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The Hits (Lemar Album)
''The Hits'' is the first compilation album by English singer Lemar. It was released on 8 March 2010 through Epic Records. The album contains three new songs plus a re-recorded version of "What About Love" with X Factor 2008 runner's up JLS. One new recording entitled "You Don't Love Me" features a sample from Kim Wildes 1986 remake of the 60's motown classic "You Keep Me Hanging On" by The Supremes. The album does not contain two of Lemar's Epic singles, " Don't Give It Up" and " Tick Tock", both of which were remixed from their respective album versions when they were released as singles. These single versions do not appear on any of Lemar's albums. The album also misses out his rare debut single "Got Me Saying Ooh". Promotion The first single off the album was " The Way Love Goes." A second single taken from ''The Hits'', " Coming Home," was released on 17 May 2010. Critical reception AllMusic editor Jon O'Brien noted that "losing out to David Sneddon might not have been t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lemar
Lemar Obika (born 4 April 1978), known as Lemar, is an English singer, songwriter and record producer. Initially rising to fame after finishing third on the first series of British talent show ''Fame Academy'', he was later signed to Sony BMG, where he has gone on to release five studio albums, three of which are certified platinum or double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). Lemar's double-platinum debut album '' Dedicated'' was released in November 2003 and contained the successful singles "Dance (With U)", " 50/50" and " Another Day", all of which charted in the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart. His second effort, ''Time to Grow'', saw similar success, again achieving double platinum certification and spawning his most successful single, "If There's Any Justice", which peaked at number 3 and spent four months in the UK Singles Chart. Lemar has seen considerable chart success in the UK and Ireland, releasing ten top 20 singles, seven of which peaked in the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
50/50 & Lullaby
"50/50 & Lullaby" is a double A-side single from British R&B singer Lemar. It is his third single and the second single from his debut album, '' Dedicated'' (2003). "50/50" contained a sample of Jay-Z's " Can't Knock the Hustle" while "Lullaby" was a track co-written with fellow Fame Academy contestant Ainslie Henderson. The single became Lemar's second top-five hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number five there in November 2003. It also reached number 49 in Ireland the same month. Track listings CD 1 # "50/50" # "Lullaby" # "50/50" (Blacksmith A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects primarily from wrought iron or steel, but sometimes from other metals, by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut (cf. tinsmith). Blacksmiths produce objects such as gates, gr ... R&B Rub) (featuring Jahzell) # "50/50" (Enhanced Video) CD 2 # "Let's Stay Together" # "Lullaby" (featuring Ainslie Henderson) (Acoustic Version) # "50/50" (Kings of Soul Vocal Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Q Larsson
Martin Q Larsson, born 3 May 1968 in Trollhättan, Sweden, is a Swedish composer, musician and incubator manager. Larsson lives in Stockholm Stockholm () is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, largest city of Sweden as well as the List of urban areas in the Nordic countries, largest urban area in Scandinavia. Approximately 980,000 people liv .... In 2010-17 he was president of the Swedish Society of Composers, and board member of several culture organizations in Sweden and Europe. Since 2018, he has been the director oSubtopia’screative incubatoKatapult He is also president ocreARTive the national Swedish organization for creative incubators. References External linksOfficial website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Tennant
Lorne Alistair Tennant, better known as Ali Tennant, is a British singer, songwriter and vocal producer/mentorAli Tennant , Website. from London signed to . Performer Tennant released one album ''Crucial'' under the name Ali in 1998 on Polydor, and a single "Bitter Honey".Songwriter Beginning his songwriting career in 1998, he has had credits on 17 top ten albums, 7 of which hit number 1, as well as 4 singles, one of which debuted at number 1. Later years have seen Tennant vocal coach and produce for a number of high-profile clients such as[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lars Halvor Jensen
Lars Halvor Jensen (born 23 July 1973) is a Danish record producer and songwriter. He has achieved success in many genres of music, particularly pop, rock and R&B and he is the co-founder of DEEKAY Music, a production and publishing company with studios in both Copenhagen, Denmark and Los Angeles, California. He has written for artists such as Jordin Sparks, Jason Derulo, NKOTB, Blue, Sugababes, Lemar, JLS, Tinie Tempah, TVXQ, Pixie Lott, Ronan Keating, SHINee, S Club, Girls' Generation and many more. Early life Lars Halvor Jensen was born in Hillerød, Denmark, the son of Irving Halvor Jensen and Ellen Jensen. He grew up in Farum, a small city north of Copenhagen, Denmark. At the age of 18, he was drafted by the military and spent the next two years in the Danish army as a sergeant. Introduction to the music business (1995–97) In 1995, he attended a school for music in Denmark called "Den Rytmiske Hoejskole". On the first night he met the person who was later to become his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Not That Easy
"It's Not That Easy" is the first single taken from British R&B singer Lemar's third album '' The Truth About Love''. Before the single's release, "It's Not That Easy" made the top 3 of the UK radio airplay chart and the top 10 of the TV airplay chart. The week prior to the single's physical release, "It's Not That Easy" entered the top 75 at #41 on downloads alone. In its second week on the chart, once the physical CD and vinyl formats were in store, the single launched Lemar back into the top ten of the UK singles chart, after his previous single, " Don't Give It Up", peaked outside the top twenty. "It's Not That Easy" peaked at #7. "It's not that easy" was first released in norwegian with the title "Eventyrlandet" (Fairytale land) that Fredrik Friis composed for the child artist Eivind Løberg in the 1970s. Track listings * CD: 1 # "It's Not That Easy" (Album Version) # "Come On Over" * CD: 2 # "It's Not That Easy" (Album Version) # "It's Not That Easy" (Kardinal Beats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time To Grow (song)
