Troublemaker (song)
| Troublemaker | |
|---|---|
| Taio Cruz | |
| publication | December 9, 2011 |
| length | 3:40 |
| Genre (s) | Electropop , R&B |
| Author (s) | Taio Cruz, Carl Falk , Rami Yacoub, Steve Angello |
| Label | Island Records |
| album | TY.O |
Troublemaker is a song by Taio Cruz from his third studio album TY.O . The second single from this album was released in Germany on December 9th, 2011, the EP, which also contains the remixes, two days later on December 11th. In the UK, for example, the single was only available from December 30th of the same year. The track was composed, produced and written by Taio Cruz, Carl Falk, Rami Yacoub and Steve Angello . Cruz performed Troublemaker on January 27, 2012 together with four candidates on The Voice of Germany . The title can be assigned to the genres Electropop and R&B .
Track list of the Remixes EP
- Troublemaker - 3:40
- Troublemaker (DJ Wonder Remix) - 4:27
- Troublemaker ( Vato Gonzalez Remix) - 5:04
- Troublemaker (JWLS Remix) - 5:51
Music video
The official music video was first released on YouTube on November 10, 2011 . It starts with Cruz standing in front of a white wall. You can also see three different women: One is walking along a hall, the second is standing between two walls and dancing and the third is dancing where Cruz stood at the beginning. As soon as the chorus begins, a wreath of flowers blows from the head of the woman who had previously run down the hall, who is now standing. In another scene, Cruz is standing between two women in a corridor, then he is seen three times, standing next to each other, in a room that is open on one side and above. Shortly before the beginning of the last chorus, two Lamborghini Gallardos crash into the wall next to him and splinter. From this point on you can see around 17 women and Cruz standing on a platform. The video was shot by Martin Weisz, Executive Producer was Sheira Reese Davies, it was edited by Big L.
Charts and awards for record sales
| Charts | Top ranking | Award |
|---|---|---|
 Germany
|
6 (26 weeks) |
 gold
|
 Austria
|
12 (18 weeks) | - |
 Switzerland
|
7 (22 weeks) |
 platinum
|
 United Kingdom
|
3 (6 weeks) | - |
In terms of sales, the single was not as successful as its predecessor Hangover , but it was still able to place in the top 10s of some countries such as Australia. In Germany, Troublemaker reached sixth place in the Top 100, and they stayed there for a total of 26 weeks. In Austria, the song made it to number 12, 18 weeks were posted in the charts. In Switzerland, the top position was number seven in the top 75. The song stayed in the top 75 for 22 weeks. In Great Britain the highest ranking was achieved, number three, but Troublemaker only stayed in these charts for six weeks. In Germany Troublemaker also awarded gold and platinum in Switzerland.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Troublemaker (2-Track). amazon.de , accessed on October 27, 2012 (single).
- ↑ Troublemaker (Remixes) - EP. In: iTunes Germany. Apple Inc., December 11, 2011, accessed October 27, 2012 .
- ↑ Troublemaker (Remixes) - EP. In: iTunes UK. Apple Inc., December 30, 2011, accessed October 27, 2012 .
- ↑ TAIO CRUZ - TROUBLEMAKER. hitparade.ch , accessed on October 27, 2012 .
- ^ Taio Cruz: Have fun with "The Voice of Germany". Promiflash, January 28, 2012, accessed October 27, 2012 .
- ↑ TaioCruzVEVO: Taio Cruz - Troublemaker. YouTube , November 10, 2011, accessed October 27, 2012 .
- ^ Taio Cruz "Troublemaker" Music Video Shot By Martin Weisz. Shoot Online, February 1, 2012, accessed October 27, 2012 .
- ↑ Chart sources: DE AT CH UK AUS
- ↑ Sources for awards: DE CH