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00:00Welcome to Miss Mojo, and today we're counting down Selena Gomez's biggest hits from her
00:07Disney Channel days to her newest chart-toppers.
00:10Selena Gomez could have become just another Disney pop soloist, but the young star had
00:22something different in mind.
00:27Taking inspiration from Paramore, the teenager joined forces with a band dubbed The Scene.
00:32After the success of their first project, Round and Round was released in the lead-up
00:36to their second album.
00:42Balancing youthful lyrics with musical maturity, the single quickly climbed the charts.
00:50At the time, Selena was also establishing herself as an actress, and the music video
00:54was shot in Hungary in between filming for the movie Monte Carlo.
01:07Growing up in the spotlight, Selena had been followed by a media circus ever since she
01:11was a young girl.
01:18This song in particular was inspired by a tirade of body-shaming over photos of the
01:22singer in a swimsuit.
01:31The lyrics encouraged the listener to take the high road, and Selena sends the message
01:35that she won't let fame and negative attention drag her down.
01:41The song is one of the more intimate tracks on her 2015 album, Revival, and it was also
01:46produced with the help of her future boyfriend, Benny Blanco.
01:53Another throwback, this track was part of Selena's first album as a soloist.
02:04No longer a teenager, the singer was able to experiment with her sound and come into
02:08her own as an artist.
02:10From the beginning, her lyrics are like a sultry invitation, and it all builds into
02:14energetic EDM choruses.
02:19The song captures the feeling of dancing the night away, and the music video brings
02:23that vision to life in front of the Parisian lights.
02:26While it wasn't her most popular track, Selena's live performances took the song
02:29to the next level.
02:37Named after music icon Selena Quintanilla, Gomez grew up speaking Spanish with her family
02:42as a third-generation Mexican-American.
02:49Hoping to pay homage to her cultural heritage, De Una Vez was the first single from her highly
02:54anticipated Spanish album.
02:56The song highlights her voice with tender and laid-back melodies, and it's a testament
02:59to Selena's claim that she might just sing better in Spanish.
03:10The track climbed the charts not just in the US, but across Latin America as well.
03:21The stunning music video highlights Mexican folklore, and it even earned the artist her
03:25first Latin Grammy nomination.
03:34To set the scene, the music video for this single debuted on Disney Channel after the
03:38premiere of the second Camp Rock.
03:40Demi, Miley and Selena had become the new generation of It Girls, but this song wasn't
03:45just a success with their younger audiences.
03:51Released in both Spanish and English, Selena and The Scene found themselves in the Top
03:5640 for a third time.
04:01Swapping spunk and sparkles for bittersweet lyrics, the younger singer delivers a powerful
04:06performance.
04:07Setting the tone for her later work, this song was one of the stepping stones in the
04:10band's successful career.
04:18Not only has Selena found success as an actress and singer, but she's also become a business
04:22owner, makeup mogul, mental health advocate and executive producer.
04:32With so many ventures under her belt, it's been a couple of years since her last full
04:36album release.
04:37However, her latest single, Love On, was definitely worth the wait.
04:44The carefree song shows off her confident maturity as an artist, and the fun lyrics
04:48bring out her playful side.
04:50The music video highlights love of all kinds, but what's most inspirational is seeing
04:54Selena radiate self-love.
04:55Selena has an impressive resume of collaborations, and this track with producer Kygo is no exception.
05:16The unique song combines a guitar intro with rousing EDM choruses, and the lyrics reminisce
05:21on the push and pull of a toxic relationship.
05:28When recording, Selena was eager to channel her personal connection into the performance,
05:32and the Norwegian DJ's production brings the lyrical storytelling to life.
05:41Not only was it Kygo's first US Top 10, but the international hit went on to be certified
05:45platinum or higher in more than 15 countries.
05:51Following up her first two projects with the scene, this classic introduced the band's
05:58third and final album.
06:06Rather than try to outdo their previous club hits, this song is a fun and uplifting breath
06:10of fresh air.
06:11As the 2010s began, the pop queens were responding to media scrutiny with a new genre of empowering
06:17female anthems.
06:22Who Says was Selena's contribution, and the positive message was inspirational for
06:26both the singer and her audience.
06:33With yet another charting success in Who Says, the scene was now a hit machine.
06:43More often than not, a young artist's early work ends up feeling forced or awkward as
06:47they try to find their signature style.
06:53However, this track really does come naturally for Selena.
07:00Her casual confidence shines through, and it's hard to believe the singer was just
07:0317 years old.
07:04One of her most memorable music videos, it combines bold styling and even bolder special
07:09effects.
07:14The club song is a standout of her debut album with the scene, and critics were pleasantly
07:18surprised to see a Disney alum successfully break the cheesy pop mould.
07:31Inspired by Talking Heads, this song builds off of the iconic bass line from their song
07:35Psycho Killer.
07:43Not only did the unique track earn the band members' approval, but it was also well-received
07:47by audiences and critics alike.
07:49Several publications labelled the single one of the best of the year, praising its addictive
07:53melody and refreshing style.
08:00Taking the retro influence from the pulsing track to the visuals, the music video brings
08:04these 70s references to life.
08:10From her Farrah Fawcett-inspired wig to her dad moustache and car keys, the one-woman
08:14show captures the song's fun and quirky nature.
08:25Just one day after releasing her breakup ballad, Lose You To Love Me, Selena surprised her
08:29fans with this upbeat track.
08:37Over the years, the singer has opened up about struggling with her physical and mental health,
08:41and this song is a celebration of her perseverance.
08:46The lyrics praise personal growth after a breakup, and the catchy chorus of Mm's makes
08:50the listener feel like they're cheering Selena on.
