Gwen Stefani - Baby Don't Lie

Gwen Renée Stefani (born October 3, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, fashion designer, and actress. She is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band No Doubt.

During the band's hiatus, Stefani embarked on her solo career, releasing her debut album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. Inspired by music of the 1980s, the album was a success with sales of over seven million copies. It spawned three major hit singles: "What You Waiting For?," "Rich Girl," and "Hollaback Girl," the latter becoming the first US digital download to sell one million copies.

Stefani's second studio album The Sweet Escape was released in 2006, the album produced two successful singles; "Wind It Up" and the album's title track "The Sweet Escape". Including her work with No Doubt, Stefani has sold more than thirty million albums worldwide.

More on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_Stefani

We've been walking down this road some time

And you love, and you love me good, no lie

But there's something behind those eyes, those eyes

That you can't, that you can't disguise, disguise

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INNA - Diggy Down feat. Marian Hill

Inna is a Romanian singer and dancer. Her music is written by Play & Win members Sebastian Barac, Radu Bolfea and Marcel Botezan. She is best known for becoming the first European female singer to surpass one billion total views on YouTube, having accomplished this milestone in February 2012.

Inna's debut studio album, Hot, was an international success, appearing in many record charts around the world, and particularly popular in the United Kingdom where it reached number one. The album's lead single of the same name charted worldwide, topping in 2009 a United States year-end chart. The song won the award for the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Romanian Act at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards. It got Gold music recording sales certification in Italy, 3× Platinum in Norway and Platinum in Spain.

Discover more on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inna

Marian Hill is Jeremy Lloyd (production and writing) and Samantha Gongol (vocals and writing), a new electronic duo from Philadelphia. Combining influences ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Drake, the duo forge a unique electro/R&B sound with blues and jazz influences.

Discover more on: http://marianhill.bandcamp.com/

Slow down, eh what you hidin'

Am I invited

I wanna know wanna know wanna know wanna know

Headlights, you wanna night drive

I got my skin tight,

You wanna go, wanna go wanna go wanna go.

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MAGIC! - Rude

Magic! (stylized as MAGIC!) is a Canadian reggae fusion band, composed of songwriter and record producer Nasri on lead vocals and Mark Pellizzer, Alex Tanas and Ben Spivak. In 2013, they released their debut single, "Rude".

All members of the band are originally from the Toronto areas. [2]The lead singer of MAGIC!, Nasri, had worked with and written songs for different pop acts prior to the start of the band, mainly alongside Adam Messinger, together known as The Messengers. He met Mark Pellizzer in the studio and within a week they wrote the song "Don't Judge Me" for Chris Brown. Nasri described the chemistry between himself and Pellizzer as "different than writing chemistry, it was more artistic." A few weeks later, while Mark was playing a reggae tune on the guitar, Nasri suggested starting a band like "modern-day Police."

More on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic!

Saturday morning jumped out of bed

And put on my best suit

Got in my car and raced like a jet

All the way to you

Knocked on your door with heart in my hand

To ask you a question

'Cause I know that you're an old-fashioned man, yeah

Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?

Say yes, say yes 'cause I need to know

You say I'll never get your blessing 'til the day I die

Tough luck, my friend, but the answer is 'No'

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Ella Eyre - Comeback

Ella McMahon (born 1 April 1994), better known by her stage name Ella Eyre, is a British singer and songwriter signed to Virgin EMI Records. She is known for her collaborations with Rudimental on their UK number one single "Waiting All Night" and Naughty Boy and Wiz Khalifa on his single "Think About It". Her debut EP, Deeper, was released on 15 December 2013. Her debut single, "If I Go", was released on 13 July 2014.

