Selena Marie Gomez is an American singer,actress,businesswoman,and producer. She began her career as a child actress,starring on the children's television series Barney &Friends (2002–2004). Gomez rose to prominence and emerged as a teen idol,for her leading role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). She signed with Hollywood Records in 2008. As the lead vocalist,she formed the pop rock band Selena Gomez &the Scene,and released three studio albums from 2009 to 2011;each of the band's releases have received gold or higher certification by the RIAA.
American singer Selena Gomez has released three solo studio albums,two compilation albums,four extended plays (EPs),36 singles and four promotional singles. Gomez has sold 6.7 million albums worldwide by October 2015. As of August 2023,she has sold 3.6 million albums in the United States,and shifted more than 11.5 million album equivalent units,including her releases with The Scene. As of May 2017,she has sold 24.3 million songs in the U.S. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),she has achieved 45 million certified units,and a further 18 million as part of Selena Gomez &the Scene,in the U.S. She has a total of 40 chart entries on the US Billboard Hot 100,including a number one and nine top-ten songs.
"Naturally" is a song performed by American band Selena Gomez &the Scene,taken from their debut studio album Kiss &Tell (2009). It was released by Hollywood Records as the album's second single in the United States and select other countries. The song was produced by Antonina Armato and Tim James who wrote the song with Devrim Karaoglu. Musically,"Naturally" is an uptempo dance-pop song which relies on electropop. The song's lyrics speak of a relationship in which feelings are not forced and the protagonist sings of their happiness. The song officially impacted US mainstream radio on January 19,2010,and was released physically in numerous European countries thereafter. The song also appears on the international standard edition of the band's second album,A Year Without Rain (2010).
"Round &Round" is a song by American band Selena Gomez &the Scene. The song was written and produced by Kevin Rudolf,Andrew Bolooki,and Jeff Halavacs,and co-written by Jacob Kasher and Fefe Dobson. It was released on June 22,2010,as the lead single from the band's second album,A Year Without Rain (2010). "Round &Round" is a dance-driven electro-pop rock song with techno beats. The song received positive reviews,with critics taking note of the song's instant attraction beyond the expected demographic. It peaked at number twenty-four on the Billboard Hot 100,becoming the band's highest-charting single in the United States at the time. It charted moderately in several international markets,including Canada,Germany,and the United Kingdom. Gomez &the Scene performed the song multiple times.
"Hit the Lights" is a song by American band Selena Gomez &the Scene from their third and final studio album When the Sun Goes Down (2011). The song was written by Leah Haywood,Daniel James and Tony Nilsson,while production of the song was handled by Haywood and James under their production name Dreamlab. Musically,"Hit the Lights" is a synth-pop and dance-pop song. Lyrically,the song speaks about living in the moment and taking risks. An international remixes EP was released on January 20,2012,for the song's single release. It officially impacted Top 40/Mainstream radio in the U.S. on April 10,2012. It was released as the third and final single from the album,as well as the final single released by the group to date. It was also the only single released by the group that was excluded from Selena Gomez's 2014 compilation album For You.
"Come &Get It" is the debut solo single recorded by American singer Selena Gomez for her debut solo studio album,Stars Dance (2013). It was released on April 7,2013,through Hollywood Records as the lead single from the album. It serves as her first official release outside of either her acting work or her former band,Selena Gomez &the Scene. The song was written by Norwegian production team Stargate,consisting of Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen,along with Ester Dean. Eriksen and Hermansen handled the tracks production,while Dean served as the vocal producer. The song was one of the last songs to be recorded for the album in early 2013. "Come &Get It" features a change in style from Gomez's previous releases,and features elements of electropop,dance-pop and Punjabi music.
"Slow Down" is a song recorded by American singer Selena Gomez from her debut solo studio album,Stars Dance (2013). It was made available for instant digital download along with the pre-order of the album on June 3,2013. Hollywood Records later sent the song to mainstream radio as the second and final single from the album on August 13,2013. The song was produced by The Cataracs and David Kuncio,and infuses EDM elements in its instrumentation. Lyrically,the song speaks of slowing down time and living in one magical moment on the dance floor.
"The Heart Wants What It Wants" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez. It was released on November 6,2014,through Hollywood Records,as the lead and only single from her compilation album For You (2014). The song was written by Gomez,Antonina Armato,David Jost and Tim James. Armato and James,who collectively form the production duo Rock Mafia,also produced the song. A mid-tempo pop and R&B track with a minimal electropop beat,its accompanying music video was premiered on November 6,2014,alongside the premiere of the song itself. It is Gomez's last single release under the label.
"Same Old Love" is a song recorded by American singer Selena Gomez,who included it on and released it from her second studio album Revival (2015). The song was written by Charli XCX,Ross Golan,and its producers Stargate and Benny Blanco. The song was released as the second single from Revival on September 10,2015,to contemporary hit radio. It was initially composed by XCX with Stargate and later recorded by Gomez without the former in the studio at the time. "Same Old Love" is a midtempo electropop and synth-pop song backed by a wonky piano loop,a finger-click beat and Italo disco synths. In the song,Gomez uses a forceful,emotive tone and a raspy delivery that are both uncharacteristic for her,accompanied by XCX's chorus vocals. According to Gomez,the lyrics are a representation of various stages of different relationships and are about getting rid of everything toxic in her life,also inspired by her relationship with her father.
