New Zealand top 50 singles of 2014 contained a song by Eminem that had guest vocals from what Barbadian singer?
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New Zealand top 50 singles of 2014 This is a list of the top-selling singles in New Zealand for 2014 from the Official New Zealand Music Chart's end-of-year chart, compiled by Recorded Music NZ. English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran had the most songs in the top 50, with four. The chart also includes three songs by New Zealand artists: "Freaks" by Australian DJ Timmy Trumpet and New Zealand rapper Savage, and "Holding You" by Ginny Blackmore and Stan Walker, and "Bridges" by Broods. Four songs also featured in the New Zealand top 50 singles of 2013: Katy Perry's songs "Roar" and "Dark Horse", "I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran, "The Monster" by Eminem and "Timber" by Pitbull. The 2014 chart was the first to include online streaming as well as sales data.
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The Monster (song) "The Monster" is a song by American rapper Eminem, featuring guest vocals from Barbadian singer Rihanna, taken from Eminem's album "The Marshall Mathers LP 2" (2013). The song was written by Eminem, Jon Bellion, and Bebe Rexha, with production handled by Frequency. "The Monster" marks the fourth collaboration between Eminem and Rihanna, following "Love the Way You Lie", its sequel "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)" (2010), and "Numb" (2012). "The Monster" was released on October 29, 2013, as the fourth single from the album. The song's lyrics present Rihanna coming to grips with her inner demons, while Eminem ponders the negative effects of his fame.
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You Don't Know (Shady Records song) "You Don't Know" is the lead single from the Shady compilation album "". The song is performed by Eminem featuring artists 50 Cent, and Lloyd Banks, and features the new vocals from Cashis.
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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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Throw That "Throw That" is the fifth single of the hip hop group Slaughterhouse from their album "", which was released on August 28, 2012 via Shady Records and Interscope Records. The song features Eminem and production by himself and T-Minus. It was available to purchase on iTunes on August 21, 2012. "Throw That" entered the "Billboard" Hot 100 at number 98, making it both the group's and the album's most successful single to date.
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Good Night (Reece Mastin song) "Good Night" is the debut single by British-Australian recording artist Reece Mastin, who won the third series of "The X Factor" (Australia) in 2011. It was released digitally on 22 November 2011, shortly after the show ended, as the lead single from his self-titled debut album. The song was written by Hayley Warner with Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci of the songwriting and production duo DNA Songs. "Good Night" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, most of whom noted its similarities to Pink's "Raise Your Glass" (2010). The song debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart, and became the first number-one winner's single for "The X Factor" (Australia). It was certified five times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting sales of 350,000 copies. "Good Night" also peaked at number one in New Zealand and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ).
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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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Alison Hinds Alison Amanda Hinds (born 1 June 1970) is a British-born Barbadian soca artist based in Barbados. She is one of the most popular soca singers in the world and has been given the nickname the "Queen of Soca".
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Team (Lorde song) "Team" is a song by New Zealand singer Lorde, taken from her debut studio album, "Pure Heroine" (2013). The song was released on 13 September 2013 as the album's third single in Australia and New Zealand by Universal Music New Zealand, and the second in the United States and the United Kingdom by Lava and Republic Records. The track was written by Lorde and Joel Little and produced by Little, with additional production from Lorde herself. "Team" is a hybrid of alternative pop and electro-hop featuring synthesiser, bass and snare drum instrumentation over a handclap-based beat. Lyrically, the track is a "tribute to her friends and country".
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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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XO (song) "XO" is a song by American singer Beyoncé from her fifth studio album, "Beyoncé" (2013). Columbia Records released the song as the lead contemporary hit radio single from the album in the US and Italy on December 16, 2013. Ryan Tedder co-wrote and co-produced "XO" with Terius "The-Dream" Nash and Beyoncé, with additional production handled by Chauncey "Hit-Boy" Hollis and HazeBanga Music. A pure midtempo pop, electropop and R&B love song, "XO" is complete with electronic musical instrumentation, synthesizers and drums. Musically, it was compared to Beyoncé's own song "Halo" and was noted for having several music hooks including its call and response chorus.
