5 Popular House Music Tracks to Get You Moving

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5 Popular House Music Tracks to Get You Moving

Introduction

Listen to these five popular house music tracks to get you moving. DJ Finesse, Escort, and Disclosure are sure to get your feet tapping with their beats.

“This Is What You Came For” by Calvin Harris

This Is What You Came For is a song recorded by Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris, featuring English singer Rihanna. It was released on 29 April 2016, through Columbia Records and Westbury Road Entertainment. The song was written by Calvin Harris, Rihanna, John Newman and Jamie xx. “This Is What You Came For” received positive reviews from critics, who praised the song’s composition and Rihanna’s vocals. In the United States, the track debuted at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number four, becoming both Calvin Harris’s ninth top 10 entry as a lead artist and Rihanna’s 28th. The song also topped the charts in several other countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and Scotland.

“Lean On” by Major Lazer

“Lean On” is a song recorded by American electronic music group Major Lazer and French DJ and music producer DJ Snake, featuring vocals from American singer MØ. It was released on March 2, 2015 as the lead single from Major Lazer’s third studio album, Peace Is the Mission. The song was written by MØ, Diplo, Jr Blender, and Dave Taylor.

The track was produced with help from Dutch producer Wouter Janssen of Song Dynasty. It entered and peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at number four, making it both Major Lazer’s and DJ Snake’s first top five entry on the chart. In the UK, “Lean On” became Major Lazer’s first number-one single on the UK Singles Chart after three previous attempts with their song “Pon de Floor”, peaking at number two in 2010; “Cold Water”, featuring Justin Bieber and MØ, which peaked at number two in 2016; and “In My Head”, featuring Amber Coffman of Dirty Projectors which peaked at number 19 in 2013.

The accompanying music video for “Lean On” was filmed in ND Studios Karjat near Mumbai and was directed by Tim Erem. The video features cameo appearances by actors Bipasha Basu and Lisa Haydon. Upon its release, the video instantly went viral reaching over 100 million views in its first week on YouTube; as of September 2019, it has received over 1.8 billion views on YouTube.

“I Took a Pill in Ibiza” by Mike Posner

“I Took a Pill in Ibiza” is a song by American singer Mike Posner. The song was originally released as a part of Posner’s second mixtape, The Truth, on April 28, 2013. The song was later re-released as a single on February 9, 2016. “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” reached number one in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden and Denmark. In the United States, the song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Hymn for the Weekend” by Coldplay

Hymn for the Weekend is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was released on 25 January 2016 as the second single from their seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams (2015). The song features uncredited vocals from Beyoncé. It was co-written by all members of the band, with production handled by Norwegian duo Stargate and Rik Simpson.

The song peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart and number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also reached the top ten in several other countries, including Australia, Canada, Denmark, France and New Zealand. The song received positive reviews from music critics, with some calling it a return to form for Coldplay.

A music video for the track was filmed in Mumbai and released on 6 February 2016. It depicts various people going about their day-to-day lives in India.

“Work from Home” by Fifth Harmony

“Work from Home” is a song recorded by American girl group Fifth Harmony featuring American rapper Ty Dolla Sign. It was released on February 26, 2016, as the lead single from the group’s second studio album, 7/27. “Work from Home” peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band’s highest-charting single in the country.

Conclusion

In conclusion, these are 5 popular house music tracks that are sure to get you moving. Each track has its own unique sound that is sure to get your feet tapping and your body moving. So put on your dancing shoes and let loose to these amazing tracks!

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