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Video: Ariana Grande – “Into You”

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“Into You” is a music video and song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande, serving as the second single from her third studio album, Dangerous Woman .

The music video was directed by Hannah Lux Davis and produced with Brandon Bonfiglio and was released on May 24, 2016 via Ariana Grande’s official YouTube VEVO channel.

The Banger of a Track was released on May 6, 2016. It was written by Grande, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Alexander Kronlund, and Ilya Salmanzadeh with Martin and Salmanzadeh serving as producers. The single is a dance-pop song with elements of EDM. Lyrically the song is about craving physical attention from a lover.

The song debuted at number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has reached number 47 so far. The song has also reached number 40 on the UK Singles Chart. Ariana Grande performed the song at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards, along with “Dangerous Woman“. She also performed it on the season 10 finale of The Voice.

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Video: Adele – “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)”

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“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” is a song by British singer Adele from her third studio album, 25. It was released on May 16th 2016 by XL Recordings as the third single from the album. The song was written by Adele, Max Martin and Shellback, while production was provided by the latter two.

An accompanying music video directed by Patrick Daughters premiered on May 22nd 2016 at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards and later on Adele’s official YouTube VEVO channel. It features Adele singing the song against a black backdrop with many shots of herself overlapping one another.

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Video: Pink – “Just Like Fire”

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“Just Like Fire” is a music video and single recorded by American singer Pink for the soundtrack to the 2016 film, Alice Through the Looking Glass.

The official music video for “Just Like Fire” was directed by Dave Meyers and was released May 9, 2016, ahead of the US premiere of Alice Through the Looking Glass. The video features Pink’s husband Carey Hart and their daughter Willow.

P!nk co-wrote the song with Max Martin, Shellback, and Oscar Holter, who all serve as producers on the track. The song was released to digital retailers through RCA Records on April 15, 2016 and was serviced to American adult pop radio through RCA and Walt Disney Records on April 18, 2016.

Upon its release, “Just Like Fire” debuted in the top 50 on multiple international singles charts, and has peaked in the top 10 in the United States. In Australia it reached number one in its second week and was also certified Gold by ARIA.

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Video: Justin Timberlake – “Can’t Stop The Feeling!”

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“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” is a music video and lead single recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake for the soundtrack to the DreamWorks Animation film Trolls.

The track was written and produced by Max Martin, Shellback & Justin Timberlake.

The music video directed by Mark Romanek was released on May 16th 2016 via Justin Timberlake’s official YouTubeVEVO channel, and follows Timberlake on a tour to everyday places as he dances through what a typical day might be.

The single debuted atop the US Billboard Hot 100, for the chart issue dated May 28, 2016, marking Timberlake’s fifth No. 1 single in the country, and making it the 26th song on the Hot 100 history to start at the summit of the chart. The song has been certified platinum in the United States, Canada, Australia and Sweden.

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Video: Ariana Grande – “Dangerous Woman”

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“Dangerous Woman” is the first music video and lead single recorded by American singer Ariana Grande, for her third studio album of the same name, Dangerous Woman.

Grande first previewed the music video through social media on March 26, 2016 and then again on March 29, 2016. The music video was released on March 31, 2016 at midnight on Vevo. The video is directed by the production company The Young Astronauts.

The song was written by Johan Carlsson and Ross Golan, and produced by Max Martin and Carlsson. The song premiered on social media and via Ariana Grande’s official YouTube VEVO channelon March 11th 2016.

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Ariana Grande – ‘Dangerous Woman’

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“Dangerous Woman” is the lead single recorded by American singer Ariana Grande, for her third studio album of the same name, Dangerous Woman.

The song was written by Johan Carlsson and Ross Golan, and produced by Max Martin and Carlsson. It premiered on social media and via Ariana Grande’s official YouTube VEVO channel on March 11th 2016.

Lyrically, “Dangerous Woman” explores themes of empowerment and confidence in a relationship and how a partner can bring out a different side of a woman.

Grande first previewed the music video through social media on March 26, 2016 and then again on March 29, 2016. The music video was released on March 31, 2016 at midnight on Vevo. The video is directed by the production company The Young Astronauts.

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Video: Demi Lovato – “Confident”

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“Confident” is the second music video and single from American singer, actress and recording artist Demi Lovato from her fifth studio album of the same name, Confident.

