as a compact disc and cassette. Written by Steve Mac and Wayne Hector, "Swear It Again" was also produced by Steve Mac. The song was recorded in September 1998 at Rokstone Studios in London, United Kingdom. The single has already reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in its first week of release, selling over 182,000 copies, making it one of the fastest-selling debut singles of the year.

What makes this single stand out is the perfect blend of emotional lyrics and beautiful harmonies that showcase the vocal talents of Shane, Kian, Mark, Nicky, and Brian. "Swear It Again" serves as an excellent introduction to Westlife's signature sound, which combines traditional boyband elements with a more mature pop approach. The track will be included on their upcoming self-titled debut album, scheduled for release later this year. With Louis Walsh managing the group and Simon Cowell overseeing their career at BMG, Westlife has all the ingredients needed to achieve international success. This single demonstrates why they deserve to be the next big thing in pop music, following in the footsteps of successful Irish acts like Boyzone and the Corrs.

05 April 1999

Single Of The Day: Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca

Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin is back with his brand new official single "Livin' La Vida Loca." This time, Ricky Martin brings Latin-pop mixed with dance-pop and with catchy tunes. 23 March 1999 was the day when this compact disc single was released by Columbia Records. This song was written by Desmond Child with Robi Rosa and Luis Gómez Escolar. Meanwhile Desmond Child and Robi Rosa also produced the song "Livin' La Vida Loca" means "living the crazy life".

This explosive track has earned our Single of the Day recognition due to its irresistible energy and impeccable timing. Released just after Martin's acclaimed performance at the Grammy Awards earlier this year, "Livin' La Vida Loca" has ignited a Latin pop explosion across America. The song represents a technological breakthrough as well, being the first major hit to be recorded and mixed entirely using Pro Tools digital production software, giving it that distinctive crisp sound. The track's innovative blend of Latin rhythms, surf-rock guitar riffs, and Martin's charismatic delivery has made it impossible to ignore on radio stations across the country. Already climbing charts rapidly and generating massive buzz, this single seems destined to propel Ricky Martin to global superstardom ahead of his self-titled English-language album scheduled for release next month. Music industry insiders are predicting this could be the song of summer 1999!

28 February 1999

Single Of The Day: Cher - Strong Enough

American recording artist Cher is back with her latest official single "Strong Enough." After the success of "Believe," the previous lead-single from her latest studio album "Believe," Cher is trying to gain her success of course still same with disco genre. "Strong Enough" was written by Paul Barry and Mark Taylor. Mark Taylor also as the producer of this song. Warner Bros. Records / WEA Records released "Strong Enough" as official single on 19 February 1999 as compact disc.

The single continues the dance-pop sound that made "Believe" such an international success, solidifying Cher's remarkable career reinvention. The upbeat disco-inspired track has already been compared to Gloria Gaynor's classic "I Will Survive" by some music critics for its empowering message. The accompanying music video, directed by Nigel Dick (who also directed the "Believe" video), features Cher as a sort of digital advisor helping a young woman recognize she deserves better in her relationship. Several remixes of the song are included on the CD single, including versions by Club 69 and the Pumpin' Dolls. With "Believe" still performing strongly on charts worldwide, "Strong Enough" seems poised to continue Cher's impressive return to the top of the dance music scene.

02 January 1999

Single Of The Day: Britney Spears - ...Baby One More Time

American new recording artist Britney Spears released her first single "...Baby One More Time" on 23 October 1998 under Jive Records. The song has a teen-pop genre and was written by Max Martin and produced by Rami Yacoub and Max Martin. This single is promising to be a smash hit because the energetic song even with the sad feeling will Britney Spears make her breakthrough!

The song is proving to be a global success, already climbing charts rapidly around the world. In the United States, it recently entered the Billboard Hot 100 and is gaining momentum weekly. The accompanying music video, featuring Spears in a now-iconic schoolgirl outfit, has been in heavy rotation on MTV since its release. "...Baby One More Time" showcases the 17-year-old former Mickey Mouse Club member's impressive vocal talents and star quality. A debut album of the same name is scheduled for release on January 12, 1999, and if this first single is any indication, Britney Spears is poised to become one of the biggest new stars of the year. The CD single also includes the B-side track "Autumn Goodbye," also worth checking out for fans eager to hear more from this promising new artist.