LMFAO (group)
LMFAO | |
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 LMFAO performing in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2006–2012 |
| Labels | |
| Past member(s) | |
LMFAO was an American electronic dance music duo. The members were Redfoo and SkyBlu. Redfoo is the eighth and youngest son of Berry Gordy, Jr. who is the founder of Motown and SkyBlu is Gordy, Jr.'s grandson. They commonly refer to their music as "party rock". Their group name comes from the acronym LMFAO which means "Laughing My Freaking Ass Off".[4]
Discography
[change | change source]Studio albums
[change | change source]- Party Rock (2009)
- Sorry for Party Rocking (2011)
Compilation albums
[change | change source]- I'm in Your City Trick (2009)
Tours
[change | change source]Headlining
[change | change source]- Sorry for Party Rocking Tour (2012)
Opening act
[change | change source]- Kesha – Get Sleazy Tour (United Kingdom, North America—Leg 3 dates) (2011)
Awards and nominations
[change | change source]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2010 | Grammy Awards | Best Dance/Electronica Album | Party Rock | Nominated |
| 2011 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer Song | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Nominated |
| Premios 40 Principales[5] | Best International Song | "Party Rock Anthem" | Won | |
| MTV Video Music Awards | Best Choreography | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Nominated | |
| American Music Awards | Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group | LMFAO | Nominated | |
| MTV European Music Awards | Best New | LMFAO | Nominated | |
| Best Push | LMFAO | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | People's Choice Awards | Favorite Song of the Year | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Nominated |
| Favorite Music Video of the Year | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Nominated | ||
| NRJ Music Awards 2012 | International Group/Duo of the Year | LMFAO | Won | |
| Favourite Music Video of the Year | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Won | ||
| 2012 Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Music Group | LMFAO | Nominated | |
| Favorite Song of the Year | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Won | ||
| 2012 Juno Awards | International Album of the Year | "Sorry for Party Rocking" | Nominated | |
| 2012 Latin Billboard Music Awards | Crossover Artist of the Year | LMFAO | Won | |
| 2012 Billboard Music Awards | Top 100 Song | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Won | |
| Top Radio Song | Nominated | |||
| Top Streaming Song | Nominated | |||
| Top Digital Song | Won | |||
| Top Pop Song | Won | |||
| Top Rap Song | Won | |||
| Top Dance Song | Won | |||
| Top Digital Song | "Sexy and I Know It" | Nominated | ||
| Top Pop Song | Nominated | |||
| Top Rap Song | Nominated | |||
| Top Dance Song | Nominated | |||
| Best Group/Duo | "LMFAO" | Won | ||
| MTV Movie Awards 2012 | Best Music | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "21 Jump Street" | Won | |
| 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards | International Video of the Year | "Sexy and I Know It" | Won | |
| Most Streamed Video of the Year | "Sexy and I Know It" | Nominated | ||
| International Artist | "LMFAO" | Nominated | ||
| 2012 MTV TRL Awards | Best Video | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Won | |
| MTV Video Music Awards Japan | Best New Artist | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Nominated | |
| Best Choreography | "Party Rock Anthem" featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock | Nominated | ||
| VEVOCertified Awards | 100.000.000 Views | "Party Rock Anthem" | Won | |
| "Sexy and I Know It" | Won | |||
| "Sorry For Party Rocking" | Won | |||
| "Shots" | Won | |||
| "Champagne Showers" | Won | |||
| Premios 40 Principales America | Best International Dance Artist | LMFAO | Won | |
| 2013 | 2013 World Music Awards | Worlds Best Song | "Party Rock Anthem" | Nominated |
| Worlds Best Video | "Sorry For Party Rocking" | Nominated | ||
| Worlds Best Group | LMFAO | Won | ||
| Worlds Best Album | Party Rock | Nominated | ||
| 55th Grammy Awards | Best Pop Duo/Group Performance | "Sexy And I Know It" | Nominated |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "LMFAO Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ↑ "What Happened to LMFAO? The Iconic Duo Behind "Party Rock Anthem"". September 14, 2021.
- ↑ "LMFAO: Sorry for Party Rocking – review". TheGuardian.com. July 14, 2011.
- ↑ "LMFAO Clarifies Meaning of Name in Trademark Application". The Hollywood Reporter. April 11, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Premios 40 Principales | Los 40 Principales". Los40.com. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
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