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List Of Number-one Singles Of 2012 (Australia)
The ARIA Singles Chart ranks the best-performing singles in Australia. Its data, published by the Australian Recording Industry Association, is based collectively on each single's weekly physical and digital sales. In 2012, seventeen singles claimed the top spot, including LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It", which started its peak position in late 2011. Seventeen acts achieved their first number-one single in Australia, either as a lead or featured artist: Foster the People, Sia, Gym Class Heroes, Neon Hitch, Fun, Janelle Monáe, Carly Rae Jepsen, Karise Eden, Justice Crew, Lupe Fiasco, Psy, Swedish House Mafia, John Martin, Samantha Jade, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Wanz. Fun and Flo Rida earned two number-one songs during the year. Flo Rida's "Whistle" was the longest-running number-one single of 2012, having topped the ARIA Singles Chart for eight weeks. Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' "Thrift Shop" each topped the chart for five consecuti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979), better known by his stage name Flo Rida (, ), is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 breakout single "Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release. Flo Rida's debut studio album, 2008's ''Mail on Sunday'', reached number four in the US. The album was succeeded by ''R.O.O.T.S.'', the next year. His subsequent albums, 2010's ''Only One Flo (Part 1)'' and 2012's '' Wild Ones'', also charted on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Flo Rida has sold over 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists. His catalog includes the international hit singles "Right Round", "Club Can't Handle Me", " Good Feeling", " Wild Ones", "Whistle", "I Cry", " G.D.F.R." and " My House". Не represented San Marino, together with Senhit, at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam with the song " Adrenalina". They scored 50 points, fini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karise Eden
Karise Eden (born 11 July 1992) is an Australian singer and songwriter. In 2012, she became the winner of the first series of '' The Voice Australia''. Eden subsequently signed with Universal Music Australia and released her debut single " You Won't Let Me". It was one of the four songs recorded by Eden that entered the ARIA Singles Chart top five during the week of 25 June 2012. She became the first artist to achieve this feat since The Beatles, who held the top six positions of the chart in 1964. Eden's debut studio album '' My Journey'' was released on 26 June 2012, which contained songs she performed on ''The Voice'', as well as newly recorded covers. The album debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified double platinum. Early life Eden was born on 11 July 1992 in Gosford Hospital in Gosford, New South Wales. She was raised in Wyoming, New South Wales. Her mother is Michele and her sister is Siana. From a young age, Eden and her sister wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy Sebastian
Guy Theodore Sebastian (born 26 October 1981) is an Australian singer and songwriter who was the winner of the first '' Australian Idol'' in 2003, judge on Australia's ''The X Factor'' from 2010 to 2012 and again from 2015 to 2016, and coach on ''The Voice Australia'' since 2019.Moran, Jonathon (2 May 2015)Chris Isaak and James Blunt: Meet the new X Factor guys Perthnow. Archived frothe originalon 3 May 2015. He represented Australia at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing in fifth place.Idato, Michael (24 March 2015Eurovision 2015: Sweden's Mans Zelmerlow wins; Australia's Guy Sebastian fifth Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 6 December 2015. Sebastian has released ten top ten albums, including three number ones. The first seven all gained either platinum or multi-platinum certification. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangnam Style
"Gangnam Style" ( ko, 강남스타일, ) is a K-pop song by South Korean rapper Psy, released on July 15, 2012, by YG Entertainment as the lead single of his sixth studio album, ''Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1'' (''Ssai Yukgap Part 1''). The term "Gangnam Style" is a Korean neologism that refers to a lifestyle associated with the Gangnam District of Seoul. "Gangnam Style" debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Chart, receiving mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its catchy beat and Psy's amusing dancing and during live performances in various locations around the world in its music video. The song and its Gangnam Style (music video), music video went viral video, viral in August 2012 and have Gangnam Style in popular culture, influenced popular culture worldwide. In the United States, "Gangnam Style" peaked at number two on Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. By the end of 2012, "Gangnam Style" had topped the music charts of more than 30 countries including Aust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Ones (song)
"Wild Ones" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida from his fourth studio album of the same name. The song features vocals by Australian recording artist Sia. It was produced by soFLY & Nius and Axwell, whilst the lyrical content was written by Rida, soFLY & Nius, Sia, Axwell, Jacob Luttrell, Marcus Cooper and Niklaas Vogel-Kern. The engineering and recording of the record was handled by Skylar Mones. Lyrically, the song contracts themes including partying, love and dancing while the musical composition is an uptempo dance-pop song that is influenced by house music and electro house. It was released as the album's second single and title track on December 19, 2011, in the United States. The single peaked at number one in Australia, Canada, Honduras, New Zealand, and Norway, whilst it peaked inside the top forty in every country chart it charted on. It charted at number five on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The music video was released, featuring Flo Rida having fun with his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thrift Shop (song)
"Thrift Shop" is a song written and performed by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring vocals from American singer Wanz, released on August 27, 2012, as the fourth single from the former's debut studio album, '' The Heist'' (2012). The lyrics show Macklemore's esteem for thrift shops and saving money, rather than flaunting expensive items like many rappers. The song was met with universal acclaim, with various music reviewers praising its humorous lyrics and social critique. Despite being released on Macklemore's independent record label with distribution by the Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), a Warner Music Group company, the single was a sleeper hit. It reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and has since sold over 6 million copies in the US alone. The song also reached number one in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, France, Denmark, Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. The song would go on to become the number one song of 2013 b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Call Me Maybe
