00:00I wish I knew you wanted me, I wish I knew
00:04Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best one-hit wonder tracks from 2015 to the present.
00:11These artists have only one notable hit, and or they're only known for one song in particular.
00:23Number 10. Rich Men North of Richmond, Oliver Anthony
00:27It's not often that a song goes viral for its message.
00:30So I can sit out here and waste my life away
00:34Drag back home and drown my troubles away
00:38No matter how you felt about it, Rich Men North of Richmond clearly had a hold on certain American audiences.
00:44Oliver Anthony entered the conversation in a flurry of attention, heated debates, and scrutiny.
00:49Wanna know what you think, wanna know what you do
00:53And they don't think you know, but I know that you do
00:57Both sides of the political aisle offered up their opinions, while the artist himself remained fiercely independent about his message.
01:03The straightforward sounds and guitar playing bring out the country flair.
01:07Rather than making it a big production, this self-release track is filled with the kind of authenticity you can't buy.
01:13It's also rare that a relative unknown becomes a star so fast.
01:16I've been selling my soul, working all day
01:20Number 9. Whoop-Dee, CJ
01:23Embracing the drill genre, CJ delivered this exciting song
01:27It was released on his EP, Loyalty Over Royalty.
01:34Reaching the top 10 on the Hot 100, this multi-platinum track gave audiences a jolt in the early 2020s.
01:39Whoop-Dee is his only charting single so far, but it's obviously an entertaining one.
01:43You can't forget his lyrics either when you hear him mention Blue Cheese.
01:53All in all, you can tell why people fell in love with his energy and intense vocals.
01:57While he's been working with the likes of French Montana, he hasn't yet escaped the shadow of this hit.
02:06Number 8. Roxanne
02:08In all his pop-rap glory, Arizona's Zervais emerged in the late 2010s.
02:20Roxanne is the track that put him on the map and helped earn him a chance at Columbia Records.
02:24While it's not the Police song, the laid-back beat carries its own engaging rhythms.
02:28Zervais had TikTok and Spotify to thank for some of his fame.
02:31Both platforms elevated his presence in the music scene, helping the young artist break through.
02:42The music itself makes you want to sing along and move to the track beat.
02:45Releasing his first studio album in 2023, the rapper still has yet to deliver another tune to top himself.
02:50Cracking the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, Paul Russell brought back the power of disco.
03:12The track feels both like a throwback and a modern tune.
03:16Sampling Best of My Love by The Emotions, the song has an upbeat vibe anybody can love.
03:21Russell also throws in some fun-loving lyrics to enhance the music.
03:28Getting huge on TikTok, the single roared on the charts and even appeared in blockbusters like a Minecraft movie.
03:34The singer also got to open for Meghan Trainor on her 2024 tour.
03:38If he can find that kind of nostalgic magic again, he might be able to break the one-hit wonder curse.
03:42You're my little boo-thang, so I don't give a hoot what you do say, girl, I know.
03:47You a little too tame, I'll be shooting that shot like 2K, girl, I know.
03:51Number 6, Dance Monkey, Tones and I.
03:54If you love electropop, you can do a lot worse than Dance Monkey.
03:57They say, oh my god, I see the way you shine.
04:01Tones and I went to number one on all kinds of international charts.
04:04With a strong vocal performance, the artist asserts herself in a slick production.
04:09Her efforts also resonated with a global audience.
04:11Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh.
04:15I've never seen anybody do the things you do before.
04:19This might be because of the cool beat or the easy-to-remember lyrics, but either way, it clearly struck a chord.
04:25She went from a street musician to an international sensation in a few short years.
04:29The Australian might have charted on other singles, but her subsequent releases haven't endured in the same way.
04:34And when you're done, I'll make you do it all again.
04:38Number 5, Golden Hour, Jake.
04:41For this viral hit, Jake became a much bigger star in the 2020s.
04:45It was just two lovers, sitting in the car, listening to blonde, falling for each other.
04:50He reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
04:53With his pop track, Golden Hour mixes more mainstream sounds with a few classical flourishes.
04:58There's an incredible piano part at the center of it all, providing the foundation for some beautiful melodies.
05:03The singer also shows off his powerful voice, building to a fantastic and vibrant chorus.
05:08These kinds of inventive elements shook up TikTok in 2022.
05:21With interest from both American and global audiences, the artist created a ballad for listeners everywhere to love.
05:26He's since worked with the likes of Nick Jones and Tori Kelly, but nothing quite hits like this one.
05:31Number 4, Bad Habit, Steve Lacey.
05:43Even before this song, Steve Lacey was associated with all kinds of icons.
05:48He worked with everyone from Frank Ocean to Kendrick Lamar.
05:55Following work with the band The Internet, he cultivated his own solo career that includes two albums.
06:00His second record, Gemini Rites, was his biggest individual success.
06:12It included the multi-genre hit, Bad Habit, taking Lacey to another level of attention.
06:18The single defies an easy label, with its awesome hook and compelling lyrics.
06:23He mixes psychedelic styles with R&B and pop, easing the audience into something special.
06:28No matter what else he does, he'll always have this chart-topper to be remembered by.
06:39Number 3, ABCDEFU.
06:42Gale.
06:42With this top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, Gale became a new artist to watch in the 2020s.
06:47Her catchy single, ABCDEFU, features some clever lyrics that are instantly memorable.
06:59Getting a boost from platforms like TikTok, the song went viral around the world.
07:04The musician was even Grammy-nominated for her work.
07:06It features a pop hook mixed with some rock and punk influences, making it accessible to an even wider audience.
07:19She's had other great opportunities as a writer and performer, including a spot on the Barbie movie soundtrack.
07:24The singer clearly has enough talent to defy the one-hit Wonder label.
07:27I was into you, but I'm over it now.
07:32And I was trying to be nice.
07:35Number 2, Panda.
07:37Designer.
07:38Some music can hypnotize you in seconds.
07:40In the case of Designer's Panda, the artist utilizes his skill set to maximum effect.
07:44Panda, Panda, Panda.
07:46I got broads in Atlanta.
07:49Jesus don't mean to find me.
07:50Credit cards in the scammers.
07:52His 2015 release represents the greatness and diverse sounds of Trap.
07:56As a hit single, it went to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot R&B Hip-Hop Songs charts.
08:02You don't even need to know what he's saying to enjoy the vibe.
08:08After being sampled by Kanye West, the track took on another life as a piece of recent music history.
08:14The rapper had moderate success with his song, Timmy Turner, but it didn't resonate in the way this one does.
08:18Pag-a-swap, diney, selling bar, candy, man, and a macho like Randy, the champ will go out to the Grammy.
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08:39It's the beat and groove that drives you mad.
08:47Feel It Still is the infectious song that shook up 2017 and beyond, but also made stars out of Portugal the man.
08:52Their hit became the talk of the late 2010s, as it appeared in everything from the Billboard charts to commercials.
09:07The Grammy-winning tune is easily their most notable to date.
09:15Featured on their album, Woodstock, the group enjoyed some popularity before releasing a less successful follow-up.
09:21Their ninth record, Chris Black Changed My Life, features some cool collaborations, but it failed to chart in the U.S.
09:27There's always a chance their blend of alternative and psychedelic styles will get them another big single.
09:35Did we forget another one-hit wonder from the last decade?
09:38Let us know in the comments below.
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