More about her on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_Eyre

Caught out sleeping around

He says it's nothing with her lipstick on his mouth

And you might think he doesn't care that much at all

But they always come back

Yeah, they always come back

Oh, when he returns he puts you in a situation

But it's too late to have that kind of conversation

It's not your job to show this boy some education, no

No, ain't it funny how we never seem to work it out

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Ella Henderson - Ghost

Gabriella Michelle "Ella" Henderson (born 12 January 1996) is a British singer-songwriter. She was a finalist on the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012 and finished in sixth place, despite being a strong favourite to win. She was subsequently signed to Syco Music.

Henderson began singing at the age of three and taught herself to play the piano a few years later. She began to put on shows for her family at Christmas and developed a special bond with her grandfather Bill, who encouraged her to pursue her love of music and songwriting.

Discover more about her on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_Henderson

”I keep going to the river to pray

'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain

And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away

But your ghost, the ghost of you

It keeps me awake.”

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James Blunt - When I Find Love Again

James Hillier Blount (born 22 February 1974),better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter. He spent his early childhood living in England, Cyprus and Germany, where his father, a colonel in the British Army Air Corps, and military helicopter pilot, was posted at various time.

The Blount family has a long history of military service, supposedly dating from the 10th century. His father inculcated in him a love of flying, and he earned his pilot's licence at age 16. He has a keen interest in motorcycles after learning to ride when he was 16.

Styles:

• Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
• Alternative/Indie Rock
• Contemporary Singer/Songwriter

More about him on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Blunt

„Where can I go, when all the roads I take they never lead me home

Hey oh

I miss you so, but I'm used to seeing people come and go

Yeah, I've made mistakes

Next time, I swear I'll change

When I find love again, when I find love again

I'll be much better than the man I used to be

When I find love again, when I find love again

I'll have a better plan for us.”

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Sam Smith - I'm Not The Only One

Samuel Frederick "Sam" Smith (born 19 May 1992) is an English singer-songwriter. He rose to fame in October 2012 when he was featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch", which peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. His subsequent feature—on Naughty Boy's "La La La"—earned him his first number 1 single in May 2013.

Dicover more on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Smith_(singer)

"You and me, we made a vow

For better or for worse

I can't believe you let me down

But the proof's in the way it hurts

For months on end I've had my doubts

Denying every tear

I wish this would be over now

But I know that I still need you here."

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Years & Years - Take Shelter

Years & Years is an English electro-pop trio founded in London, England. The group consists of frontman and keyboardist Olly Alexander, bassist Mikey Goldsworthy and synth player Emre Turkmen. The band formed in 2010, after Mickey moved to London from Australia and met Emre online. Shortly afterwards, Olly joined the band as lead vocalist after guitarist Mikey heard him singing in the shower.

Years & Years' debut single "I Wish I Knew" was released in 2012 via the label Good Bait and their follow up single "Traps" was released in September 2013 by Kitsuné Records. Their third single "Real" was released via Kitsuné in February 2014. In August 2014, Years & Years announced "Take Shelter", a new EP which was released through Polydor Records. The EP reached the number 1 spot on the on the iTunes UK Singles Electronic Chart.

Years & Years' music has been described as electro pop, mixing R&B and 90's house elements, with Flying Lotus, Diplo, Radiohead and Jai Paul being their core influences.

Discover more on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Years_%26_Years

„We're running 'round like we don't care,

It's gonna leave its marks somewhere,

Do you want to show me something new?”

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Dierks Bentley - I Hold On

Frederick Dierks Bentley was born on November 20, 1975 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is  is an American country music singer and songwriter who has been signed to Capitol Records Nashville since 2003.

Seven albums into one of country music’s most-respected and most-unpredictable careers, award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley continues to grow. His latest evolution comes in the form of RISER, a project due early 2014 that stands as his most personal to date.

Written and recorded in the year following his father’s death, the album draws its title from “I’m A Riser,” a song about resilience and determination. “I’m A Riser” works as a commentary on spiritual, personal and societal recommitment, but it also applies to the competitive battlefield of the music industry. It’s particularly appropriate for an album about rejuvenation delivered by Bentley.

