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, 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)
Recorded2014
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 the first one recorded for his 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 originally intended to be on Chris Brown's 2014 album X, and was featured on the album's original track listing, titled "Want You to Want Me",[10] but the singer eventually decided to replace it with the track "Drunk Texting".[11][12]

According to some news reports, also Olly Murs recorded a version of "Want to Want Me", wanting to release the song as his single, but he was forced to reject it as his voice wasn't high enough to reach the high notes. Murs later admitted to regretting turning it down after seeing how popular of a smash hit it became.[13]

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.[14]

Critical reception

Time named "Want to Want Me" the third-best song of 2015.[15]

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,[16] before reaching number five dated June 20.[17]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was directed by Colin Tilley. It premiered on Tinder on March 23, 2015.[18] The video features glamour model Tianna Gregory as Derulo's love interest Zella Rite in the video.[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 Club Mix - 7:45
  • 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
Certifications and sales for "Want to Want Me"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[98] 5× Platinum 350,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[99] Gold 15,000‡
Belgium (BEA)[100] Gold 15,000*
Canada (Music Canada)[101] 5× Platinum 400,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[102] 2× Platinum 120,000^
France (SNEP)[103] Gold 75,000*
Germany (BVMI)[104] 3× Gold 600,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[105] 4× Platinum 200,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[106] Gold 30,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[107] Platinum 15,000*
Norway (IFPI Norway)[108] 2× Platinum 80,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[109] Platinum 50,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[110] Gold 10,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[111] 2× Platinum 80,000‡
Sweden (GLF)[112] 3× Platinum 120,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[113] Platinum 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[114] 3× Platinum 1,800,000‡
United States (RIAA)[115] 4× Platinum 4,000,000[116]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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