Mr. Saxobeat

"Mr. Saxobeat" is a song by Romanian singer Alexandra Stan, released in 2010 as the second single from her debut studio album, Saxobeats (2011). The track was written and produced by Marcel Prodan and Andrei Nemirschi, and was recorded at their Maan Studio. Musically, "Mr. Saxobeat" is a Eurodance and dance-pop song, with its instrumentation consisting of synths, techno beats, saxophone and horn. The lyrics echo the singer's vision of a perfect man; her vocal delivery has been likened to Barbadian singer Rihanna by a music critic.

"Mr. Saxobeat"
Single by Alexandra Stan
from the album Saxobeats
Released	2010[upper-alpha 1]
Studio	Maan Studio
Genre	Eurodance dance-pop
Length	3:15 (radio edit)
Label	Ego
Songwriter(s)	Marcel Prodan Andrei Nemirschi
Producer(s)	Prodan Nemirschi
Alexandra Stan singles chronology
"Lollipop (Param Pam Pam)" (2009) "Mr. Saxobeat" (2010) "Get Back (ASAP)" (2011)

Reviewers were positive towards the recording, with them praising its catchiness, the saxophone sequences and Stan's voice. "Mr. Saxobeat" received award nominations at the 2011 Romanian Music Awards and Los Premios 40 Principales 2011, as well as at the 2012 Echo Music Prize. Commercially, it became the singer's breakthrough single, reaching the top ten of the charts in more than 20 countries and being awarded various certifications. As of June 2013, the track sold almost one million units worldwide in less than a year.

For promotion, an accompanying music video was shot by Iulian Moga in Buftea, Romania. Uploaded on YouTube on 14 November 2010, it depicts Stan and two friends being arrested, interviewed by the police, put in jail and then escaping from the station. The singer performed the track on multiple occasions, and it was covered by artists such as Selena Gomez & the Scene and Omega. "Mr. Saxobeat" was also featured on television series and on video games Dance Central 3 and Just Dance 4.

Background and composition

In her youth, Alexandra Stan participated in various music-related contests, including the Mamaia Music Festival in 2009.[4][5] She was discovered by Romanian producers and songwriters Marcel Prodan and Andrei Nemirschi that same year at a karaoke bar in Constanța. They offered her a record deal with their label, Maan Records, and she recorded a promotional single titled "Show Me the Way".[5] The singer rose to fame in Romania with the release of her debut single, "Lollipop (Param Pam Pam)" (2009), which was given heavy radio airplay.[4] "Mr. Saxobeat", her next release, was recorded at the Maan Studios, with the writing and production process handled by Prodan and Nemirschi.[6]

"Mr. Saxobeat" is written in the key of B minor, while its tempo is set at 126 beats per minute. Stan's vocals span from F#₃ to D₅;[7] Maura Johnston from Village Voice compared her delivery to that of Rihanna "in its weary hoarsines".[2] The song is of the Eurodance and dance-pop genres.[2][3] The instrumentation of the track consists of "twinkly" synths, techno beats, a "ridiculously catchy" saxophone loop,[8] played by Cosmin Basasteanu,[9] and horn.[3] The saxophone prominently features a trill, "a very popular effect in sax house records", with it being digitally chopped to bits. Tris McCall from The Star-Ledger wrote, "The link between the saxophone and sexual expression is a long-standing one [...] Breath is tactile and sensuous, and the explosive sound of a sax in full blast carries with it some of the mad rush of desire."[10] Regarding the saxophone, Stan said when interviewed, "I consider saxophone a very hot and sexy instrument which is also very used in my region."[11] Josh Baines from Vice described the track as a "Balkanized club ballad", further comparing its sound to Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP's "We No Speak Americano" (2010). Billboard called "Mr. Saxobeat" a "one-off mainstream dance single" along with "We No Speak Americano".[12]

During the lyrics, Stan sings, "You make me this, bring me up, bring me down, plays it sweet/Make me move like a freak, Mr. Saxobeat", which Baines wrote was Stan's "vision of the perfect man". He also wrote, "The second verse informs us that he's a 'sexy boy' who can set Stan 'free,' but that he's just as 'shy' as he is 'dirty.' Mr. Saxobeat, so it would seem, contains multitudes."[13] Echoing this thought, Stan stated that "Mr. Saxobeat" was only her vision of the perfect man when on German television ARD.[11]

