Which Two Artists Led the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart with "This Is What You Came For" in 2016?
Introduction
The Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, published by Billboard magazine, ranks the most popular dance and electronic music songs in the United States. In 2016, the chart was dominated by a collaboration between two prominent artists: Calvin Harris and Rihanna. Their single, "This Is What You Came For," spent four weeks at the top of the chart, becoming one of the most successful dance songs of the year.
Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. He is one of the most successful electronic music artists of all time, with over 80 million record sales worldwide. Harris has won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award, a Brit Award, and an MTV Video Music Award.
Harris began his career as a DJ in the early 2000s. He released his debut album, "I Created Disco," in 2007. The album was a commercial success, spawning the hit singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls."
Harris has since released four more studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He has also collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Rihanna, Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, and Pharrell Williams.
Rihanna
Rihanna is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 250 million records sold worldwide. Rihanna has won numerous awards, including nine Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, and 12 Billboard Music Awards.
Rihanna began her career in 2005 with the release of her debut album, "Music of the Sun." The album was a commercial success, spawning the hit singles "Pon de Replay" and "If It’s Lovin’ that You Want."
Rihanna has since released eight more studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or higher by the RIAA. She has also collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Calvin Harris.
"This Is What You Came For"
"This Is What You Came For" was released on April 29, 2016, as the lead single from Calvin Harris’s fifth studio album, "Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1." The song was written by Harris, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift. Swift originally wrote the song under the pseudonym "Nils Sjoberg" to avoid media attention.
"This Is What You Came For" is a tropical house song with a four-on-the-floor beat and a catchy melody. The song’s lyrics are about a couple who are in love but are struggling to maintain their relationship.
"This Is What You Came For" was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in over 20 countries. The song spent four weeks at the top of the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and also reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Controversy
In July 2016, Taylor Swift revealed that she had written "This Is What You Came For" under the pseudonym "Nils Sjoberg." This revelation led to a public feud between Swift and Harris. Harris accused Swift of trying to take credit for his work, while Swift accused Harris of being manipulative and controlling.
The feud between Swift and Harris eventually died down, but it cast a shadow over the success of "This Is What You Came For." The song’s legacy is now somewhat tainted by the controversy surrounding its authorship.
Conclusion
"This Is What You Came For" was a major hit for Calvin Harris and Rihanna in 2016. The song topped the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and reached the top 10 in over 20 countries. However, the song’s legacy is somewhat tainted by the controversy surrounding its authorship.