Right Now - Rihanna Feat. David Guetta

"Right Now" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna from her seventh studio album Unapologetic (2012). The song features French disc jockey David Guetta. Rihanna co-wrote the song with R&B singers Ne-Yo and The-Dream, while their longtime collaborators, Norwegian production duo StarGate, co-produced the track alongside Guetta and his own longtime collaborators Nicky Romero and Giorgio Tuinfort. It was sent tocontemporary hit and rhythmic radios in the United States as the fourth single from the album on May 28, 2013. Musically, "Right Now" draws influence from electronic and dance music. The lyrical content features Rihanna chanting to live life in the current moment. There's no music video for the song.

The song garnered a mostly positive response from music critics, many of whom deemed it as one of the highlights of Unapologetic, some critics were also divided by the song calling it safe. Upon the release of Unapologetic, "Right Now" charted on many charts worldwide, including the top ten of the UK Dance Chart. "Right Now" debuted at number 90 on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching a peak of 50. Furthermore, it has topped the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart becoming Rihanna's twentieth number one on the chart, thus surpassing Janet Jackson's tally. The song is presently being featured in commercials for the 2013 NBA Playoffs and Budweiser.

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Live It Up - Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull

"Live It Up" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her upcoming eighth studio album, due for release in November 2013. It features a guest performance from American rapper Pitbull. The song was written by RedOne, Alex Papaconstantinou, Björn Djupström, Viktor Svensson, Pitbull, Achraf Janussi and Bilal "The Chef" Hajji. "Live It Up" marks the third collaboration between Lopez and Pitbull on one of her lead singles, following "On the Floor" (2011) and "Dance Again" (2012), both of which achieved commercial success. "Live It Up" is a dance-pop andEuropop song that features Lopez singing inspirational lyrics about living it up. It received generally positive reviews from music critics, with several critics predicting that it could be the summer hit of 2013.

The song has experienced moderate success worldwide, entering the top-twenty in twelve countries including the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia; however, in the United States the song only managed to reach number sixty, thus failing to achieve the same commercial success as Lopez's previous Pitbull collaborations. Lopez performed the song live for the first time on the season 12 finale of American Idol on May 16, 2013. The following day, the song's music video was released; set in France, the video is divided into to halves including a chaotic fashion show in Paris, which contrasts the care-free environment of the beach in Saint-Tropez. The music video was nominated for Best Choreography at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Counting Stars - OneRepublic

"Counting Stars" is a song by American pop rock band OneRepublic from their third studio album, Native. The song was written by lead singer Ryan Tedder, and produced by Tedder and Noel Zancanella. It was released as the album's third single on June 14, 2013 in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

The song has reached great international success, marking one of the band's more successful singles in recent years. It has reached the top ten in nine countries, including attaining top five placements in Australia, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and Scotland. It has also peaked at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart, the latter position marking OneRepublic's highest-charting single of their career.

The song's accompanying music video, directed by James Lees, features the band performing in a basement beneath an ongoing church congregation. "Counting Stars" was promoted on The Voice with contenstant Michelle Chamuel in June 2013.

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Feel This Moment - Pitbull ft. Christina Aguilera

"Feel This Moment" is a song by American rapper Pitbull featuring American recording artist Christina Aguilera, taken from the former's seventh studio album Global Warming. The song was released on January 18, 2013 by Mr. 305, Polo Grounds Music, Universal Music, and RCA Records as the fourth single from the album. It is a dance-pop, hip house and electro house song. Lyrically, it talks about stopping to take a moment to appreciate life. "Feel This Moment" was written by Nasri Atweh, Chantal Kreviazuk, Adam Messinger, Sir Nolan, DJ Buddha, Pitbull, and Aguilera, while production was handled by Adam Messinger, Sir Nolan, Nasri Atweh, and DJ Buddha. The song samples a melody from "Take on Me" by A-ha.

