Want to Want Me

"Want to Want Me" is a song recorded by American singer Jason Derulo for his fourth studio album, Everything Is 4 (2015). It was released as the album's lead single on March 9, 2015.[3] The song was written by Derulo, Chris Brown, Sam Martin, Lindy Robbins, Mitch Allan, and its producer, Ian Kirkpatrick.[4][5]

"Want to Want Me"
Single by Jason Derulo
from the album Everything Is 4
ReleasedMarch 9, 2015 (2015-03-09)
Genre
Length3:27
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Ian Kirkpatrick
Jason Derulo singles chronology
"Bubblegum"
(2014)		 "Want to Want Me"
(2015)		 "Cheyenne"
(2015)
Music video
"Want to Want Me" on YouTube

"Want to Want Me" peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Derulo's sixth top ten hit in the United States.[6] The song topped the UK Singles Chart with first-week sales of 127,000 units. It marked Derulo's fourth number-one single in the United Kingdom, following "In My Head" (2010), "Don't Wanna Go Home" (2011) and "Talk Dirty" (2013).[7] "Want to Want Me" remained at number one in the UK for four weeks.[8]

Background

Derulo said that the song was first composed for the album Everything Is 4, and he decided to release it as the lead single after having several friends listen to it.[9]

The song was co-written by Chris Brown, and was originally intended to be on his album X, but later the singer dismissed the song considering it inconsistent for his album.[10][11]

Olly Murs was originally meant to release the song, but was forced to turn it down as he could not reach the high notes. He later admitted to regretting turning it down after seeing how popular it became.[12]

On June 3, 2016, Derulo performed the song at the Opening Ceremony of the Copa América Centenario at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Music composition

The song is written and recorded in E♭ Major, running at 112-116 beats per minute. It has a main chord progression of E♭-Cm.[13]

Critical reception

Time named "Want to Want Me" the third-best song of 2015.[14]

Commercial performance

"Want to Want Me" debuted at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on March 28, 2015. It jumped to number ten on the week of May 9, 2015,[15] before reaching number five dated June 20.[16]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was directed by Colin Tilley. It premiered on Tinder on March 23, 2015.[17] The video features glamour model Tianna Gregory as Derulo's love interest in the video.[18]

Actress Katharine McPhee lip synced to this song in Lip Sync Battle along with "Shake It Fast" by Mystikal to beat Jason Derulo.

The track is featured in the video game Just Dance 2016.[19]

Track listing
Digital download[3]
  1. "Want to Want Me" – 3:27
Digital download – Westfunk remix[20]
  1. "Want to Want Me" (Westfunk Remix) – 3:13
Other Versions
  • 7th Heaven Radio Edit - 3:27

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal and the liner notes of Everything Is 4.[21]

  • Sam Martin - Backing Vocals
  • Nate Merchant - Engineer
  • Chris Gehringer - Mastering Engineer
  • John Hanes - Mixing Engineer
  • Serban Ghenea - Mixing Engineer
  • Frank Ramirez - Recording Engineer
  • JP Negrete - Recording Engineer

Charts

Certifications and sales
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[95] 2× Platinum 140,000^
Austria (IFPI Austria)[96] Gold 15,000
Canada (Music Canada)[97] 5× Platinum 400,000
Germany (BVMI)[98] 3× Gold 600,000
Italy (FIMI)[99] 4× Platinum 200,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)[100] Gold 30,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[101] Platinum 15,000*
Norway (IFPI Norway)[102] 2× Platinum 80,000
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[103] 2× Platinum 80,000
Sweden (GLF)[104] 3× Platinum 120,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[105] Platinum 30,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[106] 2× Platinum 1,200,000
United States (RIAA)[107] 4× Platinum 1,100,000[108]

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

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