Just Can't Get Enough (The-Black-Eyed-Peas-Lied)
| Just Can't Get Enough | |
|---|---|
| the black Eyed Peas | |
| publication | February 18, 2011 |
| length | 3:39 |
| Genre (s) | Electro house , dance pop |
| Author (s) | The Black Eyed Peas , Joshua Alvarez, Stephen Shadowen, Rodney Jerkins , Julie Frost |
| album | The beginning |
Just Can't Get Enough is a song by the American band The Black Eyed Peas . It was written by group members will.i.am , Apl.de.ap , Taboo and Fergie with the assistance of Joshua Alvarez, Stephen Shadowen, Rodney Jerkins and Julie Frost . It was produced for the sixth studio album The Beginning (2011) and announced on January 21, 2011 as the album's second single, after The Time (Dirty Bit) . The song reached the top 5 of the respective singles charts in several countries, such as Australia , France , the United Kingdom and the United States .
By April 2011, the single had sold more than a million times.
Background and composition
On January 21, 2011, the Black Eyed Peas announced on their official website that Just Can't Get Enough would be released as the second single from The Beginning . According to the official website, the song is an attempt to show the "physical and emotional vocal range " of the singer Fergie .
Rodney Jerkins and Julie Frost composed the song together. Jerkins played the piano on the composition and Frost wrote the lyrics and the melody. The Darkchild production team took on the production of the song. Then Will.i.am and the Black Eyed Peas recorded the song.
Music video
The music video for Just Can't Get Enough was directed by Ben Mor. The music video for the song was filmed in Tokyo a week before the Tōhoku earthquake in 2011 within three days. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Fergie said about the music video and the earthquake, “It was the easiest music video I've ever made because the video just shows us and our lives. I love that this video gives a real glimpse into our lives on the go, it shows how lonely it can be when you are apart from the people you love. The video also demonstrates our love and connection with Japan. Our condolences go out to all the Japanese who have been affected by this disaster. "Taboo said," It was an amazing moment because Japan has always been my favorite place. It was great that we could shoot our music video there. God bless the Japanese. Our love goes out to all Japanese. "
The music video had its world premiere on March 16, 2011 on the music website Vevo . The music video begins with the headline: “The music video was shot in Japan a week before the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake . Our pity goes out to all of Japan. We love you. ”Fergie sings the song in the video in her hotel room, will.i.am is in the car. Taboo raps while walking in Tokyo and apl.de.ap raps the song in front of a futuristic screen of lights. The video also shows scenes from Tokyo’s nightlife, with young people taking photos of the city and going to the clubs. The music video calls on viewers to donate money to the Japanese Red Cross.
Critics praised the music video. About.com's Bill Lamb wrote, “The feel… was already a bit melancholy depicting the loneliness and separation of being on the road. However, the fact that the clip was filmed in Tokyo, Japan just a week before the recent devastating earthquake gives the video even more depth and poignance. "
Live performances
The Black Eyed Peas played the song live for the first time in the ninth season of American Idol on March 17, 2011. The show began with Will.i.am . He played the melody on the piano and dedicated the song to Japan. Then Fergie started singing , sitting on the piano in a white dress. A short time later, Will.i.am went on stage with Fergie and started singing their duets. Apl.de.ap and Taboo also came on stage and rapped the song. Just like Will.i.am, they both also wore white clothes. The Black Eyed Peas also play Just Can't Get Enough at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2011 and on the show on MTV World Stage.
Track list
Download
- Just Can't Get Enough - 3:39
German CD single
- Just Can't Get Enough (Album Version) - 3:39
- Just Can't Get Enough (Instrumental) - 3:48
reception
Charts and chart placements
| Charts | Top ranking | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Chart placements | ||
 Germany (GfK)
|
9 (25 weeks) | 25th |
 Austria (Ö3)
|
2 (24 weeks) | 24 |
 Switzerland (IFPI)
|
3 (24 weeks) | 24 |
 United Kingdom (OCC)
|
3 (14 weeks) | 14th |
 United States (Billboard)
|
3 (31 weeks) | 31 |
Awards for music sales
| Country / Region | Award | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Awards for music sales (country / region, Award, Sales) |
||
 Australia (ARIA)
|
 3 × platinum
|
210,000 |
 Belgium (BEA)
|
 gold
|
15,000 |
|
Germany (BVMI)
|
gold
|
150,000 |
 France (SNEP)
|
gold
|
150,000 |
 Italy (FIMI)
|
platinum
|
30,000 |
 New Zealand (RMNZ)
|
platinum
|
15,000 |
 Sweden (IFPI)
|
platinum
|
40,000 |
|
Switzerland (IFPI)
|
platinum
|
30,000 |
|
United Kingdom (BPI)
|
gold
|
400,000 |
| All in all |
4 × gold 7 × platinum |
1,040,000 |
Main article: The Black Eyed Peas / Music Sales Awards
Publications
| country | date | Label | format |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Belgium
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February 18, 2011 | Universal Music | Download |
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France
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 Ireland
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Germany
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February 25, 2011 | Universal Music | |
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United Kingdom
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March 20, 2011 | Mercury Records |
Individual evidence
- ↑ new.music.yahoo.com (accessed May 14, 2011)
- ↑ The next single is… . BlackEyedPeas.com. January 21, 2011. Archived from the original on January 24, 2011. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
- ↑ Black Eyed Peas: Bio . Black Eyed Peas. Dipdive .com. Archived from the original on January 26, 2011. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved February 10, 2011.
- ↑ a b Interview With Julie Frost . HitQuarters . February 14, 2011. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ↑ a b Sophie Schillaci: Black Eyed Peas' 'Just Can't Get Enough': Watch the video shot in Japan just 1 week before tragedy . In: Zap2it , March 17, 2011. Archived from the original on March 21, 2011 Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. . Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ↑ a b c Melissa Reisor: Black Eyed Peas Film New Video in Japan a Week Before Disaster . In: Entertainment Tonight , March 15, 2011. Archived from the original on March 20, 2011 Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. . Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ↑ Just Can't Get Enough - Black Eyed Peas . In: Vevo . Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ↑ a b Bryan Lufkin: Black Eyed Peas' new 'Just Can't Get Enough' video, set in Tokyo: Watch it here . In: Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ↑ Video: Black Eyed Peas - 'Just Can't Get Enough' . In: Rap-Up . March 16, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ↑ Jocelyn Vena: Black Eyed Peas 'Just Can't Get Enough' Video To Aid Japan Disaster Relief . In: MTV News , March 16, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ↑ Bill Lamb: Black Eyed Peas Release Poignant “Just Can't Get Enough” Video Filmed In Japan Just Before the Earthquake . In: About.com , March 21, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ↑ Becky Bain: The Black Eyed Peas Tour Tokyo In "Just Can't Get Enough" Video . In: Idolator , March 18, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ↑ billboard.com
- ↑ Kelley L. Carter: Black Eyed Peas Debut 'Just Can't Get Enough' On 'American Idol' . In: MTV News , March 17, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ↑ itunes.apple.com , accessed May 14, 2011
- ↑ amazon.de , accessed on May 14, 2011
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↑ a b c d e chart sources:
- The Black Eyed Peas in the German charts on OfficialCharts.de
- The Black Eyed Peas in the Austrian charts on AustrianCharts.at
- The Black Eyed Peas in the Swiss charts on Hitparade.ch
- The Black Eyed Peas in the Official UK Charts (English)
- The Black Eyed Peas made the US charts on Billboard
- ^ Publication in France
- ↑ Publication in Ireland
- ↑ Publication in Germany
- ↑ Publication in the United Kingdom