Reception and accolades

The song was met with positive reviews by music critics. During a review of Saxobeats, Celeste Rhoads from AllMusic saw "Mr. Saxobeat" as a club sensation along with "Lollipop (Param Pam Pam)" (2009) and "Get Back (ASAP)" (2011).[14] Rodrigo of Yam Magazine wrote, "One day, I heard Mr. Saxobeat by accident and I was instantly hooked. Thanks to its insanely catchy saxophone riffs and Stan's voice, Mr. Saxobeat is a very fun, upbeat song that you can smile and dance to no matter where you are. Plus, the song works like a charm for parties."[15] McCall of The Star-Ledger associated the song with the revival of the saxophone in music.[10] The Hollywood Reporter's Shirley Halperin listed the saxophone sequences in "Mr. Saxobeat" in her list of "12 Awesome Sax Solos".[16] Johnston, writing for Village Voice, said "the way they're employed" sounded like Pitbull's "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" (2009).[2] In his book Stars of 21st Century Dance Pop and EDM: 33 DJs, Producers and Singers ... author James Arena listed it in his "range of sounds that make up the world of the twenty-first century dance music".[17] Fans of the recording include British singer Ellie Goulding, who praised it in a Twitter post in November 2016.[18] At the 2011 Romanian Music Awards, "Mr. Saxobeat" won Best Song and was nominated for Best Dance Song.[19][20] The track also received a nomination for Best International Song at the Los Premios 40 Principales 2011,[21] and for Hit of the Year at the 2012 Echo Music Prize.[22]

Commercial performance

Stan performing "Mr. Saxobeat" on the Austrian Sports Personality of the Year event in 2011 accompanied by saxophonist Cosmin Basasteanu who played the saxophone on the track.[9]

"Mr. Saxobeat" first experienced success in Stan's native country, where it reached number one on the Romanian Top 100 and stayed there for eight consecutive weeks.[23] Subsequently, the single debuted at number 47 on Spain's PROMUSICAE chart, peaking at number three in May 2011[24] and gaining a Gold certification for exceeding sales of 20,000 units.[25] The single further reached number six in France,[26] where it sold 97,000 copies as of 2011.[27] "Mr. Saxobeat" also notably reached number one in Austria,[28] Denmark,[29] Germany,[30] Hungary,[31] Italy,[32] Slovakia[33] and Switzerland,[34] and was awarded various Gold and Platinum certifications. "Mr. Saxobeat" also reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and number one in Germany.[35][36] Certified three times Gold,[37] the track was that year's second most successful single in the latter country behind Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull's "On the Floor".[38]

Outside of Europe, "Mr. Saxobeat" debuted on the Canadian Hot 100 at number 72 and peaked at number 25 in that territory.[39][40] The song spent 20 weeks on the chart[40] and was certified Platinum by Music Canada.[41] In the United States, "Mr. Saxobeats" sold 22,000 units in its first week of availability.[42] On the week ending 30 July 2011, the song debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 92 and continued rising every week until peaking at number 21.[40][43] It also managed to reach a number of Billboard's component charts, notably reaching number eight on the US Tropical Airplay chart[44] and number 11 on the Hot Latin Songs chart.[45] "Mr. Saxobeat" became the third Romanian song to top the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart[40] after Inna's "Hot" (2008)[46] and Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina's "Stereo Love" (2009).[47] By December 2016, the track was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA);[48] it sold one million digital downloads in the United States as of January 2012.[12]

In Australia, Stan's song reached the ARIA chart at position 32, peaking at number 19.[49] "Mr. Saxobeat" was later certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).[50] "Mr. Saxobeat" also debuted at number 36 in New Zealand in August 2011 and continued rising upon the charts until reaching number four,[51] similarly earning Stan another Gold certification awarded by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ).[52] In Asia "Mr. Saxobeat" topped the Israeli Airplay Chart[53] and reached number nine on Lebanon's Lebanese Top 20.[54] In early 2012, the song debuted at the same position on the Japan Hot 100[55] and was later awarded Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).[56] As of June 2013, the track sold almost one million copies worldwide in less than a year.[57] Romanian label MediaPro Music further awarded Stan with a Platinum disc for this achievement.[58] In November 2020, "Mr. Saxobeat" reached 200 million streams on Spotify, making it the most streamed song by a Romanian artist on the platform.[59]

