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NOW That's What I Call Music! 60

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 60 is the sixtieth mainline installment in the American compilation series "NOW That's What I Call Music!"

It was released on November 4, 2016 & contains hits from Calvin Harris, Sia & Charlie Puth. This album contains no number one hits, although the first track "This Is What You Came For" peaked at #3 on the Hot 100 & #2 on the Mainstream Top 40.

The album contains 22 tracks in total, featuring 6 NOW! What's Next tracks. The deluxe edition contains an additional 14 tracks to celebrate the 60th edition of NOW!

"Hymn For The Weekend" by Coldplay (track 15) is the longest song on the album (4 minutes & 16 seconds), while "Me Too" by Meghan Trainor (track 4) and "Starving" by Hailee Steinfeld & Grey featuring Zedd (track 8) are the shortest songs on the album (2 minutes & 59 seconds).

The album debuted & peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200 & charted for 12 weeks.

## Streaming links

* Stream NOW That's What I Call Music! 60 on YouTube
* Stream NOW That's What I Call Music! 60 (Deluxe) on Apple Music
* Stream NOW That's What I Call Music! 60 (Deluxe) on Spotify
* Stream or buy on other services
NOW That's What I Call Music! 26

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 26 is the twenty-sixth mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on November 13, 2007 & contains hits from Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, Timbaland, & Justin Timberlake. The album contains 20 tracks in total. NOW! 26 includes four Billboard Hot 100 number ones: "Crank That (Soulja Boy)", "Beautiful Girls", "Big Girls Don't Cry (Personal)" & "Hey There Delilah".

The album peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 Charts.
NOW That's What I Call Music! 39

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 39 is the thirty-ninth mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on August 9, 2011 & contains hits from Katy Perry, LMFAO, & Pitbull. The album contains 20 tracks in total. Including 4 NOW What's Next tracks along with the 16 songs on the main tracklist.

NOW 39 includes three Billboard Hot 100 number ones: "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)", "Party Rock Anthem", & "Give Me Everything".

## Videos

NOW 39 feat. Katy Perry, LMFAO, Lady Gaga & more!NOW! 39 Advert
NOW That's What I Call Music! 55

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 55 is the fifty-fifth mainline installment in the American compilation series "NOW That's What I Call Music!"

It was released on August 7, 2015 & contains hits from Ellie Goulding, Tove Lo, & Jason Derulo. NOW 55! has one number one hit, being the Felix Jaehn remix of "Cheerleader".

The album contains 21 tracks in total, featuring 5 NOW! What's Next tracks. The album debuted & peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 & charted for 21 weeks.

## Videos

NOW 55 Is Available Now! Featuring Maroon 5, Jason Derulo, Taylor Swift + More!NOW! 55 Advert
NOW That's What I Call Music! 11

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 11 is the eleventh mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on November 19, 2002 & contains hits from Nelly, N.O.R.E., & Eve. The album contains 20 tracks in total. NOW! 11 includes one Billboard Hot 100 number one: "Hot In Herre".

The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 Charts.

## Trivia

* This is the last album released in 2002.
* This is the first album to feature the country genre
* This is the first album to feature Hoobastank.
Black Eyed Peas

## Background Information

**Black Eyed Peas** (also known as **The Black Eyed Peas**) are an American musical group consisting of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo. The group's line-up during the height of their popularity in the 2000s featured Fergie, who replaced Kim Hill in 2002. Originally an alternative hip hop group, they subsequently refashioned themselves as a more marketable pop-rap act. Although the group was founded in Los Angeles in 1995, it was not until the release of their third album *Elephunk* in 2003 that they achieved high record sales.
Cardi B

## Background Information

**Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus** (/ˈbɛlkəliːz ɑːlˈmænzɑːr/, Spanish: [alˈmansaɾ]; born October 11, 1992), known professionally as **Cardi B**, is an American rapper and television personality. She first gained popularity as an influencer on Vine and Instagram, and later as a regular cast member on the VH1 reality television series *Love & Hip Hop: New York*. From 2015 to early 2017, the show depicted her pursuit of her music aspirations, and earned further recognition with the release of her two mixtapes: *Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1* (2016) and *Vol. 2* (2017).

## Appearances

 Dinero (w/ Jennifer Lopez & DJ Khaled)
 Taki Taki (w/ DJ Snake, Selena Gomez & Ozuna)
 South Of The Border (w/ Ed Sheeran & Camila Cabello)
Miguel

## Background Information

**Miguel Jontel Pimentel** (born October 23, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Raised in San Pedro, California, he began pursuing a music career at age thirteen. After signing to Jive Records in 2007, Miguel released his debut studio album, *All I Want Is You*, in November 2010. Although it was underpromoted upon its release, the album became a sleeper hit and helped Miguel garner commercial standing.
NOW That's What I Call Music! 10

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 10 is the tenth mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on July 23, 2002 & contains hits from Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, & Enrique Iglesias. The album contains 20 tracks in total. NOW! 10 includes two Billboard Hot 100 number ones: "Always On Time" & "How You Remind Me".

