Introduction, The Introduction, Intro, or The Intro may refer to:
General use
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Introduction (music)
In music, the introduction is a passage or section which opens a movement or a separate piece, preceding the theme or lyrics. In popular music, this is often known as the song intro or just the intro. The introduction establishes melodic, harmon ...
, an opening section of a piece of music
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Introduction (writing)
In an essay, article, or book, an introduction (also known as a prolegomenon) is a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the following writing. This is generally followed by the body and conclusion.
Common features and techn ...
, a beginning section to a book, article or essay which states its purpose and goals
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Foreword, a beginning section
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Introduction (British House of Commons)
In the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, members of the House elected at a by-election must be formally "introduced" to the House. (Members elected at a general election are not introduced.) The ceremony in the Commons is considerably simple ...
, a ceremonial seating for members elected in by-elections
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Introduction (House of Lords), a ceremonial seating for some new members
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Intro (demoscene)
The demoscene is an international computer art subculture focused on producing demos: self-contained, sometimes extremely small, computer programs that produce audiovisual presentations. The purpose of a demo is to show off programming, visual ...
, in the demoscene, a short computer program produced for promotion or to meet competition requirements
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Introduced species
An introduced species, alien species, exotic species, adventive species, immigrant species, foreign species, non-indigenous species, or non-native species is a species living outside its native distributional range, but which has arrived there ...
or introduction, a species established by humans outside its natural range
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Right of initiative (legislative)
The right of (legislative) initiative is the constitutionally defined power to propose a new law (bill) in a legislature.
The right of initiative is usually given to both the government (executive) and individual legislators.
However, some syst ...
, the ability of an entity to introduce a bill or other proposed legislation before a Legislature.
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Product launch
In business and engineering, new product development (NPD) covers the complete process of bringing a new product to market, renewing an existing product or introducing a product in a new market. A central aspect of NPD is product design, along ...
, the introduction of a new product to market
Music
Performers
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Intro (R&B group), an American R&B trio
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Introduction (rock band)
Introduction is a Swedish rock band based in Stockholm. Often classified as psychedelic rock, Introduction is also influenced by classic rock, progressive rock and indie rock.
Introduction started out as a three piece band and has gone under th ...
, a Swedish rock group
Albums
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''Introduction'' (Alex Parks album), 2003
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''Introduction'' (Confide album), 2006
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''Introduction'' (Marty Friedman album), 1994
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''Introduction'' (Red Krayola album), 2006
*''Introduction'', an album by
Larry Heard
Larry Heard (born May 31, 1960) is an American DJ, record producer, and musician who has recorded under various names, most notably Mr. Fingers. He is widely known as a pioneering figure in 1980s house music, and was leader of the influential gr ...
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''The Introduction'' (album), by the Steve Morse Band
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''Intro'' (Bravo Band album), 2008
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''Intro'' (Danny Fernandes album)
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''Intro'' (Ich Troje album)
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Intro – The Gift Recordings
''Intro – The Gift Recordings'' is a compilation album by Pulp. It contains the band's three singles recorded for Gift and was released in October 1993. The version of "Babies" included here is the original single mix released in 1992, sligh ...
'', album by Pulp
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''The Intro'' (Ruth B EP), 2015
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No Introduction
''No Introduction'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Tyga. It was released on June 10, 2008, by Decaydance Records, serving as Tyga's first independent release with the label.(April 7, 2008)Tyga: No Introduction Album Cover Art ''Pro ...
'', album by Tyga
Songs and tracks
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"Intro" (DaBaby song)
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"Intro" (The xx song)
*"Introduction", by Chicago from ''
The Chicago Transit Authority''
*"Introduction", by Celine Dion from ''
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( ; born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, and the best-selling French-language artist of all time. Her ...
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*"Introduction", by Hood from ''
Outside Closer
''Outside Closer'' is the sixth studio album by Hood. It was released on Domino Recording Company on 17 January 2005.
Critical reception
At Metacritic
Metacritic is a website that aggregates reviews of films, TV shows, music albums, vid ...