“Life in general has a way of knocking you down,” Bentley says. “It’s different reasons for different folks – could be personal reasons, could be family reasons, your job, drugs, alcohol. That song really applies to anybody that’s lived. There have always been those moments when we have to get back up and get on our feet. They are defining moments…breakthrough moments.”

Discover more about Dierks Bentley on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dierks_Bentley and http://www.dierks.com/bio.html.

„To the things I believe in

My faith, your love, our freedom

To the things I can count on

To keep me going strong

Yeah, I hold on, I hold on.”

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Charli XCX - Boom Clap

Charli XCX (born Charlotte Emma Aitchison; 2 August 1992) is a British singer and songwriter.

Charli XCX was born in Cambridge to a Scottish father and an Indian mother from Uganda and grew up in Bishop's Stortford, East Hertfordshire. She started writing songs when she was 14 years old. She attended Bishop's Stortford College and left the school in 2010. She has a form of synesthesia where she sees music in different colours.

She states, "I see music in colours. I love music that's black, pink, purple or red - but I hate music that's green, yellow or brown."

Discover more on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charli_XCX

„First kiss just like a drug

Under your influence

You take me over you're the magic in my veins

This must be love.”

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Kendji Girac - Andalouse

Kendji Girac is a French singer from Bergerac, France and winner of season 3 of the French music competition series The Voice: la plus belle voix broadcast from January 11 to May 10, 2014 as part of Team Mika. Most known for his Latin-flavoured Spanish language songs and gypsy performances, his debut official single was "Livin' on a trailer" (tribute to Jon Bon Jovi and his "manouche" roots).

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Kendji Girac - Andalouse (Lyrics)

Tu viens le soir, danser sur des airs de guitares,
Et puis tu bouges, tes cheveux noirs, tes lèvres rouges
Tu te balances, le reste n'a pas d'importance
Comme un soleil tu me brûles et me réveilles
Tu as dans les yeux, le sud et le feu
Je t'ai dans la peau

Baila, baila oh!

Toi toi ma belle Andalouse, aussi belle que jalouse
Quand tu danses le temps s'arrête, je perd le nord, je perd la tête
Toi ma belle Espagnole, quand tu bouges tes épaules
Je vois plus le monde autour, c'est peut-être ça l'amour.

Des airs d'orient, le sourire et le cœur brûlant
Regard ébène, j'aime te voir bouger comme une reine
Ton corps ondule, déjà mes pensées se bousculent
Comme la lumière, il n'y a que toi qui m'éclaire
Tu as dans la voix le jour et le froid
Je t'ai dans la peau

Baila, baila oh!

Toi toi ma belle Andalouse, aussi belle que jalouse
Quand tu danses le temps s'arrête, je perd le nord, je perd la tête
Toi ma belle Espagnole, quand tu bouges tes épaules
Je vois plus le monde autour, c'est peut-être ça l'amour.

Oh yé yé yé oh oh
Oh yé yé yé oh
Oh yé yé yé oh oh (Ma belle Andalouse)
Oh yé yé yé oh (Un, dos, tres, baila)

Toi toi ma belle Andalouse, aussi belle que jalouse
Quand tu danses le temps s'arrête, je perd le nord, je perd la tête
Toi ma belle Espagnole, quand tu bouges tes épaules
Je vois plus le monde autour, c'est peut-être ça l'amour

Toi toi ma belle Andalouse, aussi belle que jalouse
Quand tu danses le temps s'arrête, je perd le nord, je perd la tête
Toi ma belle Espagnole, quand tu bouges tes épaules
Je vois plus le monde autour, c'est peut-être ça l'amour

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Taylor Swift - Blank Space

Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, Swift moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music.

Taylor Swift is a seven-time GRAMMY winner, and the youngest recipient in history of the music industry's highest honor, the GRAMMY Award for Album of the Year. She is the best-selling digital music artist of all time, and the only female artist in music history (and just the fourth artist ever) to twice have an album hit the 1 million first-week sales figure (2010's Speak Now and 2012's RED). She's a household name whose insanely catchy yet deeply personal self-penned songs transcend music genres, and a savvy businesswoman who has built a childhood dream into an empire.