The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 Charts.

The cover resembles the UK NOW! 39 cover.

## Videos

NOW That’s What I Call Music Vol. 10 (2002) (-60 Commercial)NOW! 10 Advert
3OH!3

## Background Information

**3OH!3** (pronounced "three oh three") is an American electronic music duo from Boulder, Colorado, made up of Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte. They are best known for their single "DONTTRUSTME" from their album *Want*, which reached number seven on the *Billboard* Hot 100. Their second single, a remix of "Starstrukk" featuring Katy Perry from *Want*, was a top ten hit in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Finland, Poland, and Australia. They gained further recognition by featuring Kesha on the song "My First Kiss", which was made the lead single from their third studio album *Streets of Gold*. The album later peaked at number seven on the *Billboard* 200.
NOW That's What I Call Music! 43

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 43 is the forty-third mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on August 7, 2012 & contains hits from Carly Rae Jepsen, Katy Perry, & Maroon 5. The album contains 20 tracks in total. Including 4 NOW What's Next tracks along with the 16 songs on the main tracklist. NOW 43 includes two Billboard Hot 100 number ones: "Call Me Maybe" & "Part Of Me".

The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 Charts.

The cover resembles the UK NOW! 81 cover.
21 Savage

## Background Information

**Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph** (born October 22, 1992), known professionally as **21 Savage**, is a British-American rapper. Born in London and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he began his recording career in 2013 and released three self-released mixtapes to regional acclaim. His breakout project—the collaborative extended play (EP) with record producer Metro Boomin titled *Savage Mode* (2016)—peaked at number 23 on the *Billboard* 200. Its lead singles, "X" (featuring Future) and "No Heart" peaked within the top 40 of the *Billboard* Hot 100. Later that year, he reached further recognition for his guest appearance on Drake's single "Sneakin'". He then signed a recording contract with Epic Records in January 2017.

## Appearances

 Surround Sound (w/ JID & Baby Tate)
Beyoncé

## Background Information

**Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter** (/biˈɒnseɪ/ *bee-ON-say)*; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. Beyoncé has been noted for her boundary-pushing artistry and her vocal ability. Her success has made her a cultural icon and earned her the nickname "Queen Bey".
Jordin Sparks

## Background Information

**Jordin Sparks-Thomas** (born December 22, 1989) is an American singer and actress. She rose to fame in 2007 after winning the sixth season of *American Idol* at age 17, becoming the youngest winner in the series' history. Her self-titled debut studio album, released later that year, was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold over two million copies worldwide. The album spawned the *Billboard* Hot 100 top-ten singles "Tattoo" and "No Air"; the latter, a collaboration with Chris Brown, is currently the third highest-selling single by any *American Idol* contestant, selling over three million digital copies in the United States. The song earned Sparks her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

## Appearances

 No Air (w/ Chris Brown)
 One Step At A Time
 Battlefield
NOW That's What I Call Music! 62

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 62 is the sixty-second mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!"

It was released on May 5, 2017 & contains 16 tracks, including 6 NOW What's Next! bonus tracks, making a total of 22 tracks. "I Feel It Coming" by The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk (track 7) is the longest song on the album (4 minutes & 26 seconds), while "Issues" by Julia Michaels (track 14) is the shortest song on the album (2 minutes & 54 seconds). NOW 62 includes one Billboard Hot 100 number one hit: "That's What I Like".

This album debuted & peaked at #11 on the Billboard 200 on May 25, 2017 and remained on the chart for 11 weeks.

The cover resembles the UK NOW! 97 cover with a different colour scheme.

## Videos

NOW 62 is available everywhere you are now!NOW! 62 Advert
## Trivia

* This is the first album to feature Camila Cabello during her solo career from Fifth Harmony.

## Streaming links

* Stream NOW That's What I Call Music! 62 on Apple Music
* Stream NOW That's What I Call Music! 62 on Spotify
* Stream or buy on other services
NOW That's What I Call Country! Volume 10

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Country! Volume 10 is the 19th installment in the NOW That's What I Call Music! country series. It was released on June 9, 2017 & contains hits from Keith Urban, Jon Pardi, Josh Turner & more. The album contains 19 tracks in total. Including a bonus NOW What's Next track along with the 18 songs on the main tracklist. The deluxe edition contains an additional 14 tracks to celebrate the 10th NOW! Country album.

The album peaked at #27 on the Billboard 200 charts.
G-Eazy

## Background Information

**Gerald Earl Gillum** (born May 24, 1989), better known by his stage name **G-Eazy**, is an American rapper. His first major-label album, *These Things Happen*, was released on June 23, 2014, and peaked at number 3 on the US *Billboard* 200. It featured the single "I Mean It", which reached number 98 on the *Billboard* Hot 100. His second studio album, *When It's Dark Out*, was released on December 4, 2015, and peaked at number 5 on the US *Billboard* 200. It featured the single "Me, Myself & I" (with Bebe Rexha), which reached number 7 of the US *Billboard* Hot 100.