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*"Introduction", by Kajagoogoo from ''
White Feathers
''White Feathers'' is the debut album by English new wave band Kajagoogoo, released on 18 April 1983 by EMI Records. The album contains their most successful single, "Too Shy", a UK No. 1 hit in February 1983, as well as two other UK Top 20 hi ...
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*"Introduction", by Mike Oldfield from ''
Tubular Bells 2003
''Tubular Bells 2003'' is the 22nd studio album by English musician Mike Oldfield, released on 27 May 2003 by Warner Music Spain. It is a digital re-recording of his 1973 album '' Tubular Bells'', released almost 30 years earlier. To date, this ...
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Introduction 2003
''Tubular Bells 2003'' is the 22nd studio album by English musician Mike Oldfield, released on 27 May 2003 by Warner Music Spain. It is a digital re-recording of his 1973 album ''Tubular Bells'', released almost 30 years earlier. To date, this ...
", the single version of the album track
*"Introduction", by Tig Notaro from ''
Good One''
*"Introduction", by Panic! at the Disco from ''
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
''A Fever You Can't Sweat Out'' is the debut studio album by American pop rock band Panic! at the Disco. Produced by Matt Squire, the album was released on September 27, 2005, through Decaydance and Fueled by Ramen. The group formed in Las Vegas i ...
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*"Introduction", by Quasi from ''
The Sword of God''
*"Introduction", by Texas in July from ''
I Am
I Am or I'm may refer to:
Language and literature
* " I Am that I Am", a common English translation of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible when Moses asked for His name
** I am (biblical term), a Christian term used in the Bible
* "I Am" (p ...
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*"Introduction", by Texas in July from ''
One Reality''
*"Introduction", by James Gang from ''
Yer' Album
''Yer' Album'' is the debut studio album by American rock band James Gang. The album was released in early 1969 on the Bluesway label. This is the James Gang's only album to feature their bassist Tom Kriss. He was replaced by Dale Peters for their ...
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*"Intro", by Aaliyah from ''
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number
''Age Ain't Nothing but a Number'' is the debut studio album by American singer Aaliyah. It was released on May 24, 1994 by Blackground Records and Jive Records. After being signed by her uncle Barry Hankerson, Aaliyah was introduced to recordi ...
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*"Intro", by Aerosmith from ''
Get a Grip
''Get a Grip'' is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, released in April 1993 by Geffen Records. ''Get a Grip'' was the band's last studio album to be released by Geffen before they returned to Columbia Records.
''Get a Gr ...
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*"Intro", by Alan Braxe & Fred Falke from ''
The Upper Cuts
''The Upper Cuts'' is a compilation album of house music by Alan Braxe. It was released on Play It Again Sam records in June 2005.
History
Xavier de Rosnay, one of the two members of Justice, and graphic designer So Me
Bertrand Lagros de ...
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*"Intro", by All That Remains from ''
A War You Cannot Win
''A War You Cannot Win'' is the sixth studio album by American metalcore band All That Remains. The album was released on November 6, 2012 through Razor & Tie.
The album has some tracks which have a melodic metalcore sound and some with a st ...
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*"Intro", by Annie from ''
Anniemal
''Anniemal'' is the debut album by Norwegian singer Annie. It was first released by 679 Recordings in September 2004. Annie began recording music in 1999 with her boyfriend, Tore Kroknes, who died in 2001. She returned to recording later that ...
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*"Intro", by Ariana Grande from ''
My Everything''
*"Intro", by Ashley Tisdale from ''
Headstrong''
*"Intro", by Bad Gyal from ''
Worldwide Angel
''Worldwide Angel'' is the second mixtape by Spanish singer and songwriter Bad Gyal. It was released on 23 February 2018 by Puro Records and Canada Editorial. ''Worldwide Angel'' was presented with four singles: "Blink", "Candela", "Internation ...
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*"Intro", by Big Sean from ''
I Decided''
*"Intro", by Black Country, New Road from ''
Ants from Up There
''Ants from Up There'' is the second studio album by British rock band Black Country, New Road, released on 4 February 2022 on Ninja Tune. Recorded at Chale Abbey on the Isle of Wight, the album was produced by the band's live sound engineer Ser ...
