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The Lonely Island

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A comedic trio originally known for a series of "digital shorts" aired on Saturday Night Live, the Lonely Island feature three of the show's writers, Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone. Samberg originally met Schaffer and Taccone in Berkeley, California while attending junior high school. After graduating high school, the three went their separate ways. They reunited in 2001, formed the Lonely Island, and created sitcoms and sketch shows in hopes of landing a network deal. It didn't happen, but when they partnered with the website Channel 101, their popularity took off. A faux hip-hop project called Incredibad followed, then the Fox network commissioned a sketch show called Awesometown from the crew, but it never made it past the pilot.

After being hired by SNL, a 2005 digital short they created called "Lazy Sunday" became an online phenomenon. Featuring Samberg and fellow cast member Chris Parnell, "Lazy Sunday" spawned the phrase "Mr. Pibb and Red Vines = Crazy Delicious" and was followed a year later by the equally popular short "Dick in a Box" starring Justin Timberlake. That same year they made a moderately successful jump to the big screen with the film Hot Rod. In 2008, they took on the Euro-dance sound with a new short, "Jizz in My Pants." The track was made available as a digital download in order to promote the group's full-length debut. Once again titled Incredibad, the album was released in 2009 and featured guest stars Timberlake, Norah Jones, and T-Pain. Timberlake returned for their sophomore release, Turtleneck & Chain, appearing along with Beck, Snoop Dogg, and Rihanna, plus the king of the power ballad, Michael Bolton.

Their next effort, The Wack Album, featuring guest spots from Too $hort, Kendrick Lamar, and Lady Gaga, arrived in 2013. That same year, Samberg joined the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine while the group featured with Tegan and Sara for 2014's "Everything Is Awesome," the theme from The Lego Movie produced by Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh. In 2016 they wrote, directed, starred in, and released the mockumentary film Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. The film was produced by Judd Apatow and featured an accompanying soundtrack, with songs including "I'm So Humble" (with Adam Levine) and "Turn Up the Beef" (with Emma Stone). ~ David Jeffries, Rovi

