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The Brit Award for Song of the Year is an award given by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), an organisation which represents record companies and artists in the United Kingdom. [1] The accolade is presented at the Brit Awards, an annual celebration of British and international music. [2]
Oct 4, 2013 · The 2000s mark the decade that documented the transition from the club (and, of course pirate radio) to the internet as dance music’s key hub – the arena where new scenes were incubated and...
Find the top 100 R&B songs for the year of 2006 and listen to them all! Can you guess the number one R&B song in 2006? Find out now!
- Chris Martin
- Adele
- Duffy
- Damon Albarn
- Amy Winehouse
- M.I.A.
- Leona Lewis
- Natasha Bedingfield
- Estelle
- Craig David
Born in 1977 in Exeter, South Devon, Chris Martin is an English singer and music producer most famous for headlining the rock band Coldplay. Martin went to University College London, where he met guitarist Jonny Buckland. The two decided to start a band with their friends, and as Coldplay, they released their first album, Parachutes, in 2000. It we...
Next up, born in 1988, we have Adele, who is a singer and songwriter from Tottenham, London. Her big break came in 2006 when XL Recordings noticed her talent and gave her a record contract. She became an instant star with her 2008 album 19. It featured the songs “Chasing Pavements,” ”Make You Feel My Love,” and ”Cold Shoulder,” all of which are doi...
Born in 1984 in Bangor, Gwynedd, Aimee Anne Duffyis a Welsh songwriter and singer who has been active since 2004. As a teenager, she started performing in a number of local bands before relocating to Chester. In 2007, she signed her first contract with A&M Records and made her first major television appearance on Later with Jools Holland. She came ...
Born in Whitechapel and growing up in Leytonstone, East London, Damon Albarnis a singer famous for being the frontman for two prominent British rock bands, Blur and Gorillaz. Albarn helped found Gorillaz in 1998, and the group enjoyed success with their hit single “Clint Eastwood” in 2001. As a member of Gorillaz, Albarn uses the name 2-D, and he h...
Born in Southgate, North London, in 1983, English singer Amy Winehousewas active from 2002 to 2011. Winehouse started composing songs when she was just 14 and signed a record deal with 19 Management when she was 19. She found commercial success with her jazz album Frankand rose to fame due to her deep voice and rebellious signature style. Winehouse...
Mathangi Arulpragasam is an English singer, rapper, and activist. Born in the Hounslow district of west London, she became famous under the stage name M.I.A.Her style is a blend of electronic, dance, and world music. Her parents are from Sri Lanka, and M.I.A. often sings about politics, social issues, and immigration. M.I.A. got her first taste of ...
Singer-songwriter Leona Lewiswas born in 1985 in the Borough of Islington and grew up attending theater and singing schools. In 2006, Lewis won The X Factortelevision competition and shot to fame. Simon Cowell signed her to his record label, Syco Music, and she subsequently signed a contract with J Records in 2007. Lewis’s debut single, “Bleeding L...
From West Sussex, Natasha Bedingfieldwas born in Haywards Heath and grew up in a musical family. As a teenager, Bedingfield and her siblings started a band, and she appeared on a friend’s record when she was 14. Bedingfield moved to London to pursue a degree in psychology, but she decided to create music instead. She wrote worship songs for Hillson...
R&B singer Estellewas born in the Hammersmith neighborhood of West London and grew up around reggae and American gospel music. She is famous for her unique sound, a mix of soul, reggae, R&B, and hip-hop. In 2000, Estelle started working at a record shop and singing at clubs in London. A few years later, she met Kanye West at a restaurant in Los Ang...
Next up we have another R&B singer. Craig Davidgrew up in the Holyrood estate of Southampton, England. His father, a reggae bass player, stoked David’s interest in music when he was young. As a teenager, he began MCing with his father’s encouragement. In 2000, David released his first album, Born to Do It. It was an instant success. Songs from the ...
From Britpop anthems to dance floor fillers, the UK music charts were filled with diverse sounds and unforgettable hits. In this article, we’ll revisit the biggest songs, celebrate the artists who left their mark, and relive the musical highlights that defined 2006 in the UK.
Jul 23, 2006 · 23 July 2006 - 29 July 2006 The Official UK Singles Chart reflects the UK’s biggest songs of the week, based on audio and video streams, downloads, CDs and vinyl, compiled by the Official...
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All US top 40 singles for 2006 including drops, power hits and debuts. Notable artists include Beyonce, Rihanna,TI, Jame Blunt, Nickelback, Sean Paul, Jay-Z