"Feel This Moment" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, some of them praised Aguilera's vocals and the sample used on the song. The song is a commercial success, peaking at number one in Spain and reaching the top five in several countries including Austria, Canada and the UK. In the United States, it peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Pitbull's eighth top ten hit on the chart and Aguilera's tenth. An accompanying music video for "Feel This Moment" was directed by David Rousseau, shot in black and white scene. Pitbull and Aguilera performed the song on several shows, including the 2012 American Music Awards, 2013 Kids' Choice Awards and the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.

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Clarity - Zedd feat. Foxes

Clarity is the debut studio album by German/Russian electronic dance music producer Zedd. It was released on 2 October 2012 by Interscope Records. It was mixed in Livonia, Michigan. A deluxe edition of the album is scheduled to be released on 24 September 2013, preceded by the release of the single "Stay the Night", which features Hayley Williams of Paramore, on 10 September 2013.

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Treasure - Bruno Mars

"Treasure" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. The song was written by Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, and Phredley Brown, while production was handled by the former three as members of The Smeezingtons. It was released as the third single from his second studio album,Unorthodox Jukebox (2012).

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Roar - Katy Perry

"Roar" is a song recorded by American singer Katy Perry, released as the lead single from her upcoming album, Prism (2013). Composed by Perry,Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, and Henry "Cirkut" Walter,[1] "Roar" is a midtempo power pop song. Its lyrical content faces the themes of standing up for oneself.

The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who thought it was a "determined note" for Perry's new album and described it as a "sure-to-be radio hit".[2][3] Although most reviews were positive, some thought the lyrics were predictable and contained "clichés". The single became the singer's eighth non-consecutive US Billboard Hot 100 number one, and gave Perry her biggest digital song sales week ever, breaking her previous record held by "Firework". The song also peaked within the top 10 of 25 other charts, while topping music charts at 9 countries in total. A video for "Roar" was released on September 5, 2013, which was directed by Grady Hall and Mark Kudsi, and filmed at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

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The Way - Ariana Grande Featuring Mac Miller The Way

"The Way" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande for her upcoming debut studio album, Yours Truly (2013). It was written by the song's producer Harmony Samuels, alongside Amber Streeter, Al Sherrod Lambert, Jordin Sparks, Priscilla Ahn, Brenda Russell, and Mac Miller, who is featured in the song. "The Way" was released on March 26, 2013 by Republic Records as the lead single from Yours Truly. The song interpolates the piano melody from Russell's "A Little Bit of Love" and lyrics from Big Pun's "Still Not a Player".

"The Way" became an unexpected success from the moment it was released. It was well received by critics, with some comparing Grande's vocals to those of Mariah Carey. Seven hours after its release on the iTunes Store, "The Way" topped its "Top Singles" chart. It debuted at number ten on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming Grande and Miller's first top ten success on the chart. This made Ariana the first top 10 arrival for a lead female artist making her first Hot 100 appearance since Yael Naim, who launched with "New Soul" back in 2008.

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Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus

"Wrecking Ball" is a song recorded by American singer Miley Cyrus for her upcoming fourth studio album, Bangerz (2013). The song was released as a digital download on August 25, 2013. It was sent to American radio on September 16, 2013. "Wrecking Ball" was written by Lukasz Gottwald,Maureen Anne McDonald, Stephan Moccio, Sacha Skarbek and Henry Russell Walter. The song was produced by Dr. Luke and Henry Russell Walter under his production name, Cirkut. Both the song and its music video received mixed reviews from critics.

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Animals - Martin Garrix

"Animals" is a 2013 single by Dutch DJ and music producer Martin Garrix. It was released on 1 July 2013 on Spinnin' Records label, becoming his first international hit.

Prior to release, the track gained buzz after being played anonymously with speculation increasing about the author. The track was, at various times, attributed to other acts like Hardwell, GTA, Sidney Samson and Bassjackers before the actual identity of the author was revealed.