Genres

: comedy

Total plays

1.3 billion
Updated on 2025-01-30

Country

United States

Monthly listeners

1,538,261

Followers

1,095,275

Top Cities

  1. United Kingdom
    20,007 listeners
  2. Australia
    30,129 listeners
  3. Australia
    24,937 listeners
  4. Australia
    24,386 listeners
  5. United States
    19,075 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
I Just Had Sex
I Just Had Sex
187,161,598 2:47 2011-01-01
Jack Sparrow
Jack Sparrow
104,025,393 3:08 2011-01-01
I'm On A Boat
I'm On A Boat
87,114,846 2:36 2009-01-01
Motherlover
Motherlover
81,139,141 2:50 2011-01-01
Everything Is AWESOME!!! (feat. The Lonely Island)
Everything Is AWESOME!!! (feat. The Lonely Island)
60,810,004 2:43 2013-02-04
Finest Girl (Bin Laden Song)
Finest Girl (Bin Laden Song)
55,078,007 2:31 2016-06-03
Jizz In My Pants
Jizz In My Pants
47,665,194 2:31 2009-01-01
J*** In My Pants - Album Version (Edited)
J*** In My Pants - Album Version (Edited)
47,665,194 2:31 2009-01-01
Like A Boss
Like A Boss
36,658,578 1:47 2009-01-01
I’m So Humble
I’m So Humble
32,853,865 2:33 2016-06-03
Dick In A Box
Dick In A Box
32,454,077 2:41 2009-01-01
D*** In A Box - Album Version (Edited)
D*** In A Box - Album Version (Edited)
32,454,077 2:41 2009-01-01
YOLO
YOLO
30,466,556 3:05 2013-01-01
Shy Ronnie 2: Ronnie & Clyde
Shy Ronnie 2: Ronnie & Clyde
27,726,417 2:27 2011-01-01
Threw It On The Ground
Threw It On The Ground
24,216,944 2:39 2011-01-01
3-Way (The Golden Rule)
3-Way (The Golden Rule)
23,477,808 2:51 2011-01-01
Boombox
Boombox
17,832,908 3:13 2009-01-01
Super Cool (feat. Robyn & The Lonely Island)
Super Cool (feat. Robyn & The Lonely Island)
17,339,266 3:24 2019-02-07
The Creep
The Creep
16,873,087 2:39 2011-01-01
Spring Break Anthem
Spring Break Anthem
14,275,402 2:14 2013-01-01
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa
13,665,086 2:38 2016-06-03
Equal Rights
Equal Rights
12,771,483 2:25 2016-06-03
Incredible Thoughts
Incredible Thoughts
12,728,876 2:56 2016-06-03
F**k Off - BONUS TRACK
F**k Off - BONUS TRACK
10,988,886 2:25 2016-06-03
Go Kindergarten
Go Kindergarten
10,781,755 2:28 2013-01-01
Natalie's Rap
Natalie's Rap
9,907,123 2:27 2009-01-01
Sax Man
Sax Man
9,751,109 2:07 2009-01-01
Semicolon
Semicolon
9,137,294 2:35 2013-01-01
No Homo
No Homo
8,152,809 2:03 2011-01-01
Turtleneck & Chain
Turtleneck & Chain
7,877,204 2:44 2011-01-01
Mama
Mama
6,020,816 1:60 2011-01-01
When Will the Bass Drop (feat. Lil Jon & Sam F)
When Will the Bass Drop (feat. Lil Jon & Sam F)
5,978,713 4:20 2014-05-24
Hugs
Hugs
5,882,389 3:01 2013-01-01
Rocky
Rocky
5,812,446 2:33 2011-01-01
We're Back!
We're Back!
5,757,582 1:50 2011-01-01
We Like Sportz
We Like Sportz
5,595,206 2:04 2009-01-01
Lazy Sunday
Lazy Sunday
5,418,486 2:20 2009-01-01
Natalie’s Rap 2.0 (feat. Natalie Portman)
Natalie’s Rap 2.0 (feat. Natalie Portman)
5,400,115 2:51 2018-02-23
Hunter The Hungry Is Gon’ Eat
Hunter The Hungry Is Gon’ Eat
5,267,693 2:03 2016-06-03
Uniform On
Uniform On
5,111,056 1:46 2019-05-23
After Party
After Party
5,063,828 2:53 2011-01-01
Diaper Money
Diaper Money
5,017,605 1:50 2013-01-01
Oakland Nights (feat. Sia)
Oakland Nights (feat. Sia)
4,790,843 3:14 2019-05-23
I Run NY
I Run NY
4,752,276 3:05 2013-01-01
Things In My Jeep
Things In My Jeep
4,557,923 2:06 2016-06-03
Turn Up The Beef
Turn Up The Beef
4,528,772 2:03 2016-06-03
Jose & Mark
Jose & Mark
4,449,356 2:25 2019-05-23
Attracted To Us
Attracted To Us
4,422,824 1:52 2011-01-01
Ibitha
Ibitha
4,397,621 1:40 2016-06-03
2 Banditos
2 Banditos
4,295,745 1:56 2016-06-03
Sick Glenda
Sick Glenda
4,220,952 1:00 2016-06-03
Japan
Japan
3,963,113 2:31 2011-01-01
Let’s Bash
Let’s Bash
3,824,390 2:24 2019-05-23
Let's Bash
Let's Bash
3,824,390 2:24 2019-08-22
Donkey Roll
Donkey Roll
3,595,604 1:23 2016-06-03
I'm A Weirdo
I'm A Weirdo
3,517,934 1:51 2016-06-03
Who Said We're Wack?
Who Said We're Wack?
3,502,113 1:17 2009-01-01
Legalize It
Legalize It
3,500,005 2:52 2016-06-03
Trouble On Dookie Island
Trouble On Dookie Island
3,489,615 2:10 2011-01-01
Spell It Out
Spell It Out
3,384,396 1:09 2013-01-01
I F****d My Aunt
I F****d My Aunt
3,370,976 2:30 2013-01-01
Dreamgirl
Dreamgirl
3,323,569 3:13 2009-01-01
Santana DVX
Santana DVX
3,299,091 2:35 2009-01-01
Space Olympics
Space Olympics
3,266,641 2:55 2009-01-01
Incredibad
Incredibad
3,181,720 2:54 2009-01-01
Focused AF
Focused AF
3,093,812 1:55 2019-05-23
Karate Guy
Karate Guy
3,059,848 2:17 2016-06-03
Punch You In The Jeans
Punch You In The Jeans
2,986,655 2:47 2009-01-01
You've Got The Look
You've Got The Look
2,966,988 2:12 2013-01-01
Should I Move? - BONUS TRACK
Should I Move? - BONUS TRACK
2,959,203 2:20 2016-06-03
Ras Trent
Ras Trent
2,946,078 2:05 2009-01-01
Me Likey Dat
Me Likey Dat
2,723,590 1:06 2016-06-03
Ashley Wednesday
Ashley Wednesday
2,700,055 2:30 2016-06-03
IHOP Parking Lot (feat. Haim & Maya Rudolph)
IHOP Parking Lot (feat. Haim & Maya Rudolph)
2,616,609 2:34 2019-05-23
No Homo Outro
No Homo Outro
2,447,114 0:41 2011-01-01
Shrooms - Interlude
Shrooms - Interlude
2,440,882 0:34 2009-01-01
The Old Saloon
The Old Saloon
2,394,259 1:06 2009-01-01
Owen's Song
Owen's Song
2,351,659 1:38 2016-06-03
I Don't Give A Honk
I Don't Give A Honk
2,281,658 2:13 2013-01-01
Focus on the Game
Focus on the Game
2,254,878 1:36 2019-05-23
Normal Guy - Interlude
Normal Guy - Interlude
2,252,645 1:04 2009-01-01
Dramatic Intro
Dramatic Intro
2,217,837 1:21 2013-01-01
Rock Roll Skate
Rock Roll Skate
2,150,446 1:56 2016-06-03
The Compliments
The Compliments
2,142,829 2:43 2013-01-01
Bikini Babe Workout
Bikini Babe Workout
2,142,196 3:25 2019-05-23
Meet The Crew
Meet The Crew
2,084,432 1:57 2013-01-01
I'm A Hustler (Song?)
I'm A Hustler (Song?)
2,078,708 1:20 2013-01-01
Hey Ya Ho
Hey Ya Ho
2,052,893 1:25 2016-06-03
We Need Love
We Need Love
2,038,054 2:13 2013-01-01
Where Brooklyn At? (Interlude)
Where Brooklyn At? (Interlude)
1,892,147 0:43 2013-01-01
IHOP
IHOP
1,827,062 1:41 2019-05-23
Perfect Saturday
Perfect Saturday
1,790,176 3:18 2013-01-01
We'll Kill U
We'll Kill U
1,780,768 2:03 2011-01-01
We Are A Crowd
We Are A Crowd
1,760,190 1:24 2013-01-01
Daddy
Daddy
1,565,094 2:34 2019-05-23
Maximus - BONUS TRACK
Maximus - BONUS TRACK
1,562,801 2:22 2016-06-03
Sushi Glory Hole
Sushi Glory Hole
1,452,371 2:22 2024-10-07
Feed The Beast
Feed The Beast
1,248,516 2:20 2019-05-23
Back in the Day
Back in the Day
415,414 1:29 2013-09-27
Like A Boss - Album Version (Edited)
Like A Boss - Album Version (Edited)
14,709 1:47 2009-01-01
Falcor Vs. Atreyu - Classy Skit #1
Falcor Vs. Atreyu - Classy Skit #1
12,057 0:29 2011-01-01
Watch Me Do Me - Classy Skit #2
Watch Me Do Me - Classy Skit #2
6,342 0:27 2011-01-01
My Mic
My Mic
4,218 0:23 2011-01-01
"Trip To Spain" (Dialogue)
"Trip To Spain" (Dialogue)
4,047 0:21 2016-06-03
"What Was That Beat?"
"What Was That Beat?"
1,294 0:16 2016-06-03
"Kill This Music" (Dialogue)
"Kill This Music" (Dialogue)
1,207 0:06 2016-06-03
"Hot New Single" (Dialogue)
"Hot New Single" (Dialogue)
< 1000 0:12 2016-06-03
"Are Or Aren't?" (Dialogue)
"Are Or Aren't?" (Dialogue)
< 1000 0:13 2016-06-03

