Music

Holler If Ya Hear Me — Tupac Shakur song and its significance Holler If Ya Hear Me A profile of Tupac's single 'Holler If Ya Hear Me': composition, themes of social protest, release context, critical response and later cultural legacy.

Hollywood Undead: American rap rock collective Hollywood Undead Hollywood Undead is an American rap rock band from Los Angeles known for masked personas, party anthems mixed with darker themes, and a career that began on MySpace and led to main…

Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death) Fourth studio album by Marilyn Manson, released in late 2000. A concept record addressing celebrity, violence, religion and media in the aftermath of the Columbine tragedy.

Home Made Kazoku: Japanese hip‑hop trio known for upbeat, family‑themed songs Home Made Kazoku Home Made Kazoku is a Japanese hip‑hop trio formed in 1996, noted for combining rap, pop and reggae influences and for songs used as anime and TV themes. Members: Micro, Kuro, and…

Home on the Range — American Western folk song Home on the Range Classic American Western folk song first published as Brewster M. Higley’s 1872 poem; later set to music, adopted as Kansas’s state song (1947), and widely regarded as an anthem of…

Homecoming (Kanye West song) “Homecoming” is a reflective hip hop song by Kanye West from his 2007 album Graduation, featuring Chris Martin of Coldplay on the chorus. It explores West's relationship with his h…

Homogenic (1997 album by Björk) Homogenic Homogenic is Björk's third studio album (1997). It fuses electronic beats with string arrangements, received wide critical acclaim, produced five singles, and earned a Grammy nomin…

Homophony (music): definition, characteristics, history and examples Homophony Homophony is a musical texture where a principal melody is supported by accompanying harmony. This article explains its features, history, common uses, and how it differs from poly…

Honey to the Bee Pop single by Billie Piper first released in 1999; reached No. 3 in the UK and famously re-entered the charts in 2007 after a Radio 1 experiment that exploited new download rules.

Honors music Music played to mark the presence or arrival of a dignitary, often performed by military bands; can be a national anthem, a separate royal or presidential anthem, or fanfares and c…

Hoobastank — American rock band from Agoura Hills, California Hoobastank Hoobastank is an American rock band formed in the mid-1990s in Agoura Hills, California, known for radio hits in the early 2000s and the international ballad "The Reason."

Hook (music) A musical hook is a short, memorable element—melodic, rhythmic, lyrical, or sonic—designed to catch the listener’s ear and make a song instantly recognizable and commercially effec…

Hootie & the Blowfish American rock band formed in 1986 at the University of South Carolina, famed for the 1994 debut Cracked Rear View and 1990s hit singles. Members include Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan,…

Hooverphonic Belgian band formed in the mid-1990s, known for cinematic trip hop, dream pop and electronic-pop; notable for rotating lead singers and hits like "2Wicky" and "Mad About You."

Hope — song by Our Lady Peace (1994) Hope (Our Lady Peace song) A concise encyclopedia entry on "Hope," a 1994 alternative rock single by Canadian band Our Lady Peace from their debut album Naveed, written by Raine Maida and produced by Arnold…

Horn (musical instrument) A brass wind instrument with coiled tubing and a flared bell, commonly called the French horn; used in orchestras, chamber music, and solo repertoire with several historic and mode…

Horror punk: origins, sound, and cultural influence Horror punk Horror punk is a punk-derived rock style that blends gothic imagery, doo‑wop and hardcore elements with lyrics drawn from horror fiction and film.

Horrorcore: the horror-themed subgenre of hip hop Horrorcore Horrorcore is a subgenre of hip hop defined by macabre and transgressive imagery, horror-film motifs, and aggressive lyrical themes. It blends rap with theatrical shock tactics, da…

Horst‑Wessel‑Lied Horst-Wessel-Lied The Horst-Wessel-Lied was the anthem of the Nazi Party and, from 1933 to 1945, a co-national anthem of Germany; written by SA member Horst Wessel and later proscribed as a Nazi sym…

Hot (Avril Lavigne song) Hot (song) Pop-rock single by Avril Lavigne from The Best Damn Thing (2007). Produced by Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald, released as the album's third single; noted for its upbeat production and…

Hot Chelle Rae (American pop rock band) Hot Chelle Rae Hot Chelle Rae is an American pop rock band formed near Nashville in 2005, known for upbeat, radio-friendly hits like "Tonight Tonight" and the 2009 debut album Lovesick Electric.

Hot Club de Paris English indie rock band from Liverpool known for angular guitars and rhythmic complexity; signed to Moshi Moshi Records and noted for albums Drop It 'Til It Pops (2006) and Live at…

Hot Country Songs (Billboard chart) Hot Country Songs Billboard's weekly Hot Country Songs ranks the most popular country singles in the U.S., using airplay, sales and streaming. The chart has evolved over decades and differs from the…

Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard chart) Hot Dance Club Songs Weekly Billboard chart that ranked the most-played dance tracks in U.S. nightclubs, compiled from DJs' reports and influential in dance, pop remixes and club culture; suspended aft…

Hot in Herre — Nelly song (2002) Hot in Herre 2002 single by Nelly produced by The Neptunes; lead single from Nellyville that topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning club anthem.

