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Hits (Example Album)
''#Hits'' is a greatest hits album consisting of songs by the British recording artist Example. It was released on 5 August 2013. It is Example's final release with Ministry of Sound, as he had signed a new record deal with Epic Records. According to Example he has received negative feedback regarding the decision to release a compilation album. He released a statement on his official Instagram Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. The app allows users to upload media that can be edited with filters and organized by hashtags and geographical tagging. Posts can ... profile saying the release was decided by Ministry of Sound and "totally beyond my control". It debuted at number 11 on the UK Albums Chart. Track listing Charts Certifications References {{Example (musician) Example (musician) albums 2013 greatest hits albums Ministry of Sound compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Example (musician)
Elliot John Gleave (born 20 June 1982), better known by his stage name Example, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer. His name arose due to his initials being E.G., which is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase '' exempli gratia'' ("for example"). Example first found success with the release of his second studio album, ''Won't Go Quietly'', which peaked at number four on the UK Albums Chart and peaked at number one on the UK Dance Chart. and followed his debut album "What We Made" which was heavily hip-hop influenced due to Example only knowing a hip-hop record producer at the time. The album had two top 10 singles, "Won't Go Quietly" and " Kickstarts". His third album ''Playing in the Shadows'' was released on 4 September 2011. The album topped the charts with two number one singles, "Changed the Way You Kiss Me" (produced by Michael Woods) and " Stay Awake" (produced by electronic duo Nero). His fourth album, ''The Evolution of Man'' was relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
18 Months
''18 Months'' is the third studio album by Scottish DJ and musician Calvin Harris. It was released on 26 October 2012 by Deconstruction, Fly Eye and Columbia Records. It marked Harris's first album where he does not regularly provide vocals on each song, instead producing the music and having guest singers sing for him, as Harris stated in late 2010 he did not intend to sing on his songs anymore. The album also shows a shift from Harris' usual nu disco-style songs, focusing more on an electro house style. ''18 Months'' debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, earning Harris his second consecutive number-one album on the chart. It had sold over 923,000 copies in the United Kingdom as of July 2017. The album includes the singles "Bounce", "Feel So Close", " Let's Go", " We'll Be Coming Back", "Sweet Nothing", "Drinking from the Bottle", " I Need Your Love" and " Thinking About You", all of which, along with "We Found Love" featuring Rihanna, reached the top 10 of the UK Singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unorthodox (Wretch 32 Song)
"Unorthodox" is a song by Tottenham-born rapper Wretch 32 featuring vocals from British recording artist Example. It was released on 17 April 2011 as the second single from his second studio album ''Black and White''. A 12" vinyl was released the following day. The song samples Run D.M.C.'s "What's It All About" and Manchester band The Stone Roses' 1989 hit " Fools Gold" which appears on the US version of ''The Stone Roses'' and later on '' Turns into Stone''. The track was produced and co-written by British production team Future Cut. The song also features on the album '' Now 79''. "Unorthodox" was selected as the ''Weekend Anthem'' of BBC Radio 1 by Jo Whiley for 26–27 March 2011. It also features on the soundtrack of ''FIFA Street''. Critical reception Lewis Corner of ''Digital Spy'' gave the song a positive review stating: "I got a good vibe/ I ain't trying to be bait with my hook lines," Wretch swaggers with rapper-turned-singer Example over thrumming beats and funk-in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hardwell
Robbert van de Corput (; born January 7, 1988), known professionally as Hardwell, is a Dutch DJ and music producer from Breda. He was voted the world's number one DJ by ''DJ Mag'' in 2013 and again in 2014. In 2022, he was ranked at number 43 in the top 100 DJs 2020 poll by ''DJ Mag''. He is best known for his sets at music festivals, including Ultra Music Festival, Sunburn and Tomorrowland. He first gained recognition in 2009 for his bootleg of "Show Me Love vs. Be". He founded the record label Revealed Recordings in 2010 and a radio show and podcast '' Hardwell On Air'' in 2011. He has released 10 compilation albums through his label, as well as two documentary films. His debut studio album, ''United We Are'', was released on January 23, 2015. On 7 September 2018, he had announced his indefinite hiatus from touring, stating that he wanted to focus more on his personal life. On 27 March 2022, he has returned to the EDM scene by closing out Ultra Miami's mainstage with new albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Close Enemies
"Close Enemies" is a song by British recording artist Example. It was released on 11 November 2012 as the second single from his fourth studio album, ''The Evolution of Man''. The song was written by Elliot Gleave and Alex Smith, the latter who also produced the song. It entered the UK Singles Chart on 18 November 2012 at number 37. Gleave and his band performed a live version of the song for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, which features on the ''Live Lounge 2013'' compilation album. Background and release "Close Enemies" received its live debut at the Norwich UEA on 15 September 2012, and was performed on 17 September 2012 at the iTunes Festival. The track received its radio debut on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show, where it was announced to be Zane Lowe's hottest record in the world on 26 September 2012 and the lyric video was made public on Example's official YouTube channel on the same evening. The DJ Wire remix was uploaded to UKF Drum & Bass on 4 October 2012 and the Rollz remix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Diablo
Don Pepijn Schipper (; born 27 February 1980), better known by his stage name Don Diablo, is a Dutch DJ, digital artist, record producer, musician and songwriter of electronic dance music from Coevorden. He is one of the pioneers of the future house genre and was ranked sixth in the Top 100 DJs – 2020 list by ''DJ Mag''. He was also ranked number one Producer of the Year for 2018 by 1001Tracklists. In 2016, he was ranked the number one Future House Artist of the Year on Beatport. Career 1995–2005: early years Diablo played in clubs all over the world and at various festivals including Glastonbury, Lowlands, Creamfields & Ministry Of Sound. Between 1995 and 2005 Diablo produced for other acts and bands and released his own music under different aliases including "Dave Mitchell", "The Raven", "Batteries Not Included", "Dahlio Bond" & "Skip Donner". In 2004, he launched his separate music project called Divided. The project had two hits "The Music, the People" credited to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hooligans (song)