## Appearances

 You Don't Own Me (w/ Grace)
 Make Me... (Radio Version) (w/ Britney Spears)
 No Limit (feat. A$AP Rocky & Cardi B)
Maddie & Tae

## Background Information

**Maddie & Tae** are an American female country music duo composed of Maddie Font (née Marlow) and Tae Kerr (née Dye), both of whom are singers, songwriters, and guitarists. The duo was signed to the revived Dot Records in 2014. Their debut album, *Start Here*, was released on August 28, 2015, and includes the singles "Girl in a Country Song", "Fly", "Shut Up and Fish", and "Sierra". Following the closure of Dot, they signed to Mercury Nashville in 2018. They released their second studio album *The Way It Feels* for this label in April 2020, and the first part of their third studio album, *Through The Madness* in 2022.
Keith Urban

## Background Information

**Keith Lionel Urban** AO (born 26 October 1967) is an Australian-American musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter known for his work in country music. Recognized with four Grammy Awards, Urban also received fifteen Academy of Country Music Awards, including the Jim Reeves International Award, thirteen CMA Awards and six ARIA Music Awards. Urban wrote and performed the song "For You" from the film *Act of Valor*, which earned him nominations at both the 70th Golden Globe Awards and at the 18th Critics' Choice Awards in the respective Best Original Song categories.
Lukas Graham

## Background Information

**Lukas Graham** is a Danish pop band consisting of lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Lukas Forchhammer, bassist Magnus Larsson, and drummer Mark Falgren. The band released their first album, *Lukas Graham*, with labels Copenhagen Records and Then We Take The World in 2012. The album peaked at number one on the Danish charts. Their second album was released in 2015 and earned international attention with singles like "Mama Said" and "7 Years", the latter of which topped the singles charts in many major music markets. The self-titled international debut album was officially released in the United States by Warner Bros. Records on 1 April 2016.
Baby Bash

## Background Information

**Ronald Ray Bryant** (born October 18, 1969), better known by his stage name **Baby Bash** (formerly **Baby Beesh**), is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. His first two albums, *Savage Dreams* (2001) and *On Tha Cool* (2002) were released independently through Dope House Records. After changing the last part of his stage name to "Bash," he released the single "Suga Suga" (alongside Frankie J), which peaked at number seven on the *Billboard* Hot 100 and led to his signing of a recording contract from Universal Records. "Suga Suga" served as the lead single for his third album and major label debut, *Tha Smokin' Nephew* (2003).

## Appearances

 Shorty Doowop (ft. Perla Cruz & Russell Lee)
 Obsesion (No Es Amor) (w/ Frankie J)
 Baby I'm Back (ft. Akon)
 Cyclone (ft. T-Pain)
Juicy J

## Background Information

**Jordan Michael Houston III** (born April 5, 1975), known professionally as **Juicy J**, is an American rapper and record producer. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, he is a founding member of the Southern hip hop group Three 6 Mafia, established in 1991. The group won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for their single "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp". His most notable singles as a soloist are his features on the Top 40 singles: Mike Will Made It's "23", Usher's "I Don't Mind" and his own single "Bandz a Make Her Dance" (featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz), the last of which served as the lead single for his third album and major label debut *Stay Trippy* on August 27, 2013. The album was followed up by *Rubba Band Business* (2017), which was his final project on a major label before independently releasing his most recent album *The Hustle Continues* (2020).

## Appearances

 Dark Horse (w/ Katy Perry)
 I Don't Mind (w/ Usher)
Kacey Musgraves

## Background Information

**Kacey Lee Musgraves** (born August 21, 1988) is an American country singer. She began her music career in the early 2000s, when she self-released three solo albums, and recorded another album as a member of the duo Texas Two Bits. In 2007, she appeared on the fifth season of the USA Network singing competition *Nashville Star*, where she finished in seventh place. In 2012, she signed with Mercury Nashville and released the hit single "Merry Go 'Round". Her major-label debut album *Same Trailer Different Park* (2013), won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.

## Appearances

 Rainbow
Iggy Azalea

## Background Information

**Amethyst Amelia Kelly** (born 7 June 1990), known professionally as **Iggy Azalea** (/əˈzeɪliə/), is an Australian rapper. At the age of 16, she moved from Australia to the United States in order to pursue a career in music. Azalea earned public recognition after releasing the music videos for her songs "Pussy" and "Two Times" on YouTube, both of which gained rapid popularity. Azalea shortly after released her debut mixtape, *Ignorant Art* (2011), and subsequently signed a recording contract with American rapper T.I.'s Grand Hustle label.
John Mayer

## Background Information

**John Clayton Mayer** (/ˈmeɪ.ər/ *MAY-ər*; born October 16, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born and raised in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Mayer attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, but left and moved to Atlanta in 1997 with Clay Cook. Together, they formed a short-lived two-man band called Lo-Fi Masters. After their split, Mayer continued to play local clubs, refining his skills and gaining a following. After his appearance at the 2000 South by Southwest festival, he was signed to Aware Records, and eventually to Columbia Records, which released his first extended play *Inside Wants Out*. His following two studio albums—*Room for Squares* (2001) and *Heavier Things* (2003)—performed well commercially, achieving multi-platinum status. In 2003, he won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for his single "Your Body Is a Wonderland".

