Robin Thicke - Give It 2 U

Robin Thicke ft. Kendrick Lamar- Give It 2 U

Robin Thicke feat. Kendrick Lamar & 2 Chainz - Give It 2 U (Explicit) [Official Music Video]

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"Give It 2 U" is a song by American-Canadian R&B recording artist Robin Thicke, featuring a guest appearance from American rapper Kendrick Lamar. The song was initially released on July 2, 2013 as a promotional single, before officially being serviced to US Top 40/Mainstream radio on August 27, 2013 as the second single from Thicke's sixth studio album Blurred Lines (2013). The song, produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut, was written by the two alongside William Adams, Robin Thicke and Kendrick Lamar Duckworth. It has so far peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 41 on the ARIA chart in Australia. The song originally leaked online featuring a verse from American rapper 2 Chainz, after Thicke gave the green light to premiere the song on Shade 45's radio show Sway In The Morning. The song was later dubbed as the remix and is included on the deluxe edition as a bonus track. The Diane Martel-directed music video also includes 2 Chainz's verse. Thicke, Lamar and 2 Chainz all performed the song at the 2013 VMAs.

Robin Thicke ft. Kendrick Lamar- Give It 2 U album cover

Robin Thicke & Kendrick Lamar

Robin Thicke & the ladies

Sage The Gemini - Gas Pedal

Sage The Gemini - Gas Pedal ft. IamSu

Sage The Gemini – Gas Pedal

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Sage The Gemini is a rapper and producer from the Bay area in California. He gained international notoriety when his two hot singles “GAS PEDAL” and “Red Nose”went viral on the internet. In May 2012, the audio for “Gas Pedal” received 10,000 YouTube views during its first week released and by the second week its views were over 30,000. The audio for the “Gas Pedal” single is now over 3 million plus YouTube views and is an international viral banger.

Eminem - Berzerk

                                                                                                                                                        

Eminem - Berzerk

 Eminem - Berzerk

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"Berzerk" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Eminem, produced by renowned American music producer Rick Rubin. The song is the first single from Eminem's upcoming eighth studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2. He released the song on August 27, 2013 via Twitter. The song samples Billy Squier's "The Stroke", as well as Beastie Boys' "The New Style" and "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" both songs taken from their 1986 debut album Licensed to Ill, which Rubin had also produced. The song received heavy downloads in its first week, resulting in the song debuting at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

Chris Brown ft. Nicki Minaj - Love More

Chris Brown ft. Nicki Minaj - Love More


Chris Brown Feat. Nicki Minaj - Love More

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"Love More" is a song by American R&B recording artist Chris Brown. It was released on July 16, 2013, as the third official single from his sixth studio album X. The song, produced by FRESHM3N III, features a guest appearance from Trinidadian-born, American rapper Nicki Minaj. The song debuted at number 56 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 29 on the Australia Singles Chart.

Ellie Goulding - Burn

Ellie Goulding - Burn

Ellie Goulding - Burn

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"Burn" is a song recorded by English singer Ellie Goulding for Halcyon Days (2013), the reissue of her second studio album, Halcyon (2012). The song was released as the lead single from the reissue on 5 July 2013. It was written by Ryan Tedder, Goulding, Greg Kurstin, Brent Kutzle and Noel Zancanella, while production was handled by Kurstin and vocal production was done by Tedder. 

The track received a mixed response from music critics, who praised it as "catchy" and noted it as one of Goulding's most "radio friendly" songs to date, while others felt it was not memorable. "Burn" earned Goulding her first number-one single on the UK Singles Chart, selling 116,857 copies in its first week. Elsewhere, it reached the top ten in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland and New Zealand.

Lady Gaga - Applause

Lady Gaga - Applause (Official Video)

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"Applause" is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga, from her upcoming third studio album, Artpop (2013). It was written and produced by Lady Gaga and DJ White Shadow. The song was released as the album's lead single, it was originally intended to be released through mainstream and rhythmic airplay on August 19, 2013 by Interscope Records, but was rush-released a week earlier on August 12 after two snippets of the song were leaked online on August 10.

Katy Perry - Roar

Katy Perry - Roar

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"Roar" is a song recorded by American singer Katy Perry for her upcoming fourth studio album, Prism (2013). The song was written by Perry, Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, and Henry "Cirkut" Walter. "Roar" is a midtempo power pop. The song made its radio debut on August 10, 2013 and was released as a digital download on iTunes Store two days later. A lyric video was released the same day as its iTunes release. "Roar" has garnered positive reviews from music critics, some of whom compared it to her 2010 single "Firework". Others compared the song to Sara Bareilles' 2013 single "Brave".

