"Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, written by Christopher Stewart, Terius Nash, Kuk Harrell and Knowles for her third solo album, "I Am… Sasha Fierce". Alongside "If I Were A Boy", the song was released to U.S. radio stations on 8 October 2008. The single peaked at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Knowles' fifth number-one single and her second number-one song that does not feature guest vocals. The song was ranked number one on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the Best 100 Singles of 2008, and is included in the top ten on lists produced by MTV and Time magazine. It has also been named Song of the Year by Fuse TV.
08 February 2009
07 February 2009
Single Review: Madonna - 4 Minutes (Featuring Justin Timberlake)
"4 Minutes" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her eleventh studio album "Hard Candy". It was released as the lead single from the album on 17 March 2008 by Warner Bros. Records and features American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake and Timbaland who also co-wrote and produced the song. It was mixed by Demacio Castellon. The single scored Madonna her 37th Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hit, making her the artist with the most Top 10 hits in the history of the chart, surpassing Elvis Presley. In the U.K., she retained her record for the most number one singles for a female artist, this being her 13th. The video has been one of the most watched videos on YouTube in 2008, and the most watched video of Madonna's career, with over 52 million views in just 6 months, as of 27 October 2008. "4 Minutes" is nominated for the 51st Grammy Awards under the category of Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals. The single was released on 17 March 17 2008.
Artists / Bands
Justin Timberlake,
Madonna
06 February 2009
Single Review: 98 Degrees - Invisible Man
American boyband 98 Degrees released "Invisible Man" as their debut single on 24 June 1997 under Motown Records. This pop R&B song was written by Steve Kipner, Sean Hosein and Dane Deviller. Later, the song is appeared on their debut studio album "98 Degrees" which was released on 29 July 1997. The single was peaked at #12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Single Review: Spice Girls - Say You'll Be There
English girl group Spice Girls released R&B dance-pop song as their single on 14 October 1996 under Virgin Records. The song title is "Say You'll Be There" taken from their debut studio album "Spice". Spice Girls wrote this song with Jonathan Buck and Eliot Kennedy. Released as the album's second single on 14 October 1996, it became their second number-one single in the United Kingdom, and was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). It was a commercial success across Europe, reaching the top ten in most of the charts that it entered. As a result of its popularity, the song was released in 1997 in Australia, receiving a gold certification by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), and in North America, entering the top five in both, Canada and the United States.
Single Review: Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
"I Kissed a Girl" is a song by American pop rock singer Katy Perry. It was produced by Dr. Luke for Perry's 2008 album "One Of The Boys". Perry says the song is about the magical beauty of a woman.
Released as the album's lead single, "I Kissed A Girl" was a commercial success. It topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the 1000th chart-topper of the Rock Era. The song has since become a major worldwide hit, and along with the United States, it has topped the charts in more than 30 countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. It was released on 6 May 2008.
Released as the album's lead single, "I Kissed A Girl" was a commercial success. It topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the 1000th chart-topper of the Rock Era. The song has since become a major worldwide hit, and along with the United States, it has topped the charts in more than 30 countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. It was released on 6 May 2008.
Single Review: Girls Aloud - The Promise
"The Promise" is the nineteenth single by the British girl group Girls Aloud, written by Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Jason Resch, Kieran Jones, and Carla Marie for the band's fifth studio album "Out Of Control" (2008). Their fourth number-one single on the U.K. Singles Chart, it was released as the first single to be taken from the album on 19 October 2008 as a download and on CD on 20 October 2008. It has been nominated for Best British Single at the 2009 BRIT Awards.
Single Review: Jesse McCartney - Right Where You Want Me
"Right Where You Want Me" is the first single and only single released in the U.S from Jesse McCartney's second album "Right Where You Want Me". It is also the title song for the Disney Channel Original Movie Return to Halloweentown. It also appears on the Disney album Radio Disney: Party Jams. It is also audible in the video game Thrillville: Off the Rails. On 3 August 2006, Jesse brought the world premiere of this music video to TRL. The single was released on 26 August 2006.
05 February 2009
Single Review: Daughtry - Home
"Home" is a 2007 song by American rock band Daughtry from their self titled debut album. The song had been climbing up the U.S. charts for a few weeks before the song was announced as second single (possibly due to its use on American Idol as the show's "vote off" song). It was released on April 10, 2007.
Single Review: Beyoncé Knowles - Beautiful Liar (Featuring Shakira)
"Beautiful Liar" is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles and Colombian singer Shakira. The song was written by Beyonce Knowles, Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen. It was produced by Stargate and Knowles for the re-release of her second solo album "B'Day". A Spanish and English mixed version of the song was produced called "Bello Embustero". The song was the first single released from the deluxe edition. It held the distinction of having the largest upward movement on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 until in 2008. The track won at the 2007 MTV Video Music Award for Most Earth-Shattering Collaboration. In 2008, the song was awarded the Ivor Novello Awards for Best-Selling British Song. The single was released on 28 April 2007.
Single Review: Elliott Yamin - Wait For You
"Wait For You" is a single by former American Idol contestant Elliott Yamin. Taken from his self-titled album "Elliott Yamin". He mentions in the song waiting indefinitely for the one he loves to come back to him. Despite the fact she has left him, he insists he knows she still love him.
It was reached at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and available as digital single and CD single, also aired on radio. RED Distribution and Hickory Records released this single on 13 March 2007.
Single Review: Kelly Clarkson - Never Again
"Never Again" is a song written by American pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson and Jimmy Messer, and is the first single from her third studio album "My December" in 2007.
As of January 2009, the single has logged a number of 995,000+ digital downloads. The song was nominated for Payback Track on the 2007 Teen Choice Awards. This song was #99 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. This song also ranked #63 on AT40's 100 Most Played Songs of 2007. It also ranked at #70 on Billboard's 2007 Year End Chart.
On 31 May 2007, the single was certified gold by RIAA and has sold over 500,000 copies in all formats in the US. The single was released on 23 April 2007.
As of January 2009, the single has logged a number of 995,000+ digital downloads. The song was nominated for Payback Track on the 2007 Teen Choice Awards. This song was #99 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. This song also ranked #63 on AT40's 100 Most Played Songs of 2007. It also ranked at #70 on Billboard's 2007 Year End Chart.
On 31 May 2007, the single was certified gold by RIAA and has sold over 500,000 copies in all formats in the US. The single was released on 23 April 2007.
Single Review: Darius Rucker - Don't Think I Don't Think About It
"Don't Think I Don't Think About It" is the title of a single recorded by American singer Darius Rucker, lead vocalist and guitarist in the rock band Hootie And The Blowfish. The song, co-written by Rucker and Clay Mills, was released to country radio in mid-2008 as Rucker's first solo single, and it is included on his studio album Learn to Live, which was released on Capitol Records Nashville on 16 September 2008. The song has also made Rucker the first solo African American to chart a Number One country hit since Charley Pride's "Night Games" reached the top of the charts in September 1983. It was released on 27 May 2008.
Single Review: Keith Anderson - I Still Miss You
"I Still Miss You" is a single by American country music singer, Keith Anderson. It is the second single released from his second album "C'mon!", which was released on 5 August 2008. In addition, it is the fastest-rising single of his career, and his highest peaking chart entry, reaching at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. It was released on January 2008.
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