Music video

An accompanying music video for "Mr. Saxobeat" was filmed in Buftea, Romania by Iulian Moga on 1 November 2010.[60] The clip was uploaded onto YouTube on 14 November 2010.[61] A behind-the-scenes video was previously aired in November 2010 by Romanian television Music Channel.[62] Los 40 Principales cited the video for "Mr. Saxobeat" as one of Stan's best clips ever.[63] The video begins with scenes of police officers bringing a handcuffed Stan into a room of a police station to interrogate her along with two of her female friends. When she and her friends refuse to give the police any information, they lock them in a jail cell. Stan coaxes and successfully seduces the guard, while her friends steal his police equipment before locking him inside the cell and escaping. The group enters a dressing room where they find police outfits and disguise themselves as officers. They locate the chief's office and hold the police chief and other workers at gun point while duct-taping their mouths and hands to the chief's desk. Stan and her friends exit the office and walk inconspicuously through the front lobby and out of the building. Cut scenes show Stan dancing in her cell or her with her friends in police uniform.[61]

Live performances and covers

At most of her live performances of the song, the singer was accompanied by saxophonist Basasteanu on stage, which was his idea.[64] Stan performed the song at French event Starfloor 2011,[65] and on German show Ballermann Hits in late 2011; the latter appearance was controversial as the singer accidentally showed parts of her vagina.[66] She went on to perform "Mr. Saxobeat" at the 2011 Eska Music Awards,[67] German music show The Dome[68] and on German television ARD's Morgenmagazin as an acoustic version.[11] It was also included on the setlist of concert tours promoting her debut studio album Saxobeats.[6] Covers of the track were done by Russian singer Lena Katina in an acoustic approach,[69] American band Selena Gomez & the Scene on their We Own the Night Tour (2011–12) in Latin America,[70] and Dominican recording artist Omega,[71] whose version peaked at number 25 on Billboard's Latin Digital Songs component chart.[72] "Mr. Saxobeat" was also recorded by Alexandra Stan Tribute Band, reaching number three on the Billboard Luxembourg Digital Songs chart.[73]

Other usage

In December 2011, "Mr. Saxobeat" was released on an extended play with Stan's subsequent single "Get Back (ASAP)" in Germany.[74] It was featured on the sixth episode of the first season of American sitcom Suburgatory titled "Charity Case"[75] and in the last episode of the final season of CSI: Miami, named "Habeas Corpse".[76] The track was also added to the playlist of Cardinal Burns,[77] and was used for the sixth episode of the first season of Faking It.[78] "Mr. Saxobeat" can be further found in Xbox 360 games Dance Central 3 and Just Dance 4.[79][80]

Track listings

Digital download/French CD single[81][82] "Mr. Saxobeat" (Radio Edit) – 3:15 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Extended Mix) – 4:16 UK Digital EP[83] "Mr. Saxobeat" (UK Radio Edit) – 2:31 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Extended Mix) – 4:15 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Hi Def Radio Edit) – 3:00 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Hi Def Mix) – 6:53 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Kenny Hayes Mix) – 5:30 Italian CD single[84] "Mr. Saxobeat" (Paolo Noise Radio Edit) – 3:33 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Paolo Noise Extended) – 6:04 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Gabry Ponte Radio Edit) – 3:02 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Gabry Ponte Extended) – 6:03 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Ali6 Remix) – 3:22 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Wender Remix) – 5:55

German digital download[85] "Mr. Saxobeat" (Radio Edit) – 3:15 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Acoustic Version) – 3:01 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Extended Version) – 4:16 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Bodybangers Remix) – 5:51 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Bodybangers Remix Edit) – 3:23 German CD single[86] "Mr. Saxobeat" (Radio Edit) – 3:17 "Mr. Saxobeat" (Acoustic Version) – 3:03

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Saxobeats and Urban.ro.[6][60]