Rich Homie Quan - Type Of Way


Rich Homie Quan - Type Of Way 

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Dequantes Lamar is a rapper from Atlanta, Georgia, who performs under the name of Rich Homie Quan. This Southern rap banger was originally a bonus track from his Still Goin' In: Reloaded mixtape. The street anthem bubbled in Atlanta for a few months before breaking nationwide and becoming a fixture in clubs from coast to coast.

Tinie Tempah ft. 2 Chainz - Trampoline 


 Tinie Tempah - Trampoline (feat. 2 Chainz)

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"Trampoline" is a song by English rapper Tinie Tempah, and the lead single from his upcoming second studio album Demonstration. The song features an additional rap verse from American rapper 2 Chainz, and was released on 4 August 2013. The track was produced by in-demand DJ and producer, Diplo, leader of Major Lazer.

Paramore - Still Into You

Paramore - Still Into You

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"Still Into You" is a song by American rock band Paramore. It was released on March 14, 2013 as the second single from their self-titled fourth album, Paramore. Different from their previous single "Now", which showed a darker intensity, "Still Into You" derives from genres such as power pop, pop rock and new wave. The song received critical acclaim from music critics, who have praised the pop rock sound, and Hayley Williams' vocals, commending them as "strong and effective".

Finatticz - Don't Drop That Thun Thun

Finatticz - Don't Drop That Thun Thun

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The Finatticz is a Hip-Hop group who hail from the eastside of Los Angeles. They comprise James "Killa F" Dunn, Tyrone "Jayarah The Truth" Revis, Darrel "Nyce" Beason Jr.and Anthony "Ez The Great" Brown. 

"Thun Thun" is a term used in the Bay area that refers to a small tablet in the form of the street drug MDM. The hook basically means "take that molly pill." The song's beat was created by Compton-based rapper and producer Tycuan "Payso B" Williams who is signed to singer Ray J's music label, Knockout Entertainment. 

The song was first recorded by the crew in 15 minutes in 2009 and got its first spins at a house party. Killa F recalled to LA Weekly: "I remember we recorded it during the day, and that night we played it for a huge party at my girl O Titty's house. 

Everyone told us to turn it up!" The tune began building organically then a remix featuring Tyga was dropped in February 2012. Soon after, Payso B played it for Ray J, who brought the track to the attention of Alan Grunblatt, who is the President of eOne Music. The label signed The Finatticz to a single deal, with an album option.

Lorde - Royals

Lorde- Royals

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"Royals" is a song by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. Universal Music Group released the song as the first single from her first extended play The Love Club (2012) in 2013.
On writing "Royals", Lorde said, “When I wrote Royals, I was listening to a lot of rap, but also a lot of Lana Del Rey, because she’s obviously really hip-hop influenced, but all those references to expensive alcohol, beautiful clothes and beautiful cars – I was thinking, ‘This is so opulent, but it’s also bullshit

Justin Timberlake - Take Back The Night 

Justin Timberlake - Take Back The Night

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Take Back the Night" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake for his fourth studio album, The 20/20 Experience: 2 of 2 (2013). It was written and produced by Timberlake, Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, with additional writing from James Fauntleroy. The song was released on July 12, 2013, by RCA Records, as the lead single from The 20/20 Experience: 2 of 2. "Take Back the Night" is a disco and R&B song that lyrically addresses a potential love interest.

Avicii - Wake Me Up

Avicii - Wake Me Up

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"Wake Me Up!" is a song by Swedish producer and DJ Avicii featuring vocals from Aloe Blacc and work from Incubus' Mike Einziger. It was released in June 2013 as the first single by Avicii from his upcoming debut studio album True, which is set to be released on September 17, 2013.The song achieved commercial success internationally, peaking at number one in 15 countries including in Italy, Ireland and the UK Singles Chart and charting on the US Billboard' Hot 100.

Jay Z ft. Justin Timberlake - Magna Carta...Holy Grail 

JAY Z ft. Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail (Official Music Video) [HD]

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"Holy Grail" is a song by American hip hop artist Jay-Z from his twelfth studio album Magna Carta... Holy Grail. It features vocals from singer Justin Timberlake and will serve as the album's first single. It was produced by The-Dream, Timbaland and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, with additional production from No ID and contains elements of Nirvana's 1991 hit single "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Following the release of the album, the song debuted at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 24 on the UK Singles Chart.

