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Cheryl Cole - Only Human (Deluxe) )(2014)


      Only Human is the fourth studio album by English recording artist Cheryl. It was released on 7 November 2014, through Polydor Records. Following a slew of media invasion, Cheryl took a one-year hiatus from music. Following her hiatus, Cheryl confirmed that Girls Aloud would reunite and release a greatest hits compilation. After its release, the group embarked on their last tour and announced their permanent split. In July 2013 Cheryl began recording Only Human; the recording was later completed in August 2014.

      The album was preceded by lead single "Crazy Stupid Love", which featured British rapper Tinie Tempah, released on 18 July 2014. The song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, selling 118,000 copies in its first week, becoming Cole's fourth number one single. The album's second single, "I Don't Care", was released before the album on 31 October 2014 and became Cheryl's fifth number one making chart history as she is the first ever British female solo artist to have five number ones in the UK.Only Human entered the UK Albums Chart at number seven

***Track Listing:
01. Intro (1:51)
02. Live Life Now (2:54)
03. It's About Time (3:49)
04. Crazy Stupid Love (feat. Tinie Tempah) (3:45)
05. Waiting For Lightning (3:56)
06. I Don't Care (4:00)
07. Only Human (3:34)
08. Stars (2:57)
09. Throwback (3:04)
10. All In One Night (3:09)
11. Goodbye Means Hello (3:46)
12. Coming Up For Air (feat. Joel Compass) (4:21)
13. Fight On (3:33)
14. Yellow Love (3:51)
15. Beats N Bass (2:59)

Deluxe Edition Tracks:
16. Tattoo (3:07)
17. Firecracker (3:32)
18. I Won't Break (3:37)

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Cheryl Cole - A Million Lights (Deluxe) (2012)


       A Million Lights is the third studio album by English recording artist Cheryl, released on 15 June 2012 through Fascination Records. Following her divorce from Ashley Cole, this is Cheryl's first album to be released under the mononym Cheryl, dropping her married surname. The album was recorded in 2011 and 2012. As the executive producer of the album, Cheryl enlisted a variety of producers such as Alex da Kid, Calvin Harris, will.i.am, Pantha, Agent X, HyGrade, Dada Life, Jim Beanz, Taio Cruz, Mathias Wollo, The Beamer Boyz, Billy Wes, Electric, Bibi Jones and Dave Munday. Sonically, the album is rooted in pop and dance-pop genres.

      Two singles have been released from the album. The first single, "Call My Name", was released on 8 June 2012. With only three days of release, "Call My Name" sold a total of 97,000 in the United Kingdom alone, debuting at number one with first week sales of 152,001 and becoming the second fastest selling single of 2012. "Under The Sun" was released 2 September 2012 as the second single from the album.[1][2] The song peaked at number 13, becoming her sixth solo top-twenty single. "Screw You" was scheduled to be the album's third single, but the release was cancelled indefinitely and no more singles were released from A Million Lights due to the reunion of Girls Aloud in November 2012.

***Track Listing:

CD1:
01. Under The Sun (03:30)
02. Call My Name (03:28)
03. Craziest Things (feat. Will.I.Am) (03:12)
04. Girl In The Mirror (03:31)
05. A Million Lights (03:23)
06. Screw You (feat. Wretch 32) (03:36)
07. Love Killer (03:46)
08. Ghetto Baby (02:48)
09. Sexy Den A Mutha (03:41)
10. Mechanics Of The Heart (03:16)
11. All Is Fair (03:26)


CD2:
01. Boys Lie (03:40)
02. One Thousand (03:44)
03. Telescope (02:32)
04. Last One Standing (03:09)
05. I Like It (03:42)
06. Make You Go (03:29)
07. Dum Dum (03:20)
08. Teddy Bear (04:02)

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Cheryl Cole - Messy Little Raindrops (2010)


      Messy Little Raindrops is the second studio album by British recording artist Cheryl Cole, released on 29 October 2010 by Fascination Records. The project is the follow-up to Cole's multi-platinum debut solo album 3 Words (2009), following seven successful years as a member of girl group Girls Aloud. Recorded in Los Angeles and London, Cole mainly worked with Wayne Wilkins who previously produced Cole's number one debut single "Fight for This Love".

      The album utilizes a more dance-pop sound than Cole's previous album. It received generally mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. It was preceded by the lead single, "Promise This", peaking at number one in Ireland and the UK. The album debuted at number one in the UK, and at number two in Ireland. On 19 August 2011 the album was certified Platinum by BPI, with shipments in the UK in the excess of 300,000.

