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Neyo - Irreplaceable (Beyoncé).
Neyo originally wrote this song for himself but realized how misogynistic it might come across from a male perspective so he gave it away.
Neyo originally wrote this song for himself but realized how misogynistic it might come across from a male perspective so he gave it away.
Ariana Grande ft Migos - Be Alright.
The Migos were considered to be featured on the song but were ultimately taken off for the final version.
The Migos were considered to be featured on the song but were ultimately taken off for the final version.
Beyoncé - Wake Up (R.E.M) (Ariana Grande)
Leona Lewis - Burn (Ellie Goulding)
Leona gave away the track because she didn’t think it was for her. She stated she doesn't regret giving away and that the track would have worked for Goulding better.
Leona gave away the track because she didn’t think it was for her. She stated she doesn't regret giving away and that the track would have worked for Goulding better.
Jessie J - Party In The USA (Miley Cyrus)
Jessie penned the track and even admitted the success of the song paid more than 3 years of her rent.
Jessie penned the track and even admitted the success of the song paid more than 3 years of her rent.
Britney Spears - Telephone (Lady Gaga)
Beyoncé - Baby Boy (original cut)
This was the early version of ‘Baby Boy’ before the verses were changed to what they are today.
This was the early version of ‘Baby Boy’ before the verses were changed to what they are today.
Usher - Ride/Get Right (Jennifer Lopez)
Even though scrapped from the album ‘Confessions’, Ride was allegedly given away to Jennifer without Usher’s permission which led him to approach her camp for publishing credit.
Even though scrapped from the album ‘Confessions’, Ride was allegedly given away to Jennifer without Usher’s permission which led him to approach her camp for publishing credit.
Katy Perry - Black Widow (Iggy Azalea & Rita Ora)
Katy penned the song and gave it to Iggy as she had no interest in keeping it.
Katy penned the song and gave it to Iggy as she had no interest in keeping it.
Katy Perry - Get On Your Knees (Nicki Minaj & Ariana Grande)
Katy also wrote Get On Your Knees, which she recorded a demo for.
Katy also wrote Get On Your Knees, which she recorded a demo for.
Rihanna- Same Old Love (Selena Gomez)
Rihanna was going to keep the song for “Anti” but the sound of the album ended up going a different route.
Rihanna was going to keep the song for “Anti” but the sound of the album ended up going a different route.
Migos - Apeshit (The Carters)
Jordin Sparks - The Way (Ariana Grande)
Jordin wrote ‘The Way’ for Jason Derulo and was supposed to have it for herself on her album but Ariana’s team requested the song and she was willing to let them have it.
Jordin wrote ‘The Way’ for Jason Derulo and was supposed to have it for herself on her album but Ariana’s team requested the song and she was willing to let them have it.
Bebe Rexha - Wasted Heart/All Hands On Deck (Tinashe)
Blackpink - Whistle (demo version)
Iggy Azalea - Leave It/Fancy (demi version)
This was going to be the hook for ‘Fancy’ before Charli XCX was added as a feature.
This was going to be the hook for ‘Fancy’ before Charli XCX was added as a feature.
Tinashe - The Life (Fifth Harmony)
This song was considered for her album ‘Joyride’, when the album was going to be more pop focused.
This song was considered for her album ‘Joyride’, when the album was going to be more pop focused.
Tinashe - Scared of Happy (Fifth Harmony)
This song was also considered for her album ‘Joyride’.
This song was also considered for her album ‘Joyride’.
Jess Glynne - Woman Like Me (Little Mix)
Ariana Grande - Ain’t About What You Got (The Cast of Star on FOX)
This song was going to be on ‘My Everything’ until Ariana made the decision to pass on it.
This song was going to be on ‘My Everything’ until Ariana made the decision to pass on it.
Bebe Rexha - Monster Under My Bed/Monster (Eminem & Rihanna)
Demi Lovato - Say My Name (Bebe Rexha, David Guetta, J Balvin)
Demi’s version of this track was going to be put out as a single but the release was canceled for unknown reasons.
Demi’s version of this track was going to be put out as a single but the release was canceled for unknown reasons.
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Bebe Rexha - The Middle (Maren Morris)
Bebe was one of the many artists who were considered for the female vocal lead in the hit song, including Demi Lovato, Tove Lo, Charli XCX and more
Bebe was one of the many artists who were considered for the female vocal lead in the hit song, including Demi Lovato, Tove Lo, Charli XCX and more