• Alexandra Stan – lead vocals
• Andrei Nemirschi – songwriter, producer
• Marcel Prodan – songwriter, producer
• Maan Studio – recording studio
• Iulian Moga – director

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2010–12) Peak position scope="row" Australia (ARIA)[49] 19 scope="row" Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[28] 1 scope="row" Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[87] 2 scope="row" Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[88] 5 scope="row" Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[39] 25 scope="row" CIS (Tophit)[89] 2 scope="row" Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[90] 2 scope="row" Denmark (Tracklisten)[29] 1 Euro Digital Songs (Billboard)[40] 5 scope="row" Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[91] 2 scope="row" France (SNEP)[26] 6 scope="row" Germany (Official German Charts)[30] 1 Germany Airplay (Nielsen)[92] 1 Global Dance Songs (Billboard)[93] 1 Greece Digital Songs (Billboard)[40] 5 scope="row" Hungary (Dance Top 40)[94] 4 scope="row" Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[31] 1 scope="row" Hungary (Single Top 40)[95] 8 scope="row" Ireland (IRMA)[96] 6 Israel (Media Forest)[53] 1 scope="row" Italy (FIMI)[32] 1 scope="row" Japan (Japan Hot 100)[55] 9 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[54] 9 Luxembourg Digital Songs (Billboard)[40] 6 Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[97] 2 scope="row" Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[98] 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[99] 4 scope="row" New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[51] 4 scope="row" Norway (VG-lista)[100] 2 scope="row" Poland (Dance Top 50)[101] 2 Poland (Polish TV Airplay Chart)[102] 1 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[23][1] 1 scope="row" Romania (Romania Radio Airplay)[103] 1 Romania (Romania TV Airplay)[104] 1 scope="row" Russia Airplay (Tophit)[105] 1 scope="row" Scotland (OCC)[106] 2 scope="row" Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[33] 1 scope="row" Spain (PROMUSICAE)[24] 3 Spain Airplay (PROMUSICAE)[107] 3 scope="row" Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[108] 3 scope="row" Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[34] 1 Turkey (Number One Top 20)[109] 5 scope="row" UK Dance (OCC)[110] 1 scope="row" UK Singles (OCC)[35] 3 scope="row" US Billboard Hot 100[43] 21 scope="row" US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[111] 37 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[40] 1 scope="row" US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[45] 11 scope="row" US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[112] 18 scope="row" US Rhythmic (Billboard)[113] 29 scope="row" US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)[44] 8 Chart (2017) Peak position Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[114] 80

Year-end charts Chart (2010) Position Romania (Romanian Top 100)[115] 69 Chart (2011) Position Australia (ARIA)[116] 94 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[117] 2 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[118] 49 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[119] 22 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[120] 85 CIS (Tophit)[121] 2 Denmark (Tracklisten)[122] 20 Germany (Media Control AG)[38] 2 Greece (IFPI)[123] 33 Hungary (Dance Top 40)[124] 2 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[125] 5 Italy (FIMI)[126] 2 Japan (Japan Hot 100)[127] 24 Mexico (Monitor Latino)[128] 4 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[129] 8 Netherlands (Mega Single Top 100)[130] 17 Poland (Dance Top 50)[131] 9 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[132] 46 Russia Airplay (Tophit)[133] 2 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[134] 12 Spain Airplay (PROMUSICAE)[134] 5 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[135] 19 Switzerland (Swiss Hitparade)[136] 3 Ukraine Airplay (Tophit)[137] 22 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[138] 21 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[139] 4 US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[140] 44

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[50]	Platinum	70,000^^
Austria (IFPI Austria)[141]	Platinum	30,000^*
Belgium (BEA)[142]	Gold	15,000^*
Canada (Music Canada)[41]	Platinum	80,000^*
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[143]	Platinum	30,000^^
Finland (Musiikkituottajat)[144]	Gold	7,175[144]
France	—	97,000[27]
Germany (BVMI)[37]	3× Gold	450,000^^
Italy (FIMI)[145]	4× Platinum	120,000^*
Japan (RIAJ)[56]	Platinum	250,000^*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[52]	Gold	7,500^*
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[25]	Gold	20,000^^
Sweden (GLF)[146]	4× Platinum	160,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[147]	2× Platinum	60,000^^
United Kingdom (BPI)[148]	Platinum	600,000
United States (RIAA)[48]	Platinum	1,000,000[12]
Streaming
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[143]	Gold	50,000
Summaries
Worldwide	None	~1,000,000[57]
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone sales+streaming figures based on certification alone streaming-only figures based on certification alone

