Promiscuous (song)
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| Single by Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland | ||
| from the album Loose | ||
| Released | April 2006 (North America) June 24, 2006 (Australia) September 4, 2006 (Europe) |
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| Format | Digital download, vinyl single, CD single | |
| Recorded | Miami, Florida; 2005 | |
| Genre | Pop, hip hop | |
| Length | 4:06 | |
| Label | Geffen | |
| Writer(s) | Nelly Furtado, Timothy Clayton, Nate Hills, Tim Mosley | |
| Producer(s) | Timbaland, Danja | |
| Chart positions | ||
| Nelly Furtado North American/Australian singles chronology | ||
| "The Grass Is Green" (2005) |
"Promiscuous" (2006) |
"Maneater" (2006) |
| Nelly Furtado Eurasian singles chronology | ||
| "Maneater" (2006) |
"Promiscuous" (2006) |
"All Good Things (Come to an End)" (2006) |
| Timbaland singles chronology | ||
| "Put You on the Game" (2005) |
"Promiscuous" (2006) |
"SexyBack" (2006) |
"Promiscuous" is a pop–hip hop song recorded by Nelly Furtado and Timbaland for Furtado's third album Loose (2006). The song was written by Furtado, Timbaland and Nate Hills, and produced by Timbaland and Danja. "Promiscuous" was released as the album's first single in North America in early 2006 (see 2006 in music) and as the second single elsewhere in mid-2006. It reached number one in Canada, New Zealand and the United States.
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[edit] Background and writing
The lyrics of "Promiscuous" describe a two-sided relationship that the song's protagonist deals with. It was one of the first records Furtado wrote with labelmate Timothy "Attitude" Clayton. Furtado called their teamwork something she "had never done before" because she saw the writing process as "extremely freeing" because of his different, but characteristic approach and style. Clayton helped Furtado experiment with interpreting the "promiscuous girl" character and the two-sided relationship she is in.[1]
Because of the preponderant musical influence of artists such as Talking Heads, Blondie, Madonna, The Police and Eurythmics, whom producers Timbaland and Danja listened to while writing the album, "Promiscuous" takes inspiration from pop music of the 1980s.
A reference to basketball player Steve Nash in the song's lyrics led to speculation that he and Furtado were romantically involved, but he said, "I'm flattered that she put me in her song, but I'm completely in love with my wife and two little baby girls".[2] The reference was considered good-natured because Furtado and Nash are both from Victoria, British Columbia.[3]
[edit] Chart performance
On January 8, 2006, a thirty-second clip of the song leaked onto the internet.
In Canada the song's music video debuted on MuchMusic's MuchOnDemand after a high profile interview with Furtado. On May 4, 2006, "Promiscuous" debuted within the top five on the Canadian Singles Chart, and on June 1 it became Furtado's first Canadian number-one single. After descending from the top ten, it reascended to number two after the release of Loose. "Promiscuous" spent twenty-five weeks on the Canadian Singles Chart, but was the year's shortest-running number-one single. It became a club success, topping the Canadian Dance Chart for nine weeks, from July 25, 2006. The song peaked at number two for three weeks on the BDS Airplay Chart and became one of Furtado's most successful singles release in her heartland since "I'm like a Bird" (2000).
In the U.S. "Promiscuous" entered the Billboard Hot 100 a week later at number sixty-four, the week's highest debut.[4] It proved very popular and acquired greatest airplay and sales gainer statuses for three weeks,[5] and topped the chart for six weeks, from July 8, 2006; it became Furtado's first U.S. number-one single. The song topped Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play and Pop 100 formats and reached the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs top thirty.
"Promiscuous" debuted at number five in Australia and peaked at number two in its third week. It was released in Europe on August 18, 2006 and reached the Irish and UK top five. It made the top ten in most European nations and peaked at number two on the Latvia chart. The song peaked at number four for two weeks on the United World Chart, from October 7, 2006.
