In My Head (Jason Derulo song)

"In My Head"
Single by Jason Derulo
from the album Jason Derülo
Released December 8, 2009[1]
February 22, 2010 (UK)[2]
Format
Recorded 2009
Genre
Length 3:19
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s) J.R. Rotem
Certification 2x Platinum (RIAA)[3]
Jason Derulo singles chronology
"Whatcha Say"
(2009)		 "In My Head"
(2009)		 "Ridin' Solo"
(2010)

"In My Head" is a song by American R&B recording artist Jason Derulo, released as the second single from his self-titled debut studio album. It was first released via digital download on December 10, 2009. It topped the charts in Australia, Poland and the United Kingdom, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in several other countries. The song's official remix has a heavier R&B sound, and features Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj.[4] Derulo performed the song on the ninth season of American Idol.

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", Derulo 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 Derulo 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 Derulo leaning on a car with some friends when he eventually spots the female lead (Lala Escarzega) leaving the store. Derulo 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 Derulo 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 Derulo'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 Derulo'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
  1. "In My Head" – 3:19
  2. "In My Head" (Rhythm Remix) – 3:19
  • In My Head EP[8]
  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[9]
  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[10]
  1. "In My Head" (Klubjumpers) – 3:04
  • In My Head (Red Top Club Mix) Single[11]
  1. "In My Head" (Red Top Club Mix) – 6:13
  • In My Head (Wideboys Club Mix) Single[12]
  1. "In My Head" (Wideboys Club Mix) – 5:19
  • In My Head (Wideboys Radio Edit) Single[13]
  1. "In My Head" (Wideboys Radio Edit) – 3:13

Other versions

Chart performance

"In My Head" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty three for the week ending December 26, 2009. It has since become Derulo's second song to reach the top ten, peaking at number five. On June 22, 2010, the song certified double platinum by the RIAA.[14] As of April 23, 2014 the single has sold over 3,174,000 digital copies, making it his second single to cross the 3 million mark. [15] In Canada, the song peaked at number two on the Canadian Hot 100 in the issue dated March 13, 2010, becoming his second top three single in Canada.

In Australia, the song peaked at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart,[16] and it is the only song to debut in Australia in 2010. In the United Kingdom, "In My Head" debuted at the top of the UK Singles Chart, making it his first number one in Britain and second consecutive top three hit there. In the same week, "In My Head" also became Derulo's second consecutive chart-topper on the UK R&B Chart. In the Republic of Ireland, the song entered at number three on the Irish Singles Chart on February 25, 2010.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 1
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[17] 15
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[18] 14
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[19] 31
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[20] 2
Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[21] 12
Denmark (Tracklisten)[22] 20
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[23] 19
Germany (Media Control Charts)[24] 9
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[25] 12
Ireland (IRMA)[26] 3
Israel (Media Forest)[27] 9
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 20)[28] 1
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[29] 13
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[30] 43
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[31] 2
Norway (VG-lista)[32] 6
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[33] 16
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[34] 12
Spanish Airplay Chart[35] 5
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[36] 13
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[37] 20
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[38] 1
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[39] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[40] 5
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[41] 26
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[42] 12
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[43] 28
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[44] 1
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[45] 5

Year-end charts

Chart (2010) Position
Australian Singles Chart[46] 13
Canadian Hot 100[47] 12
European Hot 100 Singles[48] 57
German Singles Chart[49] 49
Hungarian Airplay Chart[50] 47
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[51] 40
US Billboard Hot 100[52] 14
US Billboard Pop Songs 6
US Billboard Adult Pop Songs 41

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
Australia (ARIA)[53] 7× Platinum 490,000^
Austria (IFPI Austria)[54] Gold 15,000x
Canada (Music Canada)[55] 2× Platinum 160,000^
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[56] Gold 15,000^
Germany (BVMI)[57] Gold 150,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[58] Platinum 15,000*
United Kingdom (BPI)[59] Gold 400,000^
United States (RIAA)[60] 2× Platinum 2,000,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone

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 Beyoncé		 US Billboard Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs) number-one single
April 24, 2010 – May 8, 2010 		Succeeded by
"Rude Boy" by Rihanna
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
Length 4:09
Producer(s)

On March 3, 2010, Korean-American recording artist Brian Joo released a Korean version of the song. That same day the Korean single for Derulo's original version was also released in Korea. A music video for the song has been recorded. Derulo 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 Derulo singing together.[61]

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,[62] which was released on November 2, 2010. It was first available for digital download on October 14, 2010.[63]

Hey Monday also covered it on their acoustic Myspace EP.

Australian metalcore band, Capture The Crown, also released a cover of the song on April 21, 2012.[64]

References

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  2. ↑ Radio1 Rodos Greece ::: UK Forthcoming Singles ::: Charts, DJ Promos, Dance, Lyrics, Free Mp3 Samples Downloads. Radio1.gr. Retrieved on 2010-12-04.
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