***Track Listing:

01. Promise This (3:24)
02. Yeah Yeah (3:16)
03. Live Tonight (3:31)
04. The Flood (3:57)
05. Amnesia (3:43)
06. Everyone (4:00)
07. Raindrops (3:31)
08. Hummingbird (3:12)
09. Better To Lie (3:29)
10. Let's Get Down (3:52)
11. Happy Tears (3:54)
12. Waiting (4:10

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Cheryl Cole - 3 Words (2009)


       3 Words is the debut studio album by the English recording artist Cheryl Cole, released on 23 October 2009 by Fascination Records. Cheryl's first solo performance was on American rapper will.i.am's "Heartbreaker" (2008), on which she sang additional vocals. Following this it was announced that Cole's band Girls Aloud would take a break from releasing material who, at the time of the album's release, had enjoyed five successful albums and twenty consecutive top-ten singles. In April 2009, Cole started working on solo material in Los Angeles and London mainly collaborated with will.i.am, who served as executive producer of the album.

      The album was released to commercial and critical success. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, selling 125,271 copies in its first week. The album also made appearances on the Irish, Australian and Swiss charts. In the UK the album was certified three times Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry and has since sold 1,000,000 copies in the country alone.[1] Upon its release, 3 Words received positive reviews from music critics, who commended its production, lyrics and themes. The album spawned three singles — "Fight for This Love", the title song and "Parachute" — with the lead single becoming the fastest-selling single of 2009 in the UK and peaking at number one in Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Hungary and the UK. 3 Words is Cole's most successful album to date.

***Track Listing:

01 3 Words (feat. Will.I.Am)
02 Parachute
03 Heaven (feat. Will.I.Am)
04 Fight For This Love
05 Rain On Me
06 Make Me Cry
07 Happy Hour
08 Stand Up
09 Don't Talk About This Love
10 Boy Like You (feat. Will.I.Am)
11 Heartbreaker (feat. Will.I.Am)

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Cher Lloyd - Sorry I'm Late (2014)


      Sorry I'm Late is the second studio album by English recording artist Cher Lloyd. It was released on 27 May 2014, by Epic Records, Syco Music, and Mr. Kanani.[2] Lloyd herself co-wrote five songs on the album, working with new producers and songwriters such as Beth Ditto and Tove Lo. It is her last album released through Epic and Syco.[3]

      Sorry I'm Late received generally positive reviews during its US release, with many critics praising Lloyd's personality and vulnerability on the album, and commenting on the maturity in comparison to her debut studio album, Sticks and Stones (2011). The album was preceded by the singles "I Wish" and "Sirens", both of which received equally positive reviews. The album was described as "fun" and "sweet but sharp" by critics.

***Track Listing:

01. Just Be Mine (3:16)
02. Bind Your Love (3:36)
03. I Wish (3:32)
04. Sirens (3:55)
05. Dirty Love (3:18)
06. Human (3:29)
07. Sweet Despair (3:18)
08. Killin' It (2:55)
09. Goodnight (3:26)
10. M.F.P.O.T.Y. (3:17)
11. Alone With Me (3:18)

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Cher Lloyd - Sticks and Stones (2011)


       Sticks and Stones (stylized as Sticks + Stones for its European release and Sticks & Stones for its North American and Australian release) is the debut studio album by English recording artist Cher Lloyd. It was released on 4 November 2011, through Syco Records.[1] Sticks and Stones is Lloyd's first official release since finishing fourth on the UK version of The X Factor a year prior. Lloyd worked with various producers and songwriters for her first full-length release, including The Runners, Kevin Rudolf, and Savan Kotecha, among others. Lloyd co-wrote five songs on the tracklisiting. Lloyd herself called the album a "jukebox."

      The album was preceded by the lead single for the album, "Swagger Jagger", which was released on 29 July 2011. The single peaked at number two on the Irish Singles Chart and topped the Scottish and the UK Singles Chart. "With Ur Love" was confirmed the second single from the album and was released on 30 October 2011, and became the Lloyd's second consecutive top five single in both countries, peaking at number four and five in the United Kingdom and Ireland. "Want U Back" featuring American rapper Astro was released as the third single on 19 February 2012.