## Appearances

 Beat It (w/ Fall Out Boy)
 Outta My Head (w/ Khalid)
Janet Jackson

## Background Information

**Janet Damita Jo Jackson** (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content which focused on social issues and lived experiences set her reputation as a role model for youth.
NOW That's What I Call Music! 24

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 24 is the twenty-fourth mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!". It was released on March 27, 2007 & contains hits from Fergie, Rihanna & Nelly Furtado. The album contains 20 tracks in total. NOW! 24 has four number ones: “Say It Right”, “Irreplaceable”, "My Love" & “I Wanna Love You”.

The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 Charts.

The cover resembles the UK NOW! 43 cover.

## Videos

Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 24 - Official US Commercial-2NOW! 24 Advert
NOW That's What I Call 90s Pop

## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call 90s Pop is an installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!". It was released on January 27, 2017. NOW 90s Pop includes ten Billboard Hot 100 number ones: "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It", "...Baby One More Time", "Genie In A Bottle", "The Boy Is Mine", "Waterfalls", "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)", "This Is How We Do It", "MMMBop", "Livin' La Vida Loca", & "Step By Step".
NOW That's What I Call Music! 56

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 56 is the fifty-sixth mainline installment in the American compilation series "NOW That's What I Call Music!"

It was released on October 30, 2015 & contains 22 tracks in total, featuring 6 NOW! What's Next tracks. "Photograph" by Ed Sheeran (track 12) is the longest song on the album (4 minutes & 15 seconds), while "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" by Silento (track 4) is the shortest song on the album (2 minutes & 59 seconds). NOW! 56 has three number ones: “See You Again”, “Can’t Feel My Face” & “Bad Blood”.

The album debuted & peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200 & charted for 18 weeks.

## Trivia

* This is the last album released in 2015.
* This is the first album to feature Charlie Puth.
* Marvin Gaye & Uma Thurman are both named after famous celebrities.
* The first track, "See You Again" was made for the 2015 film "Furious 7" as a tribute to late actor, Paul Walker.
NOW That's What I Call Music! 12

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 12 is the twelfth mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on March 25, 2003 & contains hits from Jay-Z, B2K, & Jennifer Lopez. The album contains 20 tracks in total. NOW! 12 includes one Billboard Hot 100 number one: "Bump, Bump, Bump".

The album peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 Charts.

The cover resembles UK NOW! 51 cover with changes.

## Trivia

* This is the first album released in 2003.
* This is the first album to feature Justin Timberlake during his solo career from \*NSYNC.

## Videos

NOW That's What I Call Music! 12 - CommercialNOW! 12 Advert
NOW That's What I Call A Workout 2019

* Workout (digital)
* Hits and Remixes (physical)

## Background information

NOW That's What I Call A Workout! 2019 (also seen as "NOW That's What I Call Hits and Remixes 2019" on the CD version) is a spinoff album and the 10th workout album released in the US NOW That's What I Call Music! series.

The tracklist primarily consists of remixed hits from 2017 and 2018, although some original tracks are also present.
Emeli Sandé

## Background Information

**Adele Emily Sandé**, MBE (/ˈsændeɪ/ *SAN-day*; previously **Gouraguine**; born 10 March 1987), known professionally as **Emeli Sandé**, is a Scottish singer and songwriter. Born in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, and raised in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, by an English mother and a Zambian father, Sandé rose to prominence after being a featured artist on the 2009 track "Diamond Rings" by rapper Chipmunk. It was the first top 10 single on the UK Singles Chart for both of them. In 2010, she was featured on "Never Be Your Woman" by the rapper Wiley, which was another top ten hit. In 2012, she received the Brit Awards' Critics' Choice Award.

## Appearances

 Beneath You Beautiful (w/ Labrinth)
Morgan Wallen

## Background Information

**Morgan Cole Wallen** (born May 13, 1993) is an American country singer and songwriter. He competed in the sixth season of *The Voice*, originally as a member of Usher's team, but later as a member of Adam Levine's team. After being eliminated in the playoffs of that season, he signed to Panacea Records, releasing his debut EP, *Stand Alone*, in 2015.
3 Doors Down

## Background Information

**3 Doors Down** is an American rock band from Escatawpa, Mississippi, formed in 1996. The band originally consisted of Brad Arnold (lead vocals, drums), Matt Roberts (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Todd Harrell (bass guitar). The band rose to international fame with their first single, "Kryptonite", which placed in the top three on the *Billboard* Hot 100 chart. The band then signed with Republic Records and released their debut album, *The Better Life*, in 2000. The album was the 11th-best-selling album of the year and was certified 7× platinum in the United States. The group was later joined by drummer Richard Liles, who played during the tour for their first album.
Mark Ronson

## Background Information

**Mark Daniel Ronson** (born 4 September 1975) is an English musician, songwriter, disc jockey, record producer, and remixer. He is best known for his collaborations with artists such as Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Adele, Lily Allen, Duran Duran, Robbie Williams, Miley Cyrus, Queens of the Stone Age, and Bruno Mars. He has received seven Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year for Winehouse's album *Back to Black* and two for Record of the Year singles "Rehab" and "Uptown Funk". He received an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Grammy Award for co-writing the song "Shallow" (performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper) for the film *A Star Is Born* (2018).

