"Touch It" is a song by Busta Rhymes. Released on December 13,2005,it was the first single from Rhymes' Aftermath/Interscope debut,The Big Bang. The song reached number one in New Zealand,and number six in the United Kingdom. The song features a minimalistic beat provided by Swizz Beatz,and a sample from the song "Technologic" by electronic duo Daft Punk. "Touch It" in turn was incorporated into Daft Punk's live album,Alive 2007.
"Crush on You" is a song by rapper Lil' Kim,released as the second single from her debut album,featuring fellow Junior M.A.F.I.A. member Lil' Cease. The Notorious B.I.G. raps the hook. It peaked at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart. The original album version had Lil' Cease rapping alone,while the single version featured him with Lil' Kim.
"Right There" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande featuring rapper Big Sean. It was written by Grande,Harmony Samuels,H. "Carmen Reece" Culver,J. "Lonny" Bereal,James "J-Doe" Smith,Al Sherrod Lambert,Jeff Lorber and Sean. It features a prominent sample of the jazz instrumental song "Rain Dance" (1979) by The Jeff Lorber Fusion. The song is a throwback to R&B music of the 1990s,a sonority that predominates the production of Yours Truly and the first single "The Way",which Grande considered "Right There" as a sequel to,that uses heavy programmed snare drums,snaps and synthesizers as complement of its sound. In the lyrics,Grande expresses her passion to her love interest affirming that she will always be there for him,with Sean responding to her affirmation while using several double entendres in a more sexual perspective.
Ashley Nicolette Frangipane,known professionally as Halsey,is an American singer and songwriter. Noted for her distinctive singing voice,she has received several awards including three Billboard Music Awards,a Billboard Women in Music Award,an American Music Award and nominations for three Grammy Awards. She was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.
American pop singer Halsey has released four studio albums,two live albums,15 extended plays,26 singles,nine promotional singles,and 36 music videos. After being signed to Astralwerks,she released her debut EP Room 93 on October 27,2014,and then toured with larger acts to promote it and her upcoming album. Since her debut,Halsey has released nine Gold,11 Platinum,seven Multiplatinum,and one Diamond single in the United States alone.
Rachel Agatha Keen,known professionally as Raye,is an English singer and songwriter. Before rising to prominence as a solo artist,Raye was known for her involvement for songwriting and producing for other artists including Beyoncé,Little Mix,Rihanna,David Guetta,John Legend,Ellie Goulding,and Jax Jones. In 2019,she was awarded a BMI Award,for her groundbreaking artistry,creative vision and impact on the future of music.
Hopeless Fountain Kingdom is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Halsey. It was released on June 2,2017,through Astralwerks. The album features guest appearances from Quavo,Lauren Jauregui and Cashmere Cat. Halsey co-wrote every song on the album,while production was handled by Lido and Benny Blanco,among others. Following its release,Hopeless Fountain Kingdom debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the United States and the Canadian Albums Chart. The album was also certified 2×Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the US. In support of the album,Halsey embarked on the Hopeless Fountain Kingdom Tour (2017–2018). The album was described by Halsey as having more "radio friendly music" when compared to her previous releases. As a result,Hopeless Fountain Kingdom is primarily a pop and R&B record and features synth-pop and electropop.
"Now or Never" is a song by American singer Halsey from her second studio album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (2017). It was released on April 4,2017,through Astralwerks as the lead single with its music video being released simultaneously,as an instant grat with the album's pre-order. Halsey co-wrote the song with Starrah and its producers Cashmere Cat,Happy Perez,and Benny Blanco. It is a pop and dark pop song that also incorporates R&B.
"Bad at Love" is a song by American singer Halsey from her second studio album,Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (2017). It was released on August 22,2017,through Astralwerks as the second single from the album. Halsey co-wrote the song with Justin Tranter,Ricky Reed,and Rogét Chahayed,with the song being produced by the latter two. Lyrically,the song encompasses the protagonist's past relationships and the reasons they were unsuccessful.
"Strangers" is a song by American singer Halsey featuring Lauren Jauregui. It was released on May 26,2017,through Astralwerks as the second promotional single from her second studio album,Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (2017). The song received critical acclaim. Halsey later released a music video on June 20,2018.
"Instruction" is a song by English DJ and record producer Jax Jones,featuring American singer Demi Lovato and English rapper Stefflon Don. It was written by MNEK,Stefflon Don,Demi Lovato and Jax Jones,with the song's production handled by Jax Jones and Mark Ralph. It was released on 16 June 2017,through Polydor Records. "Instruction" is included on the deluxe edition of Lovato's sixth studio album,Tell Me You Love Me.
"Hurtin' Me" is a song by English rapper Stefflon Don and American rapper French Montana released on 10 August 2017 as the lead single from Don's debut EP of the same name. The song peaked at number seven on UK Singles Chart in November 2017,becoming the rapper's highest-charting single to date and first to reach the top 10.
Stephanie Victoria Allen,better known by her stage name Stefflon Don,is a British rapper and singer. She rose to fame after her 2017 single "Hurtin' Me" peaked at number 7 on UK Singles Chart. In 2016,Allen released her debut mixtape Real Ting followed by another mixtape,Secure,in 2018.
"Bum Bum Tam Tam" is a song recorded by Brazilian funk rapper MC Fioti. The music video was released on 8 March 2017. The song samples Johann Sebastian Bach's Partita in A minor for solo flute. The song has peaked at number one in the Netherlands and the top 5 in France.
"Calypso" is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Luis Fonsi and English rapper and singer Stefflon Don. Fonsi co-wrote the song with Dyo,Stefflon Don and its producers Andrés Torres and Mauricio Rengifo. The song was first released through Universal Music Latin Entertainment on June 14,2018 as the third single from his tenth studio album,Vida. A remixed version of the song with Colombian singer Karol G,was released on August 18,2018. The song reached number one in Argentina and Chile,as well as the top 10 in Bolivia,Panama and Spain.
"Without Me" is a song by American singer Halsey,released on October 4,2018. Halsey wrote the song with Brittany Amaradio,Amy Allen,and Louis Bell;while production was handled by Bell and Dylan Bauld. It interpolates Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River" with Timberlake,Timbaland and Scott Storch credited as co-writers. It was released through Capitol Records as the lead single from Halsey's third studio album,Manic.
"A No No" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her fifteenth studio album,Caution (2018). The song was written by Carey,Robert "Shea" Taylor,Priscilla Hamilton,Mason Betha and Camron Giles. Since the track samples Lil' Kim's "Crush on You" (1997),songwriting credits were added for a total of nine. Digitally released as a promotional single in November 2018,Epic Records serviced it to rhythmic contemporary and urban contemporary radio as the second single from the album on March 4,2019. "A No No" is a hip hop and R&B song with a blithely dismissive chorus and frisky beat.
British rapper and singer Stefflon Don has made numerous recordings since 2016.
"Boasty" is a song by British rappers Wiley,Stefflon Don and Jamaican rapper Sean Paul featuring vocals from English actor and musician Idris Elba. It was originally released by Wiley featuring Mucky in August 2018,and remixed for release with contributions from Stefflon Don,Paul and Elba in January 2019. It reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart in March 2019. A solo version of the track was released on the rapper's 14th studio album,Boasty Gang –The Album,which was released on 22 June 2020.
"Best Friend" is a song by American rapper Saweetie featuring fellow American rapper and singer Doja Cat,released on January 7,2021 as the third single from the upcoming debut studio album Pretty Bitch Music. The song was written by the two performers along with Asia Smith,Kaine,Alyssa Lourdiz Cantu,Theron Thomas,and producers Dr. Luke and Rocco Did It Again!.