***Track Listing:

01 Grow Up (feat. Busta Rhymes)
02 Want U Back
03 With Ur Love (feat. Mike Posner)
04 Swagger Jagger
05 Beautiful People (feat. Carolina Liar)
06 Playa Boi
07 Superhero
08 Over the Moon
09 Dub on the Track (feat. Mic Righteous, Dot Rotten & Ghetts)
10 End Up Here

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Cherish - The Truth (2008)


      The Truth is the second studio album by American R&B/soul girl group Cherish. It was released on May 13, 2008. The first single is "Killa", featuring rapper Yung Joc and produced by Don Vito and Blade, released on November 27, 2007. The single is featured in the movie Step Up 2: The Streets and its soundtrack.

"Killa" is featured on America's Next Top Model's promotional theme song.

***Track Listing:

01. ""Killa" (featuring Yung Joc) (produced by Don Vito & Blade) - 3:49
02. "I Ain't Trippin'" (produced by Tricky Stewart) 3:07
03. "Amnesia" (produced by JNEW & Crown World) 3:44
04. "Notice" 3:41
05. "Framed Out" 3:36
06. "Before You Were My Man" 3:58
07. "Superstar" (produced by CEDKEYZ International) 3:35
08. "Only One" 3:39
09. "Love Sick" 3:47
10. "Damages" 3:08
11. "Like a Drum" (produced by CEDKEYZ International) 3:39-

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Cherish - Unappreciated (2006)


      Unappreciated is the debut album by the American R&B-soul girl group Cherish. The album was co-produced by Jermaine Dupri, along with the group. The sisters confirmed that they co-wrote every song on the album, along with Dupri. Released on August 15, 2006, the album was met with a positive critical and commercial reception. In the United States, the album debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200, selling an estimated 91,000 copies in its first week of release. On September 21 of the same year, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA, for shipments of 500,000 copies. The album was also somewhat successful in Japan, debuting and peaking at number 20 on the album's chart. In the United Kingdom, the album debuted at number 80, and to date has sold only 30,000 copies there.

      The album spawned two official singles. The first of these, titled "Do It to It", featured rapper Sean P on guest vocals. The single became the group's first hit on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked inside the top 20, bowing at number 12. The single also reached the top 10 of the Pop 100 and Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs charts, peaking at 9 and 10 respectively. Outside the US, the single was just as successful. In New Zealand, the single peaked at number 3. It also peaked at number 10 in Japan, becoming their first top 10 hit there. The single was also a success in countries like Ireland and the United Kingdom, peaking inside of the top 40 in those countries. The second official single was "Unappreciated", which is also the album's title track. The ballad was met with far less commercial success than its predecessor. It was, however, a top 40 hit in Japan. In the US, the song barely missed out on the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 41. It did, however, become their second top 20 hit on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart, peaking at number 14.

***Track Listing:
01. "That Boi" - 4:22
02. "Do It to It" (featuring Sean Paul of YoungBloodZ) - 3:58
03. "Chevy" - 3:26
04. "Unappreciated" - 3:55
05. "Taken" - 3:16
06. "Stop Calling Me" - 3:32
07. "Oooh" - 4:17
08. "Chick Like Me" (featuring Rasheeda) - 3:39
09. "Whenever" - 4:03
10. "Show & Tell" - 4:29
11. "Fool 4 You"
12. "Moment in Time" - 3:05

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Brandy - Two Eleven (Deluxe) (2012)


Two Eleven is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Brandy Norwood. Released on October 12, 2012, Two Eleven serves as the singer's debut release with Chameleon Entertainment and RCA Records after departing from Epic Records soon after releasing her previous album Human (2008). The album's title is taken from Norwood's birthday; it is also the day on which her idol and friend, entertainer Whitney Houston died.

Two Eleven is the first album from Norwood to include a diverse roster of collaborators including songwriting credits from Frank Ocean, Chris Brown and Sean Garrett. Production comes courtesy of the likes of Bangladesh and Rico Love, amongst others. The first single, "Put It Down", features Chris Brown and was released from May 4, 2012. It peaked in the top-five of the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, becoming Norrwood's tenth top 10 single on the chart and her first in a decade. "Wildest Dreams" was released as the second and final single on August 28, 2012.

***Track Listing:
01. Intro
02. Wildest Dreams
03. So Sick
04. Slower
05. No Such Thing As Too Late
06. Let Me Go
07. Without You
08. Put It Down (feat. Chris Brown)
09. Hardly Breathing
10. Do You Know What You Have
11. Scared of Beautiful
12. Wish Your Love Away
13. Paint This House
14. Can You Hear Me Now
15. Music
16. What You Need
17. Outro

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Brandy - Human (2008)


      Human is the fifth studio album by American recording artist Brandy, first released in France in December 2008 and by March 2009 in most international music markets. Distributed by Koch Records and Sony Music, the album marked Norwood's debut on the Epic Records label, following her split with Atlantic Records in 2005, and her reunion with long-time contributor and mentor Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who wrote and executive produced most of the album with his songwriting collective.