## Appearances

*NOW! 60 (Deluxe)*
 Electricity (w/ Silk City, Dua Lipa & Diplo)
 Nothing Breaks Like A Heart (ft. Miley Cyrus)
*NOW! 25th Anniversary Vol. 1*
NOW That's What I Call Music! 6

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 6 is the sixth mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on April 3, 2001 & contains hits from Britney Spears, Samantha Mumba, & \*NSYNC. The album contains 19 tracks in total. NOW! 6 has three number ones: "Independent Women Part I", "It Wasn't Me", & "With Arms Wide Open".
NOW That's What I Call Dopamine Daydreams

## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Dopamine Daydreams is a limited run installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!" and American audio developer and manufacturer Sonos. It was now released on July 21, 2023, on Apple and Amazon Music. This album includes 15 songs on the main tracklist. It is notable for being one of the only NOW! albums to feature the Parental Advisory label.
Grey

## Background Information

**Grey** is an American electronic music duo consisting of brothers Kyle and Michael Trewartha. They are best known for their debut 2016 single "Starving", with American singer Hailee Steinfeld and production work by Zedd, and "The Middle", a 2018 single in collaboration with Zedd and Maren Morris. They primarily produce music of the future bass genre.

## Appearances

 The Middle (w/ Zedd & Maren Morris)
 Want You Back (w/ LÉON) (NOW What's Next)
Kid Cudi

## Background Information

**Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi** (born January 30, 1984), also known by his stage name **Kid Cudi** (/ˈkʌdi/ *KUDD-ee*), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and fashion designer. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Cudi moved to New York City in pursuit of a musical career, where he first gained major recognition following the release of his debut single "Day 'n' Nite", which he initially self-published on his MySpace page. The song became a worldwide hit and served as the catalyst for Cudi to team with American record producers Plain Pat and Emile Haynie, to record his first official full-length project, a mixtape titled *A Kid Named Cudi* (2008). The mixtape helped Cudi rise to prominence and establish a fan base, and it caught the attention of high-profile musician Kanye West, who subsequently signed Cudi to his GOOD Music label imprint by late 2008.

## Appearances

 Memories (w/ David Guetta)
 THE SCOTTS (w/ Travis Scott) (credited as THE SCOTTS)
Kendrick Lamar

## Background Information

**Kendrick Lamar Duckworth** (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his progressive musical styles and socially conscious songwriting, he is often considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation. Born and raised in Compton, California, Lamar began his career as a teenager performing under the stage name K.Dot. He quickly garnered local attention which led to him signing a recording contract with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2005.

## Appearances

 The Greatest (w/ Sia)
 Don't Wanna Know (w/ Maroon 5)
 HUMBLE.
 N95
Liam Payne

## Background Information

**Liam James Payne** (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer. He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction. Payne made his debut as a singer in 2008 when he auditioned for the British television series *The X Factor*. After being eliminated in the competition, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. Payne worked with other producers under the monikers "Big Payno" and "Payno" creating remixes for songs by his group and Cheryl.
Lady A

## Background Information

**Lady A** (formerly **Lady Antebellum**) is an American country music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2006. The group is composed of Hillary Scott (lead and background vocals), Charles Kelley (lead and background vocals, guitar), and Dave Haywood (background vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin). Scott is the daughter of country music singer Linda Davis, and Kelley is the brother of pop singer Josh Kelley. The band abbreviated the name to "Lady A" in June 2020 during the George Floyd protests in an attempt to blunt the name's associations with slavery and the Antebellum South, inadvertently causing a dispute with black blues and gospel singer Anita White, who had been using the name Lady A for more than 20 years.
Ja Rule

## Background Information

**Jeffrey Bruce Atkins Sr.** (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name **Ja Rule** (/dʒɑː ruːl/), is an American rapper. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with *Venni Vetti Vecci* and its lead single "Holla Holla". During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records, formerly known as The Inc. From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had multiple hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. *Billboard* Hot 100 chart, including "Between Me and You" (featuring Christina Milian), "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" and "Ain't It Funny" (both with Jennifer Lopez)—which both topped the Hot 100—the number 1 hit "Always on Time" (featuring Ashanti), "Mesmerize" (featuring Ashanti), and "Wonderful" (featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti).

