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Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson ( born October 25 , 1984 ), known professionally as Katy Perry , is an American singer and songwriter . After singing in church during her childhood , she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager . Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio ___MASK56___ " Katy Hudson " under her birth name in 2001 , which was commercially unsuccessful . She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard , Dr . Luke , and Max Martin . After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records , she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007 . `` Shattered Glass '' is a song recorded by American recording artist Britney Spears . The song was written by Lukasz `` Dr . Luke '' Gottwald , Claude Kelly , Benjamin `` Benny Blanco '' Levin , and produced by Dr . Luke and Benny Blanco for Spears ' sixth studio ___MASK56___ , Circus ( 2008 ) . `` Shattered Glass '' is an up - tempo dance - pop song with elements of electropop , while Spears ' vocals have been Auto - Tuned on the track . Lyrically , the song is very emotional , with Spears singing of entrapment and self - loathing in her relationship with fame . Reception of the track from music critics was mixed , with some noting its dance and pop sound , while others called it `` generic '' and filler . Although the song was never released independently from Circus , it managed to peak on many of the Billboard component charts , including number seventy on the Billboard Hot 100 , seventy - five on the Canadian Hot 100 , and number fifty - seven on the Billboard Pop 100 . Ledisi Anibade Young ( born March 28 , 1972 ) is an American R & B and jazz recording artist , songwriter and actress . Her first name means " to bring forth " or " to come here " in Yoruba . Ledisi is known for her jazz influenced vocals . In ___MASK8___ , Ledisi formed the group known as Anibade . After unsuccessfully trying to get the group signed to a major label , she formed LeSun Records with Sundra Manning . Along with her group , Anibade , Ledisi released an album titled " Take Time ". The album gained major airplay from local radio stations . She is a nine - time Grammy Award nominee . Justin Drew Bieber ( born March 1 , 1994 ) is a Canadian singer and songwriter . After a talent manager discovered him through his YouTube videos covering songs in 2008 and signed to ___MASK6___ , Bieber released his debut EP , " My World ", in late 2009 . It was certified Platinum in the U . S . He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record chart on the " Billboard " Hot 100 . Bieber released his first full - length studio ___MASK56___ , " My World 2 . 0 ", in 2010 . It debuted at or near number one in several countries and was certified triple Platinum in the U . S . It was preceded by his most successful single to date , " Baby ". Cameron Jibril Thomaz ( born September 8 , 1987 ), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa , is an American rapper , songwriter , and actor . He released his debut ___MASK56___ , " Show and Prove ", in 2006 , and signed to Warner Bros . Records in 2007 . His Eurodance - influenced single , " Say Yeah ", received urban radio airplay , charting on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap Tracks charts in 2008 . Oliver Stanley " Olly " Murs ( born 14 May 1984 ) is an ___MASK23___ singer , songwriter , television presenter and actor . He rose to fame after finishing as the runner up in the sixth series of " The X Factor " in 2009 . He is currently signed to ___MASK77___ in the ___MASK88___ , Columbia Records in the United States , and ___MASK51___ Music . Miley Ray Cyrus ( born Destiny Hope Cyrus ; November 23 , 1992 ) is an American singer , songwriter , and actress . Born and raised in Franklin , Tennessee , a suburb of Nashville , she held minor roles in the television series " Doc " and the film " Big ___MASK72___ " in her childhood . Cyrus became a teen idol for her portrayal of the starring character Miley Stewart in the Disney Channel television series " Hannah Montana " in 2006 ; her father Billy Ray Cyrus additionally starred in the show . Cyrus subsequently signed a recording contract with ___MASK34___ ; her debut studio album "" ( 2007 ) was certified triple - platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) for exceeding three million shipments . Cyrus released her second album " Breakout " and launched her film career as a voice actress in the animated film " Bolt " in 2008 . Gym Class Heroes are an American band from Geneva , New York , United States . 