      In mid-2009 during the recording sessions for Norwood's second album with Epic Records, Brandy ended her management contract with Roc Nation. This was followed by the termination of her contract with Epic, after singer-songwriter Amanda Ghost was appointed the new president of the label. Disappointed by its performance, Norwood later expressed her dislike of the album itself.

***Track Listing:
01. Human Intro
02. The Definition
03. Warm It Up (With Love)
04. Right Here (Departed)
05. Piano Man
06. Long Distance Interlude
07. Long Distance
08. Camouflage
09. Torn Down
10. Human
11. Shattered heart
12. True
13. A Capella (Something's Missing)
14. 1st & Love
15. Fall
16. Long Distance (Mad Decent Right Mad Remix)
17. Right Here (Departed) (Moto Blanco Radio Edit)

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Brandy - Afrodisiac (2004)


       Afrodisiac is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Brandy, released on June 28, 2004 by Atlantic Records. The album was recorded primarily in Los Angeles between spring 2003 and early 2004, following several major changes in Brandy's personal and professional life. After giving birth to her daughter and the demise of her relationship with the father, Brandy's team was given an overhaul, including changes in production, management, and A&R. The album marked a departure from her previous work, with Brandy collaborating with producer Timbaland and songwriter Candice Nelson, on the majority of the album's composition.

      Upon release, the critical response to Afrodisiac was highly positive, eventually garnering critical acclaim for its mature lyrics, Brandy's vocalizing, and its overall experimental sound.[1] The album has been named as one of a predecessors to PBR&B and alternative R&B, having been cited to influence artists, such as Rihanna and Solange. Afrodisiac was nominated for several awards including nominations at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards and the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.[2] The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, eventually earning a gold certification by the RIAA.[3] Internationally, Afrodisiac scored minor success, appearing on the top 40 album charts in the UK, Canada, and Japan. The album spawned three singles — "Talk About Our Love", "Who Is She 2 U" and "Afrodisiac".

***Track Listing:

01. Who I Am
02. Afrodisiac
03. Who Is She 2 U
04. Talk About Our Love
05. I Tried
06. Where You Wanna Be
07. Focus
08. Sadiddy
09. Turn It Up
10. Necessary
11. Say You Will
12. Come As You Are
13. Finally
14. How I Feel
15. Should I Go

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Brandy - Full Moon (2002)


      Full Moon is the third studio album by American singer Brandy. It was released by Atlantic Records on February 19, 2002. The album was recorded primarily during the summer and fall of 2001 at The Hit Factory in Miami, amid a three-year musical hiatus following the success of her multi-platinum previous studio album Never Say Never (1998) and the finale of her highly successful television sitcom Moesha in May 2001. As with Never Say Never, Brandy collaborated with producer Rodney Jerkins and his Darkchild production and songwriting team on the majority of the album's composition, while additional work from Mike City, Warryn Campbell, and Keith Crouch was contributed.

      Brandy credited Whitney Houston, Kim Burrell and Enya for inspiring her to push the limits of her voice and vocal arrangements. With Brandy in a relationship with one of the album's primary musicians, its lyrical concepts centered on both sensual and frustrated feelings toward a lover. Jerkins credited Michael Jackson, Brandy's voice, and his experiences at European nightclubs for influencing the sound of the album. Lyrically, the album speaks on love in all its forms.[1] Musically, Full Moon drew inspiration from UK garage, electro, dance, glitch, and funktronica, while blending soul and R&B elements into adult contemporary ballads.

***Track Listing:

01. B Rocka Intro
02. Full Moon
03. I Thought
04. When You Touch Me
05. Like This
06. All in Me
07. Apart
08. Can We
09. What About Us?
10. Anybody
11. Nothing
12. It's Not Worth It
13. He Is
14. Come a Little Closer
15. Love Wouldn't Count Me Out
16. Wow
17. Die Without You

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Brandy - Never Say Never (1998)


      Never Say Never is the second studio album by American singer Brandy. Released by Atlantic Records on June 9, 1998 in United States, Norwood's label consulted David Foster and upcoming producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and his team to work with her on the record, the latter of who went on to craft the majority of the album and would evolve as her mentor and head producer on succeeding projects in the 2000s.

