What was Rihanna's second single from her 2006 album "A Girl Like Me," written by Ne-Yo?
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A Girl like Me (Rihanna album) A Girl like Me is the second studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released on April 10, 2006 by Def Jam Recordings. For the production of the album, Rihanna worked with Evan Rogers, Carl Sturken, StarGate, J. R. Rotem and label-mate Ne-Yo, who wrote the album's second single. "A Girl like Me" is a pop, reggae and R&B album influenced by Rihanna's Caribbean roots. The album also incorporates elements of dancehall and rock, as well as ballads, which music critics were ambivalent towards.
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Unfaithful (song) "Unfaithful" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her second studio album "A Girl like Me" (2006). It was written by Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith with the song's producers StarGate. The song was released by Def Jam Recordings on May 2, 2006, as the second single from the album. "Unfaithful" is a pop and R&B ballad and was inspired by the works of American rock band Evanescence. Originally titled "Murderer", the single speaks about a woman who regrets cheating on her partner.
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Let It Go (Keyshia Cole song) "Let It Go" is a song by American R&B recording artist Keyshia Cole. It was written by Cole, Jack Knight, Cainon Lamb, Lil' Kim, and Missy Elliott for her second album "Just Like You" (2007) and samples "Juicy Fruit" by Mtume, and "Don't Stop the Music" by Yarbrough and Peoples, while also interpolating "Juicy" by The Notorious B.I.G., who also sampled "Juicy Fruit." Production was handled by Elliott and Lamb, with Lil' Kim and Elliott also appearing as featured vocalists on the track.
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Forever Now (Ne-Yo song) "Forever Now" is a song performed by American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, taken from his fifth studio album, "R.E.D." (2012). It was released on November 23, 2012 by Motown Records as the second international single and fourth overall single from the album. Ne-Yo co-wrote the song with its producers, StarGate, Bingo Players, Phatboiz.
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Love on the Brain "Love on the Brain" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eighth studio album, "Anti" (2016). It was written and produced by Fred Ball, with additional writing by Joseph Angel and Rihanna, and Kuk Harrell serving as the vocal producer. The song was provided to US rhythmic contemporary and urban contemporary radio stations on September 27, 2016, as the album's fourth single. "Love on the Brain" is a doo-wop, R&B and soul ballad inspired by 1950s and 1960s music. Its instrumentation consists of a guitar arpeggio, swirling organ, a simple chord progression, syncopated strings, and orchestra. Lyrically, the song has themes of swinging back and forth between the highs and lows of a toxic love.
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B Howard Brandon Alexander Howard, also known as B. Howard (born April 2, 1981), is an American singer, record producer and songwriter. He is the co-founder of the company and record label 6 Point Entertainment. His album "Genesis" was released through 6 Point Entertainment in 2010. Howard was credited as songwriter and producer on the song "I Ain't Gotta Tell You" from Ne-Yo's album "In My Own Words", which topped the Billboard 200 chart in 2006. Howard was also credited as a songwriter on "Can't Get Tired of Me" from the album "Face Off", a collaborative album by Omarion and Bow Wow, which debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 in 2007. In 2016, Howard's single, "Don't Say You Love Me", hit number 11 on Billboard's Top Dance charts.
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Why (Taeyeon song) "Why" is a song recorded by South Korean singer Taeyeon for her second extended play of the same name. It was released as the EP's second single on June 28, 2016 by S.M. Entertainment. The song's lyrics were penned by Jo Yoon-kyung, while its music was composed by LDN Noise, Lauren Dyson, and Rodnae "Chikk" Bell. Musically, as opposed to Taeyeon's signature balladic styles, "Why" is described as a hybrid of EDM and R&B with elements of tropical house. The track's lyrics address a desire to escape a suffocating life.
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Can I Have It Like That "Can I Have It Like That" is a song performed by rapper Pharrell Williams featuring Gwen Stefani. It was written and produced by Williams for his 2006 debut album "In My Mind", and the song is the opening track. The song's hook comes from a one-line contribution from Stefani, used as part of a call and response in the chorus. "Can I Have It Like That" was released as the album's lead single in October 2005.
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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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I Do (Nina Girado song) "I Do" is a song by Filipino singer Nina from her self-titled third studio album, "Nina". It was released as the lead single of the album in August 2006 by Warner Music Philippines. The song was written by Joleen Belle, Michael Jay, Carsten Lindberg Hansen and Joachim Svare, and it was produced by Warner personnel Neil Gregorio. It is one of her few original singles. It is also her first upbeat pop-R&B-dance single, since her 2003 number one hit "Make You Mine". The song is described to be Mariah Carey-like, due to Nina's evident use of whistle register and upper-pitch trajectories in the last part of the song.
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Nayer Nayer Regalado better known by the mononym Nayer (sometimes stylized as NITRO!), is an American pop singer. She is known as being a featured artist along with Ne-Yo for Pitbull's 2011 hit single "Give Me Everything", produced by Afrojack. She is also known for her hit single in 2012 titled "Suave (Kiss Me)" featuring Pitbull and Swedish-Congolese singer-songwriter Mohombi. She also was featured by Enrique Iglesias in the Remix of his single "Dirty Dancer" along with other artists, such as Lil Wayne and Usher.
