World Music Awards

Lorde Is No One Hit Wonder!

Posted on October 20, 2013

Despite the popularity of Lorde’s break-out single, which currently sits at the top of the US charts for the 3rd week and at N°3 for the 3rd week running in the world's best-selling singles chart, evidence suggests that she is no one-hit-wonder.

When she released two new tracks through SoundCloud in June, “Swinging Party” and “Tennis Court,” they attracted hundreds of thousands of plays in the first few weeks. Her debut album "Pure Heroine", released in the end of September, is at N°6 in the world's best-selling Albums chart!

In the past three months, Lorde has seen increases north of 1000% across metrics, from YouTube views, to new Twitter followers to Wikipedia page views. She is currently the second-most viewed artist on Wikipedia.

But just a year ago, noone had any idea who Lorde was. Today, she is charting across the globe. Ella Yelich-O’Connor has taken the music industry by storm. The young singer and songwriter from New Zealand released her debut EP in late 2012 and watched her fan base explode as she finalized and prepared to release her first full-length, her track “Royals” propelling her from obscurity to pop royalty in a matter of mere months.

Comparing Lorde to some of the biggest female artists in the industry, she is growing at a much faster pace. In the past three months Lorde saw an increase of more than 525% in the number of new Facebook page likes added, compared to the previous three month period.

So what is the key to Lorde’s success? Well for starters, the Kiwi singer-songwriter has a knack for lyricism and gives pop music a refreshingly original sound. Her lyrics are mature beyond her years, and fans are often startled to learn her young age. She relies on her powerful voice, and infectious beats to capture an audience adding to her credibility as an artist.

So stay tuned for more from Lorde, who is bound to rule the industry for years to come.

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6th Week for AVICII's "Wake Me Up" at N.2 in the World Charts

Posted on October 20, 2013

Avicii's "Wake Me Up" remains at N°2 for a 6th week on the World's Best-selling Singles Chart!

Avcii, the 24-year-old Swedish DJ was asked how it felt for a guy from an electronic music background to become such a huge force in the rock world. Avicii replied "Being a Rock Star
IS AWESOME!"

Avicii doesn't sing on "Wake Me Up" -- the voice you hear is singer Aloe Blacc and the song features some acoustic guitar from Incubus rocker Mike Einziger. Now play the video ... and good luck getting the song out of your head.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcrbM1l_BoI

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Drake Kicks Off U.S. Tour and Enters Top 5

Posted on October 20, 2013

Drake is on a Role! This weekend he jumped from No.7 to 5 in the World's best Singles Chart with his smash single "Hold On, We're Going Home". Drake's new Album "Nothing Was The Same" debuted at No°1 on the US and World's Best-selling Albums Charts!

And with Miguel and Future in tow, Drake just kicked off his "Would You Like a Tour?" in Pittsburgh, Friday, October 18!

He performed 29 songs from the new Album "Nothing Was the Same" and 2011′s "Take Care". His set also featured Wiz Khalifa and Jhene Aikok.

Future joined Drake for “Honest”, “Love Me”, and “Same Damn Time”.

Due to an unexpected technical issue, Drake's second concert at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia has been postponed until Wednesday, December 18th but all tickets for last night's performance will be honored for the new date.

Don't miss Drake's incredible concert!

Drake 2013 Tour Dates:
10/21 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre *
10/22 – Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre *
10/24 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre *
10/26 – Hartford, CT @ XL Center *
10/27 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center *
10/28 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center *
10/30 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden *
10/31 – Washington, DC @ Verizon Center *
11/02 – Charlotte, NC @ Time Warner Cable Arena *
11/03 – Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena *
11/05 – Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena *
11/06 – Tampa, FL @ Tampa Bay Times Forum *
11/07 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena *
11/09 – New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Arena *
11/10 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center *
11/12 – San Antonio, TX @ AT & T Center *
11/13 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center *
11/16 – Phoenix, AZ @ US Airways Center *
11/18 – Sacramento, CA @ Sleep Train Arena *
11/19 – Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena *
11/21 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center *
11/22 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Hotel *
11/24 – San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena *
11/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ STAPLES Center *
11/28 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *
11/30 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome *
12/01 – Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place *
12/03 – Portland, OR @ Rose Garden Arena *
12/04 – Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome *
12/07 – Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center *
12/08 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center *
12/09 – Indianapolis, IN @ Bankers Life Fieldhouse *
12/11 – Saint Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center *
12/12 – Chicago, IL @ United Center *
12/13 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena *
12/15 – Buffalo, NY @ First Niagara Center *
12/16 – Auburn Hills, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills *

12/18 - Philadelphia, PI @ Wells Fargo Center

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Katy Perry's "Roar" is Longest-Running N.1 in Australia

Posted on October 20, 2013

Katy Perry's "Roar" is No.1 for the 8th week in the ARIA Singles Chart and the longest-running No.1 of the year along with Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines".

Katy also holds the record of longest run at the top of the chart for a female artist this decade, beating Adele's seven-week run with "Someone Like You" in June 2011. The last female artist to hold this long at No.1 was Kesha for her hit "Tik Tok" in 2009.

Avicii's "Hey Brother" has soared 12 spots to No.2. The track is the Swedish DJ's third top-five hit, joining "I Could Be the One" and "Wake Me Up".

At No.3 is "Bonfire Heart" for James Blunt.

Former X Factor Australia finalist Nathaniel's debut single "You" has risen five spots to No.4.

A joint tour for Pitbull and Kesha may have been cancelled but that hasn't stopped them making the top 5.

The collaboration Timber has debuted at No.6.

Redfoo drops back four spots to No.7 with "Let's Get Ridiculous", followed by Jessica Mauboy with "Pop a Bottle" at No.8.

Jason DeRulo's new track "Marry Me" is up six places to a new peak of No.9. This becomes his 10th Top 10 single.

Drake holds on to 10th position with "Hold on, We're Going Home".

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KATY HOLDS FOR AN 8TH WEEK AT No.1

Posted on October 19, 2013

Katy Perry's holds for an eighth week at No.1 with "Roar" on the world's best-selling Singles chart and gains the longest run at No.1 for a female artist this year and the 2nd longest run at No.1 of all Artists after Robin Thicke who stayed at the top of the charts for 10 whole weeks this summer with "Blurred Lines" featuring Pharell and T.I. which is still the best-selling single of 2013.

"Roar" also holds an eighth week at No.1 on the Australian ARIA Singles chart, now 5 times Platinum, and has the longest run on the ARIA chart for a female artist this decade beating Adele's seven week's at the top with "Someone Like You" in 2011.

In The US, "Roar" is Katy's eighth number one hit, and gave her the biggest digital song sales week ever, breaking her previous record held by "Firework".

"Roar" is the lead single from Katy's upcoming fourth studio album, Prism (2013) to be released October 22. Composed by Perry, Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, and Cirkut. "Roar" is a midtempo power pop song. Its lyrics address standing up for oneself.

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