The Truth About Love (Pink Album)
''The Truth About Love'' is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Pink (singer), Pink. It was released on September 14, 2012, through RCA Records. After giving birth to her first child in 2011, Pink started working on the album with longtime collaborator Billy Mann. With hopes of becoming more involved in the production of the album, she also reunited with Greg Kurstin and Butch Walker. Recording sessions took place between January and May 2012. ''The Truth About Love'' is primarily a Pop music, pop record and includes elements of electropop, dance-pop, and rock music. Its lyrics explore themes of love, monogamy, and sexuality, as evidenced by the album title. The songs on the album express various perspectives towards romance and delve into the realities of long-term relationships. It features guest appearances by Eminem, Lily Allen, and Nate Ruess. The album received generally positive reviews from Music journalism, music critics, who commended Pink's thematic and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pink (singer)
Alecia Beth Moore Hart (born September 8, 1979), known professionally as Pink (stylized as P!nk), is an American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. She was originally a member of the girl group Choice. In 1995, LaFace Records saw potential in Pink and offered her a solo recording contract. Her R&B-influenced debut studio album ''Can't Take Me Home'' (2000) was certified double-platinum in the United States and spawned two ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top-ten songs: "There You Go" and " Most Girls". She gained further recognition with the collaborative single "Lady Marmalade" from the ''Moulin Rouge!'' soundtrack, which topped many charts worldwide. Refocusing her sound to pop rock with her second studio album ''Missundaztood'' (2001), the album sold more than 13 million copies worldwide and yielded the international hit songs "Get the Party Started", "Don't Let Me Get Me", and "Just Like a Pill". While Pink's third studio album, ''Try This'' (2003), sold significantly less than ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shellback (record Producer)
Karl Johan Schuster (; born 1 February 1985), known professionally as Shellback, is a Swedish record producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Shellback was listed as the No. 1 producer of 2012 on ''Billboard'' magazine's year end chart, and he also topped the list of their "Top 10 Songwriters Airplay Chart" the same year; he has won four Grammy Awards. He regularly collaborates with songwriter Max Martin and together they have produced, written, or co-written songs for various artists such as P!nk, Taylor Swift, Adam Lambert, Britney Spears, Usher, Avril Lavigne, Ariana Grande, Adele and Maroon 5. Shellback has also collaborated with fellow producer Benny Blanco and has produced songs by himself, including "Want U Back" by Cher Lloyd and "Animals" by Maroon 5. He co-wrote and co-produced the song "Can't Stop the Feeling!" along with Martin and Justin Timberlake for the animated film ''Trolls'' (2016), earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 20 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rock Music
Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as " rock and roll" in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range of different styles in the mid-1960s and later, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom.W. E. Studwell and D. F. Lonergan, ''The Classic Rock and Roll Reader: Rock Music from its Beginnings to the mid-1970s'' (Abingdon: Routledge, 1999), p.xi It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style that drew directly from the blues and rhythm and blues genres of African-American music and from country music. Rock also drew strongly from a number of other genres such as electric blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz, classical, and other musical styles. For instrumentation, rock has centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass guitar, drums, and one or more singers. Usually, rock is song-based music with a time signature using a verse–chorus form, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dance-pop
Dance-pop is a popular music subgenre that originated in the late 1970s to early 1980s. It is generally uptempo music intended for nightclubs with the intention of being danceable but also suitable for contemporary hit radio. Developing from a combination of dance and pop with influences of disco, post-discoSmay, David & Cooper, Kim (2001). ''Bubblegum Music Is the Naked Truth: The Dark History of Prepubescent Pop, from the Banana Splits to Britney Spears'': "... think about Stock-Aitken-Waterman and Kylie Minogue. Dance pop, that's what they call it now — Post-Disco, post-new wave and incorporating elements of both." Feral House: Publisher, p. 327. . and synth-pop, it is generally characterised by strong beats with easy, uncomplicated song structures which are generally more similar to pop music than the more free-form dance genre, with an emphasis on melody as well as catchy tunes. The genre, on the whole, tends to be producer-driven, despite some notable exceptions. Da ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Electropop
Electropop is a hybrid music genre combining elements of electronic and pop genres. Writer Hollin Jones has described it as a variant of synth-pop with heavy emphasis on its electronic sound. The genre was developed in the 1980s and saw a revival of popularity and influence in the late 2000s. History Early 1980s During the early 1980s, British artists such as Gary Numan, the Human League, Soft Cell, John Foxx and Visage helped pioneer a new synth-pop style that drew more heavily from electronic music and emphasized primary usage of synthesizers. 21st century Britney Spears' influential fifth studio album '' Blackout'' (2007) incorporated elements of the genre, catapulting electropop to mainstream significance. The media in 2009 ran articles proclaiming a new era of different electropop stars, and indeed the times saw a rise in popularity of several electropop artists. In the Sound of 2009 poll of 130 music experts conducted for the BBC, ten of the top fifteen artist ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Are We All We Are
