Kanye West

Kanye Omari West (/ˈkɑːnjeɪ/; born June 8, 1977) is an American recording artist, record producer, fashion designer and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the record label GOOD Music and creative content company DONDA. West is one of the most acclaimed musicians of the 21st century. He has attracted both praise and criticism for his work and his controversial, outspoken public persona.

Raised in Chicago, West first became known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing hit singles for musical artists such as Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, before pursing a solo career as a rapper. In 2004, he released his debut album The College Dropout, to widespread commercial and critical success, and founded record label and management company GOOD Music. He went on to explore a variety of different musical styles on subsequent albums that included the baroque-inspired Late Registration (2005), the electronic-tinged Graduation (2007), and the starkly polarizing 808s & Heartbreak (2008). In 2010, he released his critically acclaimed fifth album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. He collaborated with Jay-Z on Watch the Throne (2011), and released his sixth album, Yeezus, to further critical praise in 2013. Following a series of recording delays and work on non-musical projects, West's seventh album, The Life of Pablo, was released in 2016.

Flashing Lights (Kanye West song)

"Flashing Lights" is a song by American rap artist Kanye West, featuring R&B singer Dwele as well as Sneaky Sound System vocalist Connie Mitchell. West co-wrote and co-produced the song with Eric Hudson and released it on November 22, 2007, as the fourth single for his third studio album, Graduation. The single's cover art was designed by Japanese pop artist, Takashi Murakami. The song is used in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV.

Background

West first unveiled "Flashing Lights" on August 27, 2007, at an album listening session for Graduation in New York City, where he played the song over a clip from the 2004 Hong Kong film 2046 which he later released on his official blog. The song features Detroit R&B singer Dwele on its chorus and contains additional vocals provided by Connie Mitchell of the Australian electronic group Sneaky Sound System. The collaboration came about when Kanye met Mitchell's bandmates Angus McDonald and Daimon Downey at a diner in Sydney, Australia. Seeking musical inspiration, West asked McDonald for ideas, who in turn suggested that he be introduced to Mitchell. After their meeting, West asked Mitchell to record vocals for the song, as well as certain other tracks on Graduation. Mitchell later admitted that while she previously didn't know who West was and never really cared for hip-hop, the collaboration had changed her views.

Flashing Lights

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Music

Songs

Flashing Lights (Havana Brown song)

"Flashing Lights" is a song by Australian DJ and recording artist Havana Brown for her first studio album of the same name (2013). Produced by RedOne, it was released as the album's lead single on 23 August 2013 as a digital download. Official remixes were digitally released on 13 September 2013. The recording was written by Brown, along with RedOne, John Mamann, Jean Claude Sindres, Yohanne Simon and Teddy Sky. The theme of the "Flashing Lights" is about a toxic relationship.

"Flashing Lights" peaked at number sixty-eight on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. It peaked at number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart, becoming her third number one hit atop that chart.

Background and composition

In July 2012, Havana Brown released her debut EP When the Lights Go Out. The recording was preceded by the release of her debut single "We Run the Night" which peaked at number five in Australia and certified triple platinum. It also charted at 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and attained a platinum certification. Her third single, "Big Banana", also gained platinum status in Australia and, along with "We Run the Night", peaked at number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs charts.

Flashing Lights (album)

Flashing Lights is the debut studio album by Australian recording artist Havana Brown. It was released on 11 October 2013 by Island Records Australia in Australia and New Zealand. The album was preceded by the singles "Flashing Lights" and "Warrior". The album debuted at number six ARIA Albums Chart and spent five weeks in the top 50.

Background

Brown has been recording songs since 2011 and released an EP When the Lights Go Out with singles "We Run the Night", "You'll Be Mine" and "Big Banana" all being released from the EP.

Release and promotion

Singles

The album's title track, "Flashing Lights" was released on 23 August 2013 as the album's lead single. It peaked at number 68 on the ARIA Singles Chart and number five on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. "Warrior" was released as the second single on 27 September 2013. It debuted on the ARIA Singles Chart at number 32 and peaked at number 11.

"Ba*Bing" was released on iTunes as the first promotional single from Flashing Lights on 13 September 2013.