A "One Hit Wonder" refers to an artist or band that achieves significant popularity with a single song but fails to replicate that success with subsequent releases. These songs often become iconic, capturing the public's attention for a brief period, but the artist may not produce any other hits that reach the same level of fame.
Many factors contribute to an artist becoming a one hit wonder, including timing, marketing, and the cultural relevance of the song. Examples of one hit wonders include Vanilla Ice with "Ice Ice Baby" and A-ha with "Take On Me," both of which remain memorable despite the artists' limited follow-up success.