## Appearances

 Always On Time (ft. Ashanti)
 Always On Time (ft. Ashanti)
DEV

## Background Information

**Devin Star Tailes** (born July 2, 1989), known professionally as **Dev** (sometimes stylized as **DEV** or **dEV**), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, model and radio host. She was discovered by the Cataracs and record label Indie-Pop via Myspace after Dev's friend posted a video of her singing. Dev's song "Booty Bounce" was sampled in Far East Movement's hit single "Like a G6", which reached number one in the US and sold over four million downloads in the country.

## Appearances

 Bass Down Low (feat. The Cataracs) (NOW What's Next)
 In The Dark
Eric Church

## Background Information

**Kenneth Eric Church** (born May 3, 1977) is an American! Country music singer-songwriter. He has released nine studio albums through Capitol Nashville since 2005. His debut album, 2006's *Sinners Like Me*, produced three singles on the *Billboard*! Country charts including the top 20 hits "How 'Bout You", "Two Pink Lines", and "Guys Like Me".
Dua Lipa

## Background Information

**Dua Lipa** (/ˈduːə ˈliːpə/ (listen) *DOO-ə LEE-pə*, Albanian: [ˈdua ˈlipa]; born 22 August 1995) is a British and Albanian singer and songwriter. Possessing a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Lipa has received numerous accolades, including six Brit Awards, three Grammy Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, two Billboard Music Awards, an American Music Award, and two *Guinness World Records*. "No Lie" and "New Rules", each have over 1 billion views on YouTube, with "New Rules" having reached over 2.8 billion views. Her debut album *Dua Lipa* is the most streamed female album with over 10 billion streams on Spotify.
NOW That's What I Call Music! 35

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## Background information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 35 is the thirty-fifth mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on August 31, 2010 & contains hits from Katy Perry, Justin Bieber & David Guetta. The album contains 20 tracks in total, featuring 4 bonus NOW What's Next! tracks in addition to the 16 regular songs featured on the album. NOW 35 contains one Billboard Hot 100 number one hit, "California Gurls", as the album's first track.

The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 Charts.
Hunter Hayes

## Background Information

**Hunter Easton Hayes** (born September 9, 1991) is an American multi-genre singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is proficient at more than 30 instruments.

Hayes released his self-titled debut album in 2011. It reached number seven on the *Billboard* 200 and number one on the Top Country Albums, and sold over 1.1 million copies. Its most successful single, "Wanted", sold over 3.5 million copies and made Hayes the youngest male act to ever top the *Billboard* Hot Country Songs.

Hayes' commercial success and his talent both as a songwriter and instrumentalist prompted *Billboard* to call him the leader of "Country Music's Youth Revolution" in 2014. He has been nominated for five Grammy Awards including Best New Artist, and won the 2012 CMA Award for New Artist of the Year and three BMI Awards.

## Appearances

NOW! Country Number 1's
 I Want Crazy
NOW That's What I Call Music! 20

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 20 is the twentieth mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on November 1, 2005 & contains hits from Missy Elliott, Black Eyed Peas, & The Pussycat Dolls. The album contains 20 tracks in total. NOW! 20 is the second album not to include any Billboard Hot 100 number ones.

The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 Charts.

The cover resembles the UK NOW! 59 cover with a different colour scheme.

## Videos

NOW That’s What I Call Music 20 Commercial (2005)NOW! 20 Advert
Lil Nas X

## Background Information

**Montero Lamar Hill** (born April 9, 1999), known by his stage name **Lil Nas X** (/nɑːz/ *NAHZ*), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to prominence with the release of his country rap single "Old Town Road", which first achieved viral popularity in early 2019 before climbing music charts internationally and becoming diamond certified by November of that same year, moving over ten million certified units in streaming and sales combined.
Cher Lloyd

## Background Information

**Cher Lloyd** (born 28 July 1993) is an English singer. She finished fourth place in the seventh series of *The X Factor* in 2010. Following the seventh series finale, Lloyd was signed to Syco Music. Her debut single, "Swagger Jagger", was released in July 2011 and entered at number one on the UK Singles Chart. Lloyd's second single, "With Ur Love", was released in October 2011, and peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart. Her debut studio album, *Sticks and Stones,* had two releases: its standard edition and a US version. The album peaked at number four on the UK Albums Chart, while the latter version debuted at number nine in the US *Billboard* 200.
Chris Stapleton

## Background Information

**Christopher Alvin Stapleton** (born April 15, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and grew up in Staffordsville, Kentucky. In 2001, Stapleton moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue an engineering degree from Vanderbilt University but dropped out to pursue his career in music. Subsequently, Stapleton signed a contract with Sea Gayle Music to write and publish his music.

