Kuk Harrell won his fourth Grammy for the song by Rihanna from what album?
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Kuk Harrell Thaddis Laphonia "Kuk" Harrell is an American songwriter, vocal producer, arranger and engineer. He was a member of a songwriting–production team composed of himself, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and Terius "The Dream" Nash. In 2011, Kuk Harrell and partner Tricky Stewart joined the ranks of Fox's "American Idol" along with music mogul Jimmy Iovine, producing many of the songs performed on television by the contestants and released via iTunes. 2011 marked the highly anticipated return of Jennifer Lopez and her album LOVE? in which Kuk served as Album Vocal Producer. Earning his fourth Grammy for the vocal production of Rihanna's No. 1 Billboard Single "Only Girl (In the World)", Harrell is also the vocal producer and co-writer of Rihanna's Grammy-winning single "Umbrella". A composer and engineer on Beyoncé's chart topping "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" from the album "I Am... Sasha Fierce", he is also vocal producer and engineer of the Diane Warren-penned "I Was Here" from Beyoncé's 2011 album "4". He also produced the majority of the vocals on Mary J. Blige's Platinum album "Growing Pains", which recently won a Grammy for "Best Contemporary R&B Album", 2008. The first single from "Growing Pains", "Just Fine", earned a Grammy nomination for best R&B vocal performance in 2007.
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Only Girl (In the World) "Only Girl (In the World)" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her fifth album, "Loud" (2010). The album's lead single, it was released on September 10. Crystal Johnson wrote the song in collaboration with producers Stargate and Sandy Vee. Rihanna contacted Stargate before "Loud"'s production and asked them to create lively, uptempo music. "Only Girl (In the World)" was the first song composed for the album, and the singer decided to include it on the track list before she recorded her vocals. Backed by strong bass and synthesizer, it is a eurodance song that incorporates elements of hi-NRG, rave and R&B in its composition. In its lyrics, Rihanna demands physical attention from her lover.
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Dave Audé Dave Audé is a Grammy-winning producer, house DJ, and remixer. He operates his own label Audacious Records, and is known for having more #1s than any other producer on the "Billboard" Dance Club Songs chart. He has done production for artists such as U2, will.i.am, t.A.T.u., Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Barenaked Ladies, Faith No More, Rihanna, Yoko Ono, Madonna, CeCe Peniston, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, LeAnn Rimes, Selena Gomez, Olivia Holt and Beyoncé. As an artist, Audé has scored 14 hit singles thus far on the "Billboard" charts, including 114 #1 remixes on the "Billboard" Dance Club Songs chart. In 2010 he was nominated for a Grammy for his remix of Dean Coleman "I Want You". In 2016, Audé won a Grammy Award in the Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical category for his remix of "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. Dave Audé's songs are represented by Downtown Music Publishing. Dave is managed by legendary record executive, producer, songwriter, and publisher Martin Kierszenbaum.
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GetItRight "#GetItRight" (stylized as "#GETITRIGHT") is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus for her fourth studio album "Bangerz" (2013). Written and produced by Pharrell Williams, "#GetItRight" is a pop-funk song that lyrically discusses sexual desire. Originally considered for release as the album's lead single, "We Can't Stop" was ultimately chosen over it. Upon its release, it received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who appreciated its overall production. Cyrus performed "#GetItRight" at the 2013 KIIS-FM Jingle Ball, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" and on her Bangerz Tour.
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Rap Song "Rap Song" is a song by R&B singer T-Pain. The song features rapper Rick Ross and originally served as a single off T-Pain's fourth studio album "RevolveЯ", but never made it on the track list.
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Complicated (Rihanna song) "Complicated" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna from her fifth studio album "Loud" (2010). It was written and produced by Tricky Stewart and Ester Dean. "Complicated" is a dance-pop, hip hop and trance music song, which also displays elements of pop, dance-pop and R&B. It contains lyrical content explaining how two people in a relationship can find one another complicated at times. The song was acclaimed by critics, as the majority of reviewers concluded that it was one of the best tracks to be included on "Loud". Reviewers also praised Rihanna's vocal performance in the song. Upon the release of the album in November 2010, the song charted at number 50 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart.