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Amen (Meek Mill song) "Amen" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Meek Mill, released as the lead single from his debut studio album "Dreams and Nightmares", on June 19, 2012. The song features fellow rapper and Canadian recording artist Drake with uncredited vocals from R&B singer Jeremih. It was produced by Key Wane and Jahlil Beats. The song samples the Doobie Brothers song "Minute by Minute".
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Bebe Rexha Bleta "Bebe" Rexha ( ; ] ; born August 30, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. She is best known as a featured guest vocalist on several "Billboard" Hot 100 charting songs, such as G-Eazy's "Me, Myself & I", David Guetta's "Hey Mama", Martin Garrix's "In the Name of Love" and Cash Cash's "Take Me Home". She also co-wrote the chart-topping Eminem and Rihanna single "The Monster", among others. In March 2016, she released the single "No Broken Hearts", featuring Nicki Minaj. "I Got You" was released as the lead single from her EP "". "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" was released as the lead single from her third EP "".
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Shontelle Shontelle Layne (born 4 October 1985), known professionally as Shontelle, is a Barbadian singer-songwriter. She released her debut album "Shontelligence" in November 2008. Her second album, "No Gravity", was released in September 2010. Her singles, "T-Shirt", and "Impossible", achieved modest international success. In 2016, Shontelle released "Count On Me." A duet single featuring Barbadian singer-songwriter Toni Norville.
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My Heart Is Open "My Heart Is Open" is a song recorded by Maroon 5 for their fifth studio album, "V" (2014). The song features guest vocals from American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani. It was released on August 29, 2014, as the eleventh and closing track on "V" by Interscope Records.
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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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Change Your Life (Iggy Azalea song) "Change Your Life" is a song recorded by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea for her debut studio album, "The New Classic" (2014). It features guest vocals by American rapper T.I.. Initially a demo by Indian-American songwriter Raja Kumari, the song's final composition was co-written by Azalea, Natalie Sims, Kumari, the song's producers The Messengers, Lovy Longomba and T.I.. It is a mid-tempo dub-step, hip hop and synthpop song inspired by Azalea's personal dating experiences, and comprises bass-driven and synth-heavy production. Described by Azalea as "a kind of rap duet", it features her singing on a track for the first time which she took upon to showcase growth and versatility from her previous material.
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Saturnz Barz "Saturnz Barz" is a song by British virtual band Gorillaz, featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan. The song was released on 23 March 2017. It was released as the first single from their fifth studio album "Humanz". The song marks the group's comeback since 2012's "DoYaThing", although 2017 had seen the non-single release of the song "Hallelujah Money" which features English singer Benjamin Clementine. "Saturnz Barz" was produced by frontman Damon Albarn, Remi Kabaka and producer The Twilite Tone, and marks the group's first collaboration with Popcaan. A remix was released later by Banx & Ranx.
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Jermain Jackman Jermain Jackman (born 10 January 1995) is a British singer who won the third series of the BBC television singing competition "The Voice UK" in 2014. His debut album, "Jermain Jackman", was released on 23 March 2015.
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You da One "You da One" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna recorded for her sixth studio album, "Talk That Talk" (2011). It was co-written by Rihanna with Ester Dean, Henry Walter, John Hill and Lukasz Gottwald. Production of the song was completed by Gottwald, under his production name Dr. Luke, and Cirkut. Kuk Harrell and Marcas Tovar recorded the track at the Sofital Paris Le Laubourg, Room 538, and Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California. It premiered on US radio on November 11, 2011, and was made available to download digitally throughout Europe and Australasia on November 14, 2011. It was added to US Mainstream, rhythmic and urban radio station playlists on November 29, 2011. Throughout December 2011 and January 2012, a remix extended play (EP) was released worldwide.
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Words I Never Said "Words I Never Said" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Lupe Fiasco, released February 8, 2011, as the second single from his third studio album "Lasers". The song was produced by British music producer Alex da Kid and features vocals from American singer-songwriter Skylar Grey. The song contains references to controversial political and socioeconomic topics, including the September 11 attacks, government fiscal policy, and the Gaza War. The song's message of standing up for the people and being against the government has been used as a theme song for Internet group Anonymous. It was named the 41st best song of 2011 by "XXL" magazine.
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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).