On “Rude Boy,” Rihanna worked with one of the songwriters behind her other hits. Rihanna found humor in the lyrics of “Rude Boy.” The song became a massive hit. Makeba Riddick is a professional ...

Well, fancy that: Billboard‘s latest update of their Hot 100 songs chart has finally brought a little change to the world of pop. After nearly two months in the top spot, Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” has ...

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