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Lay You Down "Lay You Down" is a song by American R&B recording artist Usher. It was written by himself, Rico Love and Dwayne Nesmith, and produced by the latter two. It was released to urban radio on September 28, 2010 in the United States, as the third and final single from Usher's EP, "Versus", which is an extension of his sixth studio album, "Raymond v. Raymond". "Lay You Down" is an R&B song, that takes influence from pop musician Prince. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its production and Usher's vocals, noting the track as a stand-out from "Versus". It entered the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and peaked at number fifty-six.
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Fading (song) "Fading" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna from her fifth studio album, "Loud" (2010). The song was written by Jamal Jones and Ester Dean, whilst production of the song was completed by Jones under his production name, Polow da Don. Musically, the song samples Irish instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Enya' s "One by One", whilst lyrically, the song is about leaving a man in a relationship. After "Loud" had strong digital download sales in the United Kingdom, "Fading" charted at number 187 on that country's singles chart in November 2010. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised da Don's production, but one critic criticized Rihanna for copying herself and failing to create something different. Some critics also compared it to one of Rihanna's previous singles, "Take A Bow". The song has also been performed on select dates of the Loud Tour (2011).
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Long Way 2 Go "Long Way 2 Go" is a song by American recording artist Cassie from her debut studio album, "Cassie" (2006). It was co-written by Cassie herself in collaboration with the song's producer, Ryan Leslie. The song was released as the second and final single from the album by Bad Boy Records on September 22, 2006. Musically, "Long Way 2 Go" is an upbeat hip hop song featuring prominent R&B characteristics with a laid-back and imperious theme to it. It talks about brushing away a would-be lover like dirt off one's shoulder. Additional vocals are provided by Ryan Leslie.
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Complicated (Nivea album) Complicated is the second album by American singer Nivea, released in the United States on May 3, 2005 (see 2005 in music) on Jive Records. It was primarily produced by her then-husband The-Dream, with additional production from Lil Jon, R. Kelly, Bryan Michael Cox and Jermaine Dupri. The album peaked at No. 37 on the U.S. "Billboard" 200 album charts. "Complicated" was critically acclaimed, but failed to receive major commercial success, eventually becoming Nivea's lowest selling album to date with 84,000 copies sold in the U.S.
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S&amp;M (song) "S&M" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her fifth studio album, "Loud" (2010). The song was released on January 21, 2011, as the fourth single from the album. The American songwriter Ester Dean wrote "S&M" in collaboration with the producers Stargate and Sandy Vee. Backed by bass beats, a keyboard and guitars, it is an uptempo hi-NRG-Eurodance track with lyrics that revolve around sexual intercourse, sadomasochism, bondage, and fetishes.
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Tone It Down "Tone It Down" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane, featuring American singer Chris Brown. It was released on June 20, 2017 as the second single from Gucci Mane's album "Mr. Davis" (2017). The song was written by Mane and Brown, and produced by Cardiak and Hitmaka.
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Young, Fresh n' New "Young, Fresh n' New" is a song by American recording artist Kelis from her second studio album, "Wanderland". Written by Kelis and The Neptunes members Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo—who also produced the track—, it was released as the album's only single in 2001, becoming a minor hit in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number thirty-two on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, however, it became her third consecutive single to miss the "Billboard" Hot 100, while "Wanderland" remains unreleased there. Nevertheless, the song's Timo Maas remix did manage to chart on "Billboard"' s Hot Dance Club Play at number fifteen in late January 2002.
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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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List of awards and nominations received by Ne-Yo Ne-Yo is African American and Chinese American. While a teenager, Ne-Yo wrote lyrics for other artists, such as Youngstown and Mario, for whom he wrote "Let Me Love You". The song became "one of the most-played songs on urban radio stations across the U.S." Ne-Yo has released four studio albums: "In My Own Words" (2006), "Because of You" (2007), "Year of the Gentleman" (2008), and "Libra Scale" (2010). His debut album, "In My Own Words", was released in early 2006 through Def Jam Recordings, and debuted at number one on "Billboard" 200. More than 301,000 copies were sold in the first week, and the album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America after more than two million copies were sold in the United States and four million worldwide. His second album, "Because of You", was released on May 1, 2007, and its first single was "Because of You".
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When I See U "When I See U" is a song recorded by American recording artist Fantasia Barrino for her second studio album, "Fantasia" (2004). It written by Louis Biancaniello, Waynne Nugent, Erika Nuri, Kevin Risto, Janet Sewell, Sam Watters, and produced by Midi Mafia along with Mzmeriq. A mid-tempo contemporary R&B ballad, it was released to positive reviews by critics as the album's second single in April 2007. Its digital release spawned several remixes, three of which featured rappers Remy Ma, Young Jeezy, Lumidee, B.G. and Polow da Don.
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In the Dark (Dev song) "In the Dark" is a song performed by American singer Dev. It was written by Dev alongside The Cataracs, who produced it for Dev's debut studio album, "The Night the Sun Came Up" (2011). The song was released as the album's second single on April 25, 2011, through Universal Republic. "In the Dark" came about when Dev wanted to make a sexy song to show that she is a grown woman. She collaborated with American rapper Flo Rida on an official remix as she believed she would enjoy the remix when hearing it on the radio. "In the Dark" is a dance-pop song with a saxophone hook and influences of Eurodance, Latin and jazz music. The lyrics emphasize sex drives and letting the sensation of touch fully take over from sight.