"Time to Grow" is the second single and title track of British R&B singer Lemar's second album, ''Time to Grow'' (2004). The single became Lemar's sixth top-10 hit in the UK, peaking at number nine on the UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s .... Lyrical content The song lyrics refer to Lemar breaking up with a girl and him trying to get over it. He clearly is still hurting over her, but she has moved on from him. He doesn't know what to do or where to go because he still feels something for her, but she doesn't feel the same. He knows that the best thing for him to do is to move on, but he just can't do it. He misses her terribly and wishes that he could go back to when she felt something for him. Track listings * CD: 1 # "Time to Grow" (radio edit) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If There's Any Justice
"If There's Any Justice" is the first single taken from British R&B singer Lemar's second album, ''Time to Grow'' (2004). Originally offered to Hear'Say, the song was rejected by the group after they decided it was "too mature" for them. It would eventually become a top-10 hit for Lemar, peaking at 3 on the UK Singles Chart, his fourth in a row to reach the top 10. Outside the UK, the song reached No. 1 in Hungary and entered the top 40 in France, Ireland, and New Zealand. Lyrical content The lyrics refer to Lemar being in love with a girl who already has a man. He claims that if he had met her first, he would be her man instead. He is making it clear in the song that he feels that there is no justice in the world because of this fact. Cover versions Dutch singer Floortje Smit covered the song—retitled "Justice"—for her debut album "Fearless". James Blunt performed an acoustic version of the song on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (part of Jo Wiley's show), later released on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cutfather & Joe
Mich Hedin Hansen (born 9 April 1968), known professionally as Cutfather, is a Danish music producer, songwriter, remixer and DJ based in Copenhagen Copenhagen ( or .; da, København ) is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a proper population of around 815.000 in the last quarter of 2022; and some 1.370,000 in the urban area; and the wider Copenhagen metropolitan ar .... Cutfather has a studio on Njalsgade, Copenhagen. Career Cutfather is perhaps best known for his remix of "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison (1996), and the song "Superstar (Christine Milton song), Superstar" recorded by Christine Milton (2002) and Jamelia (2003). Cutfather has previously worked with Joe Belmaati in the songwriting and production team Cutfather & Joe. As part of the Cutfather & Joe partnership, he wrote, produced and remixed for Peter Andre, Another Level (group), Another Level, Damage (British group), Damage, Lighthouse Family, Ace of Base, Westlife, Blue (English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ainslie Henderson
Ainslie Thomas Henderson (born 28 January 1979, Edinburgh, Scotland) is a Scottish singer-songwriter and animator. He became known to the public via his appearance on the BBC's television programme, ''Fame Academy'', and his subsequent UK top 5 single, " Keep Me a Secret". In 2006, he independently released his debut album, '' Growing Flowers by Candlelight''. He later became a film writer and animator, earning a BAFTA for co-writing and animating the film '' The Making of Longbird''. ''Fame Academy'' In 2002, Henderson appeared in the first series of the BBC talent/reality show ''Fame Academy'', where he was a crowd favourite. During his time at the Academy, he became known for his energetic performances as well as being a songwriter. He wrote "Keep Me a Secret" with Malachi Cush and Sinéad Quinn and "Take Out Time" with Mark Hunter and Saul Davies of James, as well as co-writing "Lullaby" with Lemar Obika. All three tracks would later reach the top 5 in the UK Singles Char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Another Day (Lemar Song)
"Another Day" is the third and final single released from British R&B singer Lemar's debut album, '' Dedicated'' (2003). The single became Lemar's third consecutive top-10 hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number nine in February 2004. Track listings CD 1 # "Another Day" (radio edit) # "Another Day" (Blacksmith R&B rub) CD 2 # "Another Day" (album version) # "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" (Live on Jo Whiley Johanne Whiley-Morton (born 4 July 1965), better known by her professional name Jo Whiley, is an English radio DJ and television presenter. She was the host of the long-running weekday later weekend '' Jo Whiley Show'' on BBC Radio 1. She curre ...) # "I Need a Girl" # "Another Day" (video) 12-inch vinyl # "Another Day" (Blacksmith R&B Rub 12-inch Mix) # "Another Day" (Blacksmith Club Mix) # "Another Day" (Kings of Soul Mix) Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 2003 songs 2004 singles Lemar songs Song recordings produced by Brian R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stargate (record Producers)
Stargate is a record producing and songwriting team composed of Tor E. Hermansen (born 14 October 1972) and Mikkel S. Eriksen (born 10 December 1972), based in Los Angeles. The team's genres include R&B, pop and hip hop. Stargate was established in Trondheim, Norway. They have produced or written for Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, Wiz Khalifa, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Rita Ora, Normani, Mis-Teeq, Celine Dion, Blue, Janet Jackson, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Sam Smith, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Katy Perry, Coldplay, Pink, Sia, Whitney Houston, Nas, Chris Brown, Khalid, Charli XCX, Trey Songz and others. Stargate broke into the American recording industry in 2001, with the release of "One Night Stand", by British multi-platinum girl group Mis-Teeq, which peaked within the Top 5 of the ''Billboard'' Dance Charts. Stargate and Mis-Teeq had further US chart success together, with the release of " Scandalous". It charted at number 2 on the ''Billb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |