“Harlem Shake” by Baauer (f/ Chris Dalla Riva)
One Hit Thunder18 Syys 2025

“Harlem Shake” by Baauer (f/ Chris Dalla Riva)

In early 2013, the Billboard Charts underwent a major change by incorporating YouTube streams into their formula. Almost immediately, the internet responded with chaos. The bizarre, bass-heavy electronica track “Harlem Shake” by producer Baauer skyrocketed to #1, fueled by a wave of absurd, meme-fueled dance videos that dominated social media. It became the first instrumental track to top the Hot 100 in over two decades, but just as quickly as it rose, it vanished, taking Baauer's mainstream presence with it. This week, we're joined by musician and data analyst Chris Dalla Riva, author of the upcoming book Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us About the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves, to explore how a joke, an algorithm, and a relatively unknown producer collided to create one of the strangest chart-toppers of all time. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Toy Soldiers" by Martika (f/Joey Ritter)

"Toy Soldiers" by Martika (f/Joey Ritter)

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"Touch of Grey" by Grateful Dead (f/Joey Spehar)

"Touch of Grey" by Grateful Dead (f/Joey Spehar)

Today, we are joined by WYEP DJ Joey Spehar to discuss a band that feels crazy to call a one hit wonder - The Grateful Dead. Not even a legitimate Deadhead like Joey can deny, however, that 1987’s “To...

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"How Bizarre" by OMC (f/Dustin Rubin)

"How Bizarre" by OMC (f/Dustin Rubin)

The song “How Bizarre” from New Zealand’s OMC was first released in 1995, but it wasn’t until 1997 that it made its mark on the US Billboard charts. This hard-to-classify hit tends to be very polarizi...

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"I Wanna Be Rich" by Calloway

"I Wanna Be Rich" by Calloway

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Sneak Peek: Weird Al-Gorithm

Sneak Peek: Weird Al-Gorithm

Matt has a new podcast with frequent guest Matthew Milligan (Wheatus) all about the history of Weird Al. The show is called Weird Al-Gorithm and it's available anywhere you listen to podcasts. Enjoy a...

1 Huhti 202213min

"Back Here" by BBMak (f/Will Carey)

"Back Here" by BBMak (f/Will Carey)

BBMak had it all…good looks, great harmonies, relatable lyrics, and a smash hit single with “Back Here”. Despite the trio’s massive success in 1999, they broke up shortly after the release of their se...

30 Maalis 202251min

"The Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats (f/Ryan Stick)

"The Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats (f/Ryan Stick)

Pogoing to new wave music in clubs is a god-given right, and no one knows this better than Men Without Hats frontman Ivan Doroschuck. He got his revenge on the bouncers that tried to keep his feet on ...

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"Gucci Gucci" by Kreayshawn

"Gucci Gucci" by Kreayshawn

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