(Discover more on: http://taylorswift.com/about & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift)

"Nice to meet you

Where you been?

I could show you incredible things

Magic, madness, heaven, sin

Saw you there and I thought oh my god

Look at that face, you look like my next mistake

Love's a game, wanna play

New money, suit and tie

I can read you like a magazine

Ain't it funny rumors fly

And I know you heard about me

So hey, let's be friends

I'm dying to see how this one ends

Grab your passport and my hand

I could make the bad guys good for a weekend."

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Lee Brice - Hard To Love

Lee Brice (born Kenneth Mobley Brice, Jr., June 10, 1979) is an American country music singer signed to Curb Records.

Lee Brice is a craftsman, the kind whose boundless desire to hone his skills and relentless pursuit of perfection are matched only by his humility about the entire process. His new album, I Don't Dance, is a showcase for his painstaking approach to writing and recording, with his distinctive fingerprints clearly emblazoned on every element of the album. While Brice is now known as reliable chart- topping Nashville hit-maker whose 2014 performance on the Academy of Country Music telecast — where he picked up the trophy for “Song of the Year”— "stole the show" (USA Today), there was a time when he was only recognized for his work behind the scenes.

(Discover more on: http://www.leebrice.com/bio)

"I am insensitive, I have a tendency

To pay more attention to the things that I need.

Sometimes I drink too much, sometimes I test your trust,

Sometimes I don't know why you stay with me."

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Lea Michele - Cannonball

Lea Michele Sarfati (born August 29, 1986), known professionally as Lea Michele, is an American actress, singer and author, best known for her performance as Rachel Berry on the Fox television series Glee.

Her first single, "Cannonball", was released on December 10, 2013.

Read more about Lea Michele on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lea_Michele

"And now I will start living today, today, today

I close the door

I got this new beginning and I will fly

I’ll fly like a cannonball, like a cannonball, like a cannonball

I’ll fly, I’ll fly, I’ll fly like a cannonball."

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Ed Sheeran - Autumn Leaves (J-Kraken Remix)

Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Hebden Bridge (17 February 1991), raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he moved to London in 2008 to pursue a musical career.

In early 2011, Sheeran released an independent extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project, which caught the attention of both Elton John and Jamie Foxx.

Sheeran began to become known abroad in 2012, in the United States he made a guest appearance on Taylor Swift's fourth studio album, Red, and wrote songs for One Direction.  He spent much of 2013 touring North America as the opening act for Swift's The Red Tour.

Do you ever wonder if the stars shine out for you?

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Satchmode - Hall & Oates

Satchmode is a new dream pop duo from Los Angeles, made up of Gabe Donnay (vocals, guitar, synths, violin, mandolin) and Adam Boukis (vocals, guitar, synths).  

Although the two were childhood friends, they only began writing music together in the summer of 2012 while living in Baltimore.  

Collectively, they represent an eclectic diversity of musical experience, having gigged in everything from folk and bluegrass outfits to jazz combos to noise rock and funk bands. Out of this incongruous assortment of influences, they have distilled a sound that is refreshingly varied, ranging from infectious, upbeat disco grooves to rich, cinematic soundscapes. 

Still, their compositions are tied together by an emphasis on memorable melodies and meaningful songwriting and a love for electronic manipulation.  Satchmode’s recently released EP Collide was recorded and mixed in their bedroom studio and mastered by Dave Cooley (who has worked with M83 and Silversun Pickups). 

„This song is ideally one of the most catchy, dancey, and depressing tunes I’ve come across in quite some time. From the very moment you press play, you’ll instantly reminisce about that one relationship where you loved so passionately and so deeply but eventually fell out of love and could never get it back.” (http://www.themusicninja.com/dream-pop-satchmode-hall-and-oates/)

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