Promiscuous (song)
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| Single by Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland | ||
| from the album Loose | ||
| B-side(s) | "Crazy", "Undercover" | |
| 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 rap, R&B | |
| Length | 4:02 [Album Version] 3:42 [Radio Edit] |
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| Label | Geffen | |
| Writer(s) | Nelly Furtado, Timothy Clayton, Nate Hills, Tim Mosley | |
| Producer(s) | Timbaland & Danja | |
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| Nelly Furtado North America/Australia singles chronology | ||
| "The Grass Is Green" (2005) |
"Promiscuous" (2006) |
"Maneater" (2006) |
| Nelly Furtado Europe/Asia/Africa singles chronology | ||
| "Maneater" (2006) |
"Promiscuous" (2006) |
"All Good Things (Come to an End)" (2006) |
| Nelly Furtado Latin America singles chronology | ||
| "No Hay Igual" (2006) |
"Promiscuous" (2007) |
"Te Busqué" (2007) |
| Timbaland singles chronology | ||
| "Put You on the Game" (2005) |
"Promiscuous" (2006) |
"SexyBack" (2006) |
| Audio sample | ||
| Play (in browser) (help·info) | ||
"Promiscuous" is a Grammy Award-nominated pop song recorded by Nelly Furtado and Timbaland for Furtado's third album Loose (2006). Furtado, Timothy "Attitude" Clayton, Timbaland and Nate Hills wrote the song, and Timbaland and Danja produced it. "Promiscuous" was released as the album's first single in North America in early 2006 (see 2006 in music), as the second single elsewhere in mid-2006, except Latin America where the single was pushed back and released as the official third single in late 2006 (the single leaked to some radio stations in mid-2006, in countries like Peru, Mexico and Colombia). It reached number one in Canada, New Zealand and the United States, becoming her most successful single to date in North America. It reached number eleven in Latin America becoming 2nd biggest hit to date in Latin America. The song was awarded the award for the "Best Pop Song" at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards and was nominated for the "Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.
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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 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 both deny the link, with Nash commenting, "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 single releases in her heartland since "I'm like a Bird", which was released in 2000 (see 2000 in music).
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. On December 31, 2006 "Promiscuous" was announced by BBC Radio 1 to be the thirty-eighth highest selling single in the UK in 2006, with "Maneater" announced as the seventh highest selling single of 2006 [6]. In addition to this, "Promiscuous" has re-entered the UK Singles Chart at number 66 because of The Official UK Charts Company's new rules [7] [8]. 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.
In Latin America, the single was released as the official third single, and in some countries the song was leaked to radio (in Peru, Colombia and Mexico). In Peru, "Promiscuous" charted before "Maneater" due to heavy airplay. In Brazil, "Promiscuous" was released as the offical first single and due to heavy airplay, the song peaked at #11 on the Latin America Top 40 Airplay whilst "Maneater" peaked at #14 in mid-2006.
On December 4, 2006, "Promiscuous" won "Best Pop Single of the Year" at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards, beating Daniel Powter's "Bad Day", and Sean Paul's "Temperature". [9] The song was nominated for the "Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.[10]
[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". The music video also features Nelly Furtado belly dancing towards the end. [11] 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.
Furthermore, the song was parodied by MADtv. It was entitled "Syphilis Girl". In the video, Furtado is comically portrayed as having given Timbaland the sexually transmitted disease.
[edit] Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Promiscuous".
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- An additional remix to the song features Pitbull.
- An additional remix to the song features Rick Ross
[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 "Buttons" by Pussycat Dolls feat. Snoop Dogg |
New Zealand number-one single July 24, 2006 (5 weeks) |
Succeeded by "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake |
| Preceded by "Do I Make You Proud" by Taylor Hicks |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one single July 8, 2006- August 12, 2006 |
Succeeded by "London Bridge" by Fergie |
[edit] See also
- Hot 100 number-one hits of 2006 (USA)
- Pop 100 number-one hits of 2006 (USA)
- Number-one dance hits of 2006 (USA)
- Top Hot 100 Hits of 2006
- List of number-one songs on American Top 40 of 2006
- List of number-one singles in 2006 (NZ)
- New Zealand Top 20 Singles of 2006
- Number ones of European Hit Radio Top 40 (2006)
- European Hit Radio Top 100 (2006)
[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
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/top40_2006.shtml Official UK top 40 singles of 2006
- ^ http://uk.launch.yahoo.com/c/uk/single_charts.html The Official UK Top 75 Singles
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/chart_changes2.shtml Official Chart rules are changing!
- ^ http://www.fox.com/billboard/contenders/winners.htm Billboard's Best Albums, Singles, and Artists of 2006
- ^ "The 49th Annual Grammy Awards Nominee List". Field 1 - Pop, Category 8 - Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals. Announced December 7, 2006.
- ^ Vineyard, Jennifer. "Nelly Furtado Says She Can Be Brainy, Funny and 'Promiscuous'". MTV.com. May 15, 2006. Retrieved October 29, 2006.
[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.
- "Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous (Full History)". Top40-charts.com. Retrieved December 21, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Music video on ArtistDirect (requires Windows Media Player plugin)
| Nelly Furtado |
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| Discography |
| Albums |
| Whoa, Nelly! (2000) • Folklore (2003) • Loose (2006) |
| Singles |
| "Party's Just Begun (Again)" • "I'm like a Bird" • "Turn off the Light" • "...On the Radio" • "Hey, Man!" • "Powerless (Say What You Want)" • "Try" • "Força" • "Explode" • "The Grass Is Green" • "Promiscuous" • "Maneater" • "Te Busqué" • "No Hay Igual" • "All Good Things (Come to an End)" • "Say It Right" • "In God's Hands" |
| Guest singles |
| "Fotografía" • "What's Going On" • "Give It to Me" |
| Related articles |
| DreamWorks • Mosley Music Group • Geffen • List of awards • Esthero • Jurassic 5 • Timbaland • Justin Timberlake |
Categories: 2000s pop songs | 2006 singles | Billboard Pop 100 number-one singles | Billboard Hot Dance Club Play number-one singles | Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles | Number-one singles in Canada | Number-one singles in the United States | Number-one singles in New Zealand | Nelly Furtado songs | Timbaland songs | Songs with sexual themes
