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Doll Domination
''Doll Domination'' is the second and most recent studio album by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls, released on September 19, 2008, by Interscope Records. The album's release was preceded by the departure of the group's longest-standing member Carmit Bachar. Development began in February 2008 where the group worked with previous collaborators Sean Garrett, Polow da Don and Timbaland and new ones such as Darkchild, J-Roc and Chase N Cashe. Polow da Don, R. Kelly and Snoop Dogg also make guest performances on the album. Several songs on ''Doll Domination'' were originally recorded for the lead singer Nicole Scherzinger's debut solo album, ''Her Name is Nicole'', which was shelved after the under-performance of its preceding singles. The album consists of a mixture of pop and R&B songs that also blend elements of dance, electropop with lyrics that tackle fame, sexuality and relationships. All of the lead and background vocals were sung by Scherzinger with support from Melody T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls were an American girl group and dance ensemble, founded in Los Angeles, California, by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995 as a burlesque troupe. At the suggestion of Jimmy Iovine, Antin decided to take the burlesque troupe mainstream as a pop group. Antin negotiated a record deal with Interscope Geffen A&M Records in 2003 turning the group into a music franchise comprising Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton, and Kimberly Wyatt. Their debut single, " Sway", was featured on the soundtrack of the 2004 film '' Shall We Dance?''. The Pussycat Dolls achieved worldwide success with the singles "Don't Cha", " Stickwitu", "Buttons", and their multi-platinum debut album '' PCD'' (2005). However, despite their commercial success, the group was plagued by internal conflict due to the emphasis on Scherzinger, the group's lead vocalist, and the subordinate treatment of the other members. Bachar's departure from the group pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonas Jeberg
Jonas Jeberg (born January 28, 1975), is a Danish songwriter and music producer residing in Los Angeles. He has written and produced hit songs including Panic! at the Disco's " High Hopes", Selena Gomez's " Fetish" featuring Gucci Mane, Fifth Harmony's "Sledgehammer", Nicki Minaj's " The Boys", Chris Brown's "Remember My Name", Demi Lovato's "Made in the USA", Jason Derulo's " Marry Me", The Pussycat Dolls' "I Hate This Part" and Jordin Sparks Jordin Sparks-Thomas (born December 22, 1989) is an American singer and actress. She rose to fame in 2007 after winning the sixth season of ''American Idol'' at age 17, becoming the youngest winner in the series' history. Her self-titled debu ...' " One Step at a Time". Production discography References External links * Jonas Jebergon Myspace * Danish record producers Danish songwriters Danish expatriates in the United States Living people 1975 births People from Bornholm {{music-producer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bottle Pop
"Bottle Pop" is a song by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls from their second studio album, ''Doll Domination'' (2008). It was written and produced by Sean Garrett and Fernando Garibay, with additional songwriting by lead singer Nicole Scherzinger. The song features American rapper Snoop Dogg, whom they previously collaborated with in "Buttons" (2006). Musically, "Bottle Pop" is an electronica song that uses sexual innuendo and has been compared to works of Ciara, Flo Rida, Petey Pablo, Britney Spears, and Gwen Stefani. In New Zealand, it was released on February 23, 2009 with rapper Devolo who replaces Dogg for its single release, while the following month it was available for digital download in Australia and Germany. "Bottle Pop" received ambivalent reactions from contemporary critics; some were receptive of the song's production and picked it as one of the highlights of ''Doll Domination'' whilst others criticized Snoop Dogg's appearance, labeling it as sluggish. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Hate This Part
"I Hate This Part" is a song by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls from their second album, ''Doll Domination'' (2008). The song was written by Wayne Hector, Lucas Secon, Jonas Jeberg, Mich Hansen and produced by the latter two along with Ron Fair and Nicole Scherzinger. It was initially recorded for Scherzinger's planned solo project, ''Her Name is Nicole'', but after its cancellation the song was placed in the group's second album. "I Hate This Part" was released on October 14, 2008, as the second international single and impacted contemporary hit radio stations on October 20, 2008, as the fourth single in the United States by Interscope Records. "I Hate This Part" is a dance/ R&B-influenced pop ballad which ditches the Pussycat Dolls's usual sexual image in favor of introspection. Lyrically, the song is about the conversation before a breakup. Contemporary music critics wrote generally positive reviews, commending the song's production and Scherzinger's vocals. "I Hate T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out Of This Club
"Out of This Club" is a song by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls from their second studio album, ''Doll Domination'' (2008). The song features guest appearances from singer R. Kelly and record producer Polow da Don, who both wrote the song. In the United States, it was serviced to urban contemporary radio stations on October 10, 2008, months after Kelly's acquittal of possessing child pornography in 2002. In the R&B song, lead singer Nicole Scherzinger teases Kelly to get her to settle down with piano melodies and a soft beat. The song received mixed reviews from music critics, who were split towards Kelly's artistry. The song debuted and peaked at number 24 on the US ''Billboard'' Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. In 2019, "Out of This Club" was removed from digital and streaming platforms, following new allegations of sexual misconduct and assault towards Kelly. Production and release "Out of This Club" was written by its featured artists R. Kelly and Jamal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whatcha Think About That
