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Music 10 D’s: Daft Punk to Drive

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1. Daft Punk
They were producers, songwriters and artists who are very known for their recent hit “Get Lucky” with Pharrell Williams. Two decades ago, they released the hit “Around the World”.

2. D’you Know What I Mean
Oasis had released this very lengthy song “D’you Know What I Mean” from the record breaking album “Be Here Now”. This was just like yesterday, but in fact, it is almost a 20-year old song.

3. Dookie
The breakthrough album of one of the biggest bands Green Day. According to reports, it had sold more than 20 million, their biggest seller before “American Idiot in 2004.

4. Dancing Queen
Who doesn’t know this song? It is the signature song of the Swedish group ABBA. It was covered by a bunch of artists, and can still be heard nowadays. A proof that it is a timeless hit.

5. Dashboard Confessional
Dashboard Confessional is one of my favorite bands. My favorite song from them was “Stolen” because of its good lyrics and melody. It was followed by “Vindicated”.

6. Dangerously in Love
Beyonce’s first ever solo album, which was her biggest seller. There’s a title track of that album. Before she released it, the song “Dangerously in Love” was recorded by Beyonce with bandmates as Destiny’s Child.

7. Daydream
This was one of Mariah Carey’s biggest selling albums. In fact, it was her second best, next to the album “Music Box”. That album has scored at least three singles to reach number 1 in the US.

8. Destiny’s Child
They were one of the biggest girl groups of all time. Beyonce was formerly a member of it. Their most known songs were “Say My Name”, “Independent Women” and “Survivor”.

9. Demi Lovato
She is one of the popular pop stars today. She was also one of the singers who started on Disney. Her most recent hits were “Cool for the Summer” and “Confident”.

10. Drive
The earliest hit by the band Incubus. The song was released more than a decade ago. Aside from this song, I like “Wish You Were Here” and “Are You In?”.

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Album’s Singles Review: “Destiny Fulfilled” and “#1s” by Destiny’s Child

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Destiny Fulfilled (album)
Destiny’s Child returned through the album “Destiny Fulfilled”. The album had more slow-tempo songs compared to their past albums. It went on to number 2 in United States and certified 3x platinum. It was also successful worldwide.

Lose My Breath
“Lose My Breath” was the lead single of “Destiny Fulfilled”. It is an upbeat R&B song with drum beats on it. The single became successful worldwide breaking to the top 10 elsewhere. In United States, it went to number 3.
Rate: 8.25 out of 10

Soldier
“Soldier” became the second single for Destiny’s Child’s comeback album “Destiny Fulfilled”. It is a mid-tempo R&B track about the kind of man the girls want. It peaked at number 3 in United States and top 10 is majority of countries.
Rate: 8.0 out of 10

Girl
“Girl” was the third single of Destiny’s Child’s album “Destiny Fulfilled”. The song is a mid-tempo R&B song which talks about friends helping each other out. The single went to number 23 in United States, while it peaked at number 6 in United Kingdom.
Rate: 7.75 out of 10

Cater 2 U
“Cater 2 U” has been the final single from Destiny’s Child’s last studio album “Destiny Fulfilled”. It was another R&B song about what a girl wants the guy to do and treat her. It went to number 14 on Billboard Hot 100.
Rate: 8.0 out of 10

#1s (album)
Destiny’s Child had decided to separate ways and released this compilation album. The album became a number 1 album in United States, their second to do so, and was certified by RIAA with platinum.

Stand Up for Love
“Stand Up for Love” was the lead single for Destiny’s Child’s compilation album “#1s”. It is a beautiful R&B ballad with lyrics similar to Black Eyed Peas’ “Where is The Love?”. It failed to chart, but did well in Asia, particularly in the Philippines where it received significant airplay.
Rate: 8.5 out of 10

Credits: Billboard / OCC / Wikipedia

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Album’s Singles Review: “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child

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Survivor (album)
“Survivor” was released as the third album by Destiny’s Child after the big success of their second album “Writings on the Wall” took place. The album was also the first as three members and a real vocal inclusion by Michelle Williams. To be honest, I found “Writing’s on the Wall” a stronger album but this record was still a hit when it reached number 1 worldwide and was multi-platinum.