[edit] Music video
The song's music video was directed by Little X and features cameo appearances by Keri Hilson, Bria Myles and Justin Timberlake. It does not follow a storyline and per Furtado's request, focuses on scenes with dancing and flirting because she wanted to recreate the song's indicative vibe, and took the opportunity to film a club video for the first time. Furtado said of the video, "It's that whole dance that goes on. There's that mystery there, the fun, playful sexiness, the verbal Ping-Pong game."[6] Furtado and Timbaland cannot decide whether they want to begin dating and instead flirt with others on the dance floor. Their single performances are intercut with several scenes of a dancing crowd, and the lighting changes between blue, green, red, and yellow colours.
"Promiscuous" premiered on MTV's Total Request Live on May 3, 2006, where it reached number one after spending twenty-one days on the countdown. After its debut on MuchMusic's Countdown, it ascended to number one for the week of July 28, 2006. At the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, it was nominated for three awards.
Due to its success, the song was parodied into a music video by MADtv titled, "Syphilis", which is a common STD for a promiscuous person.
[edit] Formats and track listings
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[edit] Credits and personnel
- Lead vocals: Nelly Furtado, Timbaland
- Audio mixing: Marcella Araica, Demacio Castellon
- Vocal production: Jim Beanz
- Background vocals: Nelly Furtado, Jim Beanz
- Engineers: James Roach, Kobla Tetey
- Drums: Danja, Timbaland
- Keyboards: Danja, Timbaland
[edit] Charts
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| Preceded by: "Every Day Is Exactly the Same" by Nine Inch Nails |
Canadian number-one single June 1, 2006 (1 week) |
Succeeded by: "Do I Make You Proud" by Taylor Hicks |
| Preceded by: "Do I Make You Proud" by Taylor Hicks |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one single July 8, 2006 (6 weeks) |
Succeeded by: "London Bridge" by Fergie |
| Preceded by: "Buttons" by Pussycat Dolls feat. Snoop Dogg |
New Zealand number-one single July 24, 2006 (5 weeks) |
Succeeded by: "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake |
[edit] Notes
- ^ "NELLY FURTADO — Loose". The Story. An album overview. Retrieved October 29, 2006.
- ^ Koha, Nui Te. "Songbird sexy and soaring ". The Sunday Herald Sun. July 23, 2006. Retrieved September 18, 2006.
- ^ Cohen, Sandy. "'Promiscuous' love?". June 2, 2006. Toronto Star. G3. Retrieved October 29, 2006.
- ^ Hope, Clover. "Rihanna Stays Strong On Hot 100". Billboard. May 11, 2006. Retrieved September 23, 2006.
- ^ Hope, Clover. "Chamillionaire Retains Top Spot On Hot 100". Billboard. June 1, 2006. Retrieved September 23, 2006; Hope, Clover. "Hicks Dethrones Shakira on Hot 100". Billboard. June 22, 2006. Retrieved September 23, 2006
- ^ Vineyard, Jennifer. "Nelly Furtado Says She Can Be Brainy, Funny and 'Promiscuous'". MTV.com. May 15, 2006. Retrieved October 29, 2006.
- ^ Billboard Hot 100 chart run. MusicSquare.net. Retrieved on 2006-11-16.
[edit] References
- "Nelly Furtado - Artist Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2006.
- "Nelly Furtado and Timbaland - Promiscuous". MusicSquare. Retrieved September 23, 2006.
- "Nelly Furtado - Billboard Singles". All Music Guide. Retrieved September 23, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Music video on ArtistDirect (requires Windows Media Player plugin)
- Nelly Furtado lyrics
| Nelly Furtado |
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| Albums: Whoa, Nelly! · Folklore · Loose |
| Singles: "Party" · "I'm like a Bird" · "Turn off the Light" · "On the Radio" · "Hey, Man!" · "Trynna Finda Way" "Powerless (Say What You Want)" · "Try" · "Força" · "Explode" · "The Grass Is Green" "Promiscuous" · "Maneater" · "Te Busqué" · "No Hay Igual" · "All Good Things" · "Say It Right" |
