It seems like this year’s biggest movie, also has the biggest music. Wiz Khalifa’s moving tribute to Paul Walker from Furious 7, “See You Again,” serves a powerful reminder of the film’s emotional tribute to it’s late cast member. As a result it has got to be arguably one of the biggest pop smash hits of the year. The song has topped the digital songs chart since Furious 7’s strong opening on the silver screen. It became the most added, and most active song at Top 40/Pop radio since its promotional release, becoming a power player at radio stations in major markets across the country. It has also become a career best for Wiz this week, as “See You Again” tops the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, as the song zoomed from 10-#1 in one week. This should come as no surprise to anyone, after all Furious 7’s box office just past of $1.15 billion dollars. in revenue. This makes it the seventh highest grossing film of all time This kind of success gives the song’s rookie, featured singer Charlie Puth a strong platform for introduction after the song’s success is slowly making him a household name.
Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
From Furious 7 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Universal Pictures/Atlantic Records
Charlie is quickly becoming Atlantic Records’ go to guy for the growing market of soulful songwriting piano players. He recently released the video for his first single as a lead artist, the seductive duet called, “Marvin Gaye.” As the title suggests, Charlie cleverly uses the names of some of the Soul icon’s greatest in the lyrics of the tune in an effort to spark romance and get that special someone in the mood, just as many Gaye slow jams have done for millions in the past. He is very lucky to be singing about creative ways to get it on to the unforgettable beauty, Meghan Trainor. As a renown singer/songwriter who writes all her own music, “Marvin Gaye” stands out as something special for Meghan. It is the only song that Meghan has ever been involved with for herself or someone else that she did not write. Charlie must be a pretty awesome guy right? Well, when you combine his baby-faced look with that soul, and mix it with all that “bass” that she’s got going on, you come up with something hot. Maybe that is why Charlie got to return the favor by co-starring in Meghan’s latest video, “Dear Future Husband.” Charlie recently talked about his surprise cameo as a pizza delivery boy in the video with Pop Crush.
“I didn’t even mention it and I got like 100,000 replies saying ‘I think I saw you deliver Meghan a pizza. Were you the pizza delivery boy?’”
Charlie Puth Featuring Meghan Trainor
“Marvin Gaye”
Atlantic Records
Charlie Puth Featuring Meghan Trainor
“Marvin Gaye” (Behind The Scenes)”
Atlantic Records
Meghan Trainor
“Dear Future Husband”
From Title
Epic Records
As you can see by the international success of “See You Again”, Charlie is taking off! He is not taking time to rest on his laurels either. He has been spending a lot of time in the studio these days working on his debut EP for Atlantic Records. He also has tweeted out previews to new songs, including the cool demo solo version of “See You Again..” All these things combined prove that Charlie Puth is surely a star on the rise. With all this success this early in his career, there is no doubt that great things are just around the corner for his fans. Keep checking back for more news about Charlie, Put right here on Clizbeats.com!
