In My Head (Jason Derülo song)

"In My Head"
Single by Jason Derülo
from the album Jason Derülo
Released December 8, 2009[1]
February 22, 2010 (UK)[2]
Format CD single, digital download
Recorded 2009
Genre Pop rock, synthpop, R&B
Length 3:19
Label Beluga Heights, Warner Bros.
Writer(s) Jason Derülo, Claude Kelly, J. R. Rotem
Producer J. R. Rotem
Certification 2x Platinum (RIAA)[3]
Jason Derülo singles chronology
"Whatcha Say"
(2009)		 "In My Head"
(2009)		 "Ridin' Solo"
(2010)

"In My Head" is a song performed by American R&B singer Jason Derülo as the second single released from his self-titled debut album, Jason Derülo. It was first released via digital download on December 9, 2009. It topped the charts in Australia and the United Kingdom, and reached the top ten in several other countries. The song's official remix has a heavier R&B sound, and features Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj.[4] Derülo performed the song on the ninth season of American Idol.

Contents

Background

Jason has stated that "In My Head" was chosen to be released as the second single from the album to show the other side of his debut album. The song is electro-influenced, and has a heavier rock feel than the R&B and electronica-influenced "Whatcha Say", Derülo has stated that the album displays both sides, so "In My Head" was released to introduce his fans to electronic side of the record. The official remix features Nicki Minaj and was released on March 11, 2010. The song was originally titled "In My Bed", but Derülo and Kelly changed this to "In My Head" at the last minute. [5]

Music video

The music video was filmed in late December 2009 and released on January 23, 2010 via YouTube. The video begins in the parking lot of a convenience store, with Derülo leaning on a car with some friends when he eventually spots the female lead leaving the store. Derülo is staring at her (with his debut single "Whatcha Say" playing in the background), and eventually he goes up and talks to her and starts singing to her. The video is an extensive dancing video with Derülo dancing near the car with the female lead, in the occasional breakaways, and far more extensively with two male dancers during the bridge of the song. The music video occasionally breaks away to Derülo's silhouette dancing in the fog. Eventually the girl he is dreaming about has joined him. In the end it is revealed that the entire music video was all in Derülo's head and the beginning scene is shown again with the female lead exiting the store as she did at the beginning of the video. As with the beginning, "Whatcha Say" is also played in the end.

Tracklist

  • Digital download[6]
  1. "In My Head" – 3:19
  • In My Head EP[7]
  1. "In My Head" (feat. Nicki Minaj) – 3:17
  2. "In My Head" (Klubjumpers Extended) – 5:58
  3. "In My Head" (Wideboys Club Mix) – 5:19
  4. "In My Head" (Wideboys Radio Edit) – 3:13
  • Promo CD Single[8]
  1. "In My Head" – 3:23
  2. "In My Head" (Wideboys Radio Edit) – 3:20
  3. "In My Head" (Wideboys Club) – 5:26
  4. "In My Head" (Wideboys Dub) – 5:36
  • In My Head (Klubjumpers) Single[9]
  1. "In My Head" (Klubjumpers) – 3:04
  • In My Head (Red Top Club Mix) Single[10]
  1. "In My Head" (Red Top Club Mix) – 6:13
  • In My Head (Wideboys Club Mix) Single[11]
  1. "In My Head" (Wideboys Club Mix) – 5:19
  • In My Head (Wideboys Radio Edit) Single[12]
  1. "In My Head" (Wideboys Radio Edit) – 3:13

Other versions

Chart performance

"In My Head" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at #63 for the week ending December 26, 2009. It has since become Derülo's third song to reach the top 10, peaking at #5. The song peaked at #2 on the Canadian Hot 100 in the issue dated March 13, 2010, becoming his second top 3 single in Canada. It debuted in Australia on the official ARIA Singles Chart at #1,[13] and it is the only song (so far) to debut in Australia in 2010. It also debuted at #1 in the United Kingdom, on the UK Singles Chart, making it his first #1 and second consecutive top three hit there. In the same week, "In My Head" also became Derülo's second consecutive #1 UK R&B Chart hit. The song entered the Irish Singles Chart at number 3 on February 25th 2010 making it his highest charting single so for in that country. On June 22, 2010, the single was certified double platinum by the RIAA.[14]