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Living It (album) Living It is the fourth studio album by Dorinda Clark-Cole. Light Records released the album on February 17, 2015. She worked with music producers, LaShawn Daniels, Courtney Harrell, Deon Kipping, Travis Malloy, Donnie McClurkin, Londell "Diezel" Robinson, Rick Robinson, Rodrick "Cliche" Simmons, Asaph Ward, Daniel Weatherspoon, Joe "Flip" Wilson, and Larry Wilson, in the production of this album. This album was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Gospel Album category at the 58th edition of the awards.
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Anti (album) Anti is the eighth studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released on January 28, 2016, through Westbury Road and Roc Nation. The singer began planning the record in 2014, at which time she left her previous label Def Jam and joined Roc Nation. Work continued into 2015, during which she released three singles including "FourFiveSeconds", which reached the top 10 in several markets; they were ultimately removed from the final track listing. "Anti" was made available for free digital download on January 28 through Tidal and was released to online music stores for paid purchase on January 29.
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The Language "The Language" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his third studio album "Nothing Was the Same" (2013). "The Language" was produced by frequent collaborator Boi-1da, along with additional production by Allen Ritter and Vinylz. It also features an outro from Cash Money Records founder Birdman. The song was serviced to mainstream urban radio on October 29, 2013 as the fourth single from the album in the US and has peaked at number 51 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart.
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Element (song) "Element" (stylized as "ELEMENT.") is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, from his fourth studio album "Damn", released on April 14, 2017. The fourth track on the album, the song was written by Lamar, Mark Spears, aka Sounwave, James Blake, and Ricci Riera and produced by Sounwave, Blake, and Riera, with additional production by Tae Beast and Bēkon.
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Feel Good (Robin Thicke song) "Feel Good" is a song by American recording artist Robin Thicke, from his sixth studio album "Blurred Lines" (2013). The song was released to the Top 40 radio on November 12, 2013 as the album's fourth and final single. The track was produced by will.i.am.
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Dangerous (Kardinal Offishall song) "Dangerous" is a hip hop song by Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon. Produced by DJ Kemo and hAZEL, it was the first single from his fourth album, "Not 4 Sale". It was released to radio in March 2008, and on iTunes on April 1. On the week of May 13, at the American iTunes Store, the song was offered as a free download (Single of the Week). The song won the award for Single of the Year at the 2009 Juno Awards. In March 2010, the single was certified 3× Platinum by the CRIA.
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Basic Instinct (album) Basic Instinct is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Ciara. It was released on December 10, 2010, by LaFace Records and Jive Records. Executive-produced by A&R agent Mark Pitts, Ciara, Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, "Basic Instinct" returns Ciara to her urban roots with mid-tempo R&B cuts and bass-heavy pop and dance songs. Aside from production by Stewart and The-Dream, Ciara collaborated with production by Soundz, Infinity and T-Minus. Frequent collaborator and friend Ludacris makes a guest vocal appearance, as does labelmate and fellow Atlanta-native, Usher. After her previous album, "Fantasy Ride", suffered numerous leaks and pushbacks, information about "Basic Instinct" was kept confidential until the first single was released and album was complete.
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Rehab (Lecrae album) Rehab is the fourth studio album by Christian hip hop artist Lecrae. It was released on September 28, 2010 on Reach Records. According to the Reach Records website, the album's "motto" is "The Christian life is an entrance into rehab." Centered on release and freedoms from inhibiting addictions and habits, Rehab is a highly conceptual album. "Rehab" is nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards. The album was named the Best Album of 2010 in the "Best of 2010: Rapzilla.com's Staff Picks" awards, and Lecrae was also named Artist of the Year. The song "Background" and the album itself were nominated for Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year and Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year, respectively, at the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards.
