It should come as no surprise that a woman who counts Dionne Warwick as a cousin, Aretha Franklin as a family friend, and whose mother was a legendary session and gospel singer, became a phenomenally successful R&B; act. Perhaps more ...

The 12th studio album from singer Madonna, 2012's MDNA features all-new material from the pop icon with production from French electronic musician and DJ Martin Solveig, as well as longtime Madonna collaborator William Orbit. Coming on the heels of Madonna's ...

Previously the frontman for L.A. post-hardcore outfit From First to Last, Sonny Moore continues to develop his unforeseen dubstep tendencies with the second EP under his Skrillex alias, Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites. This surprising electro reinvention still throws a ...

Although the duo LMFAO boasted Euro-pop synths and unmissable riffs well before their hit with David Guetta, "Gettin' Over You," it definitely didn't hurt to be featured on a world-wide smash that spent quality time at number one in France ...

Nominated for five Grammy Awards, shortlisted for the prestigious BBC Sound of 2012 poll, and courted by everyone from Chicago producer Kaskade to metal icons Korn, former From First to Last frontman Sonny Moore's transition from post-hardcore vocalist to dubstep ...

Limited edition clamshell box contains 11 CD's in mini LP sleeves. As the world's biggest selling female artist of all time Madonna is not just the Queen Of Pop but one of the most influential artists on modern music. Since ...

Black Eyed Peas, the hip-hop crossover juggernaut that propelled singer Fergie and producer Will.I.Am to superstardom, have, since 2003's ELEPHUNK, been audaciously plugging away at their bombastic but lighthearted style of rap-cum-dance pop--an effort that has translated to a run ...

Personnel: Praga Khan (vocals, synthesizer, programming); DJ Mea (vocals); Kirk Salvador (drums).

An unrivaled collection of themes representing a unique fusion amid traditional forms of music and the nouvelle fields of electronica, Gotan Project's La Revancha del Tango discloses unknown frontiers for the modern beat explorers. Inspired by Argentinean tango, Philippe Cohen ...

Brandy was nominated for a 1996 Grammy Award for Best New Artist. The single "Baby" was nominated for a 1996 Grammy for Best Female R&B; Vocal Performance. Brandy Norwood, the teen television actress on "Thea," began making waves in the pop ...

There is so little professionally shot video footage of Roy Buchanan officially available, that this frustratingly short half-hour set is a major find for the late guitarist's devoted fan base. Recorded November 15, 1976 when he was 37, the Austin ...

If you're only going to get one Madonna record, or if you want to find out what the fuss is about, start here. THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION compiles the cream of Madonna's '80s singles, from the dancefloor innocence of "Holiday" to ...

From 1974-1979, KC & the Sunshine Band were one of the most popular R&B;/pop acts and writers of the era. The Best of KC & the Sunshine Band covers the high points of the band's production team of keyboardist/vocalist Harry ...

The title might sound like hyperbole, but this two-disc collection is, in fact, a pretty fair summation of Michael Jackson's career up to 2005. Of course, it's impossible for two discs to hold every hit single Michael Jackson has ever ...

Ask DJ Tiësto why he picks Miami as a great club city and he'll mention the energy plus the cutting-edge glamour. Club Life, Vol. 2: Miami has plenty of both with tracks from Afrojack, Dada Life, and Avicii plus Tiësto ...

This is an Enhanced audio CD, which contains regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. "It Wasn't Me" was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals. GRAMMY winning reggae superstar Shaggy delivers another hit-stacked album with HOTSHOT. ...

Not long into the ceaseless promotional parade for Born This Way, Lady Gaga's second full-length record and easily the most anticipated record of the 2010s, a certain sense of inevitability crept into play. It was inevitable that Born This Way ...

Co-produced by rap heavyweights Naughty by Nature, who are skilled in treading the line between street and mainstream acceptance, PRONOUNCED JAH-NAY packs a rhythmic punch, but soulful strings and airy keyboard chops create a more sophisticated ambience that fits Zhane's ...

Showcasing their innovative fusion of tango and electronica, Parisian three-piece Gotan Project's first Best Of features 15 tracks spanning their ten-year career. Alongside two previously unreleased tracks ("Strength to Love," "Checkmate") and "El Norte," the sole contribution from their 2007 ...

Four years on the road, spinning at DJ gigs across the globe, kept Paul Van Dyk out of the studio, but now fans who prefer to absorb his work through headphones get their due respect with the aptly titled Evolution. ...

Recorded between 1965 & 2002. Includes liner notes by Kurt Loder. The word "diva" has been thrown around a great deal in the pop world since the '90s, but Cherilyn Sarkasian, better known as Cher, was one of the original pop ...

Pricipally recorded at Crescent Moon Studios and Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, Florida. This is a Super Audio CD playable only on Super Audio CD players. This is a multi-channel Super Audio CD playable only on Super Audio CD players. Personnel includes: Gloria Estefan ...

The expanded version of GREATEST HITS includes 5 bonus tracks and is newly remastered. Sam Cooke's death in 1964 left a huge void in the world of soul music not filled until Al Green's breakthrough in the early '70s. Although many ...

Liner Note Authors: Chuck Leavell; Larry Cohn. Recording information: Electric Lady Studios, NY; Muscadine Studios, Macon, GA; Studio 1093, Athens, GA. Personnel: Chuck Leavell (vocals, piano, organ); Louis Romanos (drums). Audio Mixer: Ed Cherney .

Bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs is a virtuoso banjo player, and his influence on both American country music & rock and roll has been enormous. His creativity and versatility are abundantly evident in this program, which features him playing intimate sets ...