Independent Women
“Independent Women” was released as the theme of the movie “Charlie’s Angels”. It was the girl’s first single with real vocals of Michelle Williams and not the former girls, also their first single as a trio. The song which is another girl power anthem becamr a global hit when it reached number 1. In US, it was a long 11-week chart-topper.
Rate: 8.75 out of 10

Survivor
“Survivor” is a R&B song which served as the lead single of the same named album “Survivor”. It was about alll the experiences the girls had and getting over them like survivors. It went to number 1 worldwide again. In US it reached number 2.
Rate: 9.0 out of 10

Bootylicious
“Bootylicious” was the second official single from “Survivor”. The track is a R&B song which featured Stevie Nicks on the music video. A slower R&B hip-hop version was released featuring Missy Elliott. The song has a sexual theme. It became a global hit again reaching top 10, while in US, it reached number 1 and number 2 in UK.
Rate: 7.25 out of 10

Emotion
“Emotion” was the only ballad released from “Survivor” It was originall sung by Samantha Sang. The trio’s version became as successful as successful as the original reaching top 10 in several countries including America and United Kingdom.
Rate: 8.0 out of 10

Nasty Girl
“Nasty Girl” was the last single released off “Survivor”. It talks about girls who acts and dresses too nasty. It was not released in US and UK. In countries it was released, it charted and did well.
Rate: 8.25 out of 10

Credits: Billboard / OCC / Wikipedia

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Girlbands Who Had Number 1 Albums in US and UK: All Saints / Destiny’s Child / Sugababes / Atomic Kitten

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All Saints
United States- All Saints had released an album in the US but it didn’t reach number 1, but peaked at number 40 with self titled album.
United Kingdom- All Saints had been very successful in their country, United Kingdom. They had scored a number 1 album with “Saints and Sinners” their second album. Nonetheless, they achieved more sales with “All Saints” which sold more than the double of “Saints and Sinners”. “All Saints” album peaked at number 2.

Destiny’s Child
United States- Destiny’s Child is one of the biggest groups in the US. Their third album “Survivor”, though, is the only number 1 album they had. “Writing’s on the Wall” – their second album- which peaked at number 5 remained their biggest seller though after becoming a sleeper hit.
United Kingdom- Destiny’s Child was successful in UK too. But they only had 1 number 1 album as well which is “Survivor”. They had 3 top 10 albums too and gone platinum and multiplatinums.

Sugababes
United States- Sugababes haven’t got the chance to break the American market.
United Kingdom- Sugababes has been very successful in UK which they had hit albums going platinum and multiplatinum. They scored 2 number 1 albums which are “Taller in More Ways” and “Change”. They had four more albums which went top 10 including a compilation album.

Atomic Kitten
United States- There are attempts for Atomic Kitten to access the American music market but failed, so they were not able to score a number 1 album.
United Kingdom- Atomic Kitten is very successful in their homeland. They had released 3 official albums, which the 2 went to number 1. These albums were “Right Now” and “Feels So Good”. The two albums went double platinum as certified by BPI, while “Ladies Night” was a top 5 album and also went platinum.

Credits: Billboard / OCC /Wikipedia
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Pop Groups that People Wanted to Have Reunion

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I am a fan of music and I fell in love to the music of a lot of groups. As a music fan, I knew there were a lot there who are fans of groups too. I still follow such groups and see if they have something new to offer after their disbandment and ever wanted to reunite. Many fans still crave for these bands to make music again.

TLC
It might be impossible that the trio can reunite as a trio again. Sadly, that in early 2000’s, Lisa Lopes known as “Left Eye” passed away. She didn’t reach the point that their album “Girl Talk” was released, where she still has vocals, of course as a rapper. But fans still want the remaining two members to release new music. I think it is in the works.

NSYNC
Justin Timberlake had became a huge superstar but currently enjoying life out of the limelight as a father and a husband. When they had reunited in a perforance in VMA, fans looked back and wanted a reunion of the group since they took a hiatus and never heard back of new album since “Celebrity”.

Destiny’s Child
The two members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams shown up and performed with co-member Beyonce during the latter’s performance in Superbowl Halftime. It went fans to request the girls for a reunion album, yet, it didn’t happen.