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Wake Me Up! - Avicii

"Wake Me Up" (stylized as "Wake Me Up!") is a song by Swedish DJ and music producer Avicii, which features uncredited vocals from Americansoul singer Aloe Blacc and work from Incubus' Mike Einziger. It was released in June 2013 as the first single from Avicii's full-length debut studio album, True, which was released on 17 September 2013.

The song achieved critical and commercial success internationally, peaking at number one in much of Europe and charting well in all of the English-speaking world. The song has been described as a "summer anthem" by Variance Magazine and, throughout the 2013 festival season, Avicii included it as part of the opening or closing sequence of his sets at EDC Las Vegas, EDC London, Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Electric Zoo and iTunes Festival.

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Chisana Ikimono - Spitz

The album title  “Chiisana Ikimono” and the release date is September 11. Their new single released in May “Sarasara/ Boku ha Kitto Tabi ni Deru” will be included on the album.
The album will come in multiple versions such as a deluxe edition, limited edition. regular version and an analog version, which never happened in their career.

The analog version will only be available at the venues of their national tour “SPITZ JAMBOREE TOUR 2013-2014 Chiisana Ikimono” and on the website of Universal Music.
Also, they will go on to the long-awaited national tour called “SPITZ JAMBOREE TOUR 2013-2014 Chiisana Ikimono.” As the name reveals, it will be a long tour starting in 2013 and lasting all the way to 2014.

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Applause - Lady Gaga

"Applause" is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga, from her upcoming third studio album, Artpop (2013). Written and produced by Lady Gaga and DJ White Shadow, the song was released on August 12, 2013 by Interscope Records as the album's lead single. Originally intended for a release through mainstream and rhythmic airplay on August 19, 2013, it was rush-released a week earlier after two snippets of the song were leaked online on August 10. Details of the song were revealed throughout 2013 as Gaga tweeted its lyrics in early 2013. Written while touring for her Born This Way Ball, "Applause" almost missed inclusion on Artpop, let alone serving as a single.

A mix of electropop and Eurodance evocative of Gaga's first studio album The Fame, the song deals with how she is dependent on her fans' adoration, while her vocals on the track have been compared by music critics to those of Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics and David Bowie. While, overall, the song received generally positive reviews, contemporary music commentators incessantly compared the track to Katy Perry's "Roar" song, due to the proximity and nature of their releases. Pervasively, the commercial competition between the two songs has been the subject of many news articles and musical critiques. "Applause" became Gaga's twelfth top-ten single in the United States, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. In Lebanon and Spain, the record reached a number-one, whilst also peaking within the top ten in over 20 other countries.

To promote the record, Gaga performed at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, with many other notable live performances following. Additionally, Gaga sported the dramatic and colorful makeup employed on the single's cover art as a promotional tool on the day of release and after, encouraging her fans to wear it as well. The concept was inspired by a scene from the track's music video, which saw an official release on August 19. While on the Good Morning America news television show, Gaga premiered the video on jumbotrons in Time Square. Beforehand, Gaga released an impromptulyrics video that she shot herself at the Mickys' drag nightclub.

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Touch Love - Yoon Mi Rae (T)

With over two decades in the industry under her belt, rapper/singer Yoon Mi Rae has a huge new hit with her single "Touch Love," a soundtrack contribution to Korean drama "Master's Sun." While Yoon Mi Rae (also known as T) is known for helping introduce South Korea to the then-absent hip-hop genre, this ballad sees the American flexing her R&B sensibilities.

The heartfelt midtempo track features Yoon Mi Rae (who's also a member of trio MFBTY) delivering quivering vocals calling out for love. With the piano ballad anchored around an earworm of a hook, expect this one to float around the K-Pop Hot 100 for awhile.

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Dear Darlin' - Olly Murs

"Dear Darlin'" is a song by English recording artist Olly Murs, from his third studio album Right Place Right Time (2012). The song will be released as the third single from the album on 26 May 2013. It was co-written by Murs, Ed Drewett and Jim Eliot. Drewett and Eliot also co-produced the song.

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