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 1
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 75)[15] 15
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[16] 14
Belgium (Ultratop 40 Wallonia)[17] 31
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[18] 2
Denmark (Tracklisten)[19] 20
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[20] 19
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[21] 13
Germany (Media Control AG)[22] 9
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[23] 12
Ireland (IRMA)[24] 3
Poland (ZPAV)[25] 1
New Zealand (RIANZ)[26] 2
Norway (VG-lista)[27] 6
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[28] 12
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[29] 13
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[30] 20
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[31] 1
UK R&B (The Official Charts Company)[32] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[33] 5
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[34] 26
US Adult Pop Songs (Billboard)[35] 12
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[36] 28
US Pop Songs (Billboard)[37] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2010) Position
Australian Singles Chart[38] 13
Canadian Hot 100[39] 12
European Hot 100 Singles[40] 57
German Singles Chart[41] 49
Hungarian Airplay Chart[42] 47
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[43] 40
US Billboard Hot 100[44] 14

Sales and certifications

Country Provider Certification Sales
United States RIAA 2x Platinum [45] 2,000,000+
Germany BVMI Gold [46] 150,000+
Canada CRIA 2x Platinum [47] 160,000+
Australia ARIA 3x Platinum 210,000+

Chart procession and succession

Preceded by
"Replay" by Iyaz		 Australian Singles Chart number-one single
February 21, 2010 – March 7, 2010		 Succeeded by
"Rude Boy" by Rihanna
Preceded by
"Everybody Hurts" by Helping Haiti		 UK Singles Chart number-one single
February 28, 2010 – March 6, 2010		 Succeeded by
"Pass Out" by Tinie Tempah
Preceded by
"Rude Boy" by Rihanna		 UK R&B Chart number-one single
February 28, 2010 – March 6, 2010
Preceded by
"Telephone" by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce		 US Billboard Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs) number-one single
April 24, 2010 – May 8, 2010		 Succeeded by
"Rude Boy" by Rihanna
Preceded by
"Everybody Hurts" by Helping Haiti		 Scottish Singles Chart number-one single
27 February 2010 – 6 March 2010		 Succeeded by
"Pass Out" by Tinie Tempah
Preceded by
"Secrets" by OneRepublic		 Polish Airplay Chart number-one single
June 5, 2010 – June 12, 2010		 Succeeded by
"Who Wants to Be Alone" by Tiësto featuring Nelly Furtado

Brian Joo version

"In My Head"
Single by Brian Joo
Released March 3, 2010 (South Korea)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2010
Genre Dance-pop, synth pop
Length 4:09
Producer J. R. Rotem, Max Martin, Jay Orpin

On March 3, 2010, Korean-American singer Brian Joo released a Korean version of the song. That same day the Korean single for Derülo's original version was also released in Korea. A music video for the song has been recorded. Derülo promoted the song in Korea with Joo on several music show performances. A special Club Remix has also been released and features both Brian Joo and Jason Derülo singing together.[48]

No. Title Length
1. "In My Head"   3:20
2. "In My Head" (Instrumental) 3:20
3. "In My Head" (Club Remix) (featuring Jason Derulo) (Limited Bonus Track) 3:20

Mayday Parade version

"In My Head"
Single by Mayday Parade
from the album Punk Goes Pop 3
Released October 14, 2010
Format Digital download
Recorded 2010
Genre Pop punk
Length 3:43
Label Fearless Records
Mayday Parade singles chronology
"Kids in Love"
(2010)		 "In My Head"
(2010)		 "Oh Well, Oh Well"
(2011)

American pop punk band Mayday Parade covered the track for the compilation album Punk Goes Pop 3[49], which was released on November 2, 2010. It was first available for digital download on October 14, 2010.[50]

Hey Monday also covered it on there acoustic Myspace EP

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