Jonas Brothers
The guys has planned for an album released before, however, it was not released which frustrated a lot of fans. Maybe someday they will release a new one.

Spice Girls
They were the biggest pop group during 1990s and popularity was cut off when Ger Halliwell left the group. They had reunited in 2007 for a tour and a compilation album. But fans still wanted to see them back together. There were negotiations though for a reunion.

One Direction
It was just months ago when hiatus was announced but it seems fans are missing them and see them together again. Well, they recently had released the music video for “History”. While a reunion? It is still unlikely. Directioners though are hoping for the best.

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Album’s Singles Review: Destiny’s Child “Destiny’s Child” and “Writings on the Wall”

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Destiny’s Child (album)
Destiny’s Child had this self-titled album of them released in 1998. The album which contained R&B and soulful songs went platinum in the US.

No, No, No
This started the whole career of Destiny’s Child. The R&B track went to the top of R&B charts while it reached number 3  in Billboard and top 5 in UK. It also featured Wyclef Jeaf on the Part 2 of the song.
Rate: 7.5 out of 10

With Me
The song is more upbeat than the part 1 of “No, No, No”. It is more of a club ready. It was not released in America but had higher peak inside the top 20 in UK.
Rate:7.25 out of 10

“Writings on the Wall”
Destiny’s Child released their second LP in 1999 with this album. It had a good start in the US but did very well worldwide in 2000. It had lots of great R&B songs especially the upbeat ones. The group were known with fast-paced sang stanzas in their song through this album. It was very successful as it went platinum and multiplatinum in several countries.

Bills, Bills, Bills
Destiny’s Child’s “No, No, No” was one word mentioned thrice in the title, this time it was “Bills, Bills, Bills”. The R&B song sound like the part 2 of TLC’s hit “No Scrub”.It has became a hit which gave the group their first Billboard number one hit.
Rate: 8.0 out of 10

Bug A Boo
This was Destiny’s Child second single off the album. The lyrics was sang fast-paced and was about an irritating person. It performed modestly globally while it was UK top ten hit.
Rate: 8.0 out of 10

Say My Name
The girls released this song which was their first without former members Letoya Luckett and LaTavia Robertson. It was a lovely mid-tempo R&B song. It went to number one in Billboard and became the group’s worldwide and breakthrough hit.
Rate: 8.75 out of 10

Jumpin’, Jumpin‘
This song about clubbing sounds fun to the ears aside from its “jumpin'” mentioned twice. It was a US top 3 hit and reached top 10 in other countries.
Rate: 8.0 out of 10

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Trends and Cliches in Mainstream Music (2000-2004)

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Music is still very much alive from 2000-2004, however, album sales was seen on its decline. This was due to the rise of digital music and piracy. Still, we saw the trends in music with the rise of new artists, as well as trends in genres.

First-week million sales
It has been a phenomenon in music to sell one million copies in just one week. The record breaker for a long time was set on first quarter of 2000 when NSYNC broke sales with 2.4 million US sales. That same year, Eminem broke more than 1.7 million for “Marshall Mathers LP, Britney Spears second LP “Oops… I Did It Again” with more than 1.3 million and Limp Bizkit’s “Chocolate Starfish and Hotdog Flavored Water” with more than 1 million. Several artists this era reached a million in first week like Usher, Norah Jones and Backstreet Boys (had two albums with Millenium from 1999). NSYNC held the second place for a long time to with “Celebrity” with 1.8 million plus, and another album from Eminem.

Boybands going hiatus
Boybands enjoyed their peak during 1995-1999. They started the new millenium with a bang, but as 2002 started, boybands such as Backstreet Boys and NSYNC took hiatus. European boybands continued though like Westlife and Blue.

Going solo
As boybands and girlbands go hiatus, many members of those groups went solo. NSYNC’s Justin Timberlake achieved success with his debut. Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys though had limited success. While Beyonce of Destiny’s Child had her superstardom began in 2004.

Young female stars going sexy
We also saw the young female stars going sexier this era. Britney Spears left her role model image as she has gone sexy in her third album. Christina Aguilera is very notable though as she has shown her dirtiest image in 2002 with her video “Dirrty” and her breakout album “Stripped”.

