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Better Collective
Better may refer to: * "to better" as a verb, meaning to undergo betterment * better, an alternate spelling of bettor, someone who bets ( gambles) Music Albums * ''Better'' (Chrisette Michele album), 2013 * ''Better'' (Brian McKnight album), 2016 * ''Better'' (Haley Reinhart album), 2016 * ''Better'' (BoA album), 2020 Songs * "Better" (The Screaming Jets song), 1991 * "Better" (Brooke Fraser song), 2003 * "Better" (Tom Baxter song)", 2007, covered by Boyzone in 2008 * "Better" (Guns N' Roses song), 2008 * "Better" (Maggie Rose song), 2012 * "Better" (Kim Hyung-jun song), 2014 * "Better" (Banks song), 2015 * "Better" (Haley Reinhart song), 2016 * "Better" (Meghan Trainor song), 2016 * "Better" (Mallrat song), 2017 * "Better" (Khalid song), 2018 * "Better" (Lena Meyer-Landrut and Nico Santos song), 2019 * "Better" (Twice song), 2020 * "Better" (Zayn song), 2020 * "Better" a 1992 song by Helmet from the album, '' Meantime'' * "Better" a 1999 song by 8stops7 f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betterment
In real estate, betterment is the increased value of real property from causes other than investment made by the property owner. It is, therefore, usually referred to as unearned increment or windfall gain. When, for instance, a property is rezoned for higher-value uses, or nearby public improvements raise the value of a piece of private land, a property owner is "bettered" due to the actions of others. Because of this, value capture, capturing the value of betterment for the public through taxation or other means is a common policy approach. Betterment in terms of property rights and the residual value model Property rights and residual value A property rights holder has a residual claim to income generated in the space over which they have exclusionary rights (“pay to use this space or I’ll exclude you from it”). But these rights are a limited Bundle of rights. They evolve as the law evolves, including zoning and planning law. The value of private property rights i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Better (Lena Meyer-Landrut And Nico Santos Song)
"Better" is a song performed by German singers Lena Meyer-Landrut and Nico Santos. It was written by both performers along with Kate Morgan, Joseph Walter, and Pascal "Kalli" Reinhardt, while production was helmed by the latter. The song was released by Universal Music Group as a digital single on 16 August 2019 and peaked at number 15 on the German Singles Chart. "Better" also reached the top 20 in Austria. Background The song is about relationships, about how a couple thought they were for each other but it was not meant to be. They sing how their love for each other was not enough and how they wish each other well and how they will not find someone else better. Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Better" was first released onto 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 P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country, God Or The Girl
''Country, God or the Girl'' is the third studio album by Somali-Canadian hip hop artist K'naan. It was released worldwide on October 16, 2012. Background and development The album was first announced in February 2012, with a release date of May 1, 2012. Coinciding with the announcement, he confirmed that he had collaborated with Nas, U2 lead singer Bono, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, American hip-hop and electronic artist and producer will.i.am and Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado. Release and promotion Singles " Is Anybody Out There?" was released as the lead single from '' More Beautiful Than Silence''. It features vocals from Nelly Furtado. The song was released as a promotional single in the United States in early January, and as a single worldwide on January 24, 2011. The single made its chart debut on the Canadian Hot 100 at number 67, before peaking at number 14. It notably topped the New Zealand charts and peaked at number 92 on the ''Billboard'' Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bow Wow (rapper)
Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow), is an American Rapping, rapper and actor. His career began upon being discovered by rapper Snoop Dogg in 1993 at the age of six; five years later, he signed with record producer Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings, an imprint of Columbia Records. As Lil' Bow Wow, he released his debut studio album, ''Beware of Dog (album), Beware of Dog'' (2000) at age 13, and his second album, ''Doggy Bag'' (2001) the following year. Both met with commercial success, the albums peaked at numbers 10 and 11 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, respectively. Moss then parted ways with So So Def and signed with its parent label, Columbia Records, to release his third album, ''Unleashed (Bow Wow album), Unleashed'' (2003). It peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was his first release after dropping "Lil'" from his stage name. His fourth album, ''Wanted (Bow Wow album), Want ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Golden Year (album)
''The Golden Year'' is the only studio album by English synth-pop band Ou Est le Swimming Pool, released on 11 October 2010 by Fire & Manouvre. Release The album was originally intended for release in August 2010, but was delayed. The suicide of frontman Charles Haddon on 20 August 2010 led to uncertainties about the status of the album. However, the band's management issued a statement confirming its release in October 2010. It was followed by a fourth single, " The Key". The original album had been leaked in early 2010, due to the sale of promotional copies on auction sites such as eBay eBay Inc. ( , often stylized as ebay) is an American multinational e-commerce company based in San Jose, California, that allows users to buy or view items via retail sales through online marketplaces and websites in 190 markets worldwide. .... However, the track listing has since been altered, adding two new songs and removing one. Track listing The album's original track listin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Begin To Hope
''Begin to Hope'' is the fourth album by Russian-born American singer-songwriter Regina Spektor. It was released June 13, 2006. The album debuted at number 70 on the ''Billboard'' 200, but due to the popularity of the single "Fidelity", it peaked at number 20 and was labeled a "pace setter" by ''Billboard''. ''Rolling Stone'' named it the 21st-best album of 2006. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA for shipments to U.S. retailers of 1,000,000 units. The album was nominated for the 2006 Shortlist Music Prize. Peter Gabriel recorded a cover of "Après Moi" on his orchestral album '' Scratch My Back'', released in 2010. Track listing All songs written by Regina Spektor. # "Fidelity" – 3:47 # "Better" – 3:22 # "Samson" – 3:10 # " On the Radio" – 3:22 # "Field Below" – 5:18 # "Hotel Song" – 3:29 # "Après Moi" – 5:08 # "20 Years of Snow" – 3:31 # "That Time" – 2:39 # "Edit" – 4:53 # "Lady" – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bird On A Wire (Toby Lightman Album)
