Beyonce – End Of Time

Posted in Almighty, Beyonce on January 25th, 2012 by H Bradley

An uptempo dance song, “End of Time” exhibits the influence of late Fela Kuti, as stated by Knowles, in the sense that the bass line of the song was influenced by the multi-instrumentalist musician and composer. Also displaying elements Afrobeat, the song’s instrumentation consists of marching band percussion, drums, and horns. The high energy level provided by these musical instruments have been noted by music critics to have similarities to several Michael Jackson’s songs, including “Off the Wall” (1980). “End of Time” has been generally very well received by music critics who have coined it as one of highlights on 4 thanks to the effective melding of its heavy beat and its lyrical content. Some also noted that boldness of Knowles on “End of Time” and praised how the beat manages to the song a catchy one.

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Rihanna – You Da One

Posted in Almighty, Rihanna on January 17th, 2012 by H Bradley

“You Da One” is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, from her sixth studio album Talk That Talk (2011). The song was written by Ester Dean, Dr. Luke, Rihanna, John Hill and Cirkut, while production of the song was handled by Dr. Luke and Cirkut. The song was given its first play on Capital FM on November 11, 2011, and was released as the second single from the album on November 13, 2011, in the UK and on November 14, 2011, in the United States. “You Da One” was met with a positive reception from music critics, who praised the reggae and dancehall composition, and compared the song to some of Rihanna’s previous singles, “What’s My Name?” and “Man Down”, which also embody the same Caribbean vibes and composition.

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Cher – Believe

Posted in Almighty, Cher, David Guetta, Kylie, Wayne G on January 17th, 2012 by H Bradley

Musically, “Believe” is a dance-pop song that incorporates elements of techno and house music and samples the songs “Prologue” and “Epilogue” by British rock group Electric Light Orchestra from their 1981 concept album Time. It also uses heavy amounts of Auto-Tune, which has since become one of the song’s most notable features. The song has received generally positive reviews from music critics, with some calling the song “catchy” and the “best thing Cher has recorded in years”. It topped the charts in more than ten countries worldwide, becoming one of the most commercially successful singles to date. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), selling more than 1 million in the United States.

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Madonna Month Blog 11

Posted in Almighty, Madonna, Wayne G on November 11th, 2011 by H Bradley

Ray Of Light

 

The song was written by Madonna, William Orbit, Clive Muldoon, Dave Curtiss and Christine Leach, and was produced by Madonna and Orbit.
An up-tempo electronic pop song with techno, European dance and disco influences, “Ray of Light” contains elements of rock music, which have drawn comparison to the work of Oasis, as well as several sound effects such as whistles, bleeps and bells, the usage of electric guitar, and underlying synths. Lyrically, the song has a theme of freedom.The song has received positive critical reception, being acclaimed for its club-friendly, electronic sound as well as its greater level of lyrical maturity, “emotional warmth”, and the way in which it shows a more spiritual side to Madonna. Critics also praised the fact that the song was a departure from Madonna’s previous work; “Ray of Light” is oriented in Madonna’s dance roots, yet, it goes deeper, and incorporates more underground genres. The song also received several nominations and awards; it was nominated for three Grammy Awards, for Record of the Year, Best Dance Recording, and Best Short Form Music Video, winning the last two. “Ray of Light” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number five, becoming Madonna’s highest debut on the chart to date. It also reached the top five in Canada, Finland, Italy and the United Kingdom, and peaked at number one in Spain.

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Steps – The Complete Works Mega-Mix (Repost)

Posted in Almighty, Steps on October 18th, 2011 by H Bradley

Steps were a British pop group that achieved a series of charted singles between 1997 and 2001. Their name was based around a simple marketing gimmick: each of their music videos was choreographed, and the dance steps were included with most of their single releases. Steps formed on 7 May 1997 and disbanded on 26 December 2001. In total Steps have sold more than 15 million records, and achieved 14 consecutive Top 5 singles – a feat only surpassed by Boyzone (with 17), Oasis (with 18) and The Beatles, Girls Aloud and Westlife (who had 20).

Mega-Mix Tracklisting

  • Last Thing On My Mind
  • After The Love Has Gone
  • One For Sorrow
  • Tragedy
  • Better Best Forgotten
  • A Deeper Shade Of Blue
  • Stomp
  • Never Say Never Again
  • Summer Of Love
  • Better The Devil You Know
  • Lay All Your Love On Me
  • Love’s Got A Hold Of Your Heart
  • It’s The Way You Make Me Feel
  • You’ll Be Sorry
  • Here & Now
  • Chain Reaction
  • 5,6,7,8

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Cher – Song For The Lonely

Posted in Almighty, Cher on October 4th, 2011 by H Bradley

“Song for the Lonely”, also known as “(This Is) A Song for the Lonely”, is a single and track by American singer-actress Cher from her 25th studio album, Living Proof. It was released in 2002 by Warner Bros. and WEA. The song was performed in some American television programs and in her 2002–2005 Farewell Tour.

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JX – There’s Nothing I Wont Do

Posted in Almighty, George Michael, Jx, Wayne G on September 20th, 2011 by H Bradley

JX was a successful project, selling in excess of 500,000 copies of popular and anthemic dance tracks. Chart entry tracks included “Son Of A Gun” (1994), which gave him his first Top 20 entry at #13 in the UK Singles Chart, “There’s Nothing I Won’t Do” (1996), which was his biggest hit, reaching #4 on the UK Singles Chart.

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S Club 7 – You

Posted in Almighty, S Club 7 on August 21st, 2011 by H Bradley

“You” was the 9th single released by UK pop group, S Club 7 on 11 February 2002. The track was a very uptempo-retro number reminiscent of the group’s third single “You’re My Number One”. The video was set in the 1950s and is described in the BeSt CD booklet as the “candyfloss-bright, tongue-in-cheek 50s pastiche”. This track was the last single to feature departed band member Paul Cattermole and sparked the last leg of the S Club 7 journey. The song reached no. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. It also charts on the 2002 Year End Singles chart at number 70.

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Will Young – Jealousy

Posted in Almighty, Will Young on August 10th, 2011 by H Bradley

Echoes is the fifth studio album by Will Young, sixth overall, including his compilation album The Hits. It was recorded between 2010 and 2011, following the release of his last single “Hopes & Fears”. The album is due for release on 22 August 2011. Teaser clips of several songs from the album were released by Young via Twitter over the course of several months in early 2011.

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Kimberly Locke – Band Of Gold

Posted in Almighty, Kimberly Locke on August 1st, 2011 by H Bradley

Kimberley Locke released her version of “Band of Gold” to radio on August 13, 2007 as the second single from her album Based on a True Story. It became Locke’s second single to hit number 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play chart and her seventh to go top 10 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. In December 2009, Billboard included Kimberley’s version of the song at number 45 on their list of the top 50 Dance Club Play songs of the decade. Locke had previously performed the song alongside Frenchie Davis during “Hollywood week” on the second season of American Idol, and later performed it again during her final performance week on the show.