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*"Intro", by Bloodbath from ''
The Wacken Carnage
''The Wacken Carnage'' is a CD/DVD set of death metal band Bloodbath at a very rare live appearance recorded on 5 August 2005 at the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany. At that time, this live appearance was presented as the only Bloodbath show t ...
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*"Intro", by Blur from ''
No Distance Left to Run
"No Distance Left to Run" is a song by English rock band Blur from their sixth studio album, '' 13'' (1999). It was released as the third and final single from the album on 15 November 1999, reaching number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. It is ...
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*"Intro", by Bullet for My Valentine from ''
The Poison
''The Poison'' is the debut studio album by Welsh heavy metal band Bullet for My Valentine. The album was released on 3 October 2005 through Visible Noise Records in the UK, and on 14 February 2006 in the United States, through Trustkill R ...
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*"Intro", by Carnifex from ''
Dead in My Arms''
*"Intro", by Cheryl Cole from ''
Only Human''
*"Intro", by Chromeo from ''
Fancy Footwork''
*"Intro", by Darkane from ''
Rusted Angel
''Rusted Angel'' is the debut album by Swedish metal band Darkane. This was the only Darkane album with Lawrence Mackrory until his return in mid-2011. The song "July 1999" is about one Nostradamus prediction.
Track listing
Personnel Darkane
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*"Intro", by DC Talk from ''
Supernatural
Supernatural refers to phenomena or entities that are beyond the laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin (above, beyond, or outside of) + (nature) Though the corollary term "nature", has had multiple meanings si ...
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*"Intro", by De La Soul from ''
3 Feet High and Rising''
*"Intro", by De La Soul from ''
AOI: Bionix''
*"Intro", by Demi Lovato from ''
Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over''
*"Intro", by DJ Kay Slay featuring Aaron Hall from ''
The Streetsweeper, Vol. 1
''The Streetsweeper, Vol. 1'' is the debut studio album by American DJ DJ Kay Slay, released on May 20, 2003 through Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Cor ...
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*"Intro", by DJ Kay Slay featuring Busta Rhymes from ''
More Than Just a DJ''
*"Intro" and "The Introduction", both by DJ Kay Slay and Greg Street from ''
The Champions: North Meets South''
*"Intro", by Drake Bell from ''
Telegraph
Telegraphy is the long-distance transmission of messages where the sender uses symbolic codes, known to the recipient, rather than a physical exchange of an object bearing the message. Thus flag semaphore is a method of telegraphy, whereas p ...
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*"Intro", by Ellie Goulding from ''
Delirium
Delirium (also known as acute confusional state) is an organically caused decline from a previous baseline of mental function that develops over a short period of time, typically hours to days. Delirium is a syndrome encompassing disturbances in ...
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*"Intro", by Framing Hanley from ''
A Promise to Burn
''A Promise to Burn'' is the second studio album by American alternative rock band Framing Hanley
Framing Hanley is an American rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2005. They released their first studio album in August 2007, title ...
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*"Intro", by Girls Aloud from ''
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science, scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. It is a natural science that covers the Chemical element, elements that make up matter to the chemical compound, compounds made of atoms, molecules and ions ...
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*"Intro", by Gorillaz from ''
Demon Days
''Demon Days'' is the second studio album by British virtual band Gorillaz. It was first released on 11 May 2005 in Japan and on 23 May 2005 in the United Kingdom by Parlophone and in the United States by Virgin Records. Produced by the band, ...
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*"Intro", by Gwar from ''
Beyond Hell
''Beyond Hell'' is the tenth studio album by Gwar. Released on August 29, 2006, by DRT Entertainment, the album was originally announced through the band's official website on February 23, 2006. Unlike the band's output since 2001, it is a concep ...
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*"Intro", by Hammer from ''
The Funky Headhunter
''The Funky Headhunter'' is the fifth studio album by Hammer, released on March 1, 1994, via Giant Records and Reprise Records.
The album at the time was hailed as Hammer's comeback album. As with some earlier songs such as "Crime Story" (from the ...
