This article celebrates an iconic moment! Once again, Calvin Harris and Rihanna remind us that they didn't just find love; they found it in a hopeless place – and we’re all here for it with our LED lights and dance moves!
An Unforgettable Anthem
Released on September 22, 2011, We Found Love wasn’t just a song; it was a musical love at first sight that arrived like a supernova on the EDM scene. With a mix of electro house, dance-pop, and techno vibes, this track quickly had hearts and dance floors worldwide grooving!
“There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and that this song will be stuck in your head for the next 13 years!”
A Soaring Rise
This musical gem spent ten non-consecutive weeks at the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, eclipsing Rihanna’s Umbrella and hitting number one in 25 countries, including places where it rains more than your DJ's tears when the bass drops. By 2015, the single sold over 10.5 million copies, and today it boasts a staggering 1.8 billion streams on Spotify and 2.7 billion views on YouTube. Yes, you read that right, that's more than the views on cat videos!
- Impact: We Found Love was the first song to make you cry and smile at the same time – an achievement that even your favorite pizza can’t pull off.
- Video: The music video, directed by Melina Matsoukas, dove into a soap opera-worthy romance, and guess what? It even snagged a Grammy!
- Covers: Artists like Coldplay and Jessie J have tried to capture the magic, but let’s be real, it’s the original duo that still makes our hearts race!
As We Found Love turns 13, its influence continues to resonate in the music world. This iconic track isn’t just a song; it’s a statement of happiness found in chaos, and we’ll always be ready to dance whenever those first notes hit!