New releases

Sushi Glory Hole
Sushi Glory Hole
2024-10-07
[The Lonely Island]
The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
2019-08-22
[The Lonely Island]
The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
2019-05-23
[The Lonely Island]
Natalie’s Rap 2.0 (feat. Natalie Portman)
Natalie’s Rap 2.0 (feat. Natalie Portman)
2018-02-23
[The Lonely Island]
Natalie’s Rap 2.0 (feat. Natalie Portman)
Natalie’s Rap 2.0 (feat. Natalie Portman)
2018-02-23
[The Lonely Island]
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016-06-03
[Popstar Soundtrack/Republic/Universal]
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016-06-03
[Popstar Soundtrack/Republic/Universal]
When Will the Bass Drop (feat. Lil Jon & Sam F)
When Will the Bass Drop (feat. Lil Jon & Sam F)
2014-05-24
[The Lonely Island]
The Wack Album
The Wack Album
2013-01-01
[Broadway Video/Republic Records]
The Wack Album
The Wack Album
2013-01-01
[Broadway Video/Republic Records]
We'll Kill U
We'll Kill U
2011-01-01
[Broadway Video/Republic Records]
3-Way (The Golden Rule)
3-Way (The Golden Rule)
2011-01-01
[Broadway Video/Republic Records]
Turtleneck & Chain (Explicit Version)
Turtleneck & Chain (Explicit Version)
2011-01-01
[Broadway Video/Republic Records]
Turtleneck & Chain (Edited Version)
Turtleneck & Chain (Edited Version)
2011-01-01
[Broadway Video/Republic Records]
3-Way (The Golden Rule)
3-Way (The Golden Rule)
2011-01-01
[Broadway Video/Republic Records]
We'll Kill U
We'll Kill U
2011-01-01
[Broadway Video/Republic Records]
Incredibad
Incredibad
2009-01-01
[Broadway Video/Republic Records]
Incredibad
Incredibad
2009-01-01
[Polydor]