Harlem Shake
Tiësto, Baauer
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Written by: Harry Rodrigues, Hector Delgado, Jayson Musson, Kurt Hunte, Hector Luis Delgado, Kurt Michael Hunte
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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18 facts about this song
Origin"Harlem Shake" is an electronic dance track by American DJ and producer Baauer.
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Release DateIt was released as a free digital download by Mad Decent label on May 22, 2012.
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Vyral Video TrendThe track is best known for inspiring a viral video trend in early 2013.
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Internet MemeThe "Harlem Shake" became the phenomenon that people replicated in their own homemade videos, making it an internet meme.
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SamplesThe song includes samples of various previous songs and vocal snippets, including "Miller Time" by Plastic Little and "Con Los Terroristas" by Hector Delgado.
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Legal IssuesDespite its wide success, "Harlem Shake" came under scrutiny when Delgado and Jayson Musson, the respective artists of the samples, claimed that they weren't approached for permission.
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Billboard Hot 100"Harlem Shake" was the first song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as a result of the incorporation of YouTube streaming data.
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CertificationThe song is certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
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Tequila CommercialParts of the "Harlem Shake" were used in a 2013 commercial for the alcohol brand Patron Tequila.
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Music VideoInterestingly, Baauer's own video for the song didn't drop until 2013, months after the viral version had taken off.
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DurationDespite its widespread notoriety and success, the song's actual duration is relatively short, clocking in at just under 3 minutes and 17 seconds.
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ThemeAlthough the song shares a name with a hip-hop dance move from Harlem, the track does not incorporate that style of music or dance.
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Length of Viral HitThe viral hit took just over a month to reach 1 billion views on YouTube.
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Baauer’s Success"Harlem Shake" is Baauer's most successful song to date, catapulting his career.
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Trap MusicThe song is often credited for bringing the trap music genre to the mainstream.
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Copycats"Harlem Shake" prompted numerous artists to release their own versions or remixes of the song.
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Music AwardsThe song was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 2014, but did not win.
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Controversial VideosSome of the viral videos accompanying the song faced criticism for their inappropriate contents and even led to suspensions at several high schools and universities.
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