It’s safe to say that Ed Sheeran made the right decision when he chose to keep "Shape Of You" for himself as opposed to pitching it to other artists (Rihanna was one that he had in mind). Released as one of two lead singles from…
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"Starboy" was the first single released from The Weeknd’s 2016 album of the same name. A collaboration with EDM superstars Daft Punk, this dark, moody, cocky song struck a chord with listeners, landing in the Top 10 on over 40 charts throughout the world, and…
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Released in August 2016, "Side To Side" was the third single released from Ariana Grande’s third studio album, "Dangerous Woman." Co-written by an all-star team of hitmakers, one of whom is Max Martin, "Side To Side" possesses an array of standout features that contributed to…
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Released in July 2016, "Closer" was the third single from The Chainsmokers' EP, "Collage." It features a duet between Andrew Taggart and Halsey, who depict two exes that hook up following a multi-year hiatus. While "Closer" possesses many of the core characteristics found in hit…
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"We Don’t Talk Anymore" is the third single released from Charlie Puth’s debut studio album, "Nine Track Mind." It was written by Puth, Jacob Kasher, and the song’s featured artist, Selena Gomez. This meticulously well-crafted song is a playbook of hit songwriting techniques. It features…
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"Cold Water" is the lead single from Major Lazer’s forthcoming album, "Music Is The Weapon." Its success can be attributed in part to stellar craft, a strong blend of familiarity and originality, and good timing. Its infectious blend of tropical, dance/club and electropop influences were…
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Released back in February 2016, "Don't Let Me Down" has gone on to land in the Top 10 on over 30 charts throughout the world, peaking at #1 on the Billboard US Dance/Electronic Songs and Mainstream Top 40 charts, as well as the Official Charts…
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"No" is the lead single released from Meghan Trainor’s sophomore Epic Records album, "Thank You." Co-written by Meghan Trainor, Ricky Reed, and Jacob Hindlin, it is a result of the label’s insistence that the album needed a single, and it needed to be sassy. Mission…
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Written, performed, and produced by the late, great, Prince Rogers Nelson, "When Doves Cry" is as every bit eclectic as the man himself. From its 33-second multi-part intro, to its wide-ranging mix of sub-genres, to its lack of a bass line, "When Doves Cry" pushed…
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"Stressed Out" is the fourth single released from Twenty One Pilot’s 2015 album, "Blurryface." Since its release, the song has gone on to become a global hit landing in the Top 10 on over 20 charts throughout the world. Written by Twenty One Pilot’s front…
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