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Video Killed the Radio Star
"Video Killed the Radio Star" (1979) by the Buggles, written by Trevor Horn, Geoff Downes, and Bruce Woolley, topped charts in 16 countries and was the first video aired on MTV on 1 August 1981.
Vijay Prakash
Vijay Prakash, Indian playback singer and music director from Mysore, Karnataka; Carnatic-trained, moved to Mumbai 1996. Known for "Jai Ho" (Slumdog Millionaire, Oscar and Grammy winner), two Filmfare Kannada awards, and judging Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.
Vince Gill albums discography
Vince Gill is a country singer and songwriter who has released over 20 albums since 1984. He has sold over 26 million albums and won 22 Grammy Awards.
Vinod Rathod (विनोद राठौड़)
Vinod Rathod (विनोद राठौड़), Indian playback singer born in Mumbai in 1962, son of Pandit Chaturbhuj Rathod; sang "Aisi Deewangi" and "Nayak Nahi Khalnayak Hoon Main"; over 3,500 songs, two Filmfare nominations.
Vishal Dadlani (विशाल ददलानी)
Vishal Dadlani (विशाल ददलानी), born 1973, is an Indian singer-composer: Pentagram vocalist, half of the Bollywood duo Vishal–Shekhar (Pathaan, Ra.One), Indian Idol judge, and OML co-founder.
Vishal Mishra (composer)
Vishal Mishra (born 1990) is an Indian film music composer and singer, known for "Kaise Hua" (Kabir Singh) and "Pehle Bhi Main" (Animal), two shared Filmfare Best Music Album wins, heartbreak singles, and the debut album Pagalpan.
Vishal–Shekhar
Vishal–Shekhar, an Indian music composing and production duo formed by Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani, is highly successful in Bollywood. They have scored over 60 film soundtracks, featuring English-Hindi lyrics and electronic-driven songs.
Water Music
Handel's Water Music (HWV 348-350) is a set of 22 orchestral movements, usually three suites in F, D, and G major, premiered 17 July 1717 on the Thames for King George I by about 50 musicians and played three times that evening.
Wax Trax! Records discography
The Wax Trax! Records discography surveys releases by the Chicago industrial label founded by Jim Nash and Dannie Flesher, active from 1980 and absorbed by TVT Records in 1992.
We Are Young Money
We Are Young Money, released December 21, 2009 on Cash Money, is the debut Young Money compilation introducing Lil Wayne's roster; peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200 and launched Drake and Nicki Minaj.
We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off
"We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" (UK: "We Don't Have To...") is a 1986 dance-pop single by Jermaine Stewart from Frantic Romantic, written by Narada Michael Walden and Preston Glass; it peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 in the UK.
What Do You Mean?
"What Do You Mean?" is a 2015 Justin Bieber song, the lead single from Purpose, written with Poo Bear and Mason Levy. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Bieber's first chart-topper.
What Is Love? (Twice song)
"What is Love?" is a 2018 song by K-pop group TWICE, title track of their fifth EP, written by J.Y. Park, a bright synthpop song that topped five Korean streaming charts and won 2018 MAMA Song of the Year.
Where the Wild Roses Grow
Where the Wild Roses Grow is a 1995 murder ballad duet by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds with Kylie Minogue, lead single from Murder Ballads. UK peak 11, number 3 in Norway, and three 1996 ARIA Awards; inspired by Down in the Willow Garden.
White Ladder
White Ladder is David Gray's fourth studio album (1998), self-released on his IHT Records label after being recorded in his London apartment. Known for Babylon and This Year's Love, it sold about 4.8 million copies and topped the UK chart in 2001.
Whitesnake discography
Whitesnake discography: recorded output of David Coverdale's British hard rock band, formed 1978 after his White Snake solo album. 13 studio albums from Trouble (1978) to Flesh & Blood (2019), plus the 8x platinum 1987 album and later reissue campaigns.
Whitney Houston albums discography
Whitney Houston albums discography: seven lifetime studio albums (Whitney Houston 1985 to I Look to You 2009), the Bodyguard soundtrack (45 million copies, biggest-selling soundtrack ever), The Preacher's Wife (best-selling gospel album), three RIAA Diamond albums, and posthumous releases including WH1TNEY.
Whitney Houston singles discography
Whitney Houston singles discography: the released singles of the American singer, with 11 Billboard Hot 100 number ones including a record seven consecutive streak, four UK number one singles, and posthumous releases such as Higher Love and the Clean Bandit How Will I Know remix.
Will Smith discography
Will Smith discography: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince albums (1988-1993) and five solo albums from Big Willie Style (1997) to Based on a True Story (2025), with Grammys, UK and Billboard chart peaks, and the 20-year hiatus.
Willie Nelson albums discography
Willie Nelson albums discography: catalog of the country singer-songwriter's LPs, from ...And Then I Wrote (1962) to Dream Chaser (2026), his 79th solo studio album and 156th overall; key records Shotgun Willie, Phases and Stages, Red Headed Stranger, Stardust.
Wings discography
Wings discography: catalog of Paul McCartney's 1971-1981 band Wings (Paul, Linda McCartney, Denny Laine), seven studio albums from Wild Life to Back to the Egg, plus Band on the Run, Mull of Kintyre, live albums, and reissues.
With or Without You
"With or Without You" (also styled With Or Without You) is U2's 1987 lead single from The Joshua Tree, its first US number one. Known for the Infinite Guitar sustain, Lanois/Eno production, and Rolling Stone 500 rankings.
Wiz Khalifa discography
Wiz Khalifa discography: seven studio albums, 21 mixtapes, 84 singles by the Pittsburgh rapper; spans Show and Prove (2006) through Rolling Papers, "See You Again," and Khaotic (2026).
XXXO
"XXXO" is a 2010 song by the British artist M.I.A., the lead single from her album Maya, which peaked at No. 26 in the United Kingdom.
XXXTentacion discography
XXXTentacion discography: catalog of Jahseh Onfroy (1998-2018), covering studio albums 17, ?, Skins, Bad Vibes Forever, the Revenge mixtape, Members Only volumes, EPs, and posthumous singles and compilations.
YHLQMDLG
YHLQMDLG (Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana) is Bad Bunny's second solo studio album, released February 29, 2020 on Rimas Entertainment; a 20-track reggaeton and Latin trap set that debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, then a record for an all-Spanish album.
Yo-Yo (rapper)
Yo-Yo (Yolanda Whitaker, born 1971) is a Los Angeles hardcore/West Coast rapper who debuted on Ice Cube's "It's a Man's World" (1990), released five EastWest albums 1991-1998, founded the Intelligent Black Women's Coalition, and runs the Yo-Yo School of Hip Hop.
Young Americans
Young Americans is David Bowie's 1975 "plastic soul" song and RCA album, recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia with Luther Vandross and Carlos Alomar; the Lennon co-write "Fame" was Bowie's first US #1. Not to be confused with the 1840s Young America movement or the 1962 Young Americans charity.
Young Chop
Young Chop (Tyree Lamar Pittman, born 1993, Chicago) is a drill-music producer and rapper who produced Chief Keef's "I Don't Like" and "Love Sosa" and most of Finally Rich, founded ChopSquad Records, and released albums including King Chop 3 (2025).
Young Dro
Young Dro (D'Juan Montrel Hart, born 1979) is an Atlanta rapper from Bankhead, signed to T.I.'s Grand Hustle; his 2006 album Best Thang Smokin' hit number three and he helped shape Atlanta's futuristic rap era.