Hot Latin Tracks (Billboard chart) Hot Latin Tracks Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks is a U.S. chart that ranks popular Spanish-language songs by radio airplay; its name and methodology evolved as Latin music and tracking technologies c…

Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks A Billboard airplay chart that ranks the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, distinct from alternative/modern rock charts and used to measure radio popularity with…

Hot Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard chart) Hot Modern Rock Tracks A Billboard airplay chart introduced in 1988 to track modern/alternative rock radio in the United States. It shaped radio playlists and helped define alternative rock's commercial…

Hot n Cold (Katy Perry song) Hot N Cold Pop single by Katy Perry from the 2008 album One of the Boys. A catchy, radio-friendly track about relationship instability that became an international hit and staple of Perry's e…

Hot Space (1982 album by Queen) Hot Space Hot Space is Queen's tenth studio album, noted for its electronic, funk and dance influences; it divided critics and fans at the time and remains a debated, influential chapter in…

Hot Tottie — Usher song (2010) Hot Tottie “Hot Tottie” is a 2010 single by Usher featuring Jay-Z and Ester Dean, produced by Polow da Don. A club-oriented R&B/hip-hop track, it was released from the Versus EP and samples B…

Hotter Than July — Stevie Wonder's 1980 album Hotter than July Overview of Stevie Wonder's 1980 album Hotter Than July: creation, songs, social themes, commercial success, and legacy, including its support for a national Martin Luther King Jr.…

Hound Dog (song) A rhythm and blues song by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, first recorded by Big Mama Thornton and later adapted by Elvis Presley into a chart-topping rock and roll hit.

House music: origins, features, subgenres and cultural influence House music House music is an electronic dance genre that emerged in early 1980s Chicago, defined by a steady four-on-the-floor beat, repetitive rhythms, synthesis and a wide family of subgenr…

How Do U Want It — Tupac Shakur single (1996) How Do U Want It 1996 rap/R&B single by Tupac Shakur featuring K-Ci & JoJo from All Eyez on Me. Produced by Johnny "J", it samples Quincy Jones, was issued with several versions and multiple music…

How Do You Sleep? — John Lennon song How Do You Sleep? A detailed encyclopedia entry on John Lennon’s 1971 song “How Do You Sleep?”, its creation on the Imagine album, its personnel (including George Harrison), and the controversy surr…

How to Save a Life (album) How to Save a Life How to Save a Life is the debut studio album by American rock band The Fray, released in September 2005. Piano-driven and emotionally direct, it produced several mainstream singles…

How to Save a Life (song) “How to Save a Life” is a piano-driven alternative rock song by The Fray, written by Isaac Slade and Joe King. Its emotional lyrics and TV placements helped make it the band's brea…

Human Nature (Madonna song) 1995 single by Madonna from Bedtime Stories — a candid, defiant pop-R&B track responding to criticism of her earlier work; noted for frank lyrics, mixed reviews, and extensive remi…

Human Nature (Michael Jackson song) A soft, synth-driven ballad recorded by Michael Jackson for Thriller; written by Steve Porcaro and John Bettis, released as a single in 1983 and widely praised for its mood, produc…

Humble Pie: English blues-rock band formed in 1969 Humble Pie Humble Pie was an English blues-rock group formed in 1969, known for gritty vocals, loud live shows and the song “30 Days in the Hole.” This article summarizes their history, style…

Huncho Jack Huncho Jack is a hip hop duo formed by Travis Scott and Quavo. Known for their 2017 collaborative album, the pair blend trap-influenced production and dual-rapper interplay anchore…

Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 Summary of Hungary's participation in Eurovision 2009: entry, performance in the second semi-final, result, context in Hungary's Eurovision history, and notable facts.

Hunted Down (Soundgarden song) Hunted Down “Hunted Down” is an early Soundgarden song from the 1987 Screaming Life EP, written by Chris Cornell and Kim Thayil. It is an example of the band’s raw, heavy grunge sound during t…

Hunting horn (natural horn, trompe d'Orléans) Hunting horn A valveless brass instrument used historically to signal and accompany hunts. Produces notes by lip tension and overtones; the French trompe d'Orléans is a notable 19th‑century for…

Hurdy-gurdy (wheel fiddle) — medieval and folk string instrument Hurdy gurdy A stringed instrument sounded by a rosined wheel turned by a crank. Melodies are played with keys, sustained drones supply harmony, and a buzzing bridge adds rhythmic effect. Promi…

Hurt (Christina Aguilera song) A slow, emotional ballad from Christina Aguilera's 2006 album Back to Basics, written with Linda Perry and Mark Ronson. Released as the album's second single, it explores regret an…

Hurt (Nine Inch Nails song) — origins, covers, and legacy Hurt (Nine Inch Nails song) Detailed overview of Nine Inch Nails' song "Hurt": creation, themes, notable covers (including Johnny Cash), critical reception and cultural impact.