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(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty 1976 disco single by KC and the Sunshine Band, written by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch. A U.S. No. 1 dance hit known for its upbeat groove and controversy over suggestive ly…

(You Drive Me) Crazy — Britney Spears song (You Drive Me) Crazy Pop single by Britney Spears released August 1999. Up-tempo teen-pop track issued as a remixed single for a film tie-in; reached the US top 10 and became a late‑1990s pop staple.

100th Window (Massive Attack album) 100th Window 100th Window is Massive Attack's fourth studio album, released in February 2003. Produced by Robert Del Naja and Neil Davidge, notable for its electronic, sample-free production an…

112 (band) 112 is an American R&B quartet from Atlanta, formed in 1991. Known for smooth harmonies and hits like "Only You" and "Peaches & Cream," they rose to fame on Bad Boy Records and won…

12-inch single (vinyl record format) 12-inch single A 12-inch single is a vinyl record format commonly used for extended, high-fidelity dance and club tracks. It offers wider grooves and is often cut at 45 RPM for improved sound and…

18 Days (song by Saving Abel) 18 Days Rock single by American band Saving Abel, released as the second single from their 2008 self-titled album. Known for its post-grunge sound, significant radio airplay, and presence…

1910 in Music A concise overview of musical life in 1910: major premieres, stylistic trends, the recording industry, popular and theatrical music, and notable figures born or active that year.

1979 (song) “1979” is a 1995 song by The Smashing Pumpkins from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. A nostalgic, loop-driven alternative rock single written by Billy Corgan, it became one…

2 Faced (Louise song) 2 Faced Pop–R&B single released 17 July 2000 by English singer Louise as the lead single from her third album Elbow Beach; it reached number three on the UK Singles Chart.

2 Live Crew: Miami hip hop group known for explicit lyrics and legal controversy 2 Live Crew 2 Live Crew, a Miami hip hop group formed in 1984, gained fame and notoriety for sexually explicit lyrics, Miami bass sound, and landmark obscenity controversies that influenced ce…

2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted — 2Pac and Snoop Dogg duet from All Eyez on Me 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted A mid-1990s gangsta-rap duet by 2Pac and Snoop Dogg from the album All Eyez on Me, noted for its G-funk sound, the chorus line 'ain't nuthin but a gangsta party' and its later holo…

2112 (Rush album) 2112 (album) 2112 is Rush's fourth studio album (1976), noted for its 20-minute title suite. It marked a shift toward progressive rock, revived the band's fortunes, and introduced the iconic 'S…

21st Century Breakdown Eighth studio album by Green Day, released in 2009. A follow-up rock opera to American Idiot, produced by Butch Vig, exploring social and personal turmoil; features singles like “2…

23 (Bushido & Sido album) 23 is a 2011 collaborative compilation by German rappers Bushido and Sido, issued in three editions. It collected songs from both artists and reached number one on German Amazon mu…

2AM (South Korean ballad group) 2AM 2AM is a South Korean four-member vocal group known for emotive ballads and strong live singing. Formed under JYP as a counterpart to 2PM, the group rose to mainstream success with…

2NE1 — South Korean K-pop girl group (2009–2016) 2NE1 2NE1 was a South Korean K‑pop girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2009. Known for bold fashion, genre-blending music and nine number-one singles, they disbanded in 2016 as mem…

2PM (South Korean boy band) 2PM 2PM is a South Korean pop group formed by JYP Entertainment in 2008. Known for energetic performances and a "beastly" image, the six-member band has released hit singles, pursued s…

3 (Britney Spears song) Pop single by Britney Spears from The Singles Collection (2009). An uptempo dance-pop track about a threesome, written and produced by Max Martin and Shellback; it debuted at numbe…

3 Doors Down American rock band from Escatawpa, Mississippi, known for early-2000s radio hits such as "Kryptonite" and a catalogue of mainstream rock albums.

30 Seconds to Mars American alternative rock band formed in 1998 by Jared and Shannon Leto, known for cinematic albums, theatrical live shows, and a blend of rock, electronic and progressive influenc…

3D (album) — TLC's final studio album 3D (album) 3D is the fourth and final studio album by American group TLC, released November 12, 2002. Issued after Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes' death, it debuted at No. 6 on Billboard, earned Plati…

3OH!3 — American electronic pop duo from Boulder, Colorado 3OH!3 American electronic pop duo Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte, known for energetic synth-driven singles like "Don't Trust Me" and collaborations with Katy Perry and Kesha.

4×4=12 — studio album by deadmau5 4×4=12 4×4=12 is the fifth studio album by Canadian electronic artist deadmau5, released December 2010. It features singles like "Some Chords", "Sofi Needs a Ladder" and "Raise Your Weapo…

4Minute: South Korean K-pop girl group (2009–2016) 4Minute 4Minute was a five-member South Korean K-pop girl group formed by Cube Entertainment in 2009. Known for energetic dance-pop and hip-hop-tinged songs, they promoted in Korea and Jap…

5 Seconds of Summer: Australian pop-rock band overview 5 Seconds of Summer Concise encyclopedia-style profile of 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS): formation, members, musical style, history, major albums and tours, influences, and cultural impact.