''Bird on a Wire'' is the second full-length studio album released by Lava recording artist Toby Lightman. The album peaked at No. 30 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart on 11 August 2006. Critical reception Candace L. of '' Okayplayer'' begins her review with, "The sophomore effort from Toby Lightman is an exciting mix of country blues, rock and R&B.; Filled with insightful lyrics and mature pop, Lightman refuses to be pigeonholed by her teenybopper appearance, skillfully genre-jumping with the confidence of a veteran" Marisa Brown of ''AllMusic'' writes, "''Bird on a Wires an impressive piece of work from a talented artist who's grown completely into her voice and herself, subtly complex while still retaining the passion and immediacy that makes it such a good listen, touching listeners emotionally as well as intellectually, a feat that's truly hard to attain and absolutely deserves to be praised." Mike Joseph of ''PopMatters'' says, "''Bird on a Wire'', Lightman’s so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taller In More Ways
''Taller in More Ways'' is the fourth studio album by British girl group Sugababes, released by Island Records on 10 October 2005. It was primarily produced by Dallas Austin and Jony Rockstar, with additional production from Cameron McVey, Xenomania and Guy Sigsworth. The title of the album was inspired by a line in the album's second single, " Ugly". The album was preceded by its lead single " Push the Button", which peaked atop the UK Singles Chart, while its second single "Ugly" also achieving commercial success. Founding member Mutya Buena left the Sugababes in December 2005 and was replaced by Amelle Berrabah. As a result, ''Taller in More Ways'' was re-released in March 2006 with the addition of a new song, "Now You're Gone", and three re-recorded tracks featuring the vocals of Berrabah: "Gotta Be You", " Follow Me Home" and " Red Dress", with "Red Dress" and "Follow Me Home" becoming and third and fourth single off of ''Taller in More Ways'' respectively. Upon releas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaotic Resolve
''Chaotic Resolve'' is the fourth album by Christian singer Plumb. It was released by Curb Records on February 28, 2006 and includes the single " Cut." Track listing Personnel * Plumb – all vocals, Wurlitzer electric piano (11) * Jeremy Bose – programming * Matt Bronleewe – guitars (1-4, 7-10, 12), additional programming (2, 3, 5, 8-11), additional guitars (5) * Greg Everett – guitars (5), additional guitars (7) * James Gregory – bass (1-5, 7-12) * Joe Porter – drums (1, 3, 4, 8-12) * Lindsay Jamieson – drums (2, 5, 7) * Ric Robbins – cuts (2, 5, 7) * Prague Philharmonic Orchestra – strings (2, 4, 7, 12) * Keith Getty – string arrangements (2, 4, 7, 12) * Joni McCabe – string conductor (2, 4, 7, 12) * Rockefeller Jones – screams (4) Production * Jeremy Lee – executive producer * Bryan Stewart – executive producer * Matt Bronleewe – producer, mixing (14) * Aaron Swihart – engineer * David Streit – assistant engineer (1, 8, 10, 11), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoobastank (album)
''Hoobastank'' is the debut studio album by American rock band Hoobastank, released on November 20, 2001, by Island Records. Three singles were released from the album: " Crawling in the Dark", " Running Away", and " Remember Me". It has since been certified Platinum in the United States. Musical style The album's music and vocals have been compared to the band Incubus, who originated from the same suburban area of Southern California. In a December 2001 MTV interview, guitarist Dan Estrin commented, "we have a lot of people that bash us because they think we sound just like Incubus", adding that "a lot of people don't understand that we're all the same age, we grew up in the same neighborhood and we're influenced by the same bands. Both our singers were heavily influenced by Mike Patton from Faith No More." Reception Despite garnering heavy comparisons to Incubus, it was met with some positive reviews upon release, with AllMusic's Michael Gallucci awarding it four out of five ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freedom (Erasure Song)
"Freedom" is a song by English synth-pop duo Erasure. It was the first single released from Erasure's ninth studio album, '' Loveboat''. The song was written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell. "Freedom", as well as the entire ''Loveboat'' album, was produced by Flood, and this is the first Flood-produced Erasure single since " The Circus" in 1987. Mute Records released "Freedom" in the United Kingdom. It was not released in the United States due to problems with Erasure's then-record company Maverick (the ''Loveboat'' album did not have a US release until 2003). The song peaked at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart. In Germany, it appeared in the chart for one week at number eighty in Germany. In Sweden, it charted for one week, peaking at number 51. The song started life as a track called "Real Love". Although, the lyrics are in a quite early stage, there are a lot of resemblances to the final version. Track listings 12" single 1 (12MUTE244) # "Freedom" (Quake Vocal Remake) # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Moderation
''In Moderation'' is the second studio album by American rock band 8stops7 and the major label debut for the band. Four songs on this album were re-released and had been included on the band's debut album, '' Birth of a Cynic''. Their initial release on ''Birth of a Cynic'' fell below expectations with only 2,000 albums being produced and no songs from it being issued as a single. The release of ''In Moderation'' spawned a redefining of the band's success entailing a national (US) tour, with several exceeding 15,000 patrons. The album sold in excess of 150,000 copies in its first year of release. The band's members, Evan Sula-Goff, Seth Watson, Adam Powell, and Alex Viveros are attributed equal credit for writing the songs on ''In Moderation'', while the four which had appeared on ''Birth of a Cynic'' were originally attributed to Evan Sula-Goff; considered, in the AMG musical review for ''In Moderation'', to be the band's solidifying member. Chart performance ''In Moderati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
