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Usher vs Robin Thicke - DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love vs Blurred Lines - 18/10/15
Usher Terry Raymond IV known mononymously as Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" peaked in the top-ten in over fifteen countries, becoming one of Usher's most successful singles. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Usher's sixteenth top-ten hit on the chart. Robin Thicke is an American singer, songwriter and producer. "Blurred Lines" was an immense success worldwide, peaking at number one in 20 countries. In the US, it was the longest running number one single of 2013. The song subsequently became one of the best-selling singles of all time, with sales of 14.8 million, simultaneously breaking the record for largest radio audience in history.
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