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Freedun
"Freedun" is a song by British rapper M.I.A., featuring English singer-songwriter Zayn, from her fifth studio album, ''AIM'' (2016). The song was produced by Polow da Don. Furthermore, Levi Lennox, who produced "Borders" from ''AIM'', also produced Zayn's debut single " Pillowtalk". Lyrically, "Freedun" is politically influenced and references refugees, an undercurrent theme on ''AIM''. M.I.A. revealed she had been contacted by their mutual publisher to write a song for Zayn's debut solo album ''Mind of Mine''. The song, however, never got past the demo stage and M.I.A then asked Zayn to feature on her own song which she had written a long time ago but always thought it was "too mainstream". The pair got in contact via WhatsApp, began working on the track during M.I.A.'s stay in India and completed it in the first week of August 2016. The song was originally called "Swagistan", as previewed on Periscope in May 2016. M.I.A. announced the release of the single on 31 August 2016. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AIM (album)
''AIM'' is the fifth studio album by British rapper and singer M.I.A. (rapper), M.I.A. It was released on 9 September 2016 by Interscope Records, Interscope and Polydor Records, Polydor Records. Prior to its release, M.I.A. claimed that it would be her final album. She worked on the composition and production of the album with a range of collaborators, including Blaqstarr, Diplo, and Skrillex. The album was recorded in various countries, including Jamaica and India, and includes vocal contributions from Dexta Daps and Zayn Malik, Zayn. As with M.I.A.'s earlier releases, the album mixes Eastern and Western musical influences. Lyrically, several tracks on the album contain themes of borders and refugees. ''AIM'' received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, with some praising certain songs but arguing that the overall album lacked focus. In the US, the album peaked at number 66 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart and was her first album not to reach th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Don't Wanna Live Forever
"I Don't Wanna Live Forever" (also subtitled "Fifty Shades Darker") is a song by the English singer Zayn and the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from the 2017 soundtrack '' Fifty Shades Darker: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack''. It was written by Swift, Sam Dew, and its producer Jack Antonoff. An R&B, dance-pop, and electropop ballad about romantic yearning between two ex-lovers, "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" features finger snap beats and falsetto vocals from Swift and Zayn. Universal Music Group released it as a single on December 9, 2016, and its music video was released on January 27, 2017. Music critics generally praised the duo's vocals and the sultry production. Several critics have nonetheless regarded "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" as one of Swift's lesser tracks. In the United States, "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 to become the highest-peaking song from the ''Fifty Shades'' film series, and it was certified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polow Da Don
Jamal Fincher Jones (born October 15, 1977 or 1978), known professionally as Polow da Don, is an American record producer from Atlanta, Georgia. He began his career as a recording artist in the late 1990s, leaving college to pursue a career with the short-lived hip hop group Jim Crow. They signed with Epic Records in 1999 and released two albums—''Crow's Nest'' (1999) and ''Right Quick'' (2001)—before being dropped from the label. Although disappointed, Jones formed a Southern hip hop group with Bubba Sparxxx, Sean P, Pastor Troy, G Rock, and Timbaland; however, they split up without any releases.Hope, Clover (June 2007). "I'm Fresh". ''XXL'' magazine, p. 70. Jones began producing instrumentals in 2001. His first beat tape made its way to Interscope Records founder, Jimmy Iovine, and its contents were ultimately used for the singles " Runaway Love" by Ludacris, "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls, and "This Is the Life" by Tru-Life.Shepherd, Julianne (March/April 2008).Polo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bird Song (MIA Song)
"Bird Song" is a song by British recording artist M.I.A. from her fifth studio album, ''AIM'' (2016). It served as the fourth single from the album. M.I.A. announced the release of the single on 1 August 2016, and that the producers include Diplo and Blaqstarr. The song was written by M.I.A. and Blaqstarr, and was the first collaboration between Diplo and M.I.A. since her 2010 album ''Maya''. The Blaqstarr version was officially released on 12 August 2016 while the release of the Diplo version was delayed due to clearance problems with Interscope, and eventually premiered on 18 August. Background and release Blaqstarr is a frequent collaborator with M.I.A., previously working with her on " Go Off" along with Skrillex. Diplo and M.I.A. were previously speculated to have ended their professional relationship after the end of their romantic and personal relationship, but Diplo stated in an interview that he and M.I.A. still talk and maintain a professional relationship. "Bird Song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cruel (Snakehips Song)
"Cruel" is a song by British production duo Snakehips featuring English singer-songwriter Zayn. It was released as a single on 15 July 2016 by Sony Music UK and Columbia Records. The song was written and composed by Oliver Lee and James Carter of Snakehips, along with Cass Lowe, Erik Hassle and Zayn. "Cruel" received critical acclaim, with ''NME'' ranking the song at number 50 on their "50 Best Tracks of 2016" list, and ''MuuMuse'' ranking it at number 88 on their "Top 100 Singles of 2016" list. Music video An accompanying music video for "Cruel" premiered on YouTube YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim who were three former employees of PayPal. Headquartered in ... on 9 August 2016 and stars Zayn as he sings the song inside a building in an Asian town. The video was directed by Alex Southam. Charts Weekly charts Year-en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC. It specialises in modern popular music and Contemporary hit radio, current chart hits throughout the day. The station provides alternative genres at night, including electronica, dance, Hip hop music, hip hop and Independent music, indie, while its sister station BBC Radio 1Xtra, 1Xtra plays Black music, Black contemporary music, including hip hop and Rhythm and blues, R&B. Radio 1 also runs two online streams, BBC Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Dance, dedicated to dance music, and BBC Radio 1 Anthems, Radio 1 Anthems, dedicated to throwback music; both are available to listen only on BBC Sounds. Radio 1 broadcasts throughout the UK on FM band, FM between and , Digital radio in the United Kingdom, digital radio, Digital television in the United Kingdom, digital TV and BBC Sounds. It was launched in 1967 to meet the demand for music generated by pirate radio stations, when the average age of the UK population ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paper (magazine)
