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Do It for Love (Alesha Dixon album) Do It for Love Do It for Love is the fourth studio album by English singer Alesha Dixon, released 9 October 2015 on Precious Stone Records. It blends pop and contemporary R&B and marked her retur…

Do It Like a Dude (Jessie J song) Do It Like a Dude Debut single by English singer Jessie J from her 2011 album Who You Are. A pop/R&B track noted for its swaggering delivery, chart success in the UK and international recognition in…

Do What U Want (song) — Lady Gaga featuring R. Kelly Do What U Want 2013 electropop single from Lady Gaga's Artpop, noted for its chart success, a high‑profile Christina Aguilera remix, and later withdrawal of the original duet following controvers…

Dog Blood (electronic music duo) Dog Blood Dog Blood is an electronic music duo formed in 2012 by producers Skrillex and Boys Noize, known for high-energy club tracks and sporadic releases and performances on Big Beat and t…

Doggystyle — debut album by Snoop Doggy Dogg Doggystyle Doggystyle is the 1993 debut studio album by Snoop Doggy Dogg, produced largely by Dr. Dre. A defining G-funk record, it topped the Billboard 200 and helped cement Snoop's laid-bac…

Dokken American hard rock/heavy metal band formed in 1978, known for melodic guitar work, 1980s commercial peak, million-selling records, and a Grammy nomination. Key albums include Tooth…

Doll Parts (song) — Hole's 1994 alternative rock single Doll Parts “Doll Parts” is a 1994 single by American alternative rock band Hole, written by Courtney Love in 1991 and featured on the album Live Through This. It reached #4 on Billboard's Mod…

Domenico Scarlatti: Harpsichord Innovator and Composer of Keyboard Sonatas Domenico Scarlatti Italian-born harpsichordist and composer (1685–1757), son of Alessandro Scarlatti; wrote over 500 single-movement keyboard sonatas that combine Italian counterpoint with Iberian rh…

Dominant (music): the fifth scale degree and its harmonic role Dominant (music) In tonal music, the dominant is the fifth scale degree and the chord built on it (V). It exerts a strong pull toward the tonic and appears in cadences, modulations, and harmonic pr…

Dominici (band): Charlie Dominici's progressive metal project Dominici Dominici is a progressive metal band formed by former Dream Theater vocalist Charlie Dominici, known for the three-part concept O_3 Trilogy and for supporting Dream Theater on tour…

Don Carlos (Verdi): history, versions, themes and performance Don Carlos Don Carlos is Giuseppe Verdi’s grand opera, premiered in Paris in 1867. Its complex version history, large-scale music and political themes have made it a central and frequently re…

Don Giovanni (Mozart opera) Don Giovanni Don Giovanni, a two-act dramma giocoso by Mozart with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, dramatizes the Don Juan legend and blends comic and tragic elements; premiered in Prague, 1787…

Don't Be Messin' 'Round (Michael Jackson song) Don't Be Messin' 'Round A previously unreleased Michael Jackson track recorded during the Bad sessions and issued on the 2012 Bad 25 anniversary edition; an uptempo R&B/funk number highlighting Jackson's…

Don't Bother Me — George Harrison's first Beatles composition Don't Bother Me An overview of "Don't Bother Me," the first song written by George Harrison to appear on a Beatles album, its recording and release on With the Beatles (UK) and Meet the Beatles! (…

Don't Cha — song by the Pussycat Dolls Don't Cha 2005 pop-R&B single by the Pussycat Dolls, known for its teasing chorus and broad international chart success; it peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and sold millions worl…

Don't Forget About Us (song) Don't Forget About Us A 2005 single by Mariah Carey from The Emancipation of Mimi (Ultra Platinum Edition). A mid-tempo R&B ballad that returned Carey to the top of the US charts and tied a long-standin…

Don't Look Back in Anger A definitive overview of Oasis's 1996 song 'Don't Look Back in Anger': composition, release, chart success, cultural impact, live history and why Noel Gallagher sang lead.

Don't Panic (Coldplay song) A concise encyclopedia entry on "Don't Panic," an early Coldplay song that appears on their debut album Parachutes; covers origins, composition, recording, reception and notable fa…

Don't Speak (No Doubt song) Don't Speak A mid‑1990s ballad by No Doubt about a breakup. A major international hit, it dominated radio airplay and became the band's signature song and their most successful single worldwid…

Don't Start Now 2019 single by Dua Lipa from Future Nostalgia, known for its disco-pop sound, breakup theme, and major chart success worldwide.

Don't Tell Me (Avril Lavigne song, 2004) Don't Tell Me Overview of Avril Lavigne's 2004 single "Don't Tell Me" — the lead release from her second album Under My Skin, issued April 27, 2004; song background, production, and reception.

Donde Quiera Que Estés — Selena and the Barrio Boyzz duet Donde Quiera Que Estés A 1994 Spanish-language duet by Selena and the Barrio Boyzz, “Donde Quiera Que Estés” became a major Latin pop hit, topping Billboard’s Hot Latin Tracks for several weeks and endur…

Doo-wop: American vocal harmony pop from the 1940s–1960s Doo-wop Doo-wop is a vocal-based R&B/pop style that emerged in mid-20th century African-American communities, known for tight harmonies, nonsense syllables, simple beats, and large influen…

Doom metal: slow, heavy, and melancholic subgenre of heavy metal Doom metal Doom metal is a heavy metal subgenre characterized by slow tempos, low-tuned guitars, dense production and lyrical focus on sorrow, death and existential despair.