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Italy[149]	28 January 2011	Digital download	Ego
France[82]	14 February 2011	CD single	Play On / Jeff
Denmark[150]	18 February 2011	Digital download	Sony
United States[151]	24 February 2011		Ultra
United Kingdom[83]	21 April 2011		AATW
Germany[85][86]	6 May 2011	Digital download	Sony
		CD single
	8 July 2011	CD maxi single
Italy[84]	28 June 2011	CD single	Ego
Australia[152]	1 July 2011	Digital download	Central Station

See also

• List of number-one hits of 2011 (Austria)
• List of number-one singles from the 2010s (Denmark)
• List of top 10 singles in 2011 (France)
• List of number-one hits of 2011 (Germany)
• List of number-one singles of 2011 (Hungary)
• List of number-one hits of 2011 (Italy)
• List of Romanian Top 100 number ones
• List of number-one hits of 2011 (Switzerland)
• List of top 10 singles in 2011 (UK)
• List of UK Dance Singles Chart number ones of 2011
• List of number-one dance airplay hits of 2011 (U.S.)

Notes

1. While 28 January 2011 is the song's digital release date, it was prior sent to radio stations in Romania since it was present in the Romanian Top 100 in 2010.[1]

References

1. "Kiss FM | Romanian Top 100". Romanian Top 100 (in Romanian). Kiss FM. 26 December 2010. Archived from the original on 3 January 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2018. Note: User may download the podcast named "Romanian Top 100 - 26 decembrie 2010" by clicking on 'Download' on the side menu.
2. Johnston, Maura (15 December 2011). "Was Alexandra Stan's "Mr. Saxobeat" The Most Anonymous Hit Of 2011?". Village Voice. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
3. Gracie, Bianca (16 December 2014). "10 Best Euro-Dance One-Hit Wonders Of The New Millennium". Idolator. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
4. "Alexandra Stan poze – video si stiri" [Alexandra Stan photos – videos and news]. showbiz.ro (in Romanian). 12 November 2011. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
5. "O noua voce: Alexandra Stan" [A new singer: Alexandra Stan]. Urban.ro (in Romanian). 25 November 2009. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
6. Saxobeats (CD Booklet/ Liner notes). Alexandra Stan. United States: Ultra Records. 2011
7. "Alexandra Stan – "Mr. Saxobeat"". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
8. Schiller, Mike (20 February 2012). "Alexandra Stan: Saxobeats". PopMatters. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
9. "Alexandra Stan ar putea ajunge falita din cauza lui Mr. Saxobeat" [Alexandra Stan could become bankrupt because of Mr. Saxobeat]. Ele.ro (in Romanian). 21 June 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
10. McCall, Tris (23 September 2011). "Song of the Week: 'Mr. Saxobeat,' Alexandra Stan". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
11. "Mr. Saxo Beat – Alexandra Stan – live akustisch im ARD Morgenmagazin – Das Erste" [Mr. Saxo Beat – Alexandra Stan – live unplugged at the ARD Morgenmagazin – Das Erste] (in German). YouTube. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
12. "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media. 7 January 2012: 18. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 5 June 2017. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
13. Baines, Josh (21 February 2017). "Who the Hell Was "Mr. Saxobeat" Anyway?". Vice. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
14. Rhoads, Celeste. "Saxobeats – Alexandra Stan". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
15. Rodrigo (17 January 2012). "Alexandra Stan – Saxobeats". Yam Magazine. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
16. Halperin, Shirley (7 June 2011). "From Pink Floyd to Lady Gaga: 12 Awesome Sax Solos". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
17. Arena, James (2017). Stars of 21st Century Dance Pop and EDM: 33 DJs, Producers and Singers ... McFarland. p. 233. ISBN 978-1476670225. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
18. Cheroiu, Alexandra (28 November 2016). "O cunoscută artistă britanică şi-a arătat aprecierea faţă de Inna şi Alexandra Stan: Cum i-au răspuns româncele" [A well-known British artist showed her love towards Inna and Alexandra Stan: How did the two respond]. Adevărul (in Romanian). Retrieved 3 December 2016.
19. Scris de Edi (1 August 2011). "Nominalizarile Romanian Music Awards 2011" [Nominations for Romanian Music Awards 2011]. Urban.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 21 March 2016.
20. Scris de Oza (17 September 2011). "Castigatorii Romanian Music Awards 2011" [Winners at Romanian Music Awards 2011]. Urban.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 21 March 2016.
21. Redaccion (13 October 2011). "Enrique Iglesias, Maldita Nerea, Dani Martín, Carlos Jean y Juan Magán lideran las nominaciones a los Premios 40 principales 2011" [Enrique Iglesias, Maldita Nerea, Dani Martín, Carlos Jean and Juan Magán, nominated for los premios 40 principales 2011]. los40.com (in Spanish). Los 40 Principales. Archived from the original on 14 May 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
22. Göbel, Malte (22 March 2012). "Echos 2012, die Nominierten" [Echos 2012, the nominees] (in German). Giga.de. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
23. "AllMusic: Alexandra Stan". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
24. "Spanishcharts.com – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
