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- Alexis Jordan (born April 7, 1992) is an American singer and actress from Columbia, South Carolina. Jordan rose to fame as a contestant on the first season of America.
For the song by Japanese boy band Arashi, see. 'Happiness' by from the album Released September 7, 2010 Format, Length 4: 02, singles chronology ' Happiness' (2010) ' (2011) ' Happiness' (2010) ' (2011) ' Happiness' is the debut single by American recording artist and contestant. It is the lead single from, released in the United States on September 7, 2010. The upbeat and rhythm behind the track was heavily sampled from electronic artist 's ' (released two years prior to 'Happiness'). The lyrics were written by, and the track was re-edited for the lyrics by StarGate. 'Happiness' was generally well received by many critics, with some complimenting Jordan's vocal abilities.
In the United States, the song topped the chart, giving Jordan her first number one on the chart. It reached number 1 in the charts in the (staying there for 10 weeks) and has also charted in the top five in countries such as the and. An accompanying music video, directed by sees Jordan being torn apart from her love interest. It was noted for its similarities to 's '. A sample of the song, described as an 'irresistible pop anthem'. Problems playing this file?
'Happiness' is an song, influenced. The song has a 'simple, pleasant melody' and has been described as an 'upbeat track tinged with full good electronica'. The music used was 's ', which was re-edited for the vocals by Stargate.
In explaining the song, Jordan revealed it is about 'finding love in yourself before you find it in someone else, because a lot of people lose themselves when they fall in love, and they forget who they are, and that's what you've gotta do. You've gotta find someone who loves you for you'.
Songwriter Autumn Rowe has said in an interview that 'Happiness' has an African influence. Critical reception Fraser McAlpine of awarded the song four stars and said 'If had put this out, it would be hailed as one of the best songs of her long and varied career. And she possibly would struggle to get the crystal purity of those top notes, which means Alexis is officially better than Madonna'. Bill Lamb of praised the song for its 'danceable beat' and 'simple, pleasant melody' but also called the song an 'insubstantial fluff' and that its 'sound lacks any particular distinction'. Kevin O'Donnell of called the song an 'irresistible pop anthem' and said 'this is disco music for a audience — and, amazingly enough, it works'. Nick Levine of awarded the song five stars, describing the song as a 'tale of romantic regret, realisation and ultimately exultation'.
Watch the video, get the download or listen to Alexis Jordan – Happiness for free. Happiness appears on the album Happiness. According to the Happiness Songfacts.
Andrew Butler of magazine was impressed with the song, stating 'It really does make you feel happy, through a mixture of its fabulously put together lyrics, infectious humming and danceable tunes'. Emma Johnson of called the song 'one of the most infectious tracks of the year', while named it the sixth top dance song of 2010. Chart performance In the United States, 'Happiness' debuted on the chart at number 40. It climbed the chart in subsequent weeks and peaked at the top position for the week, July 17, 2010.
The song held the position for one week before losing it to 's '. Also in the US, the song reached number one on the chart. In the United Kingdom, the song debuted, and peaked, at #3 for the week ending November 13, 2010.
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It made its Irish debut at number 31 and spent 20 weeks inside the top 50. And peaked at number thirty-one. On the chart, 'Happiness' reached number 13.
In Australia, the song debuted on the at number 25 on December 19, 2010, before peaking at number three in its sixth week on the chart. It has since been certified triple platinum by the (ARIA) for sales of 210,000 units. In April 2011, the song reached number one for ten weeks in the and It became the biggest hit of 2011 in the Netherlands that year (staying in the top 40 for 30 weeks). Music video.
Two frames showing Jordan in the backseat of her orange car (upper) and at a swimming pool with four back-up dancers (lower) The music video for 'Happiness' was directed by and premiered online on May 20, 2010. While being interviewed, Jordan described the video as 'fun, colorful, and young. The video makes you want to dance. I wanted to do something unique. I want to be an artist that leaves a mark on the industry'. The video is set in a colorful city and has a futuristic theme to it.
The storyline of the video begins with Jordan dropping off her boyfriend at a bus stop, as they appear to be breaking up. She is seen sitting in the backseat of her orange, and starts to sing the song's first verse, just as the wind begins to pick up, sliding her car and the bus stop, where her boyfriend is at, in opposite directions. Throughout the video, the city moves in motion. It is intercut with other scenes, including Jordan dancing with four other back-up dancers at a swimming pool, a man reading a newspaper while holding a dog by its leash, and also a woman with a few shopping bags. During the car scenes, Jordan sees flashbacks of her boyfriend in the car's rear-view mirror. She later realises that he makes her happy and moves to the driver's seat, to stop the car. Jordan then reverses the car, sending her back to the bus stop.
Some critics compared the video to 's ' clip, due to both videos having a futuristic theme, with similar car scenes. 's Chris Ryan said 'the video has a real 'Can't Get You Out of My Head'/altered reality vibe to it, with everyday scenes played out with a dreamlike quality'. Track listings. ^ Alexis, Nadeska (2010-03-26). Retrieved 2010-12-26. Slomowicz, Ron (2010-05-11).
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(0 fans) Alexis Jordan (born April 7, 1992) is an American singer and actress from Columbia, South Carolina. Jordan rose to fame as a contestant on the first season of America's Got Talent in 2006. After being eliminated from the show, she began to upload cover songs to YouTube, which received millions of views. The exposure led Jordan to the attention of Norwegian production team Stargate and American rapper Jay-Z, who both went on to sign her to their label, StarRoc their joint label. Her debut single, 'Happiness', was released in September 2010, and reached number one in the Netherlands and Norway, and also became a top-three hit in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Jordan's self-titled debut album was released on February 25, 2011.