"Are We All We Are" is a song by American singer-songwriter Pink Pink is the color of a namesake flower that is a pale tint of red. It was first used as a color name in the late 17th century. According to surveys in Europe and the United States, pink is the color most often associated with charm, politeness, ... from her sixth studio album '' The Truth About Love'' (2012). It was released as the albums sixth and final single on October 31, 2013. The song was written by Pink, her long time collaborator Butch Walker, John Hill and Emile Haynie. Background In late February, 2012, Pink released a statement on Twitter that she had begun work on her sixth studio album, and it would be released sometime that year. "Are We All We Are" was written in 2012 with her long time collaborator, Butch Walker. Pink stated that she thought "Are We All We Are" was the perfect tour opener, although performed in the middle of the set on her tour. Critical reception '' Slant Magazine'' referred t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Walk Of Shame (song)
"Walk of Shame" is a song by American singer-songwriter Pink, taken from her sixth studio album '' The Truth About Love'' (2012). It was written by Pink and Greg Kurstin, and produced by the latter. It was released exclusively to Australian radio on September 25, 2013, as the fifth single from the album. Music video An official lyric video for the song was uploaded to Pink's VEVO channel on September 14, 2012 in conjunction with the release of its parent album. Released October 4, 2013, the official music video for "Walk of Shame" features tour footage from her Australian shows. It can only be viewed through the singer's YouTube and VEVO channels in Australia. Credits and personnel Recording * Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City) Management * EMI Blockwood Music, Inc./P!nk Inside Music ( BMI), Kurstin Music/EMI April Music, Inc. ( ASCAP) Personnel * Pink – lead vocals, songwriter * Greg Kurstin – songwriter, record producer, keyboards, guitar, bass, pr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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True Love (Pink Song)
"True Love" is a song by American singer Pink (singer), Pink featuring English singer Lily Allen from the former's sixth studio album, ''The Truth About Love (Pink album), The Truth About Love'' (2012). It was written by the artists, and producer Greg Kurstin. The song was released as the album's second promotional single, following "Are We All We Are", in early 2013. It was released exclusively to Hungarian and Dutch radio. On April 29, 2013, it was announced that the song would be released as the fourth single. It officially impacted Italian radio stations on June 28, 2013. In the US, it impacted Hot/Modern/AC radio on July 15, 2013, before impacting Top 40/Mainstream radio one week later on July 23, 2013. The song was released in the UK on July 22, 2013. Background In late February 2012, Pink tweeted that she was currently in the studio, working on an upcoming studio album. In early June, she released a video saying that her first single from the album was to be called "Blow Me ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Just Give Me A Reason
"Just Give Me a Reason" is a song recorded by American singer Pink featuring Nate Ruess of the band Fun. The song was chosen as the third single from Pink's sixth studio album, '' The Truth About Love'' (2012). Written alongside producer Jeff Bhasker, "Just Give Me a Reason" is a pop ballad about the desire to hold on to a relationship even when it appears to be breaking down.Just Give Me a Reason by Pink - ''Songfacts'' (accessed March 12, 2013) The song received critical acclaim, with many critics deeming the song as the best track on the album. Prior to its release, the song charted in many regions due to strong digital sales, which was the reason for its release. The song attained worldwide success, topping the charts in twenty-one countries including the United States, Austria, Australia, Ca ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Try (Pink Song)
"Try" is a song recorded by American singer Pink, which she released as the second single from her sixth album, '' The Truth About Love'' (2012). The song was originally written and composed by Busbee and Ben West, who recorded it in 2010 under the moniker GoNorthToGoSouth. Pink's version of the song was produced by Greg Kurstin, who also produced four other songs on the album. Pink's version of "Try" was both a commercial and critical success. It reached number one in Spain, as well as the top-10 in Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The song also reached the top-20 in several other countries. The Floria Sigismondi-directed video features shots of a paint-covered Pink and her male love interest, expressing their frustrations through contemporary dance. Background and release In February 2012, Pink confirmed she was writing lyrics and composing music for her then-untitled sixth album. An early ve ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Blow Me (One Last Kiss)
"Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Pink (singer), Pink from her sixth studio album, ''The Truth About Love (Pink album), The Truth About Love'' (2012). Pink wrote the song with its producer Greg Kurstin. The song was released as the lead single from the album on July 2, 2012, by RCA Records, shortly after a demo version leaked on to the internet. It is an uptempo electropop song with synthesizers, Keyboard instrument, keyboards, and bass drums as part of the instrumentation. Lyrically, it finds Pink reflecting on past relationships and life situations. The song received generally positive reviews from Music journalism, music critics, who praised the production. Some complimented its lyrics and anthemic nature, with comparisons being drawn to Kelly Clarkson's music. Commercially, "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" attained success, peaking at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and becoming Pink's 12th top-10 single on the chart. The ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Beautiful Trauma
'' Beautiful Trauma'' is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Pink (singer), Pink. It was released on October 13, 2017, by RCA Records. Following ''The Truth About Love (Pink album), The Truth About Love'', Pink took a career hiatus to focus on her personal life and become reinspired. ''Beautiful Trauma'' developed over a three-year period starting in 2015. The singer collaborated with a variety of producers, enlisting help from collaborators such as Greg Kurstin, Max Martin, Jack Antonoff, and Shellback (record producer), Shellback. Pink and her manager, Roger Davies (manager), Roger Davies, served as the album's executive producers. Primarily a Pop music, pop record, it also incorporates influences from Electronic dance music, EDM and Folk music, folk music. The lyrical content reflects primarily on themes of love, heartbreak, and the duality of life, as well as expressing societal and global issues. ''Beautiful Trauma'' received mixed reviews from Music jour ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |