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The song has received positive reviews from critics who complimented the song’s effective lyrics and chorus, and commended Ludacris’ part and the song’s ability to have an urban twist. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number one in France, and charting in the top ten of the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia, Norway, Japan, Ireland, Hungary, Belgium (Flanders), Ireland, Slovakia, and New Zealand. The accompanying music video takes place in a mall/bowling-alley setting. The video features several cameos such as Drake and Lil Twist, in which Bieber chases after a girl. In July 2010, the video became the most viewed video in YouTube history. Bieber performed the song several times, including Saturday Night Live, and the ninth season of American Idol.
“On the Floor” is a song recorded by American recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez featuring American rapper Pitbull. It was released by Island Records on February 8, 2011 as the lead single from her seventh studio album Love? (2011). “On the Floor” was written by Bilal Hajji, Kinda Hamid, Gonzalo Hermosa, Ulises Hermosa, Achraf Janussi and Pitbull, along with the song’s producer RedOne. Its release coincided with Lopez’s appointment as a judge on the tenth season of US reality TV show American Idol, as well as several other product endorsement deals. American Idol also provided a platform to debut the single’s music video, as well as the stage for Lopez’s first live performance of the song.
“Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, featuring South African band Freshlyground. It was the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The song was released on May 11, 2010 for digital download, received generally positive critical reception, and became a worldwide hit. It was included on Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album which was released on May 31, 2010. The K-Mix version of the song was also included on Shakira’s seventh studio album, Sale el Sol. “Waka Waka” was performed by Shakira and Freshlyground at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off concert in Soweto on June 10, 2010, and at the final on July 11, 2010. “Waka Waka” has sold more than eight million copies worldwide making it the best-selling and the fastest-selling World Cup anthem in the digital age.
“Bad Romance” reached number one in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Canada, Sweden, Germany, Austria and Denmark, also peaking at number two in countries such as the United States, Australia and New Zealand. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the song has sold 9.7 million copies worldwide in 2010. “Bad Romance” was praised by most critics, who compared it to Gaga’s second single, “Poker Face”. It was also ranked the ninth best song by Rolling Stone in their list of the “25 Best Songs of 2009″ and received the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Certified as Eminem’s best-selling single of all time, “Love the Way You Lie” was listed by publications among the best of 2010 and of Eminem’s work. It held number one on 25 weekly charts worldwide, including the United States Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks. The single sold more than five million copies in the US and became the best-selling single of 2010 in the United Kingdom. “Love the Way You Lie” received five Grammy Awards nominations and won a Teen Choice Award, Billboard Music Award and two People’s Choice Awards.
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