Young female pop/rock stars
In 2002, Avril Lavigne rocked the charts with her debut album “Let Go”. Despite Michelle Branch first came out, she was not credited for the rise of pop/rock music. Vanessa Carlton had platinum success with her debut album, while Jennifer Love Hewitt released a pop/rock album. We also saw Hillary Duff and Ashley Simpson followed the pop/rock genre.

Rock bands
Rock has become a very popular genre in 2000 with the success of Limp Bizkit. Linkin Park became victorious too who scored the biggest selling rock album of the decade with “Hybrid Theory” and a huge second album “Meteora”. Nickelback, Coldplay and Creed became successful this era too.

R&B music
R&B music has been on its peak when year 2000 begun. It was led by Destiny’s Child, Jennifer Lopez, Ashanti, Beyonce and others. Even pop stars incorporated R&B in their music.

Hip-hop music
Hip-hop music scene is very much alive this era too. We saw the success of Eminem, Nelly and Ja Rule, as well as the introductory of Chingy, 50 Cent and others.

Remixes
Remixes has been popular too this era. It started when Jennifer Lopez topped the charts with “I’m Real” which led to the release of her remix album. The album set record when it went to number one. Other successful remix albums were from P. Diddy and Linkin Park.

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Hiatus of Pop Groups since 1995

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There were a lot of pop groups that gained a lot of fans. Record after records, fans bought them in years to show their support. So when the time came when these groups decided to take a break from music, it saddened a lot of fans. Recently, the hiatus that break the hearts of lots of fans were One Direction.

Take That
The British boyband was doing very well in their homeland and eventually to other parts of the world until in 1995, Robbie Williams left the group which started the breakup of the group. Many fans were very saddened with the breakup. Three members: Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow and Mark Owen had notable solo releases, with Robbie as the most successful. Four members had reunited which led to multiplatinum success in UK and Robbie eventually rejoined. But now, members Williams and Orange left the group.

Spice Girls
The Spice Girls became huge worldwide and breaking records until after two years since debut, Geri Halliwell announced departure. It was a very sad moment and broke the hearts of fans. It also became a newsmaker in 1998. The remaining members announced hiatus until in 2000, the four reunited which also led to hiatus. In 2007, they reunited for a tour and compilation album and after that, they took hiatus again. Recently, news spread that they were negotiating for reunion.

NSYNC
Boyband NSYNC had two fast selling albums which is their second and third official albums and fans are still very much supporting them. But in 2002, Justin Timberlake released his solo record. It saddened some NSYNC fans though Justin’s fans suported him and became a successful solo artists. Fans are still hoping for the reunion of the boys.

TLC
The trio had multi-platinum records in 1990s until at the end of 90s, they released a comeback. After the third album’s released, which is “Fanmail”, they released a new album, but sadly Lisa Lopez died. It saddened their millions of fans knowing they can never reunite as original members.

Destiny’s Child
Destiny’s Child was initially a quartet. When two members left, it was never a big deal as two new members were introduced. However, the other left turning the group into a trio with remaining original members Beyonce and Kelly Rowland, with Michelle Williams as the remaining replacer. The trio had succesful albums but took a break when they pursued solo careers. They made a reunion which pleased the fans. Despite the reunion’s success, they took a break again as a group.

One Direction
The British superstars has been topping the charts and fans are screaming for them since 2011. But last March, fans were shocked after Zayn Malik left the group. The band remained intact and decided to record a new album which was the recently released “Made in the A.M.”. Despite success, the group now announced their hiatus after final performance in X-Factor UK. It broke the hearts of a lot of their fans. Still no concrete plans when they will reunite.

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Memorable song lines: Destiny’s Child

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Destiny’s Child has been one of the biggest R&B group due to their songs about love, and girl power. It was like they were the 2000s version of the Spice Girl because of similar themes in their songs.

No, No, No
“But when I ask you what’s the deal 
You hold it all inside”
The girl is asking if he likes her but the guy kept denying his feelings, though the fact is the guy likes her and the girl feels that.

