Is Kimbra a one-hit wonder?

“Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye and Kimbra might be the most quintessential one-hit wonder of the 2010s.

What makes a one-hit wonder?

A one-hit wonder is any entity that achieves mainstream popularity, often for only one piece of work, and becomes known among the general public solely for that momentary success. The term is most commonly used in regard to music performers with only one hit single that overshadows their other work.

How much money did Gotye make from somebody I used to know?

“Somebody That I Used To Know” sat atop the Billboard charts for weeks. Bonfa’s estate is believed to have earned over $1 million thus far, based simply on sales of the single.

What’s the official music video for Gotye by Kimbra?

Kimbra) [Official Music Video] – YouTube Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) [Official Music Video] If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.

Who is the singer on Gotye’s Somebody That I Used to Know?

Pretty much the ultimate 2010s One Hit Wonder, Australians Wally De Backer (Gotye) has failed to follow-up the worldwide success of his heartfelt hit. New Zealand singer Kimbra, who also appears on the record, has mainly kept herself to the Southern hemisphere. Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) – official music video – YouTube

Who is Somebody That I Used to Know with Kimbra?

Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) – official music video Loading… Unsubscribe from gotyemusic? Working… Loading… Loading… Working… Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Like this video?

How many one hit wonders have there been?

We rounded up the top-selling singles from one-hit wonders of all time, based on data from the RIAA. The definition of a one-hit wonder is subjective, but all 11 of these artists had one single that vastly outstripped all their other output commercially.