6‑plus‑6 instruments: two‑row, whole‑tone/isomorphic keyboard layouts 6-plus-6-instruments Overview of 6-plus-6 instruments: layout where two parallel rows step by whole tones and are offset by a semitone, yielding isomorphic fingering across scales; history, uses, benef…

7 Rings (Ariana Grande song) 7 Rings 2019 single by Ariana Grande from Thank U, Next. A trap‑pop and R&B track that interpolates 'My Favorite Things,' it debuted at number one in multiple countries and prompted wide c…

7 Things (Miley Cyrus song) 7 Things Pop-rock single released in mid‑2008 by Miley Cyrus from the album Breakout. A teen‑angst breakup song built around a list of grievances, accompanied by a performance‑style music v…

98 Degrees: American pop and contemporary R&B vocal group 98 Degrees Overview of 98 Degrees, a four‑member American pop and contemporary R&B vocal group: members, formation, major hits, commercial success, hiatus and reunion, and notable facts.

A (musical note) A (la) is a fundamental musical pitch used for tuning, notation, and key centers. It spans many octaves (A0–A7 on piano) and is commonly fixed at A4 = 440 Hz as a concert standard.

A Boy Like That — song from West Side Story A Boy Like That A dramatic duet from the musical West Side Story (1957), composed by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Contrasts loyalty and forbidden love; known from Broadway an…

A Boy Named Sue — song by Shel Silverstein popularized by Johnny Cash A Boy Named Sue Overview and history of the country novelty song 'A Boy Named Sue', its author, landmark recordings, live performance at San Quentin, chart success, and cultural impact.

A cappella: Unaccompanied vocal music — forms, techniques, and history A cappella A cappella is vocal music without instruments. This article explains its voice parts, vocal percussion, styles from chant to pop groups, techniques of arrangement and harmony, and…

A Carnival Christmas (EP) A Carnival Christmas A Carnival Christmas is a 1994 holiday-themed EP by horrorcore duo Insane Clown Posse, produced by Mike E. Clark. It blends macabre carnival imagery with seasonal motifs and has cu…

A Child of Our Time (oratorio by Michael Tippett) A Child of Our Time A Child of Our Time, an oratorio by Michael Tippett written 1939–1941, confronts oppression and collective guilt. Notable for using African-American spirituals in place of chorales…

A Day in the Life — The Beatles' final track from Sgt. Pepper A Day in the Life An encyclopedia-style overview of The Beatles' song "A Day in the Life": composition, recording, themes, and its influence as the closing track of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club…

A Fever You Can't Sweat Out Debut studio album by Panic! at the Disco (2005), noted for its split electronic/vintage arrangement, theatrical lyrics, and the breakout single "I Write Sins Not Tragedies."

A German Requiem (Ein deutsches Requiem), Op. 45 — Johannes Brahms A German Requiem Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45, is Brahms’s major non-liturgical choral work in German for soprano and baritone soloists, mixed choir and orchestra, first performed in Leipzig in Fe…

A Girl like Me (Rihanna album) A Girl like Me Second studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna, released April 19, 2006. Pop- and R&B-oriented while retaining reggae and dancehall roots; produced several international singles.

A Hard Day's Night — The Beatles' 1964 film and soundtrack A Hard Day's Night Overview of The Beatles' 1964 film and soundtrack A Hard Day's Night: production, music, cast, and its cultural impact during Beatlemania.

A History of Violence (album) — Jedi Mind Tricks A History of Violence (album) A History of Violence is the sixth studio album by underground hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks, released Nov 11, 2008. Produced by Stoupe, the record continues the group's dense, sa…

A Kind of Magic (album) A Kind of Magic A Kind of Magic is Queen's 1986 studio album closely tied to the film Highlander; it blends rock and orchestral elements and produced several well-known singles and enduring songs.

A La Costa Sud: La Musique de la Côte d'Azur (Compilation, 2009) A La Costa Sud Three-CD compilation produced by Italian musician Pino Presti and released in May 2009 by Edizioni Musicali Curci, featuring 28 international vocalists and instrumentalists active…

A Little Bit Longer — album by the Jonas Brothers A Little Bit Longer A Little Bit Longer is the third major studio album by the Jonas Brothers, released August 12, 2008. It features pop-rock songs, the title track about Nick Jonas's diabetes, and ec…

A Little Bit Longer (song) “A Little Bit Longer” is a song by the Jonas Brothers, written primarily by Nick Jonas as the title track and emotional centerpiece of their 2008 album, reflecting his experience w…

A Little Bit Special (Stephen Lynch album) A Little Bit Special Debut studio album by comedy-musician Stephen Lynch, recorded in 2000 in Brooklyn. A Little Bit Special blends acoustic songs and dark humor; notable for the track about Jim Henson…

A Little Too Not Over You Pop single by David Archuleta from his self-titled debut album (2008). A mid-tempo pop ballad about lingering feelings after a breakup; promoted to radio in late 2008 and issued as…

A major (key) A major A major is a key built on the note A with three sharps. This article describes its scale, signature, common uses, notable repertoire, instrumental tendencies, and some harmonic and…