Keith Urban - Little Bit Of Everything

Keith Urban - Little Bit Of Everything 

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"Little Bit of Everything" is the title of a song recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released in May 2013 as the first single from his upcoming eighth studio album. The album, Fuse, will be released on 10 September 2013. The song was written by Brad Warren, Brett Warren and Kevin Rudolf. "Little Bit of Everything" is about a man who expresses "a whole assortment of other desires to live life to its fullest. The song's concept came from a conversation that songwriting duo The Warren Brothers (Brad Warren and Brett Warren) had with Kevin Rudolf over their varied musical interests. According to Brett, the song was sent to Urban, who is friends with the Warren Brothers, but he was initially unaware that they wrote it.

Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness 

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"Summertime Sadness" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey for her second studio album Born to Die. It was released on June 22, 2012, by Interscope Records as its third single in Austria and Germany and the fourth single in Switzerland. Charting across Europe, the single the top ten in Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. In the spring of 2013, "Summertime Sadness" became a number-one hit in Poland and Ukraine. Trap and house remixes of "Summertime Sadness" helped Del Rey break into the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. There, it became a modest hit and marked Del Rey's first foray into the chart. On the accompanied Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart, the single gave Del Rey her first US number-one single in August 2013.[1] Earlier in 2012, the song also managed to become a rock hit in the US.

Anna Kendrick - Cups 
(Pitch Perfect's "When I'm Gone")

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"Cups" (also known as "Cups (Pitch Perfect's When I'm Gone)") is a song by American actress Anna Kendrick from the film Pitch Perfect, written by A. P. Carter and Luisa Gerstein. It is a cover of Lulu and the Lampshades' song "Cups (You're Gonna Miss Me)," a rendition of an old-time folk song "When I'm Gone" recorded in 1931 by the Carter Family, with later versions by J. E. Mainer's Mountaineers and Charlie Monroe. It also serves as the official song of the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The song is considered a sleeper hit in the United States, and Kendrick's first top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Imagine Dragons – Radioactive

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"Radioactive" is a song recorded by American indie rock band Imagine Dragons for their major-label debut EP Continued Silence and later on their debut studio album, Night Visions, as the opening track. "Radioactive" was first sent to radio on April 2, 2012 and again on October 29, 2012.
Musically, "Radioactive" is an alternative rock song with elements of electronic rock and dubstep, while containing cryptic lyrics of apocalyptic and revolutionist themes.

One Direction - Best Song Ever 

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"Best Song Ever" is a song recorded by the British-Irish boy band One Direction. It was released on 22 July 2013 by Syco and Columbia. The song was recorded in 2013 and consists of a running length of 3 minutes and 21 seconds. The opening of the song samples The Who's "Baba O'Riley" which was released in 1971. It was announced by One Direction in a video uploaded to their YouTube channel on 25 June 2013.The trailer for This is Us was released thirty minutes after the video was uploaded, and included a short preview of the song. The song became available for pre-order on iTunes on 26 June.

Robin Thicke - "Blurred Lines" ft. T.I. and 
Pharrell

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"Blurred Lines" is a song recorded by American R&B recording artist Robin Thicke, for his 2013 album of the same name. The song features guest vocals from American rapper T.I. and American singer and producer Pharrell; all three share writing credits on the song. It was produced by Pharrell. The song was released as the lead single from Blurred Lines on March 26, 2013 through Star Trak Recordings. Believing that the song was supposed to be a demo, Justin Timberlake had expressed interest in writing additional lyrics for the song as he wanted it to be the lead single from his The 20/20 Experience album (which was released earlier in 2013) but Pharrell denied him from acquiring the song as he believed that Thicke was already planning it to be the lead single of his album with the same title.

Daft Punk - Get Lucky ft.Pharrell William

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"Get Lucky" is a song by French house music duo Daft Punk, featuring Pharrell Williams and co-written with Nile Rodgers. It is the lead single from Daft Punk's fourth studio album Random Access Memories.Before its release as a single, "Get Lucky" was featured in television advertisements broadcast during Saturday Night Live, after which Rodgers and Pharrell announced their involvement in the track. Small excerpts also appear throughout the promotional video series The Collaborators.

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis – Can't Hold Us

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"Can't Hold Us" is a song by American rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis from their collaborative album The Heist (2012). Featuring singer Ray Dalton, it was released as the third single from the album on August 16, 2011. The song also features additional vocals by actress Susannah Wetzel, who sings portions of the chorus alongside Dalton. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their second number-one hit in the United States.It is also their third consecutive number-one single in Australia.