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 , ___MASK87___ , 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 ___MASK25___ ), on which they released their debut ___MASK56___ , " The Papercut Chronicles ". The group gained a strong fanbase while promoting the ___MASK56___ , appearing at festivals such as The Bamboozle and Warped Tour . A Grammy Award ( originally called Gramophone Award ), or Grammy , is an honor awarded by The Recording Academy to recognize outstanding achievement in the mainly ___MASK23___ - language music industry . The annual presentation ceremony features performances by prominent artists , and the presentation of those awards that have a more popular interest . It shares recognition of the music industry as that of the other performance awards such as the Emmy Awards ( television ), the Tony Awards ( stage performance ), and the Academy Awards ( motion pictures ). ___MASK91___ 5 is an American ___MASK22___ rock band that originated in Los Angeles , California . It currently consists of lead vocalist Adam Levine , lead guitarist James Valentine , keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael , bassist Mickey Madden , drummer Matt Flynn , and keyboardist PJ Morton . Before the current group was established , the original four members , Adam Levine ( lead vocals , lead guitar ), Jesse Carmichael ( rhythm guitar , backing vocals ), Mickey Madden ( bass guitar ) and Ryan Dusick ( drums ), formed a band known as Kara ' s Flowers in 1994 , while they were still in high school . The band , which self - released an ___MASK56___ called " We Like Digging ?", then signed to ___MASK73___ Records and released the ___MASK56___ " The Fourth World " in 1997 . After the ___MASK56___ garnered a tepid response , the band parted ways with the record label and the members attended college . Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( born February 20 , 1988 ) is a Barbadian singer and songwriter . Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown , she first entered the music industry by recording demo tapes under the direction of ___MASK37___ producer Evan Rogers in 2003 . She ultimately signed a recording contract with ___MASK18___ after auditioning for its then - president , hip hop producer and rapper Jay Z . In 2005 , Rihanna rose to fame with the release of her debut studio ___MASK56___ " Music of the Sun " and its follow - up " A Girl like Me " ( 2006 ), which charted on the top 10 of the U . S . " Billboard " 200 and respectively produced the hit singles " Pon de Replay " and " SOS ". Kesha Rose Sebert (; born March 1 , 1987 ; formerly stylized as Ke $ ha ) is an American singer , songwriter , and rapper . In 2005 , at age 18 , Kesha was signed to producer Dr . Luke ' s ___MASK99___ ___MASK33___ . Her breakthrough came in early 2009 after appearing on American rapper Flo Rida ' s number - one single " Right Round ". Her debut album , " Animal ", and her first extended play , " Cannibal ", were released in 2010 . Kesha ' s music and image propelled her to immediate commercial success , with " Animal " debuting as the number - one album in the United States . She also achieved two number - one singles , " Tik Tok " and " We R Who We R ", and a string of top - ten singles from the album and its re - release . At the same time , she continued to write songs for other artists , including " Till the World Ends " for Britney Spears . " Warrior ", her second studio album , was released in December 2012 , spawning Kesha ' s eighth top - ten single with " Die Young ", and her ninth and tenth Top 40 hits with " C ' Mon " and " Crazy Kids ". " Tik Tok " is among the best - selling digital singles in history , selling over 14 million units internationally . Benjamin Levin ( born March 8 , 1988 ), professionally known as Benny Blanco , is a rapper , songwriter , ___MASK37___ producer , musician , remixer and ___MASK37___ ___MASK99___ owner . He has written , co - written and produced songs for artists , including Ed Sheeran (" Don ' t " and " Castle on the Hill "), Justin Bieber (" Love Yourself "), Major Lazer (" Cold Water "), Maroon 5 (" Moves like Jagger ", " Don ' t Wanna Know ", " Payphone ", " Maps ", " Animals "), Katy Perry (" Teenage Dream ", " California Gurls "), Rihanna (" Diamonds "), Kesha (" Tik Tok "), Taio Cruz (" Dynamite "), Wiz Khalifa (" Work Hard , Play Hard "), Gym Class Heroes (" Stereo Hearts "), Tory Lanez (" Luv ") and many more . A songwriter is an individual who writes the lyrics , melodies and chord progressions for songs , typically for a popular music genre such as rock or ___MASK79___ . A songwriter can also be called a composer , although the latter term tends to be used mainly for individuals from the classical music genre . The pressure from the music industry to produce popular hits means that songwriting is often an activity for which the tasks are distributed between a number of people . For example , a songwriter who excels at writing lyrics might be paired with a songwriter with a gift for creating original melodies . ___MASK22___ songs may be written by group members from the band or by staff writers  songwriters directly employed by music publishers . Some songwriters serve as their own music publishers , while others have outside publishers . Christina María Aguilera ( born December 18 , 1980 ) is an American singer , songwriter , actress and television personality . Born in Staten ___MASK64___ , New York and raised in Rochester and Wexford , Pennsylvania , she appeared on the television series " Star Search " and " The Mickey Mouse Club " in her early years . After recording " Reflection ", the theme for Disney ' s 1998 film " Mulan ", Aguilera signed with RCA Records . She rose to prominence with her 1999 self - titled debut ___MASK56___ that spawned the " Billboard " Hot 100 number one singles ; " Genie in a Bottle ", " What a Girl Wants ", and " Come On Over Baby ( All I Want Is You )". The following year , Aguilera released two studio albums ; the Spanish - language ___MASK56___ " Mi Reflejo " and