      Seven of the fourteen songs were chosen as singles, with two becoming worldwide number one hits, one becoming an international hit, and one becoming a domestic hit. Worldwide, the album sold 16 million copies.

***Track Listing:
01. Intro (0:49)
02. Angel In Disguise (4:48)
03. The Boy Is Mine (Duet With Monica) (4:55)
04. Learn The Hard Way (4:51)
05. Almost Doesn't Count (3:37)
06. Top Of The World (feat. Mase) (4:41)
07. U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To) (4:28)
08. Never Say Never (5:11)
09. Truthfully (4:58)
10. Have You Ever (4:32)
11. Put That On Everything (4:51)
12. In The Car Interlude (1:08)
13. Happy (4:06)
14. One Voice (4:08)
15. Tomorrow (5:20)
16. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You (4:10)

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Brandy - Brandy (1994)


      Brandy is the self-titled debut album by American R&B singer Brandy. It was released by Atlantic Records on September 27, 1994 in North America, December 5 in the United Kingdom and on several dates in Europe and Oceania, starting on February 3, 1995. The album contains a range of contemporary genres, and the songs are a mix of soft hip hop soul, pop and contemporary mid–1990s R&B. They were chiefly produced by Keith Crouch who would contribute all four single releases from the album. Aside from Crouch, Norwood worked with a range of other writers and producers, including R&B group Somethin' for the People, Arvel McClinton, and Damon Thomas and young Robin Thicke.

      Four singles were released from the album, two of which became number-one hits on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles. "I Wanna Be Down" was chosen as the album's lead single, reaching the top ten in the United States and the top 20 in Australia and New Zealand. The song was critically lauded, and was regarded as a standout track on Brandy. The album's second single, "Baby" was also well received and charted even higher. With the following two singles, "Best Friend" and "Brokenhearted" also reaching the top ten in the US, Norwood established herself as one of the most successful of the new breed of urban R&B female vocalists to emerge during the mid-to late 1990s. It also garnered Norwood two Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and one for the album's second single, "Baby" for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 38th Grammy Awards in 1996.

***Track Listing:
01. Movin' On
02. Baby
03. Best Friend
04. I Wanna Be Down
05. I Dedicate (Part I)
06. Broken Hearted
07. I'm Yours
08. Sunny Day
09. As Long As You're Here
10. Always On My Mind
11. I Dedicate (Part II)
12. Love Is On My Side
13. Give You Me
14. I Dedicate (Part III)

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Nelly - M.O. (2013)


M.O. is the seventh studio album by American hip hop recording artist Nelly. The album was released on September 30, 2013, by Republic Records, as the follow up to his sixth album, 5.0 (2010). The album is preceded by the release of its lead single, "Hey Porsche", released on February 19, 2013, and reached number forty-two on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Get Like Me", featuring Nicki Minaj and Pharrell, premiered online on June 18, 2013, and was officially released on July 2, 2013, as the album's second single. The album features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Pharrell, Future, T.I., Daley, 2 Chainz, Trey Songz, Fabolous, Wiz Khalifa, Florida Georgia Line, Nelly Furtado and Yo Gotti.

On July 3, 2012, Nelly announced via Twitter that the title of the album's first promotional single would be "Marry Go Round". The Da Internz-produced track features Chris Brown and premiered in full online on July 4, 2012. On February 19, 2013, the album's first single "Hey Porsche" was released. On March 1, 2013, the music video was released for "Hey Porsche". On July 2, 2013, the album's second single "Get Like Me" featuring Pharrell and Nicki Minaj was released. On July 31, 2013, the music video was released for "Get Like Me" featuring Pharrell and Nicki Minaj. On September 2, 2013, the album's third single "Heaven" featuring Daley was released. On October 3, 2013, with the album in stores, Nelly appeared on Good Morning America to perform the Pharrell-produced song, "Rick James" alongside T.I.. In December 2013, "Rick James" will be sent to urban contemporary radio in the United States as the album's fifth single

***Track Listing:
01. Get Like Me (feat. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell)
02. Give U Dat (feat. Future)
03. Rick James (feat. T.I.)
04. Heaven (feat. Daley)
05. Maryland, Massachusetts
06. 100k (feat. 2 Chainz)
07. All Around The World (feat. Trey Songz)
08. Idgaf (feat. Pharrell & T.I.)
09. U Know U Want To
10. My Chick Better (feat. Fabolous & Wiz Khalifa)
11. Walk Away (feat. Florida Georgia Line)
12. Headphones (feat. Nelly Furtado)

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