25. "Top 50 Canciones – Semana 21: del 23.05.2011 al 29.05.2011" (PDF). PROMUSICAE (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 January 2012.
26. "Lescharts.com – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
27. "Vendus en 2011". InfoDisc (in French). Archived from the original on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
28. "Austriancharts.at – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
29. "Danishcharts.com – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". Tracklisten. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
30. "Offiziellecharts.de – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
31. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
32. "Italiancharts.com – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
33. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201114 into search. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
34. "Swisscharts.com – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
35. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
36. "Alexandra Stan, despre cel care a desfigurat-o: "Am fost indragostita de el. El ma numea sclava lui"" [Alexandra Stan on the guy that disfigured her: "I was in love with him. He named me his slave."]. Știrile Pro TV (in Romanian). Archived from the original on 29 December 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
37. "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Alexandra Stan; 'Mr. Saxobeat')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
38. "MTV | Single Jahrescharts 2011". mtv.de. MTV. Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
39. "Alexandra Stan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
40. "Alexandra Stan – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
41. "Canadian single certifications – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". Music Canada.
42. "Alexandra Stan cucereste si America! Piesa "Mr.Saxobeat" s-a vandut in 22.000 de unitati intr-o saptamana!" [Alexandra Stan is successful in America! "Mr. Saxobeat" sold 22,000 units in its first week]. ADPM (in Romanian). 2 August 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
43. "Alexandra Stan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
44. "Alexandra Stan Chart History (Tropical Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
45. "Alexandra Stan Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
46. "Inna – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
47. "Edward Maya – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
48. "American single certifications – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 22 April 2017. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
49. "Australian-charts.com – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
50. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2011 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020.
51. "Charts.nz – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
52. "New Zealand single certifications – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". Recorded Music NZ.
53. "Media Forest – Weekly Charts". Media Forest. 10 July 2011. Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
54. "Alexandra Stan – Chart history". The Official Lebanese Top 20. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
55. "Alexandra Stan Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
56. "Japanese single digital certifications – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved 20 December 2014. Select 2014年11月 on the drop-down menu
57. The Associated Press (18 June 2013). "Romanian singer Alexandra Stan claims manager-boyfriend beat her up after fight over money". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 16 July 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
58. "Saxobeats – albumul de debut al Alexandrei Stan" [Saxobeats – the debut album of Alexandra Stan]. MediaPro Music (in Romanian). Archived from the original on 27 June 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
59. "Alexandra Stan scrie istorie: 'Mr. Saxobeat' - cea mai ascultată piesa românească de pe Spotify" [Alexandra Stan makes history: 'Mr. Saxobeat' - the most streamed Romanian song on Spotify.] (in Romanian). Pagina de Media. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
60. "Videoclip Alexandra Stan - Mr Saxobeat". Urban.ro (in Romanian). 15 November 2010. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
61. "Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat Official HD Music Video". YouTube. 14 November 2010. Archived from the original on 9 January 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
62. Scris de Valy (15 November 2010). "Video making of: Alexandra Stan – Mr Saxobeat". Urban.ro (in Romanian). Archived from the original on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
63. "Los mejores videoclips de Alexandra Stan" [The best videos of Alexandra Stan]. los40.com (in Spanish). Los 40 Principales. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
64. "Alexandra Stan nu e singura victimă a managerului bătăuş! Marcel Prodan "suge" de bani pe oricine apucă" [Alexandra Stan is not the only victim of the aggressive manager! Marcel Prodan takes money from everyone]. Spy News (in Romanian). 27 June 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
