“Love the Way You Lie” is the second single from American rapper Eminem’s seventh studio album Recovery. Singer Skylar Grey was inspired to write and record the demo with Alex da Kid when she felt she was in an abusive romantic relationship with the music industry. Eminem wrote the verses and chose Barbadian singer Rihanna to sing the chorus; their past experiences of domestic violence influenced the collaboration. Recording sessions were held in Ferndale, Michigan, and Dublin, Ireland. Backed by guitar, piano and violin, the track is a midtempo hip hop ballad with a pop refrain and describes two lovers who refuse to separate despite being in an abusive love–hate relationship.
Brandon Flowers – Crossfire
“Crossfire” is the debut solo single from singer-songwriter and frontman of The Killers, Brandon Flowers. Written by Flowers himself, and produced by Brendan O’Brien, it is the first single from his debut solo album, Flamingo. A video for the single was released on July 8, 2010, and features actress Charlize Theron.
Brandon Flowers – Only The Young
“Only the Young” is the second solo single from singer-songwriter and The Killers frontman, Brandon Flowers, from his debut album Flamingo. The song was written by Flowers and produced by Stuart Price. The video was filmed in Flowers’ hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada in the Aqua Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas, featuring performers from Le Rêve. It is directed by Sophie Muller, who previously directed a video for The Killers’ song, “Mr. Brightside”. It has more than 5.3 million views as of April 2013.
Zucchero – Baila (Sexy Thing)
“Baila morena” is a song recorded in 2001 by the Italian singer Zucchero. The song was released as a single twice : first in 2001 (under the title “Baila (Sexy Thing)”), reaching #1 in Italy, but achieving a moderate success in the other countries, then in 2006 as a duet with the band Maná, as the soundtrack of the film Les Bronzés 3 : Amis pour la vie (English : French Fried Vacation 3 – Friends Forever), becoming this time a huge hit in France and Belgium. In 2007, the song was covered by Patrick Fiori and Hélène Ségara and included in a medley available on Les Enfoirés’ album La Caravane des Enfoirés.
Thirty Seconds To Mars – This Is War
“This Is War” is a song by American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars, featured on their third studio album This Is War. Written by lead vocalist Jared Leto, the song was released as the second single from the album to American radio on March 8, 2010, and the physical single was released on March 26, 2010. The music video was shot on April 7, 2010. A 30-second teaser was released and the music video was set to premiere in June 2010. However, it was delayed. The film features 30 Seconds to Mars as US Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan.