The Certified One Hit Wonders of 2014. so far!

I know it is a strecth to made a list of One Hit Wonders of 2014 when: 1. 2014 is not over yet; and 2. Many of these people could potentially have a proper second hit somehow this year, or maybe next year.

Or maybe never. Who knows what will happen in the future? That is why, on a long tradition of listoids, here they are. The certified One Hit Wonders of 2014 so far. Let's hope I'm wrong and these personalities come up with something as brilliant and fun like these songs, but let's face it, maybe it is not meant to be:


1. Aloe Blacc - "The Man"



With many R&B balladeers claiming the top spot on the music charts, this bragging anthem comes as something definitely refreshing and new. There was certain charisma and talent in Aloe to keep people interested in his music,. After all, Avicii's "Wake Me Up" is his creation (in which he wasn't even mentioned, so sorry, it is not his hit per se).

But then? Nothing, I guess. Oh, there is this thing: He will help Adam Levine on the next season of "The Voice". So I guess he will eventually make a comeback. Or not. Just wait.


2. The Chainsmokers - "#Selfie"



By definition, all viral videos are potential One Hit Wonders, due to repetition and immediacy. But there was something else about this duo of DJ's and their song that was more than a video for You Tube hits. I don't know if this was unintentional or not, but the whole song reeks irony and sarcasm about our obsession on this new trend, taking Selfies, and it's both decadent and funny.

And then? Nothing. Remixes over here, over there and just that. I guess being existentialist while on the dance floor is not something you want to replicate often.


3. Clean Bandit - "Rather Be"



This song is so good, heart-warming and fun. And the video is great. So it is sad that they seem unable to replicate the success of this song despite having two excellent follow-ups ("Extraordinary" and "Come Over" and its trippy video). And oh boy this song was successful. Even in the US, where they seem to have a reluctance to embrace these kind of sounds.

Hopefully, I'm wrong and they have another ace under their sleeves, but this is seriously shitty, because we are talking a serious great group here.



4. DJ Snake ft. Lil' Jon - "Turn Down For What"



Song is OK, but what it really made famous this particular tune was the friggin' video, which is hilarious and frightening and way fucked up at the same time. A really amazing idea, well executed and it sets apart this song, which was only a "ready-for-the-club" cut to become something more ingrained in our subconscious.

But of course, him being a DJ and all, he is set to be DJ'ing and remixing this song ad-infinitum and that's pretty much it. But then again, many people would die for being able to do that, so it's not bad, really.



5. Kid Ink - "Show Me"



Basically, this poor man's , look-a-like, copy cat, lame version of  Chris Brown actually had a hit with this tune that was practically sung by Brown himself and then remade it in her "Loyal" song. This was no number one hit, for sure, but it was enough to made him a D-rate celebrity and I just can't believe they are trying to made him like a second version of Brown. Seriously? Do we need another bragger, wannabe-thug ghetto rapper superstar, woman beater in our lives? I don't think so.

Fortunately for all of us, I'm pretty sure this was the first AND the last time we heard something from him. Thank God for these little blessings.



6. Tove Lo - "Stay High (Habits Remix)"



Although this song officialy is from 2013 and it has been on rotation for a while, it is up until this year that it's finding some well deserved success. Sad thing, it is not even the originl the one it's making all the fuss. It is a good remix that cuts half off the lyrics and the saddest meaning of the song, which is fucking nuts, because the song in its entirety is brilliant, and moving, and touching.

And it hurts when tunes this good get the remix treatment and get cut in the process, and then people will forget about them and the artists that created them. Which is really infuriating. Hopefuuly Tove Lo doesn't get that fate, but so far, she is headed that way.

Would you please enjoy the real deal? Thanks.



(And for those interested, there is a first version of this video, that I watched last year, which is more decadent and artsy than this one. Look if you dare).



7, MKTO - "Classic"



Name-checking songs are done by the dozens, but this one was very tongue-in-cheek and actually kind of clever, and mostly fun. But the unecessary presence of a sub-par "rapper" made the whole ordeal a little bit over the top. Still, this song found a public and still in heavy rotation.

Despite all of that, the formula "White crooner - Black Rapper" is not very much well executed, and I don't think this could last or be inventive enough in the long term. And seriosuly, someone give better verses to the rapper here, he's atrocious.



So far, these are the songs I got. Did you agree with me or I am way off on my predictions? Sound off on the comments!

With Gaga giving a tribute or ripping off some styles..... You decide.

How about a musical math? It is not boring, I assure you:

Chaka Khan's hair and sass

+

Amy Winehouse's expression and fashion

=

Lady Gaga's new image

In my heart I believe she is only paying tribute to these great legends by spoofing a very late 80's image in this one. Chaka Khan, who I'm not very familiar to begin with, is one of the greatest soul and R&B exponents of that era, and well, what can we say about Amy Winehouse, with her untimely death that still feels like something unbearable. But to be honest, Gaga has looked better before, so I'm not sure if this is a right image now that she has decided to throw a jazz album along Mr. Tony Bennett. Maybe it's all part of the plan.

What do you think of that?