## Appearances

 Love Me Anyway (w/ P!nk)
 You Should Probably Leave
 You Should Probably Leave
Keri Hilson

## Background Information

**Keri Lynn Hilson** (born December 5, 1982) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and actress.

She was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia and spent most of her youth working with producer Anthony Dent as a songwriter and background vocalist for several R&B and hip hop artists. By the age of 14, Hilson had secured a record deal with the girl group D'Signe, which later disbanded. She attended Oxford College of Emory University in Georgia while she continued writing songs for artists including Britney Spears, The Pussycat Dolls, and Mary J. Blige, with the production and songwriting team The Clutch. In 2006, Hilson signed with American producer and rapper Timbaland's record label Mosley Music. Her breakthrough came in 2007 after appearing on Timbaland's single "The Way I Are", which topped charts around the world.

## Appearances

 Knock You Down (feat. Kanye West & Ne-Yo)
NOW That's What I Call Music! 48

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 48 is the forty-eighth mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on November 11, 2013 & contains hits from Katy Perry, Robin Thicke, & Justin Timberlake. The album contains 16 tracks, including 4 NOW What's Next bonus tracks, making a total of 20 tracks. This album also has Target Deluxe Bonus Tracks. NOW 48 includes two Billboard Hot 100 number ones: "Roar" & "Blurred Lines".

The album peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 Charts.

The cover takes some inspiration from the UK NOW! 86 cover, albeit set in New York instead of London.

## Videos

NOW 48 is available now! Feat. Katy Perry, Robin Thicke, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars + More!NOW! 48 Advert
Finger Eleven

## Background Information

**Finger Eleven** is a Canadian rock band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 1990. They have released seven studio albums (six as Finger Eleven and one as Rainbow Butt Monkeys), with their album *The Greyest of Blue Skies* bringing them into the mainstream. Their 2003 self-titled album achieved Gold status in the United States and Platinum in Canada, largely from the success of the single "One Thing", which marked the band's first placing on the US Hot 100 Chart at number 16. Their 2007 album, *Them vs. You vs. Me* launched the single "Paralyzer", which went on to top the Canadian Hot 100 and both US rock charts, as well as reaching No. 6 on the US Hot 100 and No. 12 on the Australian Singles Chart. They won the Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year in 2008. The same album was later certified gold in the US and multi-platinum in Canada. They released their sixth studio album, *Life Turns Electric*, on October 5, 2010; it was nominated as Best Rock Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2011. *Five Crooked Lines*, their 7th studio album, was released in 2015. Between 1995 and 2016, Finger Eleven was among the top 75 best-selling Canadian artists in Canada and among the top 25 best-selling Canadian bands in Canada.
Lil Wayne

## Background Information

**Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.** (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as **Lil Wayne**, is an American rapper. Regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation by *XXL*, he has often been cited as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Wayne's career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman, joining Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label. From then on, he was the flagship artist of Cash Money Records before ending his association with the company in June 2018.
NOW That's What I Call Music! 53

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 53 is the fifty-third mainline installment in the American compilation series "NOW That's What I Call Music!"

It was released on February 3, 2015 & contains hits from Mark Ronson, Meghan Trainor, & Maroon 5. NOW! 53 has one Billboard Hot 100 number one: "Uptown Funk".

The album contains 21 tracks in total, featuring 5 NOW! What's Next tracks. The album debuted and peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 and charted for 24 weeks. The album was the first album in Billboard 200 history to not be #1 despite being the best-selling album of the week.

## Videos

NOW 53 is available now! Feat. Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5 + MoreNOW! 53 Advert
## Trivia

* This Is The First Album Released In 2015.
* This Is Also The First Album To Feature The Weeknd.
Kenny Chesney

## Background Information

**Kenneth Arnold Chesney** (born March 26, 1968) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has recorded more than 20 albums and has produced more than 40 Top 10 singles on the U.S. *Billboard* Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, 32 of which have reached number one. Many of these have also charted within the Top 40 of the U.S. *Billboard* Hot 100, making him one of the most successful crossover country artists. He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
Jamie Foxx

## Background Information

**Eric Marlon Bishop** (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as **Jamie Foxx**, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He received acclaim for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the film *Ray* (2004), winning the Academy Award, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. That same year, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the crime film *Collateral*.

## Appearances

 Winner (feat. Justin Timberlake and T.I.)
Alessia Cara

## Background Information

**Alessia Caracciolo** (born July 11, 1996), known professionally as **Alessia Cara** (/əˈlɛsiə ˈkɑːrə/), is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Born in Mississauga, Canada, to Italian parents, she began posting covers of songs on YouTube at age 13. After uploading acoustic covers of songs such as "Love Yourself" and "Sweater Weather" online, she signed with EP Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings in 2014 and released her debut single, "Here", the following year. It peaked at number 19 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart and was a sleeper hit in the US, peaking at number 5 on the *Billboard* Hot 100 chart.
NOW That's What I Call Music! 13

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 13 is the thirteenth mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on July 22, 2003 & contains hits from Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, & B2K. The album contains 20 tracks in total. This is the first album in the series not to include any Billboard Hot 100 number ones.

The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 Charts.