Bills, Bills, Bills
” Instead of a scrub like you
Who don’t know what a man’s about”
A song similar to TLC’s “No Scrub”, the song is about a guy who at first was cool but eventually was dependent to the girl. With the lines above, the girl doesn’t a guy who was a ‘scrub’.

Bug a Boo
“You make me wanna throw my pager out the window
tell MCI to cut the phone calls”
The guy is becoming irritating for the girl that she came to the point that she wants to throw her comunication devices. Anyway, I never thought pager is still a trend during that year.

Say My Name
” Why can’t you just tell the truth
If somebody’s there, then tell me who”
The guy might be with another girl and the girl just want to know the truth and she also wants to know whome he is flirting with.

Independent Women
” Question: Tell me how you feel about this
Try to control me boy you get dismissed”
These girls do’t depend on guys anymore and dumped guys who are too controlling. Does it mean they can live without guys as they want to be independent.

Survivor
” You thought that I’d be broke without you 
But I’m richer”
The lines sound like an ‘in your face’ message to former members of the group. Well, they succeeded as this record earned a lot of money.

Lose My Breath
” Take me out so deep when you know you can’t swim
Need a lifeguard and I need protection”
The lyrics talks about a girl who can’t get no satisfaction with the guy. Hhmmm. Many of you might know what the girls mean.

Girl
” I’m Your Girl, You’re My Girl, We’re Your Girls
Don’t You Know That We Love You?”
This is a friendship song for the girls as they assured their love to each other. Nice midtempo song though.

Lyrics from azlyrics.com

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Top R&B Hits 2000-2004

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Since 2000, many R&B songs released were upbeat and it is common for rappers and R&B to collaborate and create good songs. Remixes are very common too. Here are the top R&B hits during this period I listed based on its impact and success.

Mariah Carey ft. Joe and 98 Degrees- Thank God I Found You
This song has become Mariah’s last chart-topper before successful comeback in 2005. The beautiful ballad also included R&B singer Joe and US boy band 98 Degrees. The remix version sounds good too, but excluded 98 Degrees.

Sisqo- Thong Song
One of the best upbeat R&B hits during the first half of 2000, Sisqo gained a fanbase through this song. Oh wait, you might’ve heard “livin’ la vida loca”, you heard it right, it was interpolated.

Outkast- Ms. Jackson
This is the first and biggest hit internationally by the hip-hop duo, the song was also one of the best hip-hop songs since 2000s.

Destiny’s Child- Independent Women Part 1
The group just became a trio and it played big success for their career as this ‘girl power’ themed song became one of the longest number 1 hits.

Janet Jackson- All For You
It was a huge comeback for Janet after a high debut and long weeks at number one with this danceable R&B tune.

Destiny’s Child- Survivor
One of the successful “I Will Survive”” songs, this R&B track became one of the biggest hits of 2001.

Alicia Keys- Fallin’
This remains the most memorable song for Alicia Keys for topping the charts. This soulful ballad was one of the best love songs of 2001.

Nelly ft. Kelly Rowland- Dilemma
How about falling in love with someone even committed with someone? This love song just became a 10-week holder at top spot in the US.

Mary J. Blige- Family Affair
This is one of the catchiest and most memorable upbeat R&B tune during the decade. Just hearing the beat, you will know what song is that. It is the biggest hit of Mary J. ever.

Beyonce ft. Jay-Z- Crazy in Love
This song brought Beyonce’s career to great heights as it became her first hit as lead artist. It has become a global hit in 2003.

Aaliyah- Miss You
This was released posthumously and remained one of the top R&B ballads during the period. It is also one of the most known song by Aaliyah.

50 Cent- In Da Club
50 Cent’s success can be attributed to this club hip-hop hit. It helped his LP to go multiple platinum.

Beyonce ft. Sean Paul- Baby Boy
Incorporating Arabic sound in its music, this is how this second chart-topper from Bey was known.

Usher- Yeah!
Consider as Usher’s biggest hit, this helped his “Confessions” LP sell a million in a single week. This is one of the club-ready hip-hop songs during 2000s.

Usher and Alicia Keys- My Boo
Usher’s team up with the talented Alicia Keys has become one of the best and successful duets of 2004.

Some facts from Wikipedia.