Faith Evans is a well known singer who has the ability of combining the music from genres like soul, R&B, and hip hop soul together. Besides being a well known singer Faith Evans is also songwriter, record producer, author and actress. Faith was born in Lakeland, Florida but she grew up in Newark, New Jersey. In 1993 she moved to Los Angles to begin her career in the music business. It was during that time she caught the attention Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs and began working under his record label. From that auspicious beginning Faith Evans appeared on the music scene.

During the time that Faith was working under Puff Daddy’s record label she met and married Notorious B.I.G. Wallace. After she became his widow she worked with Puff Daddy and released the song “I’ll Be Missing You”. The song was a tribute to her late husband. This song became a worldwide number 1 hit and it stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 11 weeks in 1997. For this collaboration effort Faith Evans and Puff Daddy received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo. They also performed the song alongside Sting at the 1997 Grammy Awards.

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The next song of Faith’s which received another award was “Heartbreak Hotel”. This song was a collaborated effort by Faith Evans, Whitney Houston and Kelly Price. The album Keeping the Faith which was a solo effort by Faith Evans was released in 1998. From this point on Faith would release to her fans great songs which were at times solo efforts and at others collaborated efforts.

From 2004 onwards Faith Evans who was working under a new record label released her 4^th studio album, The First Lady. The First Lady album debuted on the Billboard 200 chart in the number 2 slot and the number 1 slot on the Top R&B/Hip Hop charts. This album eventually certified gold by the R.I.A. To date Faith has provided us with 5 studio albums which allow us to gain some pleasure from her unique singing style. When you listen to these albums you too will begin to understand why her songs are so popular.

Of the many female country singers in the world you are sure to have heard of Faith Hill. This amazing singer has given to us many wonderful songs. These songs which are country by genre are sung in what can be considered as Faith Hill’s signature voice which is considered to be a combination of soulful and rough velvet. From this powerful voice which is combined with her skillful band and the evocative music which comes across the guitar it should come as no surprise that Faith Hill has provided us with a score of fantastic songs to listen to.

In her career as a songstress Faith Hill has released 8 number one singles and 3 number one albums which have been well received by her many fans. From these various singles and albums which have been released you are sure to have quite a few of them. These songs include ones such as “Piece of My Heart”, “Take Me As I Am”, “Wild One” – this was her first song to hit the Billboard chart in the number 1 position – “You can’t Lose Me”, “This Kiss”, “Breathe” and many others. In addition to singing solo Hill has also joined her husband Tim McGraw who is another famous country singer in duets.

The songs which the pair has released are just as popular as the ones which Faith has sung by herself. These songs include “Shotgun Rider”, “I Need You”, “Let’s Make Love” and the very first duet the pair sang together “It’s Your Love”. As you listen to these and the other songs which have been performed by Faith Hill you will be able to understand why her fans love listening to the soul inspiring music that she sings. So if you haven’t listened to something new lately, why not try a little sampling from Faith Hill? You might find that you like her laid back style of singing.

As you know there are many singers the world over. Many of these artists are able to capture our souls in their fantastic music. One such singer is that of Beyoncé. This wonderful artist is considered to be one of the most influential and powerful celebrities the world has seen. You have seen Beyoncé as she preformed powerful ballads with Destiny’s Child – an all female group – and in various movies and plays where she displayed her considerable acting abilities and musical talents.

The range of songs which comprise Beyoncé’s musical genius are a mix of hip hop, soul, R&B and pop music. While these are the roots of her music you will be able to hear the soulful quality that Beyoncé adds to her songs when she performs. As many of us are quite lucky to hear great music like “Halo”, “If I Were a Boy”, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”, “Sexy Lil Thug” and others you can attest to the sheer power that comes through with these songs.

Of course you need to understand that Beyoncé has in addition to her music been showing her talents in movies like The Pink Panther, Dreamgirls, Cramen:A Hip Hopera and others. These are in addition to the various live concerts which fans enjoy attending. At present Beyoncé has performed about 5 live tours where her numouers fans were able to appreciate her considerable singing talents. Before Beyoncé went on a solo career she was part of the all women’s group Destiny’s Child.

With the singing experience that she garned with this group Beyoncé allowed her natural talents propel her into a career which leaves fans wanting more. The next time you hear some songs which have been composed and sung by Beyoncé you will understand how such an artists as Beyoncé has made an impact on the world around her.

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There are many famous singers in the world. For many people the sultry and powerful voice of Celine Dion is one reason to listen to her songs. This Canadian born singer is very popular with a range of fans the world over. Her songs which are contemporary in nature belong equally pop rock and pop music. Celine’s songs have been sung both in English and French. You will find that of these numerous songs the majority are sung in French.

The very beginnings of Celine’s career started when she caught the attention of music manager René Angélil. He was moved by her song so much that he mortgaged his home to fund her first record. The name of that song was “Ce n’était qu’un rêve” which in English means “It was Only a Dream”. After this debut Celine became known to international audiences when she participated and won the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival.

From this beginning Celine Dion has released numerous songs. These songs are ones which have been influenced by R&B, Classical, Gospel and even rock music. The influence these styles have had on her music is profound. The various songs which have been performed by Celine Dion show this influencing style. You may have heard songs like “The Power of Love”, “Think Twice”, “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now”, “Because You Loved Me”, and the Titantic theme song “My Heart Will Go On”. These are just a few examples of Celine Dion’s music which has touched our lives.

The many albums which have been released by Celine sometimes feature songs which have been released in conjunction with movies, special performances with other well known musical artists and live concerts. With each of these performances Celine has the ability of gathering new fans to her musical career. To sum it all up when you hear a song by Celine Dion you will know that you are in the presence of a person who can touch your soul in a way that will leave you feeling both energized and soothed all at the same time.

Many people have heard songs sung by a number of different Latin singers. Some of these personalities like Shakira have gone on to break the barriers of language by being able to draw Latin audiences as well as audiences from other countries to their performances and songs. While the success Shakira is enjoying in the rest of the world is relatively new her success in the Latin music scene is one which is well known.

Shakira started performing for audiences from the tender age of four. From this impromptu performance Shakira knew that she had found her vocation in life. Many years later she established herself as a singer to be reckoned with. Her first songs which were released into public were Latin songs which were well received by lovers of that musical genre. From singing songs to fans in the Latin world Shakira decided to woo other audiences with her singing talents.

Of the various songs Shakira has given the world you will find that “Whenever, Wherever” is one which definitely rocked the world. This song of hers reached record heights for a Latin singer by being placed in the number 1 slot in the US Billboard Hot 100, the UK Single Chart and the Australian ARIA chart. While singing is indeed the main claim she has on her fans, Shakira is a woman of many talents. Her talents include singing Classical Arabic, belly dancing – her own style – writing her own compositions and even producing her own records.

The various singles and albums have given us songs like “Hips Don’t Lie”, “La Tortura”, “Ojos Asi”, “Beautiful Liar” “Hay Amores” and many others. As you listen to these various melodies you will be able to see why Shakira appeals to so many people who listen to her music. Her songs are full of energy and a joy of living that it is impossible to just sit still and listen. When you hear the songs of Shakira you will want to dance along with Shakira and enjoy living life to the fullest as she does. After all “Hips Don’t Lie” do they?

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