Check Out These New Pop Music Videos from 2011!
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Looking for something new to listen to? Check out these pop music videos from 2011! You’re sure to find something you’ll love.
Katy Perry – ‘Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)’
Katy Perry released the music video for her song “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” in 2011, and it quickly became a pop culture sensation. The video features Perry and her friends having a wild party, complete with dancing, drinking, and lots of laughter.
LMFAO – ‘Party Rock Anthem’
The music video for “Party Rock Anthem” features Redfoo and SkyBlu of LMFAO dancing in a number of locations including an auto body shop, a parking garage, and a laundromat. In the video, the duo is joined by a group of dancers known as the Party Rock crew. The music video was directed byaying> Shia LaBeouf and was shot in Los Angeles, California.
“Party Rock Anthem” was released on January 25, 2011, and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song remained at the top of the chart for six consecutive weeks and became the longest-running number one single of 2011. “Party Rock Anthem” was certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold over eleven million copies in the United States.
Bruno Mars – ‘The Lazy Song’
Bruno Mars – ‘The Lazy Song’
The Lazy Song is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). The song was written by Mars, K’naan, and Brody Brown, and produced by The Smeezingtons. It was released as the album’s third single on February 15, 2011.
The song is about taking a day off and not doing anything. musically, “The Lazy Song” is a reggae and pop song that contains influences of hip hop and musically, with instrumentation consisting of piano, drums, and bass. The track received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its overall production and Mars’ vocals. The single became a commercial success worldwide; in the United States it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the Mainstream Top 40 radio chart. The song has been certified sextuple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and quadruple-platinum by Music Canada.
P!nk – ‘Raise Your Glass’
“Raise Your Glass” is a song by American singer Pink, released as the lead single of her fifth studio album, Greatest Hits… So Far!!! (2010). The song celebrates Pink’s success over her past decade in the music industry. Written by Allen Shamblin and Pink with Billy Mann stationed in London at Deutsche Grammophon studios where some parts were also recorded: all instruments were arranged by Frank Palinckx with Mann being credited for additional drum programming/samples and for engineering.[citation needed] It was mixed together with new vocals for the final version which appears on the album.[citation needed] “Raise Your Glass” peaked at number one on both Billboard Hot 100 chart[1] and Hot Dance Club Songs chart,[2] becoming her sixth consecutive top ten hit single in both countries since “So What” (2008) while alsopeaking within top five in over sixteen countries including Australia,[3] Canada,[4] Czech Republic,[5] Germany,[6]New Zealand[7]and United Kingdom.[8][9] The song became Pink’s first solo single to reach number one on any Billboard airplay chart since 2008’s “So What”.
Adele – ‘Rolling in the Deep’
Pop sensation Adele released her debut album 19 in early 2008, and the lead single “Rolling in the Deep” quickly became a massive hit. The song spent seven weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and went on to win Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The accompanying music video was directed by acclaimed director Sam Brown and features Adele performing the song in a dark, deserted warehouse.
Nicki Minaj – ‘Super Bass’
‘Super Bass’ is a song by Nicki Minaj from her album, ‘Pink Friday.’ The music video features Minaj rapping and dancing in a number of colorful and over-the-top outfits.
Britney Spears – ‘Till the World Ends’
Britney Spears’ “Till the World Ends” is a song from her seventh studio album, Femme Fatale. The song was written by Alexander Kronlund, Max Martin, and Kesha Sebert, and produced by Martin. It was released on March 29, 2011 by Jive Records as the third single from the album. The song has received mixed reviews from critics; many complimented its dance feel, while others criticized its production. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Britney’s second consecutive single to peak within the top three following “Hold It Against Me”. It also charted in the top ten in several other countries including Australia, Canada, France and South Korea.
The video was directed by Ray Kay. It features Britney dancing in an abandoned warehouse with backup dancers while wearing a jewel-encrusted leotard. There are also sequence shots of Britney driving a convertible with her girlfriends. The video received mixed reviews; some complimented Britney’s dance routines while others felt it was too similar to her previous work.
Lady Gaga – ‘Born This Way’
On February 11, 2011, Lady Gaga released the music video for her single “Born This Way” on YouTube. The video was directed by Nick Knight and taken from her album of the same name. In the video, Gaga is seen riding a motorbike and performing dance routines with her backup dancers. The video received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its mix of genres and others feeling that it was too similar to other Gaga videos.
Justin Bieber – ‘U Smile’
Pop sensation Justin Bieber grins ear to ear in his new video for ‘U Smile.’ The track is the latest single off his hit album, ‘My World 2.0.’
Pitbull – ‘Give Me Everything’
Pitbull’s “Give Me Everything” music video features the rapper performing on stage with Ne-Yo and Nayer. The video also features footage of Pitbull’s fans, as well as Pitbull himself, enjoying the concert.
Jessie J – ‘Price Tag’
‘Price Tag’ is a song by English singer Jessie J, featuring vocals from American rapper B.o.B. It was released on 25 January 2011 in the United Kingdom as the second single from Jessie J’s debut studio album, Who You Are (2011). The song was written by Jessie J, B.o.B, and Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr., and produced by Dr. Luke and Ammo.
“Price Tag” is a pop and R&B song that criticizes materialism. The song has been commercially successful, reaching number one in nineteen countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, the Netherlands, New Zealand Norway and Switzerland. In the UK it has sold over 1 million copies and was certified double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). Internationally, the song has sold over 5 million copies making it Jessie J’s best-selling single to date.