the holiday ___MASK56___ " My Kind of Christmas ". She assumed creative control for her fourth studio ___MASK56___ , " Stripped " ( 2002 ), which produced " Dirrty ", " Beautiful ", and " Fighter ". Aguilera ' s fifth studio ___MASK56___ , " Back to Basics " ( 2006 ), debuted at number one on the ___MASK56___ charts of ten countries and spawned the tracks " Ain ' t No Other Man " and " Hurt ". In 2010 , Aguilera released her sixth studio ___MASK56___ " Bionic " and starred in the film " Burlesque ". The following year , she debuted as a coach on the reality competition television series " The Voice "; she has since appeared on six of its eleven seasons . Her seventh studio ___MASK56___ , " Lotus ", was released in 2012 . Aguilera has also been featured on several successful collaborations during her career , including " Lady Marmalade ", " Moves like Jagger ", and " Say Something ". Jacob Taio Cruz ( born Adetayo Ayowale Onile - Ere ; 23 April ), is a British singer , songwriter , rapper and ___MASK37___ producer . In 2008 , he released his debut ___MASK56___ " Departure ", which he wrote , arranged and produced . The ___MASK56___ achieved certified gold status in the ___MASK88___ and earned him a Music of Black Origin Awards nomination . " Tik Tok " ( stylized as " TiK ToK ") is the debut single by American recording artist Kesha . The song was produced by Dr . Luke and Benny Blanco and co - written by Kesha , Dr . Luke and Blanco . It was released on August 7 , 2009 as the lead single from Kesha ' s debut studio ___MASK56___ , " Animal ". The opening line of the song came from an experience where Kesha woke up surrounded by beautiful women , to which she imagined Diddy being in a similar scenario . The experience triggered the writing of the song which she later brought to her producer , Dr . Luke , who was then contacted by Diddy in hopes of a collaboration ; he came to the studio the same day and recorded his lines and the song was completed . Claude Kelly ( born 1980 ) is an American singer , songwriter and music producer . He is a four - time Grammy Award nominee , and has written hit songs for artists including Britney Spears , Miley Cyrus , Kelly Clarkson , Christina Aguilera , Bruno Mars , Jessie J , Ledisi and Olly Murs . He and Chuck Harmony make up the R & B duo Louis York , and founded the music collective Weirdo Workshop . In the Zone is the fourth studio ___MASK56___ by American singer Britney Spears . It was released on November 12 , 2003 , by ___MASK42___ . Its music incorporates dance , house , reggae , trip hop , and hip hop styles with instrumentation from guitars , drums , synthesizers , strings , and Middle Eastern musical instruments . Its themes range from love , dancing , empowerment , and in the case of songs such as " Touch of My Hand ", sex and masturbation . Contributions to the ___MASK56___ ' s production came from a wide range of producers , including Bloodshy & Avant , R . Kelly , Trixster , Moby , Guy Sigsworth and The Matrix . Major Lazer is an American electronic music trio composed of ___MASK37___ producer Diplo , Jillionaire , and Walshy Fire . It was founded by Diplo and Switch , but Switch left in 2011 . Its music spans numerous genres , mixing ___MASK2___ with dancehall , reggaeton , house , and moombahton . Britney Jean Spears ( born December 2 , 1981 ) is an American singer , dancer and actress . Born in McComb , Mississippi , and raised in Kentwood , Louisiana , she performed acting roles in stage productions and television shows as a child before signing with ___MASK42___ in 1997 . Spears ' s first and second studio albums , "... Baby One More Time " ( 1999 ) and " Oops !... I Did It Again " ( 2000 ), became international successes , with the former becoming the best - selling ___MASK56___ by a teenage solo artist . Title tracks "... Baby One More Time " and " Oops !... I Did It Again " broke international sales records . In 2001 , Spears released her self - titled third studio ___MASK56___ , " Britney ", and played the starring role in the film " Crossroads " ( 2002 ). She assumed creative control of her fourth studio ___MASK56___ , " In the Zone " ( 2003 ), which yielded the worldwide success of the single " Toxic ". Kelly Brianne Clarkson ( born April 24 , ___MASK76___ ) is an American singer , songwriter , actress and author . She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the first season of " American Idol ", and has since been referred to as the " Original American Idol " and the " Queen of Covers ". She also became the runner - up of " World Idol " the following year . Signing with RCA Records , Clarkson released her debut single , " A Moment Like This ", which topped the " Billboard " Hot 100 chart and became the best - selling single of 2002 in the United States . Her debut studio ___MASK56___ , " Thankful " ( 2003 ), debuted at number one on the " Billboard " 200 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ). Its lead single , " Miss Independent ", was a top - ten hit in various nations . ___MASK42___ was an American ___MASK37___ ___MASK99___ under the RCA Music Group formed in 1981 by Zomba Records . Formerly headquartered in New York City , the ___MASK99___ was best known for a string of successes with hip hop artists in the 1980s , and also in teen ___MASK22___ and boy bands during the 1990s and the early 2000s .