Selena Marie Gomez is an American singer,songwriter,actress,producer,and businesswoman. 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). As a recording artist,she signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and formed the pop rock band Selena Gomez &the Scene,for which she served as lead vocalist. With three studio albums and seven singles,each of the band's releases have received gold certifications or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
American singer Selena Gomez has released three solo studio albums,two compilation albums,four extended plays (EPs),36 singles and three 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 41 chart entries on the US Billboard Hot 100,including a number one and nine top-ten songs.
"Falling Down" is the debut single recorded by American pop rock band Selena Gomez &the Scene for their debut studio album,Kiss &Tell (2009). It was released on August 25,2009 through Hollywood Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Ted Bruner and Trey Vittetoe,both of whom produced the track;Gina Schock of The Go-Go's also receives writing credit. Musically,"Falling Down" is an uptempo rock track that contains heavy usage of synths. Its lyrics see Gomez ridiculing life in Hollywood and fame,though can also be interpreted to speak of a romantic relationship. The song was released in select territories,receiving no official release in European territories.
Selena Gomez &the Scene was an American pop rock band from Los Angeles,California. Formed in 2008,its last lineup consisted of vocalist Selena Gomez,drummer Greg Garman,bassist Joey Clement,keyboardist Dane Forrest,and guitarist Drew Taubenfeld. The band released three studio albums,seven singles and nine music videos.
Kiss &Tell is the debut studio album by American band Selena Gomez &the Scene. The album was released on September 29,2009 through Hollywood Records. The album is composed mainly of pop rock and electronic rock,with Gomez citing bands such as Forever the Sickest Kids as influences on the album. Ted Bruner and Trey Vittetoe worked extensively on the record with Gomez,producing multiple tracks. Gomez worked with Gina Schock on several songs for the album,while Rock Mafia produced two of the album's tracks.
"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.
"A Year Without Rain" is a song by American band Selena Gomez &the Scene. It was written by Lindy Robbins and Toby Gad,with the latter also producing the song. The song was released on September 7,2010 as the second and final single from the band's second album of the same name. A Spanish-language version of the song was also recorded,entitled "Un año sin lluvia". Gomez titled the album for the song because she wanted to base all the other songs around it. Musically,the song is a Eurodance track backed with a disco beat. In its lyrics,the song's protagonist compares yearning for her love to a year without rain.
"Who Says" is a song performed by American band Selena Gomez &the Scene. Priscilla Renea wrote the song with Emanuel Kiriakou,who produced the track. The song was released in March 2011,as the lead single from the band's third album,When the Sun Goes Down (2011). According to Gomez,the song was intended to inspire people,and fire back at the "haters",particularly those involved in cyberbullying. "Who Says" marks a distinct departure in sound for the band,as it has an acoustic and organic feel,compared to their dance-pop and club-oriented previous singles.
"Love You Like a Love Song" is a song by American band Selena Gomez &the Scene recorded for their third studio album When the Sun Goes Down (2011). It was released as the second single from the album internationally. The song was released for digital download on June 17,2011,and serviced to mainstream radios on August 16,2011,in the United States,through Hollywood Records.
"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.
For You is the first greatest hits album by American singer Selena Gomez. The album was released on November 24,2014,through Hollywood Records. It contains material from Gomez's band Selena Gomez &the Scene,as well as her releases as a solo artist under Hollywood Records. The album serves as her final project to be released through Hollywood Records,with whom she released four studio albums and a remix album. It includes two previously unreleased songs,produced by Rock Mafia,as well as new versions of some previously released recordings. A digital extended play containing the new material was made available for streaming. The album received a generally favorable reception upon its release;it was seen as a fair representation of her music career,while the new material was praised for its "mature" sound. For You achieved moderate commercial success,debuting at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart,selling 36,000 equivalent album units during its first week of release. The project saw a similar commercial performance worldwide,entering the lower end of eleven total countries. The album has reportedly sold 112,000 copies in the United States as of January 2020.
"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.
"I Want You to Know" is a song by German music producer Zedd,featuring vocals from American singer Selena Gomez from the former's second studio album,True Colors (2015). It was written by Zedd,OneRepublic's frontman Ryan Tedder,and KDrew. "I Want You to Know" was released on February 23,2015 as the album's lead single and debuted on American contemporary hit radio on March 3,2015,receiving generally positive reviews from music critics. It has charted within the top 10 in Finland,as well as the top 40 in fifteen additional countries. It has been certified platinum in the United States and Sweden. It won a Latin American Music Award for Favorite Dance Song in 2015. It is also featured in the video games Guitar Hero Live,Dance Dance Revolution A and NBA 2K16.
"Good For You" is the lead single from American singer Selena Gomez's second studio album,Revival (2015). It features vocals by American rapper ASAP Rocky. The song was written by Gomez,Julia Michaels,Justin Tranter,ASAP Rocky,Hector Delgado,and its producers Nick Monson and Nolan Lambroza. Originally,the track was conceived by the writers in 45 minutes,during a session booked by the latter. The singer then received the song through the trio's A&R and was entirely involved in its creative session,helping to develop it as a representation of her process of self-realization,her confidence as a young woman,and her feelings of vulnerability. After it was reworked by Lambroza,she sent the song to Rocky,who added new instruments and co-produced it with his frequent collaborator Hector Delgado,who was in charge of Rocky's vocal production.
Revival is the second studio album by American singer Selena Gomez. It was released on October 9,2015,by Interscope Records,her first album released through that label. Preparation for the album began in 2014,when Gomez left her previous label Hollywood Records. The record was influenced by a range of artists,particularly Christina Aguilera and her album Stripped (2002). Gomez co-wrote twelve of its sixteen tracks. The album reflects her journey since 2013,including the media scrutiny surrounding her personal life. As executive producers,Gomez,Danny D and Tim Blacksmith collaborated with Hit-Boy,Rock Mafia,and Stargate to achieve Gomez's new desired sound. Revival is primarily a dance-pop and electropop record,connected by a tropical beach sound,with lyrical themes revolving around love and confidence.
"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.
"Hands to Myself" is a song recorded by American singer Selena Gomez for her second studio album,Revival (2015). It was released on January 20,2016,as the record's third single by Interscope Records. The track was written by Gomez,Justin Tranter,Julia Michaels,and its producers Mattman &Robin and Max Martin. It is meant to add a fresh female perspective to the album and was influenced by the music of Prince. Musically,it is a dance-pop and synth-pop song backed by lightly clicking percussion,hand claps,a guitar riff and "tribal pop" synths. Throughout the track,Gomez uses both her higher vocal register for belting,as well as her lower range breathy vocals in a volume just above a whisper. She clips her enunciation of the lyrics,which detail sexual desire.
