One in a Million (Down with Webster song) explained

One in a Million
Cover:	File:One in a Million by DWW.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Down with Webster
Album:	Party for Your Life
Recorded:	2013
Label:	Universal Music
Producer:	Göransson
Prev Title:	Jessica
Prev Year:	2012
Next Title:	Party for Your Life
Next Year:	2013

"One in a Million" is a song by Canadian pop-rap band Down with Webster. It was released as the first single from their third studio album Party for Your Life on March 26, 2013. The song was certified platinum in December 2013.

Composition

"One in a Million" was written by members of the band and was produced by Ludwig Göransson who also co-wrote the song. Cameron Hunter spoke about the track's meaning with the Calgary Journal:

Critical reception

MuchMusic stated, "With an upbeat tempo (think more 'Big Wheels than 'Royalty'), Down With Webster are continuing to take exciting risks with their music, incorporating what sounds like steel drums into the track, giving 'One In A Million' a Vampire Weekend-like vibe."^[1]

Music video

After debuting the track live as part of their opening slot at Marianas Trench's tour in fall 2012,^[2] the band released the song officially with an accompanying lyric video on March 20, 2013.^[3] The official music video for the song premiered on May 6, 2013, and was directed by Aaron A.^[4] It features the band performing in a studio with projections playing behind them. The video also includes shots of the lakefront in Toronto and live shots from their concerts.^[5] The video was nominated for Pop Video of the Year at the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards.^[6]

Chart performance

"One in a Million" entered the Canadian Hot 100 chart at number 57 and peaked at number 27.^[7] In addition, the song also peaked at number 12 on the Canada CHR/Top 40 chart and number 22 on the Canada Hot AC chart.^{[8] [9]}

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "One in a Million"

scope=col	Chart (2013)	scope=col	Peak position
scope=row	Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)	12
scope=row	Canada Hot AC (Billboard)	22

Year-end charts

Chart (2013)! scope="col"

Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[10]	84

Notes and References

1. Web site: Down With Webster debut new song One In A Million. MuchMusic. October 24, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130125064249/http://blog.muchmusic.com/down-with-webster-debut-new-song-one-in-a-million/. January 25, 2013. November 19, 2024.
2. Web site: WATCH THE PREMIERE OF DOWN WITH WEBSTER'S ONE IN A MILLION . . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130508004958/http://blog.muchmusic.com/watch-the-premiere-of-down-with-websters-one-in-a-million/ . May 8, 2013 . May 1, 2013.
3. Web site: Lyric Video One In A Million: Down With Webster. YouTube. May 17, 2023.
4. Web site: Down With Webster: Dynamic 3D Digital Scenography . Derooted . June 3, 2023.
5. Web site: Down with Webster – One In A Million. Canadian Beats. Jenna Melanson. May 6, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20201031224925/https://canadianbeats.ca/2013/05/06/down-with-webster-one-in-a-million/. October 31, 2020. May 17, 2023.
6. Web site: Marianas Trench lead the 2013 MMVAs with six nominations. May 21, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130710112232/http://mmva.muchmusic.com/marianas-trench-lead-the-2013-mmvas-with-six-nominations/. July 10, 2013. July 28, 2022.
7. Down With Webster Chart History: Canadian Hot 100. Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20160827033610/http://www.billboard.com/artist/301256/down-webster/chart?sort=timeon&f=793. June 22, 2021. 2016-08-27.
8. Canada CHR/Top 40 The Week of June 29, 2013. Billboard. 6 March 2013. June 27, 2021.
9. Web site: Canada Hot AC The Week of June 29, 2013. June 27, 2021.
10. Web site: Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2013. Billboard. 2 January 2013. June 12, 2021.