Oliver Anthony released ‘Oliver Anthony’ in early August 2023 with lyrics critical of US politicians and elites
Suddenly, Oliver Anthonycompletely unknown musician, reached the top of the chart hot 100one of the main ones in the United States, and surpassed artists such as Olivia Rodrigo and even Taylor Swiftone of the main artists of 2023. The information is from Rolling Stone USA.
Entitled “Rich Men North Of Richmond,” the country song’s lyrics feature criticism of politicians and rich people in the country who make life difficult for the working class. YouTube, the song was released on August 8, 2023 and has more than 34 million views to date. no longer Spotifyhas nearly 18 million plays.
Furthermore, the success of Anthony also comes in purchases in the digital medium. The artist sold about 147,000 units on the internet according to the data provider Luminatein addition to being at the top of the itunes since last Friday the 18th.
With this sudden success, the singer has already been accused on the internet of “astroturfing” (term used for people who use fake popular movements to influence public opinion with funding from corporations or government entities).
In a publication made in Facebook, Oliver Anthony revealed the real name, Christopher Anthonylunsfordand the stage name was actually his grandfather’s. Anthony explained how he turned down offers of $8 million for the song. He lives in a $750 trailer purchased in craigslistparked on land he bought in 2019 — and still owes $60,000.
“I wrote the music I wrote because I suffered from mental health and depression. These songs have connected millions of people on such a deep level because they are sung by someone who feels the words the exact moment they are sung,” he wrote.
No editing, no agent, no bullshit. Just an idiot and his guitar. The style of music we never should have walked away from in the first place.
Source: Rollingstone
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