## Videos

NOW That’s What I Call Music 13 Commercial (2003) (U.S.)NOW! 13 Advert
NOW That's What I Call Music! 33

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## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call Music! 33 is the thirty-third mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on March 23, 2010 & contains hits from Kesha, Lady Gaga & Rihanna. The album contains 21 tracks in total. Including 5 NOW What's Next tracks along with the 16 songs on the main tracklist. NOW 33 has two number ones: “TiK ToK” & “Fireflies”.

The album peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 Charts.

The cover resembles the UK NOW! 75 cover.

## Videos

Now That’s What I Call Music! Vol. 33 - U.S. Commercial (30 seconds w- Beats Dr.Dre from Monster)NOW! 33 Advert
NOW That's What I Call A Country Workout 2018

## Background Information

NOW That's What I Call A Country Workout 2018 is an american compilation workout album from NOW That's What I Call Music! It was released on May 18, 2018. This album features 18 of the greatest country workout hits mixed together on one full album featuring artists like Chase Rice, Chris Janson & Carrie Underwood.

The tracklist primarily consists of country hits from 2008 to 2017, and the BPM ranges from 78 to 125.
Diplo

## Background Information

**Thomas Wesley Pentz** (born November 10, 1978), known professionally as **Diplo**, is an American DJ and music producer. He is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer, a member of the supergroup LSD with Sia and Labrinth, a member of electronic duo Jack Ü with producer and DJ Skrillex, and a member of Silk City with Mark Ronson. He founded and manages record company Mad Decent, as well as co-founding the non-profit organization Heaps Decent. His 2013 EP, *Revolution*, debuted at number 68 on the US *Billboard* 200. The EP's title track was later featured in a commercial for Hyundai and is featured on the *WWE 2K16* soundtrack.
Fifth Harmony

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**Fifth Harmony**, often shortened to **5H**, is an American girl group based in Miami, composed of Ally Brooke, Normani, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui, and Camila Cabello until her departure from the group in December 2016. The group signed a joint record deal with Simon Cowell's label Syco Records and L.A. Reid's label Epic Records after forming and finishing third in the second season of the American singing competition series *The X Factor* in 2012.

## Appearances

 Work From Home (feat, Ty Dolla $ign)
 That's My Girl
Gym Class Heroes

## Background Information

**Gym Class Heroes** is an American rap rock band from Geneva, New York. The group formed in 1997 when Travie McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley during their high school gym class. The band's music displays a wide variety of influences, including hip hop, rock, funk, and reggae. After the addition of guitarist Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo and bassist Eric Roberts in 2003, the group was signed to Fueled by Ramen and Decaydance Records (Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz's independent record label), on which they released their debut album, *The Papercut Chronicles*. The group gained a strong fanbase while promoting the album, appearing at festivals such as The Bamboozle and Vans Warped Tour.
Jennifer Lopez

## Background Information

**Jennifer Lynn Affleck** (*née* **Lopez**; born July 24, 1969), also known as **J.Lo**, is an American actress, singer and dancer. In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series *In Living Color*, where she remained a regular until she decided to pursue an acting career in 1993. For her first leading role in *Selena* (1997), she became the first Hispanic actress to earn over US$1 million for a film. She went on to star in *Anaconda* (1997) and *Out of Sight* (1998), and established herself as the highest-paid Hispanic actress in Hollywood.
NOW That's What I Call Music! 38

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NOW That's What I Call Music! 38 is the thirty-eighth mainline installment in the American compilation album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!".

It was released on May 3, 2011 & contains hits from Lady Gaga, Enrique Iglesias, & Rihanna. The album contains 16 tracks, including 5 NOW What's Next bonus tracks, making a total of 21. NOW! 38 includes six Billboard Hot 100 number ones: "Born This Way" (which was also the 1,000th Chart Topper On The Hot 100), "S&M", "Hold It Against Me", "Grenade", "E.T.", & "Rolling In The Deep".

The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 Charts.

The cover resembles the UK NOW! 78 cover.
Britney Spears

## Background Information

**Britney Jean Spears** (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the "Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After appearing in stage productions and television series, Spears signed with Jive Records in 1997 at age fifteen. Her first two studio albums, *...Baby One More Time* (1999) and *Oops!... I Did It Again* (2000), are among the best-selling albums of all time and made Spears the best-selling teenage artist of all time. With first-week sales of over 1.3 million copies, *Oops!... I Did It Again* held the record for the fastest-selling album by a female artist in the United States for fifteen years. Spears adopted a more mature and provocative style for her albums *Britney* (2001) and *In the Zone* (2003) and starred in the 2002 film *Crossroads*.
Lil Jon

## Background Information

**Jonathan H. Smith** (born January 17, 1971), better known by his stage name **Lil Jon**, is an American rapper, producer and former frontman of the rap group Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz. He was instrumental in the emergence of the hip hop subgenre crunk, and is credited with bringing the genre into mainstream success. Lil Jon frequently collaborates with Miami-based rapper Pitbull, Bay Area-based rappers Too Short and E-40. He participates as one-third of an unofficial trio consisting of Atlanta-based artists Ludacris and Usher who frequently create songs together.