"Hooligans" is a song by Dutch producer Don Diablo and British musician Example. The single was released on 28 June 2009 through Data Records. The song was written by Don Diablo, who also produced it, and Example. It includes remixes by Noisia, A1 Bassline, Spor, Doorly and Don himself. It is the vocal version of Diablo's 2008 instrumental track "Hooligans Never Surrender", a single from (and the hidden bonus track of) his album '' Life Is a Festival''. "Hooligans" marks one of Example's first moves away from the underground rap scene toward a more mainstream audience as it was his first major label release. Gleave signed to Data Records after the folding of The Streets' label The Beats. Although an independent single release, a VIP mix of the song, featuring additional production from DJ Wire's remix, was included in Example's second studio album, ''Won't Go Quietly''. Music video A music video was publishing to YouTube on 6 May 2009 through the Data Records UK channel. The vid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Ones Standing
"Last Ones Standing" is a song by British recording artist Example. This is the fourth single from Example's second album, ''Won't Go Quietly''. The song was available to download on 12 September 2010, with a physical single release on 13 September 2010. Production was handled by Bjorn Yttling of Swedish rock band, Peter Bjorn and John. Critical reception Fraser McAlpine of ''BBC Chart'' Blog gave the song a positive review stating: It's a tough one to call, isn't it? Because on the surface of it, it's not like this song contains music which is SO amazingly distracting that it simply cannot be ignored, even if you are up to the most exciting chapter in The Expert's Guide To Newt Management. Or at least, not more distracting than other modern forms of popular song. Mind you, it does start with those stabby synths, an introduction that dramatic has to be an attention-grabber. And once the ear has been pricked, that's a good place to jump in with your little tales of bad behaviou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Run (Example Song)
"Midnight Run" is a song by British singer Example from Example's third studio album, ''Playing in the Shadows''. It was released on 4 December 2011 in the United Kingdom as the album's fourth single with an entire remix album on iTunes. The song was produced by Feed Me. Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Midnight Run" was first released onto YouTube on 21 October 2011 at a total length of four minutes and four seconds. The video was filmed in Iceland, and sees Example sink into his bathtub before emerging out of an Icelandic spring. He then embarks on a road trip with a mysterious blonde woman before arriving at a secluded cottage beneath the mesmerizing Northern Lights. The video showcases a classic Ford Mustang Fastback from 1966, adorned with a special license plate reading "FEED ME" as a tribute to the song's producer. This vintage car is equipped with a powerful High Performance 289 V-8 engine and boasts the iconic Pony Interior package in Red. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laidback Luke
Lucas Cornelis van Scheppingen (born 22 October 1976), better known under his stage name Laidback Luke, is a Dutch DJ and music producer. He notably remixed the Robin S. song, " Show Me Love" which charted at No. 11 on the UK charts in 2009. He is also the founder of Mixmash Records. Career Lucas van Scheppingen was born to a Dutch father, Kees van Scheppingen and Filipina mother, Lucy Baruelo in Manila and grew up in Hoofddorp, Netherlands together with his younger brother, Asley. He had a passion for music since a young age. Luke began his career in 1992. He credits Gaston Steenkist as an early mentor. He has worked with artists such as David Guetta, Steve Angello, the percussionist Nebat Drums, Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell, Example and Junior Sanchez and played throughout Europe and North America as well as shows in Japan and Ibiza. He has released three studio albums: ''Psyched Up'' (1998), ''Electronic Satisfaction'' (2002), ''Cream Ibiza Super You & Me'' (2011) as well as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natural Disaster (Example Song)
"Natural Disaster" is a song by Dutch DJ Laidback Luke and British singer and rapper Example. It was released on 4 October 2011 in the US and on 16 October 2011 in the UK as the third single of Example's third studio album, ''Playing in the Shadows'', with an entire remix EP on iTunes. A 5-minute extended explicit album version of the song was included on the album Playing in the Shadows. The song was written by Example, Laidback Luke, and Dipesh Parmar, and was produced by Laidback Luke. Music video A music video was first released on YouTube on 14 September 2011. In the video there is a teenage boy who argues with his parents, he goes to his room. Later on he goes outside and waits on the corner of a sidewalk. Another man walks past and gives the teenager a memory stick which says Laidback Luke on it. He takes the memory stick home and plugs it into his computer and loads music by Laidback Luke. He puts on earphones and listens to the music, it causes him to become delirious, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watch The Sun Come Up
"Watch the Sun Come Up" is a song by British recording artist Example. It is the first single from Example's second album ''Won't Go Quietly'' and was released on 20 September 2009. Some of the lyrics from Watch the Sun Come Up were taken from Example's unreleased song, "One Night" from his 2006 mixtape '' We Didn't Invent The Remix''. The song features additional uncredited vocals from David Stewart. Music video The music video was filmed in both London and Ibiza by director Henry Schofield, who had previously worked on Example's other videos and later filmed Professor Green Stephen Paul Manderson (born 27 November 1983), better known by his stage name Professor Green or simply Pro Green, is an English rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, television personality and mental health activist from London. Growing up on ...'s videos. The video premiered on "datarecordsuk" channel on 21 August 2009 and has clocked up nearly 9 million views. The video shows Example reminiscing abo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