65. "Karima Charni et Bruno Guillon en duo pour le Starfloor 2011" [Karima Charni and Bruno Guillon as a duo for Starfloor 2011]. La Dépêche (in French). 22 September 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
66. "Alexandra Stan le-a aratat nemtilor pasarica!" [Alexandra Stan showed her pussy to the Germans]. Opinia Timisoarei (in Romanian). 19 September 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
67. Zub, Lukasz (29 May 2011). "Eska Music Awards za nami!" [Eska Music Awards is over!]. Wiadomosci 24 (in Polish). Retrieved 5 June 2017.
68. Julia (2 September 2011). "Inna & Alexandra Stan: Unten-Ohne-Trend beim Dome" [Inna & Alexandra Stan : No-pants fashion at the Dome]. Promiflash (in German). Retrieved 5 June 2017.
69. "One Half of t.A.T.u. Covers 'Mr. Saxobeat'". PopCrush. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
70. "Selena Gomez Sings 'Mr. Saxobeat' In Panama". Hollywood Life. 25 January 2012. Archived from the original on 11 June 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
71. "Mr. Saxobeat – Single by Omega on Apple Music". iTunes Store. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
72. "Omega – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
73. "Alexandra Stan Tribute Band – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
74. Get Back (ASAP) // Mr. Saxobeat (Liner notes). Alexandra Stan. Germany: Columbia Records. (Barcode: 886919173024). 2011.CS1 maint: others (link)
75. "Suburgatory Soundtrack – S1E6: Charity Chase". Tunefind. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
76. "CSI: Miami Soundtrack – S10E19: Habeas Corpse". Tunefind. 8 April 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
77. "Cardinal Burns: Series 1". Spot On Track. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
78. "Faking It Soundtrack – S1E6: Three to Tango". Tunefind. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
79. Urban, Maurice (16 October 2012). "Dance Central 3: Tracklist enthüllt" [Dance Central 3: tracklist revealed]. Giga (in German). Retrieved 5 June 2017.
80. Kurando (21 August 2012). "Just Dance 4 – Songliste" [Just Dance 4 – Tracklist]. Spieletipps (in German). Retrieved 5 June 2017.
81. "Mr. Saxobeat – Single by Alexandra Stan on Apple Music". iTunes Store. 1 January 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
82. Mr. Saxobeat (Liner notes). Alexandra Stan. France. (Barcode: 0886978534422): Play On / Jeff. 2011.CS1 maint: others (link) CS1 maint: location (link)
83. "Mr. Saxobeat (Remixes) – EP by Alexandra Stan on Apple Music". iTunes Store. 21 April 2011. Archived from the original on 29 November 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
84. "Self distribuzione / Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat – Italian Remixes". Self Distribuzione. 28 June 2011. Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
85. "Mr. Saxobeat: Alexandra Stan: Amazon.de: MP3-Downloads". Amazon. 6 May 2011. Archived from the original on 1 July 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
86. "Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat – Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH". Sony Music. 6 May 2011. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011.
87. "Ultratop.be – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
88. "Ultratop.be – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
89. Alexandra Stan — Mr. Saxobeat. Tophit. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
90. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201115 into search. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
91. "Alexandra Stan: Mr. Saxobeat" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
92. "Radio–Charts Deutschland Hauptchart". Radio Charts (in German). Nielsen Company. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
93. "Alexandra Stan – Global Dance Songs Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
94. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Dance Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
95. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
96. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Mr Saxobeat". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
97. "Alexandra Stan – Mexico Airplay Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
98. "Nederlandse Top 40 – Alexandra Stan" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
99. "Dutchcharts.nl – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
100. "Norwegiancharts.com – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". VG-lista. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
101. "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Dance Top 50. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
102. "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". bestsellery.zpav.pl (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. 16 April 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
103. "Media Forest – Weekly Charts. Media Forest. 13 December 2010. Retrieved 2 July 2018. Note: Romanian and international positions are rendered together by the number of plays before resulting an overall chart.
104. "Media Forest – Weekly Charts. Media Forest. 29 November 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2018. Note: Select 'Songs – TV'. Romanian and international positions are rendered together by the number of plays before resulting an overall chart.
105. "Russia Airplay Chart for 2011-02-07." Tophit. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
106. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
107. "Weekly charts – Charts – Promusicae". Retrieved 5 June 2017. Note: Select 'Radio', '2011' and 'Semana 34 – (15/08 a 21/08)' from the drop-down menues, respectively.
108. "Swedishcharts.com – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
109. "Number One Top 20 | Klip Izle". hayatadair.info (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 3 June 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
110. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
111. "Alexandra Stan Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
112. "Alexandra Stan Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
113. "Alexandra Stan Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
114. "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
115. "Top cele mai difuzate piese in Romania in 2010" [Most aired songs in Romania in 2010]. Media Forest (in Romanian). Beatfactor. 3 January 2011. Archived from the original on 6 January 2011.
116. "End of Year Top 100 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
117. "Jahreshitparade 2011". Austrian Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
118. "Jaaroverzichten 2011". Ultratop. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
119. "Rapports annuels 2011". Ultratop. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
120. "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
121. "CIS Year-End Radio Hits (2011)". Tophit. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
122. "År 2011". Tracklisten. Archived from the original on 23 January 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
123. "Top 100 Radio Airplay 2011". e-tet Radio (in Greek). 5 January 2012. Archived from the original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
124. "Dance Top 100 - 2011". Mahasz. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
125. "MAHASZ Rádiós Top 100 2011". MAHASZ (in Hungarian). Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
126. "Archivio comunicati stampa" [Press release archive]. FIMI (in Italian). 16 January 2012. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
127. "Japan Hot 100 – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
128. "The Black Eyed Peas, favorita" [The Black Eyed Peas, the favorites]. Oeme (in Spanish). 30 December 2011. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
129. "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2011". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
130. "Jaaroverzichten 2011". Dutch Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
131. ""Loca People" – Hit of the Year 2011 in Poland!". ZPAV. DJ Promotion. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 3 August 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
132. "Romanian Top 100 – Clasamentul anului 2011". Andreea.fm (in Romanian). 1 January 2012. Archived from the original on 23 January 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
133. "Russian Top Year-End Radio Hits (2011)". Tophit. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
134. "Annual Charts –". Promusicae. PROMUSICAE. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
135. "Årslista Singlar – År 2011" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
136. "Schweizer Jahresparade 2011". Swiss Hitparade. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
137. "Ukrainian Top Year-End Radio Hits (2011)". Tophit. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
138. "The Top 40 Singles of the Year with Tom Deacon". bbc.co.uk. BBC.
139. "Dance/Mix Show Songs – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
140. "Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
141. "Austrian single certifications – Alexandra Stan – Mr Saxobeat" (in German). IFPI Austria.
142. "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2011". Ultratop. Hung Medien.
143. "Danish single certifications – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". IFPI Denmark.
144. "Alexandra Stan" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland.
145. "Italian single certifications – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Select "2011" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Mr. Saxobeat" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli online" under "Sezione".
146. "Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat" (in Swedish). Grammofon Leverantörernas Förening. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
147. "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Alexandra Stan; 'Mr. Saxobeat')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien.
148. "British single certifications – Alexandra Stan – Mr. Saxobeat". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
149. "Mr. Saxobeat – Single di Alexandra Stan su Apple Music". iTunes Store. 28 January 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
150. "Mr. Saxobeat – Single by Alexandra Stan on iTunes". iTunes Store. 18 February 2011. Archived from the original on 9 July 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
151. "Mr. Saxobeat (Radio Edit) – Single by Alexandra Stan on Apple Music". iTunes Store. 24 February 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
152. "Mr. Saxobeat – Single by Alexandra Stan on iTunes". iTunes Store. 1 July 2011. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2017.

External links

• Official video on YouTube
• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics