Outta Here (song)

"Outta Here"
Single by Esmée Denters
from the album Outta Here
Released April 14, 2009
Format CD single, digital download
Recorded 2008
Genre
Length 3:21
Label Tennman
Writer(s) Jamal Jones, Jason Perry, Ester Dean
Producer(s) Polow da Don, Jason Perry, Justin Timberlake, Mischke
Esmée Denters singles chronology
"Outta Here"
(2009)		 "Admit It"
(2009)
Alternative cover
UK cover

"Outta Here" is the title song of the debut studio album by Dutch R&B singer-songwriter Esmée Denters. It was released as the debut single both from the artist and the album in the Netherlands on 14 April 2009, 27 April in New Zealand followed by 16 August in the UK.

It is Denters's most successful single to date, reaching number three in the Netherlands, seven in the United Kingdom and the top twenty in New Zealand and Ireland.

Background

Denters said in a UK interview that this song inspired the name of the album. Speaking of the album she said

“ I called it 'Outta Here' because to me that one song in itself actually encapsulates what the album in its entirety is about. You know, it's a pop song, it has a bit of an R&B feel, it has some rock in it, a little bit of dance... So, because I thought that mixture of styles was just so representative of the record as a whole, I decided to name the album after it.[1] ”

The song has been written by Jason Perry and Ester Dean with Justin Timberlake and Polow da Don providing the production. It is also the debut single to be released on Timberlake's own record label Tennman Records. It was one of the last songs written for the album.[2]

Critical reception

David Balls of Digital Spy said "'Outta Here', co-written and produced by Justin Timberlake, is very much the typical R&B-tinged pop debut - the sort of thing deployed by the likes of Mandy Moore, Stacie Orrico. "I feel so betrayed, what a waste of my heart," Denters wails as she launches into a chorus but unfortunately there are no real signs of passion or charisma here."[3]

The BBC gave "Outta Here" 3 out of 5 stars, calling it 'fun' and 'good'.[4] Music Focus Release said that ""Outta Here" isn’t a song that immediately grabs you. In fact on the first listen we found ourselves a little disappointed and indifferent."[5]

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2009) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] 26
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[7] 3
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[8] 24
Ireland (IRMA)[9] 18
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[10] 3
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[11] 12
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[12] 7
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[13] 9

End-of-year charts

Chart (2009) Position
UK Singles Chart[14] 128

Certifications

Country Certifications
(sales thresholds)
New Zealand Gold[15]

Release history

Region Date Label Format
Netherlands April 14, 2009 Universal Music CD single, digital download
New Zealand April 27, 2009[16] Digital download
United Kingdom August 16, 2009[17] Polydor Records
August 17, 2009[18] CD single
United States September 15, 2009[19] Tennman Records Airplay

References

  1. ↑ Esmee Denters interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' January 2010
  2. ↑ Outta Here Songfacts
  3. ↑ "Music - Singles Reviews - Esmée Denters: 'Outta Here'". Digital Spy. 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  4. ↑ Fraser McAlpine (2009-08-20). "Chart Blog: Esmée Denters - 'Outta Here'". BBC. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  5. ↑ http://music.entertainment-focus.com/reviewsingle794.php
  6. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Esmée Denters – Outta Here" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  7. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Esmée Denters – Outta Here" (in French). Ultratip.
  8. ↑ "Esmée Denters Album & Song Chart History" European Hot 100 for Esmée Denters.
  9. ↑ "Chart Track: Week 36, 2009". Irish Singles Chart.
  10. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Esmée Denters search results" (in Dutch) Dutch Top 40.
  11. ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Esmée Denters – Outta Here". Top 40 Singles.
  12. ↑ "Esmee Denters: Artist Chart History" UK Singles Chart.
  13. ↑ "Esmée Denters Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs for Esmée Denters.
  14. ↑ "Charts Plus Year end 2009" (PDF). Charts Plus. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  15. ↑ "Latest Gold / Platinum Singles". RadioScope. Retrieved 29 March 2010.
  16. ↑ Release, Year Of (2009-04-27). "Esmée Denters - Outta Here". digiRAMA. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  17. ↑ "Outta Here: Esmée Denters: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  18. ↑ "Radio1 - UK Forthcoming Singles". Radio1.gr. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  19. ↑ "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Retrieved 2010-01-27.

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