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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Released in July 2015, Drake’s "Hotline Bling" has gone on to become a global success, landing in the Top 10 on over 20 charts throughout the world. It is expertly crafted and features an abundance of clever characteristics and non-typical elements that heighten the song’s…
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"Same Old Love" was the second single released from Selena Gomez's latest studio album, "Revival." It was co-written by an all-star team of hitmakers including Charli XCX, Tor Hermansen and Mikkel Eriksen of Stargate, Benny Blanco, and Ross Golan. Among the many factors that contributed…
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"Hello" marks Adele’s return to the charts following a multi-year hiatus. And what a return it is. "Hello" spent eight consecutive weeks at #1 on the Hot 100 and has topped the charts in over 30 countries throughout the world. The reason for the song’s…
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Justin Bieber teamed up with “Boyfriend” collaborator, LA-based producer MdL for his Summer 2015 hit “What Do You Mean.” The song debuted at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, a career high for Bieber, and was the 23rd song ever to do so. “What Do…
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Taylor Swift teamed up with Pop powerhouse duo Max Martin and Shellback for her dreamy Pop Ballad, "Wildest Dreams." The song fuses sultry, low range alto vocals with Swift’s well-established soprano on top of strings, synths, piano and even a heartbeat, all of which accentuate…
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OMI’s 2013 single “Cheerleader” found its way to the top of the charts in August 2015 in the form of a remix from young German DJ/producer Felix Jaehn. This remix pairs OMI’s Reggae style with the sounds of today’s clubs, priming the song for mainstream…
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Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) hooked up with Max Martin and his team of hitmakers to craft a song with hopes of superstardom. Mission accomplished. The result was Can’t Feel My Face. The song’s infectious combination of “hazy” and grooving Funk vibes hold the listener…
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Released as the lead single from Walk The Moon’s sophomore major-label album, "Talking Is Hard," "Shut Up And Dance" has catapulted the band into international stardom. The reason for the song’s success is simple – it contains all of the characteristics that you would expect…
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