The video was directed by Robert Rodriguez who is known for Sin City, Machete and the Spy Kids franchise. The video stars Lovato as well as Michelle Rodriguez, Jeff Fahey, Zane Holtz and Marko Zaror.

The music video was shot at Troublemaker Studios in Austin, Texas. It was released on October 9th 2015 via Demi Lovato’s official YouTube VEVO channel.

The song was produced by Max Martin & Ilya Salmanzadeh. It was written by Demi Lovato, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Max Martin & Savan Kotecha. The song was released on September 18th 2015, by Hollywood and Island Records.

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Video: The Weeknd – “In The Night”

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“In the Night” is the third single and promotional music video from Canadian singer The Weeknd included on his second studio album Beauty Behind the Madness. The song was released as the album’s third single on November 17th, 2015.

The song’s music video, directed by BRTHR, was released on December 8th, 2015 and features Tesfaye’s girlfriend, fashion model Bella Hadid.

The track was written by Abel Tesafaye, Ahman “Belly” Balshe, Ali Payami, Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, and Peter Svensson.

It was produced by Max Martin alongside Ali Payami and Abel Tesafaye.

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Video: Ellie Goulding – “On My Mind”

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“On My Mind” is the first promotional music video and lead single from English singer-songwriter and recording artist Ellie Goulding‘s upcoming third studio album, Delirium.

The music video premiered September 21st 2015 via Ellie Goulding’s official YouTube VEVO channel.

The album’s lead single “On My Mind” was composed and produced by Max Martin and composed along with Savan Kotecha, and Ilya Salmanzadeh.

It was released on the iTunes Store alongside the pre-order of the album as an instant-grat download and was available for stream on Spotify and Apple Music.

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VIDEO: The Weeknd – “Can’t Feel My Face”

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“Can’t Feel My Face” is the second music video and promotional single from The Weeknd‘s upcoming second studio album, Chapter III.

The music video premiered July 28th 2015 on Apple Music Connect.

It follows after The Weeknd’s widely successful single “Earned It” off the Fifty Shades of Gray soundtrack, and after his lead hit-single “The Hills“.

  • In the Grant Singer-directed clip (“The Hills”), which premiered on Apple Music Connect, The Weeknd performs on stage at a dimly-lit club. Initially people are sitting down, unmoved by his Michael Jackson-esque moves. However, they start to perk up as he slides across the stage. Eventually someone throws a lighter at him and he bursts into flames, and a crowd joins him on stage. He leaves the club, emerging triumphant—a star is born. [Source: Rap-Up]

The track which is produced by Max Martin, made it’s debut premiere on June 8th 2015 on The Weeknd’s official YouTube VEVO channel.

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VIDEO: Demi Lovato – “Cool For The Summer”

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“Cool for the Summer” is the first music video and single recorded by American singer Demi Lovato, from her upcoming fifth studio album.

The music video was directed by Hannah Lux Davis, it premiered July 23rd 2015 on Demi Lovato’s official YouTube VEVO channel.

It was written by Demi Lovato, Max Martin, Ali Payami, Alexander Erik Kronlund, and Savan Kotecha.

The song made it’s digital and viral debut on Demi Lovato’s official YouTube VEVO channel on July 7th 2015.

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VIDEO: Natalie La Rose ft. Fetty Wap – “Around the World”

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“Around The World” is the official second music video and single from Natalie La Rose‘s upcoming debut studio album.

The track features production by Max Martin and 300 recording artist Fetty Wap.

The music video premiered July 24th 2015 via Natahlie La Roses’s official VEVO channel.

“All Around The World” was released on Natalie La Rose’s official YouTube VEVO channel on June 2, 2015. The single first premiered through radio on June 1, 2015 ahead of its scheduled digital release on June 16.

It was written by Marco Borrero, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Rickard Goransson, Justin Franks and Willie Maxwell.

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Demi Lovato – ‘Cool for the Summer’

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“Cool for the Summer” is the lead single recorded by American singer Demi Lovato, from her upcoming fifth studio album.

It was written by Demi Lovato, Max Martin, Ali Payami, Alexander Erik Kronlund, and Savan Kotecha.

The song made it’s digital and viral debut on Demi Lovato’s official YouTube VEVO channel on July 7th 2015. The song was released on July 1, 2015 by Hollywood, Island, and Safehouse Records, and made its radio premiere on the same date via Republic Records.

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