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*"Intro", by The Haunted from ''
Live Rounds in Tokyo''
*"Intro", by Hieroglyphics from ''
3rd Eye Vision''
*"Intro", by In Fear and Faith from ''
Your World on Fire
''Your World on Fire'' is the debut full-length album by American rock band In Fear and Faith. It was released January 6, 2009 through Rise Records.
Background
On April 4, 2008, it was announced that the band had signed to independent label R ...
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*"Intro", by Jay-Z from ''
American Gangster''
*"Intro", by Kelis from ''
Flesh Tone
''Flesh Tone'' is the fifth studio album by American singer Kelis, released on May 14, 2010, by the will.i.am Music Group and Interscope Records. Recorded while the singer was unsigned and pregnant with her first child, the album is an ode to m ...
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*"Intro", by Kelis from ''
Kaleidoscope
A kaleidoscope () is an optical instrument with two or more reflecting surfaces (or mirrors) tilted to each other at an angle, so that one or more (parts of) objects on one end of these mirrors are shown as a regular symmetrical pattern when v ...
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*"Intro", by Kelis from ''
Kelis Was Here
''Kelis Was Here'' is the fourth studio album by American singer Kelis, released on August 22, 2006, by Jive Records. Originally titled ''The Puppeteer'', the album features production by Bangladesh, Raphael Saadiq, Max Martin, Sean Garrett, and ...
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*"Intro", by Kelis from ''
Tasty''
*"Intro", by Kelis from ''
Wanderland
''Wanderland'' is the second studio album by American singer Kelis. It was released on October 17, 2001, by Virgin Records. The album's only single, "Young, Fresh n' New", peaked at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart. As of October 2004, ''Wanderl ...
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*"Intro", by Korn from ''
Untitled Korn album
The untitled eighth studio album by American nu metal band Korn, often unofficially referred to as ''Korn II'', was released on July 31, 2007, by Virgin Records. It is the band's only studio release without an official drummer, released between t ...
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*"Intro", by Kurupt from ''
Against the Grain''
*"Intro", by Kurupt from ''
Streetlights
A street light, light pole, lamp pole, lamppost, street lamp, light standard, or lamp standard is a raised source of light on the edge of a road or path. Similar lights may be found on a railway platform. When urban electric power distribution ...
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*"Intro", by LL Cool J from ''
10''
*"Intro", by Logic from ''
Under Pressure
"Under Pressure" is a song by the British rock band Queen and singer David Bowie. Originally released as a single in October 1981, it was later included on Queen's 1982 album ''Hot Space''. The song reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, ...
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*"Intro", by Ludacris from ''
The Red Light District
''The Red Light District'' is the fourth studio album from American rapper Ludacris. The album was released on December 7, 2004, through Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam Recordings, and was eventually certified double platinum by the RIAA. It d ...
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*"Intro", by Ludacris from ''
Theater of the Mind
''Theater of the Mind'' is the sixth studio album by American hip hop music, hip hop recording artist Ludacris. It was released in the UK on November 21, 2008 and in the US on November 24, 2008 and on other release dates throughout the world, th ...
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*"Intro", by Lupe Fiasco from ''
Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor
''Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor'' (commonly referred to as ''Food & Liquor'') is the debut studio album by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, released on September 19, 2006, on 1st & 15th Entertainment and Atlantic Records. The album features production f ...
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*"Intro", by M83 from ''
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
''Hurry Up, We're Dreaming'' (stylised as ) is the sixth studio album by French electronic music band M83. The album was released on 18 October 2011, by Naïve Records in France and by Mute Records in the United States. The album was the last ...
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*"Intro", by MC Breed from ''
It's All Good''
*"Intro", by Misia from ''
Marvelous''
*"Intro", by Mobb Deep from ''
Juvenile Hell
''Juvenile Hell'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Mobb Deep. It was recorded when they were still in their late teens and released on April 13, 1993 through 4th & B'way Records. Juvenile Hell was recorded between 1992-1993 and ...
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*"Intro", by Muse from ''
Absolution
Absolution is a traditional theological term for the forgiveness imparted by ordained Christian priests and experienced by Christian penitents. It is a universal feature of the historic churches of Christendom, although the theology and the pr ...
