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"Classic"
Song

"Classic" is a song by American pop duo MKTO. Written by Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Andrew Goldstein, Emanuel Kiriakou and Lindy Robbins,[2] "Classic" was first released on June 21, 2013[3] as the second single from the duo's self-titled debut album.

Background and release

After securing a recording contract with Columbia Records in 2012, MKTO began recording material for their self-titled debut album in 2013, with American singer-songwriter, Ne-Yo and Swedish record producer, Max Martin among some of their collaborators.[4] "Classic" was eventually chosen as the follow-up to the duo's top ten hit, "Thank You" and released as the second single from their debut album in June 2013. In the lead-up to the single's release in the United States, MKTO served as the opening act for Emblem3 during their tour in the summer and also made a visit to the Billboard office, where they previewed tracks from their debut album, which had not yet been released at the time.[5]

Reception

The song received positive reviews from critics and fans. BrentMusicReviews gave it 5/5 stars and called it "MKTO don’t reinvent the wheel, but deliver worthwhile pop music". Matt Collar from AllMusic gave a positive review and stated "Featuring the talents of actor/musicians Malcolm Kelly and Tony Oller, MKTO's full-length debut album, 2014's eponymous MKTO, is an exuberant and catchy mix of dancey, hip-hop-infused pop, rock, and R&B."

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was directed by Josh Forbes[6] and released on June 20, 2013. In MKTO: The Making of Classic, the duo reveals that the video explores "bringing back the classic feel". Band member Tony Oller elaborates further by saying, "The whole concept is about going back in time and reliving those great classic moments".[7]

Chart performance

"Classic" was a commercial success in Oceania, peaking at number eight in New Zealand and number nine in Australia, becoming the duo's second top 10 hit in both nations. It has been certified Gold by Recorded Music NZ (RMNZ) for sales in excess of 7,500 copies and 2× Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting shipments in excess of 140,000 copies. In the United States, "Classic" debuted at number 96 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming MKTO's first single to chart in North America. It has since peaked at number 14, becoming the group's first top 20 hit in the US. In addition to the Hot 100, "Classic" has also peaked at number eight on the US Mainstream Top 40, becoming the duo's first top 10 hit on this chart. In June 2014, the song surpassed the one million mark in digital sales and was subsequently certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[8]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Classic"2:55

Charts

Chart (2013–14) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 9
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[10] 9
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 61
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[12] 41
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[13] 13
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[14] 8
Ireland (IRMA)[15] 28
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tiparade)[16] 5
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[17] 64
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[18] 8
Scotland (OCC)[19] 19
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] 32
South Korea International Singles (GAON)[21] 153
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[22] 7
UK Singles (OCC)[23] 24
US Billboard Hot 100[24] 14
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[25] 26
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[26] 12
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[27] 8

Year-end charts

Chart (2013) Position
Australia (ARIA)[28] 38
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[29] 41
Chart (2014) Position
US Billboard Hot 100[30] 50

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[31] 3× Platinum 210,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[32] Platinum 80,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[33] Platinum 0*
Sweden (GLF)[34] Platinum 40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[35] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[36] Platinum 1,000,000[8]
Streaming
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[37] Platinum 2,600,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "MKTO – Classic". DJ Booth. Retrieved 29 June 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "CLASSIC (Legal Title)". Broadcast Music Incorporated. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  3. ^ iTunes - Music - Classic - Single by MKTO
  4. ^ MKTO Talks New Single “Thank You” and Debut Album In Studio With Toro « New York’s 92.3 NOW
  5. ^ MKTO Preps For U.S. Push, Talks Debut Album | Billboard
  6. ^ Behind The Scenes MKTO Classic - Video Interview With MKTO - Seventeen
  7. ^ Behind the scenes: MKTO's "Classic" music video | NovaFM
  8. ^ a b Grein, Paul (June 4, 2014). "Chart Watch: 'Rude,' 'Summer' Hit Top 10". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  9. ^ "MKTO – Classic". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  10. ^ "MKTO – Classic" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  11. ^ "mkto Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  12. ^ "mkto Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  13. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 27. týden 2014 in the date selector. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  14. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
  15. ^ "Chart Track: Week 34, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
  16. ^ "Mkto - Classic". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  17. ^ "MKTO – Classic" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  18. ^ "MKTO – Classic". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  19. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  20. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201429 into search. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  21. ^ GAON DIGITAL CHART : 2013년 7월 4주차 (in Korean). gaonchart.co.jr. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  22. ^ "MKTO – Classic". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  23. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  24. ^ "MKTO Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  25. ^ "MKTO Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  26. ^ "MKTO Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  27. ^ "MKTO Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  28. ^ "End Of Year Charts – Top 100 Singles 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on January 7, 2014. Retrieved January 1, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  29. ^ "Top Selling Singles of 2013". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  30. ^ "2014 Year End: Music: Top 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  31. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
  32. ^ "Canadian single certifications – MKTO – Classic". Music Canada.
  33. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – MKTO – Classic". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
  34. ^ "MKTO - Classic" (in Swedish). Grammofon Leverantörernas Förening. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
  35. ^ "British single certifications – MKTO – Classic". British Phonographic Industry. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Classic in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  36. ^ "American single certifications – MKTO – Classic". Recording Industry Association of America.
  37. ^ "Certificeringer - MKTO - Classic" (in Danish). IFPI Denmark. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
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