LMFAO
LMFAO | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | |
Years active | 2006–2012 |
Labels | Cherrytree, will.i.am, Interscope |
Past members | |
Website | Official website (archived) |
LMFAO (an initialism for Laughing My Freaking Ass Off or Laughing My Fucking Ass Off)
Redfoo and Sky Blu grew up in
LMFAO is known for their song "Party Rock Anthem", which topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United States. "Party Rock Anthem" also reached the top five in Italy and Norway and was the third best-selling digital single of 2011 with sales of 9.7 million copies worldwide. In September 2012, the duo announced they would be taking an indefinite hiatus.[9]
History
2006–2010: Early years and Party Rock
LMFAO began their career in 2006 as part of the
LMFAO released
2010–2012: international breakthrough, Sorry for Party Rocking, and Rockin' Eve
In 2010, LMFAO was featured in David Guetta's song "Gettin' Over You", which was an international hit, peaking in the top ten in eleven countries and at number one in three of them, including in the United Kingdom. It also peaked at number 31 on the U.S. Hot 100 and at number 12 in Canada.
The duo then recorded their second album,
Also in 2011, LMFAO embarked on their first Asian tour. They performed in Singapore, Manila, Taipei, and Kuala Lumpur, among other cities.[16] On June 30, 2011, LMFAO performed a set on the Isle of MTV 2011 Malta Special on the Fosos (Granaries) in Floriana, Malta, in front of a crowd of 50,000, together with Far East Movement and Snoop Dogg.[17]
Furthermore, the group LMFAO focused on growing its Party Rock clothing line and was one of the opening acts for American singer
On August 29, 2011, LMFAO filmed a video for its new single "Sexy and I Know It" in Venice Beach, California.[18] Pornographic actor Ron Jeremy is featured in the video, which focuses thematically on male genitalia. Actors Simon Rex and Wilmer Valderrama, Andrew Furr (as Shufflebot) and mixed martial artist Alistair Overeem also make cameo appearances. The song achieved success similar to that of "Party Rock Anthem", topping charts all over the world. "Sexy and I Know It" became the duo's second number one in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The group guested on the first elimination show of the 13th series of Dancing with the Stars on September 20, 2011, which was broadcast live.
In October 2011, LMFAO's song "Party Rock Anthem" was used in a Halloween house light show when a Southern California man timed lights to the popular song. After the YouTube video of the house went viral, even receiving news coverage, the duo visited the house and recorded a Kia commercial featuring the house.[19] In December 2011, the group played "Party Rock Anthem" on a live national television broadcast of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve".
2012–2015: Super Bowl XLVI, indefinite hiatus
On February 5, 2012, the group appeared with
On September 21, 2012, the duo released a statement announcing their hiatus. Redfoo said, "I feel like we've been doing this for so long, four or five years" and that he and SkyBlu would not be performing together anytime soon as they would be taking their careers in different directions.[22] Once the news surfaced that band members Redfoo and SkyBlu had split, the group went to MTV News to set the record straight. SkyBlu said, "Well, you know, first of all, we're not breaking up. I know that for sure. We're family and stuff, so it's always love ... It's interesting because somebody will say one thing [and] it's just like high school, then all of a sudden [it's] 'They're breaking up. They're fighting.'"[23] However, it was revealed by SkyBlu that their plan is for fans to see the band as individuals and then come back "stronger than ever".[24]
In 2015, the band alleged that Muskegon, Michigan-based Pigeon Hill Brewing Co.'s LMFAO Stout infringed on its trademarked name, according to a cease-and-desist letter sent on August 11.[25] After weeks of litigation, the Pigeon Hill Brewing Company announced that both they and the band LMFAO had reached an agreement resulting in the brewery retaining its trademark for its LMFAO Stout.[26]
Influences
Redfoo cited
Shuffle Bot
The Shuffle Bot is a character best known for his appearances in the LMFAO music videos. The Shuffle Bot is portrayed by American disc jockey, dancer and rapper Andrew Furr, who won an online shuffling contest that promised the winner a place alongside hip-hop dance group Quest Crew who had joined the LMFAO's troupe as winners of a dance contest on MTV's America's Best Dance Crew.[citation needed]
Discography
Studio albums
- Party Rock (2009)
- Sorry for Party Rocking (2011)
Compilation albums
- I'm in Your City Trick (2009)
Tours
Headlining
- Sorry for Party Rocking Tour (2012)
Opening act
- Kesha – Get Sleazy Tour (United Kingdom, North America—Leg 3 dates) (2011)
Awards and nominations
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Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2010 | Grammy Awards | Best Dance/Electronica Album | Party Rock | Nominated |
2011 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer Song | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Nominated |
Premios 40 Principales[31]
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Best International Song | "Party Rock Anthem" | Won | |
MTV Video Music Awards | Best Choreography
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"Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Nominated | |
American Music Awards | Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group | LMFAO | Nominated | |
MTV European Music Awards
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Best New | LMFAO | Nominated | |
Best Push | LMFAO | Nominated | ||
2012 | People's Choice Awards | Favorite Song of the Year | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Nominated |
Favorite Music Video of the Year | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Nominated | ||
NRJ Music Awards 2012 | International Group/Duo of the Year | LMFAO | Won | |
Favourite Music Video of the Year | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Won | ||
2012 Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Music Group | LMFAO | Nominated | |
Favorite Song of the Year | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Won | ||
2012 Juno Awards | International Album of the Year | "Sorry for Party Rocking" | Nominated | |
2012 Latin Billboard Music Awards | Crossover Artist of the Year | LMFAO | Won | |
2012 Billboard Music Awards | Top 100 Song | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Won | |
Top Radio Song | Nominated | |||
Top Streaming Song | Nominated | |||
Top Digital Song | Won | |||
Top Pop Song | Won | |||
Top Rap Song | Won | |||
Top Dance Song | Won | |||
Top Digital Song | "Sexy and I Know It" | Nominated | ||
Top Pop Song | Nominated | |||
Top Rap Song | Nominated | |||
Top Dance Song | Nominated | |||
Best Group/Duo | "LMFAO" | Won | ||
MTV Movie Awards 2012
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Best Music | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "21 Jump Street" | Won | |
2012 MuchMusic Video Awards | International Video of the Year | "Sexy and I Know It" | Won | |
Most Streamed Video of the Year | "Sexy and I Know It" | Nominated | ||
International Artist | "LMFAO" | Nominated | ||
2012 MTV TRL Awards
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Best Video | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Won | |
MTV Video Music Awards Japan | Best New Artist | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Nominated | |
Best Choreography | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Nominated | ||
VEVOCertified Awards | 100.000.000 Views | "Party Rock Anthem" | Won | |
"Sexy and I Know It" | Won | |||
"Sorry For Party Rocking" | Won | |||
"Shots" | Won | |||
"Champagne Showers" | Won | |||
Premios 40 Principales America | Best International Dance Artist | LMFAO | Won | |
2013 | 2013 World Music Awards | Worlds Best Song | "Party Rock Anthem" | Nominated |
Worlds Best Video | "Sorry For Party Rocking" | Nominated | ||
Worlds Best Group | LMFAO | Won | ||
Worlds Best Album | Party Rock | Nominated | ||
55th Grammy Awards
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Best Pop Duo/Group Performance | " Sexy And I Know It "
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Nominated |
See also
- Gordy family
- The dictionary definition of LMFAO at Wiktionary
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