1. Commercial Success:
- Aqua's debut album "Aquarium" (1997) was a commercial success, selling over 14 million copies worldwide.
- Their second album, "Aquarius" (2000), also achieved significant commercial success, selling over 5 million copies globally.
- Aqua's hit single "Barbie Girl" became an international sensation, reaching number one in over 30 countries and selling over 8 million copies worldwide.
2. Award Recognition:
- Aqua received several music awards, including three MTV Europe Music Awards and a World Music Award for Best-Selling Scandinavian Artist in 2000.
- "Barbie Girl" won the ASCAP Pop Award for Song of the Year and the Danish Music Award for Song of the Year in 1998.
3. Chart Domination:
- Aqua's singles "Barbie Girl," "Doctor Jones," and "My Oh My" all reached number one on several international music charts, including the UK Singles Chart, the Australian ARIA Charts, and the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
4. Cultural Impact:
- Aqua's music and style had a significant impact on pop culture during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Their catchy songs and colorful music videos were widely popular and helped define the era's pop sensibilities.
5. Influence on Scandinavian Music:
- Aqua's success helped bring Scandinavian music to a global audience and inspired a new generation of Scandinavian pop artists.
While Aqua went on hiatus in 2001, they reunited in 2007 for a comeback performance at the Eurovision Song Contest. Since then, they have continued to perform live and release new music, albeit on a smaller scale compared to their peak years. Despite the fluctuation in their popularity over time, Aqua's impact on the global pop music scene remains undeniable.