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Rude Boy (Rihanna song) "Rude Boy" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna, taken from her fourth studio album, "Rated R" (2009). It was released as the album's third single on February 19, 2010, through Def Jam. Rihanna co-wrote the song with StarGate, Ester Dean, Makeba Riddick, and Rob Swire, with Swire also co-producing it with StarGate. "Rude Boy" is an up-tempo dancehall and R&B song which incorporates elements of raggamuffin. The song received mixed to positive reviews from critics; some called it is the highlight of the album, but others criticized Rihanna's "monotone" and "icy" vocal performance.
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All of the Lights "All of the Lights" is a song by American rapper Kanye West, as the fourth single from his fifth studio album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" (2010). It was produced by West and features additional vocals from several other recording artists, including John Legend, The-Dream, Elly Jackson, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Kid Cudi, Elton John, Drake, and Rihanna; the latter is the only credited feature on the single.
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X (Chris Brown song) "X" is a song by American recording artist Chris Brown, taken from his sixth homonym studio album "X" (2014), and was released as an instant-gratification track alongside the album pre-order on iTunes on August 25, 2014. It was written by Brown, Diplo, Djemba Djemba, RoccStar, Dewain Whitmore, Jr. and Sevyn Streeter. Musically, "X" is a song that unites R&B and soul vocals with a dance beat. The song contains lyrics about Brown forgetting a failed relationship with a woman. "X" received critical praise from music critics, which praised the maturity of the lyrics and his production. Following the release of "X", as a result of the strong digital downloads, the song charted on multiple charts worldwide; it peaked at number 98 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100, number 26 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, number 63 on the French Singles Chart, number 12 on the UK Singles R&B Chart, number 81 on the UK Singles Chart and number 75 on the Australian Singles Chart.
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Uptown Funk "Uptown Funk" (stylised as "UpTown Funk!") is a song recorded by British record producer Mark Ronson and American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars, for Ronson's fourth studio album, "Uptown Special" (2015). RCA Records released the song as the album's lead single on 10 November 2014. Jeff Bhasker assisted the artists in co-writing and co-producing the track, with additional writing from Philip Lawrence. The song became a worldwide phenomenon with its major impact on pop culture. According to "Billboard," the song remains the biggest hit of the 2010s.
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American Oxygen "American Oxygen" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was written by Alex da Kid, Candice Pillay, Sam Harris and Rihanna; Alex da Kid and Kanye West produced it. Written over the course of a year, "American Oxygen" was inspired by the 1984 single "Born in the U.S.A." performed by Bruce Springsteen. It was made available for streaming on Tidal on April 5, 2015, and released for digital download on April 14 via the iTunes Store. The song has patriotic lyrical content about a new America and the chasing of the American dream.
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Love On Top "Love On Top" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her fourth studio album "4" (2011). Inspired from her state of mind while playing Etta James in the 2008 musical biopic "Cadillac Records", Beyoncé wrote the song alongside Terius Nash and Shea Taylor; its production was handled by Taylor and Beyoncé. A throw-back to 1980s music, the uptempo R&B song exhibits style similar to that of Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and The Jackson 5, among others. While incorporating four key changes, Beyoncé adopts a high range when repeating the song's chorus towards the end of the song. She sings about a man whom she can always call, even after facing grief and hard work, finally earning his love and respect.
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Live Your Life (T.I. song) "Live Your Life" is a song by American rapper T.I., from his sixth studio album, "Paper Trail" (2008), and features Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released as the seventh single from the album on September 23, 2008. The song is a conscious hip hop track with elements of contemporary R&B. The song's lyrics speak of T.I.'s rise to fame and optimism of the future. It also gives dedication to the American troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Testify (Common song) "Testify" is the fourth single from rapper Common's 2005 album "Be". Clocking in at just above two and a half minutes, it is the second shortest track on "Be" (after the album's intro). It is produced by Kanye West, whose beat heavily utilizes vocal samples from "Innocent Til Proven Guilty" by Honey Cone. Spence D. of IGN.com comments on this saying: "'Testify' [...] features an intricate layering of vocals which provide such an hypnotic backdrop that you almost forget to listen to Common's compelling storytelling." The song's story is about a woman who manipulates a judge and jury to find her partner guilty of a crime she committed. After the case is settled, she starts laughing