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*"Intro", by Muse from ''
HAARP
The High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) was initiated as an ionospheric research program jointly funded by the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Ag ...
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*"Intro", by The Notorious B.I.G. from ''
Ready to Die
''Ready to Die'' is the debut studio album by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G., released on September 13, 1994, by Bad Boy Records and Arista Records. The album features productions by Bad Boy founder Sean "Puffy" Combs, Easy Mo Bee, Chuc ...
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*"Intro", by N.E.R.D from ''
In Search of...''
*"Intro", by The Offspring from ''
Conspiracy of One''
*"Intro", by Paradise Lost from ''
Lost Paradise''
*"Intro", by Pitbull from ''
El Mariel
''El Mariel'' is the second studio album by Cuban-American rapper Pitbull. It was released on October 31, 2006 through TVT Records and Bad Boy Latino. The album was leaked onto the internet on October 27, 2006, four days before the album was rel ...
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*"Intro", by Prodigy from ''
Hegelian Dialectic (The Book of Revelation)
''Hegelian Dialectic (The Book of Revelation)'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Prodigy. The album was released on January 20, 2017 through Prodigy's Infamous Records. The first single from the album was "Tyranny", which was released ...
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*"Intro", by Queen from ''
A Day at the Races'' (part of track 1 and only listed separately on CD)
*"Intro", by Refused from ''
This Just Might Be... the Truth''
*"Intro", by Reks from ''
REBELutionary
''REBELutionary'' is the seventh studio album by Massachusetts rapper Reks. It was released on July 23, 2012 by Gracie Productions. The album is the follow-up to '' Straight, No Chaser''. The album was entirely produced by Numonics. It features g ...
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*"Intro", by Roll Deep from ''
Winner Stays On
''Winner Stays On'' is the fourth studio album by London-based grime music collective Roll Deep, it was released on 8 November 2010. Three singles have been released from the album, including "Good Times" and " Green Light", which both went to n ...
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*"Intro", by Royce da 5'9" from ''
Death Is Certain
''Death Is Certain'' is the second studio album by American rapper Royce da 5'9". It was released on February 24, 2004, through Koch Records. Recording sessions took place from December 2002 to January 2004 at Isolation Records, at Nation Studios i ...
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*"Intro", by Royce da 5'9" from ''
Independent's Day
''Independent's Day'' is the third studio album by American rapper Royce da 5'9". It was released on June 28, 2005 through M.I.C Records. Production was handled by K.I.D.D., Great Scott, Nottz, Asar, and Carlos "6 July" Broady, who also served a ...
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*"Intro", by Serj Tankian and Arto Tunçboyacıyan from ''
Serart
''Serart'' is a collaboration album by the two Armenian musicians Serj Tankian ("Ser-"), lead singer of System of a Down, and Folk music, folk multi-instrumentalist Arto Tunçboyacıyan ("-art"). It was the first release on Tankian's own label, ...
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*"Intro", by Snoop Dogg from ''220 (EP), 220''
*"Intro", by Staind from ''14 Shades of Grey''
*"Intro", by Sum 41 from ''Chuck (Sum 41 album), Chuck''
*"Intro", by Tinie Tempah from ''Disc-Overy''
*"Intro", by Wizzard from ''Introducing Eddy and the Falcons''
*"Intro", by Yung Beef from ''ADROMICFMS 4''
*"Intro (The Warm Up)", a song by J. Cole from ''The Warm Up''
*"The Intro", by LL Cool J from ''Mr. Smith (album), Mr. Smith''
Other titled works
*Introduction (Blake, 1794), "Introduction" (Blake, 1794), a poem by William Blake
* ''The Introduction'', a prequel film of the video game ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas#The Introduction short film, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''
Science
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Introduced species
An introduced species, alien species, exotic species, adventive species, immigrant species, foreign species, non-indigenous species, or non-native species is a species living outside its native distributional range, but which has arrived there ...
, A species living outside its native distributional range
See also
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* Introducing (disambiguation)
* Outro (disambiguation)
*Title sequence (also referred to as an ''intro''), the introductory sequence of a film or television program
*Timelines, that show when things where first introduced
*:Debuts, for things that were debuted (and introduced)
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