''Paper'' (also known as ''Paper Mag'') is a New York City-based independent magazine focusing on fashion, popular culture, nightlife, music, art, and film. Initially produced monthly, the magazine eventually became a quarterly publication, and a digital version was made available online at ''papermag.com''. In 2020, physical production of the magazine was paused following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The publication continued to create and release content online via its website. History ''Paper'' was founded in 1984 by Kim Hastreiter and David Hershkovits, former editors at the '' SoHo Weekly News,'' with help from Lucy Sisman and Richard Weigand''.'' Beginning as a monthly print magazine in the form of a black and white 16-page fold-out, it has since transformed into a quarterly print and digital magazine. Past cover models include Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Prince, CL, Kacey Musgraves, Jennifer Lopez, and BTS. In 2017, Hastr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Periscope (app)
Periscope was an American live video streaming app for Android and iOS developed by Kayvon Beykpour and Joe Bernstein and acquired by Twitter, Inc. before its launch in March 2015. The service was discontinued on 31 March 2021 due to declining usage, product realignment, and high maintenance costs. However, Periscope videos can still be watched via Twitter, now called X, and most of its core features are now incorporated into the app. History Beykpour and Bernstein came up with the idea for Periscope while traveling abroad in 2013. Beykpour was in Istanbul when protests broke out in Taksim Square. He wanted to see what was happening there, so he turned to Twitter. While he could read about the protests, he could not see them. They started the company in February 2014, under the name Bounty. They raised $1.5 million from Founder Collective, Scott Belsky, Maveron, Google Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Bessemer, Stanford – StartX and Sam Shank in April 2014. Periscope was acqu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twitter
Twitter, officially known as X since 2023, is an American microblogging and social networking service. It is one of the world's largest social media platforms and one of the most-visited websites. Users can share short text messages, images, and videos in Microblogging, short posts commonly known as "Tweet (social media), tweets" (officially "posts") and Like button, like other users' content. The platform also includes direct message, direct messaging, video and audio calling, bookmarks, lists, communities, a chatbot (Grok (chatbot), Grok), job search, and Spaces, a social audio feature. Users can vote on context added by approved users using the Community Notes feature. Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams (Internet entrepreneur), Evan Williams, and was launched in July of that year. Twitter grew quickly; by 2012 more than 100 million users produced 340 million daily tweets. Twitter, Inc., was based in San Francisco, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annie Mac (radio Show)
''Annie Mac'' was a BBC Radio 1 radio show featuring Annie Mac and focusing on Music, chat and Live Music Sessions, broadcasting from 2004 to 2021. On 15 February 2015, it was announced she had taken over Zane Lowe's Radio 1 evening show airing Monday-Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm, which she took over on 9 March 2015. DJs including Huw Stephens, Phil Taggart and MistaJam have hosted the show in her absence. Show format Annie showcases the best new music from around the world. * Hottest Record – The Hottest Record is played at 6:00pm each night accompanied by an interview with the band/artist (either in the studio or on the phone). It is played twice and then is also repeated on Clara Amfo * New Names – Each night at 7:00pm Annie showcases a new and exciting band or artist in a slot designed to shine a light on emerging talent. * The Power Down Playlist – Every Monday from 7:00, Annie plays mellow and downtempo music to ease people into the week. * Live Gig – Every Tuesda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zayn Malik
Zain Javadd "Zayn" Malik ( ; born 12 January 1993) is an English singer-songwriter. He auditioned as a solo contestant for the British music competition television series ''The X Factor'' in 2010, where he ended up being a part of five-piece boy band One Direction, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. He left the group in March 2015 and signed a solo recording contract with RCA Records. Adopting a more alternative R&B music style on his first solo studio album, '' Mind of Mine'' (2016), and its lead single, " Pillowtalk", he became the first British male artist to debut at number one in both the UK and US with his debut single and album. His subsequent collaborative singles " I Don't Wanna Live Forever" with Taylor Swift and " Dusk Till Dawn" featuring Sia were met with international success. He released his second studio album, ''Icarus Falls'', in 2018, followed by his third album, '' Nobody Is Listening'', in 2021. Malik has received s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Independent
''The Independent'' is a British online newspaper. It was established in 1986 as a national morning printed paper. Nicknamed the ''Indy'', it began as a broadsheet and changed to tabloid format in 2003. The last printed edition was published on Saturday 26 March 2016, leaving only the online edition. The daily edition was named National Newspaper of the Year at the 2004 British Press Awards. ''The Independent'' won the Brand of the Year Award in The Drum Awards for Online Media 2023. History 1980s Launched in 1986, the first issue of ''The Independent'' was published on 7 October in broadsheet format.Dennis Griffiths (ed.) ''The Encyclopedia of the British Press, 1422–1992'', London & Basingstoke: Macmillan, 1992, p. 330. It was produced by Newspaper Publishing plc and created by Andreas Whittam Smith, Stephen Glover and Matthew Symonds. All three partners were former journalists at ''The Daily Telegraph'' who had left the paper towards the end of Lord Hartwell' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