"Whatcha Think About That" is a song recorded by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls for their second studio album, ''Doll Domination'' (2008). The song features a guest appearance from American rapper Missy Elliott, who co-wrote it with the song's producer Polow da Don, Ester Dean, and Mickaël Furnon, who received songwriting credit due to his work being sampled. It was released on September 9, 2008, as the album's second single in the United States and on February 23, 2009, as the third single in the United Kingdom. The electropop and R&B midtempo song samples "Je m'appelle Jane" by Jane Birkin and is built on a bhangra-inspired guitar riff. Lyrically, the Pussycat Dolls reverse roles towards an overbearing and controlling partner. Elliott references American singer Katy Perry and her song "I Kissed a Girl". The song received moderate reviews from music critics; some praised the production and Elliott's contribution, while others had the opposite opinion. "Whatcha T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When I Grow Up (The Pussycat Dolls Song)
"When I Grow Up" is a song by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls from their second studio album ''Doll Domination'' (2008). It was released by Interscope Records on May 27, 2008, as the lead single from the album. It was first recorded for Nicole Scherzinger's planned solo project, ''Her Name Is Nicole'', but after its cancellation and Scherzinger's return to the group, she felt that the song was better suited for the group. "When I Grow Up" was written by Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas, and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who also produced the song. It is an uptempo electropop and R&B song, sampling the 1966 song, "He's Always There" by British rock band The Yardbirds. "When I Grow Up" speaks about the desire to be famous, and was described as being "autobiographical" by Scherzinger. "When I Grow Up" was their first single following the departure of the group's longest-standing member Carmit Bachar. It was received favorably by contemporary music critics, many of whom highlight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doll Domination – The Mini Collection
''Doll Domination – The Mini Collection'' is the second extended play (EP) by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls. It was released on May 24, 2009 by Interscope Records. The EP is an extension of the group's second studio album, ''Doll Domination'' (2008), including some previously released singles, such as " When I Grow Up", "Whatcha Think About That" and "I Hate This Part", as well as three new songs. ''The Mini Collection'' was one of several reissues released throughout 2009 as further promotion for the ''Doll Domination'' era, being released in between the European and Australasian legs of the group's Doll Domination Tour. It debuted at number nine on both the Scottish Albums Chart and UK Albums Chart, and would go on to be certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales of at least 100,000 in the UK. ''The Mini Collection'' was preceded by the release of the single "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)", an English language remake of A. R. Rahman's original ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live From London (The Pussycat Dolls Album)
''PCD Live from London'' is the first video album by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls. It was directed by Jeff Gripe and Ginger Ramsey-Grippe, and was executively produced by Ron Fair and Jimmy Iovine. It was first released on December 1, 2006, by A&M Records. The DVD features their concert at Windsor Racecourse in London, United Kingdom, as part of the Vodafone TBA secret gigs. It also features six music videos, backstage footage and candid interviews with each member. ''Live from London'' debuted within the top twenty on three national music video charts. The DVD was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association and Music Canada. It was also certified gold by the Brazilian Association of Record Producers and the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Background and development ''Live from London'' was filmed at Windsor Racecourse, London, as part of the Vodafone secret gigs. Most of the songs on ''Live from London'' originate from their de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quiz & Larossi
Andreas Romdhane (a.k.a. Quiz) and Josef Larossi are a Swedish production duo. They have a studio based in the centre of Stockholm, Sweden. They have worked together since 1999 when they wrote songs for Lutricia McNeal. During their partnership, they have written/produced songs for a wide variety of acts such as Kelly Clarkson, The Pussycat Dolls, Il Divo, Geri Halliwell, Diana Ross, Alexandra Burke, The Saturdays and Westlife. They have had six #1 singles in the UK. Quiz and Larossi have written eight songs for Il Divo in the last three years, the largest number of songs from any contributing songwriter. Il Divo has to this day sold 28 million albums worldwide. They were claimed by Music Business Worldwide to have been commissioned by Spotify to produce tracks for playlists under various pseudonyms (including Deep Watch, Piotr Miteska, Evolution of Stars, Karin Borg, Antologie, Bon Vie, Benny Bernstein, and The 2 Inversions). Discography Examples of songs that Quiz & Laro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinctive "stuttering" rhythmic style. In 2007, ''Entertainment Weekly'' stated that "just about every current pop trend can be traced back to him — from sultry, urban-edged R&B songstresses ... to the art of incorporating avant-garde sounds into No. 1 hits." Timbaland's first full credit production work was in 1996 on '' Ginuwine...the Bachelor'' for R&B singer Ginuwine. Further work on Aaliyah's second studio album '' One in a Million'' (1996) and Missy Elliott's debut studio album ''Supa Dupa Fly'' (1997) made him a prominent producer for R&B and hip hop artists. As a rapper he initially released several albums with fellow rapper Magoo, followed by his debut solo album '' Tim's Bio'' in 1998. In 2002, Timbaland produced the hit single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shea Taylor
Robert "Shea" Taylor is a songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist based in New York City. He established an early successful songwriting partnership with Def Jam's R&B singer-songwriter phenom Ne-Yo, and has also worked with Rihanna, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Janet Jackson, Chris Brown, and Wyclef Jean. Taylor has songwriting credits on seven tracks off Beyonce's fourth studio album, '' 4'' (2011). The album was a commercial success; earning a platinum certification in the US, and debuting atop the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of over 300,000. " Love on Top" topped the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and Adult R&B Airplay chart in March 2012. "Run the World (Girls)" also reached number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs and is certified Gold in the US and New Zealand, as well as Platinum in Australia and Canada. "Best Thing I Never Had" climbed to the top of Nielsen's Urban airplay chart in September and peaked at number four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