Dos Historias (Selena and Ana Bárbara) Dos Historias Dos Historias is a 2006 compilation pairing songs by American Tejano star Selena and Mexican regional singer Ana Bárbara. The release charted on Billboard's Latin and Regional Mexi…

Double bass (contrabass, upright bass) Double bass Large bowed string instrument providing the lowest pitches in ensembles. Played with a bow or plucked; central to orchestras, jazz, rockabilly, bluegrass and many popular styles.

Double reed instruments Double reed Overview of double reed woodwinds: construction, common instruments (oboe, bassoon, cor anglais), playing technique, historical development and practical uses in music.

Double stopping — technique for playing two notes on string instruments Double stopping Double stopping is the technique of sounding two notes simultaneously on a string instrument. This article explains the technique, challenges, history, common uses, and related mul…

Doves (band) English alternative rock band formed in the late 1990s, known for atmospheric melodies, layered guitars and electronic roots; notable albums include Lost Souls, The Last Broadcast…

Down (American heavy metal band) Down (band) Down is a New Orleans–based heavy metal supergroup formed in 1991, known for blending sludge, doom and southern metal; celebrated for the album NOLA and their irregular but influen…

Down (Jay Sean song) “Down” is Jay Sean’s 2009 pop‑R&B single featuring Lil Wayne. A crossover hit from the album All or Nothing, it reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and sold millions worldwid…

Down (Stone Temple Pilots song) “Down” is the lead single from Stone Temple Pilots' 1999 album No. 4, noted for its heavy riffing, strong radio presence, chart success and a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock P…

Down by Law (band) American punk rock band formed around 1990 by Dave Smalley, noted for melodic hardcore roots, early Epitaph releases, frequent lineup changes and a catalog including Fly the Flag a…

Down on the Upside (Soundgarden album) Down on the Upside Down on the Upside is Soundgarden's fifth studio album, released in 1996. Known for a rawer, more varied sound than its predecessor, it was the band's last studio album before thei…

Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show American rock and country‑rock group formed in Union City, New Jersey, in 1968, known for story songs and satirical hits such as "Sylvia's Mother" and "Cover of the Rolling Stone."

Dragon Ash: Japanese rap-rock pioneers blending hip hop and rock Dragon Ash Dragon Ash is a Japanese band formed by Kenji “Kj” Furuya that fused rock, hip hop, punk and electronic elements from the late 1990s, known for hits like "Life Goes On" and influen…

DragonForce: English power metal band famed for high-speed guitar virtuosity DragonForce DragonForce is a London-formed English power metal band (1999) noted for blistering guitar work, fantasy-themed lyrics, electronic textures, and a surge of mainstream attention via…

Drama (Jamelia album) Drama is the debut studio album by British R&B singer Jamelia, released by Parlophone in June 2000 in the United Kingdom. It introduced her early sound and spawned several singles.

Dream pop Dream pop is an atmospheric subgenre of alternative and pop rock that emerged in the UK in the mid-1980s, characterized by lush textures, reverb-heavy production and soft, often in…

Dream Theater American progressive metal band formed in the mid-1980s, noted for virtuosic technique, complex compositions, and influential concept albums such as Images and Words and Metropolis…

Dreaming of You (Selena album) Posthumous crossover album by Selena released in 1995 blending English-language pop/R&B with Spanish-language Latin tracks; debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and became a…

Dreaming Out Loud (OneRepublic album) Debut studio album by OneRepublic, released in 2007. Features the breakout single "Apologize" and production led by Greg Wells with contributions from Ryan Tedder; notable for its…

Dreams Come True (Japanese pop duo) Dreams Come True Dreams Come True is a Japanese pop duo formed in 1988, led by vocalist Miwa Yoshida and bassist-composer Masato Nakamura, known for melodic J‑Pop, eclectic arrangements and witty,…

Drone (music): sustained tones and their role in folk and art music Drone (music) A drone is a sustained or repeated pitch sounding throughout a piece or section. Found in many world traditions and used by composers to create modal, static or folk-like sonoritie…

Drowned in Sound (UK independent music webzine) Drowned in Sound Drowned in Sound is an independent UK online music magazine noted for in-depth reviews, features and a long-running community forum focused on alternative and emerging artists.

Drowning Pool Drowning Pool is an American alternative metal band from Texas, best known for the song "Bodies". The group has released multiple studio albums and a live album, and is noted for i…

Drum: types, construction, playing methods and cultural role Drum Comprehensive overview of drums: definition, parts, common types, playing techniques, drum kits, tuning, materials, cultural roles, maintenance and contemporary developments in aco…

Drum and Bass (DnB): Origins, Characteristics and Cultural Impact Drum and bass Drum and bass is a fast, bass-driven electronic music genre that emerged in early 1990s Britain. This article explains its sound, history, subgenres, performance practice, and cult…