“Buttons” is a song recorded by American girl group The Pussycat Dolls from their debut studio album, PCD (2005). The song was co-written by Sean Garrett, Jamal Jones, Jason Perry, Nicole Scherzinger and Calvin Broadus while the production was handled by Jones under his stage name Polow Da Don. “Buttons” was released for a digital download on April 11, as the fourth single of PCD and was serviced to contemporary hit radio in the United States on May 8. Musically, “Buttons” dance-pop and R&B song which uses Middle Eastern music.
Tag: R&B
Mary J. Blige – Family Affair
“Family Affair” is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige, taken from her fifth album, No More Drama (2001). Produced by Dr. Dre, the music for the track was originally created in a jam session between Dre and musicians Mel-Man, Camara Kambon and Mike Elizondo. Later, Blige heard the song that her brother Bruce Miller, Asiah The Continent and Luchi Lodge created the lyrics and melody to and decided on recording her vocals.
Will Smith – Freakin’ It
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“Freakin’ It” is the third and final single taken from American rapper Will Smith’s second studio album, Willenium. The single was released on March 6, 2000. The song was written by Smith with a selection of other songwriters, and was produced by Barnes & Bennett. The single peaked at #15 on the UK Singles Chart, however, was still regarded as a favourite amongst fans.
Corinne Bailey Rae – Till It Happens To You (live)
Corinne Bailey Rae (born Corinne Jacqueline Bailey on 26 February 1979) is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist from Leeds, West Yorkshire. Bailey Rae was named the number-one predicted breakthrough act of 2006 in an annual BBC poll of music critics, Sound of 2006. She released her debut album, Corinne Bailey Rae, in February 2006, and became the fourth female British act in history to have her first album debut at number one.
Lauryn Hill – Everything Is Everything
“Everything Is Everything” is the fourth single from American recording artist Lauryn Hill’s debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998). Released on May 4, 1999 by Ruffhouse and Columbia Records, the song was written by Lauryn Hill and Johari Newton, and produced by Hill. The song contains elements of hip hop, R&B, 60’s soul, gospel and rap influences. “Everything is Everything” garnered universal critical acclaim from critics, many of whom praised its lyrical themes and genre variance.