MDMA (contracted from 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) is a psychoactive drug of the substituted methylenedioxyphenethylamine and substituted amphetamine classes of drugs that is consumed primarily for its euphoric and empathogenic effects. Pharmacologically, MDMA acts as a serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine releasing agent and reuptake inhibitor.
MDMA has become widely known as ecstasy (shortened to "E", "X", or "XTC"), usually referring to its tablet form, although this term may also include the presence of possible adulterants. The UK term "Mandy" and the US term "Molly" colloquially refer to MDMA in a crystalline powder form that is thought to be free of adulterants. In the media "Molly" can sometimes also refer to the related drugs methylone, MDPV, mephedrone or any other of the pharmacological group of compounds commonly known as bath salts.
Possession of MDMA is illegal in most countries. Some limited exceptions exist for scientific and medical research. In 2013 between 9 and 28 million people used ecstasy (0.2% to 0.6% of the global population between the ages of 15 and 65). This was broadly similar to the number for cocaine, substituted amphetamines, and opioids, but far fewer than the number of cannabis users. It is taken in a variety of contexts and is commonly associated with dance parties, raves, and electronic dance music.
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"Boss" (stylized as "BO$$") is a song recorded by American girl group Fifth Harmony. It was written by Eric Frederic, Joe Spargur, Daniel Kyriakides, Gamal "LunchMoney" Lewis, Jacob Kasher and Taylor Parks, and was produced by Ricky Reed, Joe London and Daylight. It was released on July 7, 2014 as the lead single from their debut studio album Reflection (2015). Lyrically, "Boss" is a female empowerment song in the vein of Destiny Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills", Christina Aguilera's "Can't Hold Us Down" and TLC's "No Scrubs".
"Boss" garnered generally positive reviews from music critics, praising the production and vocals for showcasing a more mature image for the group. The song nearly reached the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 43. It peaked at number 37 on the US Pop Songs chart and reached number 75 on the Canadian Hot 100. It also reached the top forty in countries like Spain and the United Kingdom. The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).