The phrase “one-hit wonder” has a negative connotation. An artist branded with it is seen as a flash in the pan who will be forgotten in one month. However, it’s really the artist who has the last laugh. One hit song can make you rich, and if you spend wisely, you never have to work again. Now, ask yourself again: Who has it made? Artists who slave for 10 years to make cash, or artists who are one-and-done millionaires? We’ll take the latter any day of the week.
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1 Sir Mix-a-Lot
Getty ImagesThe one hit: “Baby Got Back” Net worth: $20 million
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2 Psy
Getty ImagesThe one hit: “Gangnam Style.” (But if you count 2013’s “Gentleman,” he has two hits.) Net worth: $45 million
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3 Mims
Getty ImagesThe one hit: “This Is Why I’m Hot” Net worth: $2 million
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4 Daniel Powter
Getty ImagesThe one hit: “Bad Day” Net worth: $5 million
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5 Blu Cantrell
Getty ImagesThe one hit: “Hit ’Em Up Style (Oops!)” Net worth: $5 million
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6 Taylor Hicks
Getty ImagesThe one hit: “Do I Make You Proud” Net worth: $2 million
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7 Gotye
Getty ImagesThe one hit: “Somebody That I Used to Know” Net worth: $1.5 million
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8 Nico & Vinz
Getty ImagesThe one hit: “Am I Wrong” Net worth: $2.65 million
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9 Howie Day
Getty ImagesThe one hit: “Collide” Net worth: $2 million
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10 Bobby McFerrin
Getty ImagesThe one hit: “Don’t Worry Be Happy” Net worth: $4 million