08:58Not only is the music video overflowing with charisma and self-confidence, but the high-tempo
09:03choreography is a reminder that she's a true triple threat.
09:15In the lead-up to her second solo album, this provocative single established Selena as a
09:20force to be reckoned with.
09:26Showing off her maturity as a young woman and music artist, both the track and visuals
09:30embrace the singer's confident sexuality.
09:38After reaching out to A$AP Rocky, the rapper got involved in both writing and production,
09:42and their combined synergy takes the song to the next level.
09:49Good 4 U became her highest chart debut yet, and the instant hit set the stage perfectly
09:54for her 2015 album, Revival.
10:03Even though some of her earlier songs dealt with themes of relationships and heartbreak,
10:09this track takes on a more honest perspective.
10:18Rather than portraying Selena as an always smiling pop idol, the song showcases a more
10:22mature and vulnerable version of the young star.
10:30The music video begins with an emotional voice memo, and the black and white scenes show
10:33off Selena's acting skills as she wipes away tears.
10:36The Heart Wants What It Wants became a charting and sales success, and the singer earned praise
10:41for her evolving sound and artistry.
10:50Revival
10:51Written by Charli XCX and produced by Benny Blanco, it's no wonder this song was such
10:56a hit.
11:02Steering away from her earlier up-tempo dance tracks, Selena opts for a moodier tune instead.
11:07The lyrics lament about toxic love, allowing the singer to channel her own complicated
11:11relationship with her father.
11:18The singer earned her yet another US Top 10, and it also became the second Top 10 single
11:22on her 2015 album alone.
11:29To this day, her Same Old Love performance at the AMAs is considered one of her most
11:33iconic live stages.
11:41Come and Get It – Stars Dance
11:42Not only was this song Selena's solo debut, but it's also one of her most decorated
11:46tracks.
11:50After selling half a million copies in the month after its release, it went on to earn
11:54more than 10 award nominations.
11:59The cinematic music video was just as successful, winning a VMA and racking up over 800 million
12:05views in the decade since its premiere.
12:12At the time, it wasn't without controversy surrounding the lyrics and cultural appropriation.
12:16However, the genre-fusing hit is still one of her biggest career milestones to this day.
12:28Lose You To Love Me – Rare
12:30While this isn't Selena's first ballad, it's definitely her most honest.
12:40Capturing a vulnerable moment in time, the song was penned on a Valentine's Day after
12:44the singer came back from a mental health treatment centre.
12:51Written with Julia Michaels, the track flips a typical heartbreak anthem on its head.
13:03After its release, Lose You To Love Me became the singer's first number one on the Billboard
13:07Hot 100.
13:08The black and white music video shows the artist in a confessional, bringing the intimacy
13:12of her lyrical honesty to life.
13:20Wolves – Marshmello
13:21Instead of releasing an album or EP, Selena spent 2017 putting out a line-up of successful
13:27singles and collaborations.
13:36The finale to the year was Wolves, her long-awaited release with producer Marshmello.
13:41The EDM track combines both the DJ's impressive production and the singer's unique vocal
13:46style.
13:50However, the song is more than just ear candy.
13:56With both artists involved in the writing process, the lyrics and performance are reflective,
14:01sensual and powerful.
14:07The single quickly became a smash hit internationally, adding to Selena's impressive list of worldwide
14:12accolades.
14:19Hands To Myself – Revival
14:20There's no question that this fun and carefree single is one of Selena's standout tracks.
14:32Inspired by legendary musician Prince, the singer nearly whispers over the playful synth
14:36back track.
14:44After breaking the ice with Good 4 U, this song allows Selena to play with her flirty
14:48side.
14:49In both the music video and her live performances, she is unapologetically sexy in a brand new
14:53way.
14:58The catchy single gave the artist her 5th US Top 10 and was certified couple platinum,
15:03but is best remembered for one of her most iconic lines.
15:10Calm Down Remix with Rima – Single
15:12Throughout her career, Selena has been a trailblazer in a multitude of ways.
15:16However, for this song, she joined forces with trailblazing Nigerian artist Rima.
15:24Though the rapper started out as a fan, he cultivated a friendship with Selena over the
15:28years.
15:29When it came to this song, the timing was just right, and together they made history.
15:40Not only did the Calm Down Remix become the first Afrobeat song to cross the billion stream
15:45mark in the US, but it's also Spotify's highest streamed Afrobeat song ever.
15:53Now the record-breaking fusion track has opened a new door for African artists to achieve
15:57mainstream success.
16:05Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
16:09Tell Me Something I Don't Know – Kiss and Tell
16:11The remix of Selena's hit single from Another Cinderella Story.
16:19My Mind and Me A vulnerable song about Selena's struggles
16:23with mental health.
16:30Hit The Lights – When The Sun Goes Down – Selena Gomez and The Scene's final single.
16:41Back To You – 13 Reasons Why – Season 2
16:44The singer's standout feature on the TV soundtrack.
16:52Birthday – Stars Dance – Selena's addition to the ranks of iconic birthday songs.
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17:20Have You Like A Love Song – When The Sun Goes Down
17:28When Selena first got together with The Scene, she was eager to go in a different direction
17:32than your typical teen pop star.
17:34Together the group experimented with different styles and genres, and this disco-influenced
17:38robo-pop risk paid off tenfold.
17:48To this day, it's the band's biggest-selling and longest-charting hit.
17:51The music video brings the love song's kitschy feel to life, from her halo of curls at a
17:56karaoke bar to a mariachi band with keytars.
18:07Even with a long list of catchy hits under her belt, this song is a classic.
18:11And we can't help but hit repeat.
18:20Which one of Selena's tracks will you always sing along to?
18:23Let us know in the comments below.
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