"Kill Em with Kindness" is a song recorded by American singer Selena Gomez. It was serviced to contemporary hit radio on May 3,2016,through Interscope Records as the fourth and final single from her second studio album Revival (2015). The song was written by Gomez and producers Rock Mafia,Benny Blanco and Dave Audé,while R3drum contributed additional production. "Kill Em with Kindness" is a tropical house song with an electronic production.
"We Don't Talk Anymore" is a song by American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth,featuring vocals from fellow American singer Selena Gomez. It was released on May 24,2016,as the third single from Puth's debut studio album,Nine Track Mind. The artists wrote the song with Jacob Kasher Hindlin. Musically,it is a tropical-inspired pop song.
"It Ain't Me" is a song by Norwegian DJ Kygo and American singer Selena Gomez. It was released by Interscope Records,Sony and Ultra on February 16,2017 as the lead single from Kygo's debut extended play Stargazing (2017) and it appears as an international bonus track on Gomez's third studio album,Rare (2020). The song was written by Kygo,Gomez,Brian Lee,Ali Tamposi,and Andrew Watt and produced by Kygo,Watt and Louis Bell. An EDM,dance-pop,electropop and tropical house song,"It Ain't Me" comprises an acoustic guitar line,and a build-drop arrangement in its chorus featuring pulsing piano notes,bass,synthesizers,finger-snap claps and pan flute melodies. Gomez sings the track in a husky tone,while in the chorus her vocals are reduced to recurring syllables. The lyrics narrate a past relationship ruined by alcoholism.
"Fetish" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez featuring guest vocals from American rapper Gucci Mane. It appears as a bonus track on the international and Target exclusive edition of Gomez's third studio album,Rare (2020). The song was written by Gomez,Gucci Mane,Chloe Angelides,Brett McLaughlin,Gino Barletta,and its producers Jonas Jeberg,Joe Khajadourian,and Alex Schwartz.
"Wolves" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez and music producer Marshmello. The song was written by Gomez,Ali Tamposi,Louis Bell,Brian Lee,and its producers Marshmello and Andrew Watt. The song was released by Interscope Records on October 25,2017.
"Back to You" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez from the second season soundtrack to 13 Reasons Why (2018),a TV adaptation of the eponymous book. It appears as an international bonus track on her third studio album Rare (2020) and was written by Gomez,Parrish Warrington,Diederik Van Elsas,Amy Allen,and Micah Premnath. The production was handled by Ian Kirkpatrick and Trackside. It was released on May 10,2018 as the lead single from the soundtrack.
Lathan Moses Stanley Echols,known professionally as Lil Mosey,is an American rapper,singer,and songwriter from Seattle,Washington. Mosey's debut studio album,Northsbest (2018) included his first Billboard Hot 100 chart entry with its single,"Noticed". His second studio album,Certified Hitmaker (2019) peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard 200 and contained the hit single "Stuck in a Dream". The album's 2020 re-issue contained Mosey's most successful record to date,"Blueberry Faygo",which peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"I Can't Get Enough" is an English-Spanish song by American record producer Benny Blanco,Puerto Rican record producer Tainy,American singer Selena Gomez and Colombian singer J Balvin. It was released as a single on February 28,2019. It was sent to radio on March 12,2019. It was written by Tainy,Blanco,Gomez,Balvin,Cristina Chiluiza,Jhay Cortez and Mike Sabath. Its music video,directed by Jake Schreier,was released on March 12,2019.
"Look at Her Now" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez. It was released on October 24,2019,by Interscope Records as the second single from her third studio album Rare (2020),a day after "Lose You to Love Me". The song was written by Gomez,Julia Michaels,Justin Tranter and its producer Ian Kirkpatrick. It has been described as a dance-pop,electropop and synth-pop song. The song reached the top ten in Greece,Latvia,and Slovakia,as well as the top forty in seventeen additional countries,including The United States,where it peaked at number 27. The song received widespread acclaim from music critics,with many praising its production and self-confidence message.
Trevor Daniel Neill,is an American singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence with his 2018 single "Falling",which hit the charts in more than twenty countries after going viral in 2019. His debut studio album Nicotine was released in March 2020.
"Ice Cream" is a song by South Korean girl group Blackpink and American singer Selena Gomez. It was released on August 28,2020,through YG Entertainment and Interscope Records,as the second pre-release single from the group's debut studio album,The Album (2020). The song was written by Selena Gomez,Teddy,Tommy Brown,Ariana Grande,Victoria Monét,Bekuh Boom,24,Steven Franks,while Brown,Teddy,24 and Franks produced the song. "Ice Cream" is an electropop and bubblegum pop song with elements of trap. Lyrically,the song mainly consists of ice cream-related double entendres.