"Call Me Maybe" is a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen for her EP ''Curiosity'' (2012) and later appeared on her second studio album and first international album ''Kiss'' (2012). The song was written by Jepsen and Tavish Crowe as a folk song, but its genre was modified to pop following the production by Josh Ramsay. It was released as the lead single from the EP on September 20, 2011, through 604 Records. Jepsen was signed to Schoolboy Records, releasing her single in the United States through the label, as the first single from ''Kiss''. Musically, "Call Me Maybe" is a teen pop, dance-pop and bubblegum pop track that alludes to the inconvenience that love at first sight brings to a girl who hopes for a call back from a new crush. "Call Me Maybe" topped the Canadian Hot 100. Outside of Canada, "Call Me Maybe" topped the charts in Australia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Hungary, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Poland, the Republic of Irelan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whistle (Flo Rida Song)
"Whistle" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida from his fourth album '' Wild Ones'' (2012). It was released on April 24, 2012, as the third single from the album. "Whistle" was written by Flo Rida, David Glass, Marcus Killian, Justin Franks, Breyan Isaac and Antonio Mobley while production was handled by DJ Frank E and Glass. "Whistle" is an electropop song characterized by a whistling melody. Upon its release, the song received mostly mixed reviews from music critics. They generally praised its pop sound, noting that it had the potential of becoming another hit with its "catchy" hook. However, several critics gave a negative review for the lyrics, interpreted as a thinly veiled euphemism for oral sex, calling it "the least subtle song ever". The song peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Flo Rida's third number one hit and his first since 2009's "Right Round". Outside of the United States, "Whistle" topped the charts in several other countries, including Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flo Rida
Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979), better known by his stage name Flo Rida (, ), is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 breakout single " Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release. Flo Rida's debut studio album, 2008's ''Mail on Sunday'', reached number four in the US. The album was succeeded by ''R.O.O.T.S.'', the next year. His subsequent albums, 2010's ''Only One Flo (Part 1)'' and 2012's '' Wild Ones'', also charted on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Flo Rida has sold over 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists. His catalog includes the international hit singles "Right Round", "Club Can't Handle Me", " Good Feeling", " Wild Ones", "Whistle", "I Cry", " G.D.F.R." and " My House". Не represented San Marino, together with Senhit, at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam with the song " Adrenalina". They scored 50 points, fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are an American hip hop duo from Seattle, Washington, formed in 2008 by Macklemore, a rapper,Trust, Gary (2013)Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 'Can't Hold Us' Makes Hot 100 History, ''Billboard'', May 8, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2014 and Ryan Lewis, a DJ and record producer. In 2009, they released their first collaborative effort, an EP titled ''VS. EP''. They later followed up with ''VS. Redux'' (2010), the Grammy Award-winning album '' The Heist'' (2012) and ''This Unruly Mess I've Made'' (2016). Macklemore and Lewis' single "Thrift Shop" reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 2013. The single was soon dubbed the first song since 1994 to top the Hot 100 chart without the support of a major record label by ''Billboard'', although Macklemore, in a slightly unusual recording contract, pays a nominal percentage of sales to use Warner Bros. Records' radio promotion department to push his singles. Their second single, "Can't Hold Us", also peaked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samantha Jade
Samantha Jade Gibbs (born 18 April 1987) is an Australian singer and songwriter. She has written tracks for artists including JoJo and Ashley Tisdale. In 2012, Jade won the fourth season of ''The X Factor Australia'', the first woman to win the Australian series. She subsequently signed with Sony Music Australia and released her winner's single "What You've Done to Me", which debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. Early life Samantha Jade Gibbs was born in Perth, Western Australia. Her father, Kevin Gibbs is of Anglo-Indian descent, while her mother, Jacqueline Deans Gibbs was of Scottish descent. Her mother died on 8 June 2014 after a short battle with cancer. Jade began modelling at the age of four and at age nine she won a talent show after singing "Amazing Grace". She attended Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School in Kiara, and Hampton Senior High School in Morley. Career 2002–2010: Beginnings In 2002, Jade's friend sent her demo to a record producer in L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Martin (singer)
John Martin Lindström (born 22 August 1980) is a Swedish singer and songwriter. He is best known for his collaborations with the Swedish House Mafia. Since 2010, he has collaborated with Tinie Tempah and released his debut single " Anywhere For You", written alongside music partner Michel Zitron. On 3 April 2014 Lindström appeared on the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge covering Haim's "If I Could Change Your Mind". Early life Raised in the southern suburbs of Stockholm, with his mother, father, and older brother, his father encouraged him and his brother to pursue motorsport, but Martin and his brother turned to music instead. At 13, Martin bought a guitar, formed a band, and began playing Nirvana covers. Martin began singing at 15 when the band's singer quit right before a show, and he decided that he liked it. He performed in various musical venues in his hometown. Music career 2010–12: Breakthrough with Swedish House Mafia In 2010, John Martin was discovered by Swedish House Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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