Sweet Talk (Samantha Jade song)

"Sweet Talk"
Single by Samantha Jade
from the album Angel
Released 18 November 2014
Format
Recorded 2014
Genre Bubblegum pop, disco
Length 3:32
Label Sony
Writer(s) Andrew Bolooki, Brian Lee, Charlotte Taft
Samantha Jade singles chronology
"Up!"
(2014)		 "Sweet Talk"
(2014)

"Sweet Talk" is a song by Australian recording artist, Samantha Jade. The song was written by Andrew Bolooki, Brian Lee, and Charlotte Taft.[1] It was first released on 18 November 2014[2] as the lead single from Jade's forthcoming second studio album and subsequently debuted at number thirty-eight on the Australian ARIA singles chart.[3] The song's accompanying music video was released on 21 November 2014 via YouTube.[4]

Background and promotion

After releasing her latest single "Up!", Jade announced her hiatus from her music career in order to spend all her time with her mother.[5] On June 8, 2014, Jade's mother Jacqueline Gibbs passed away from cancer at the age of 51, with Jade promising her that she would finish her second album.[5] A month after her death, Jade, accompanied by her father and brothers embarked on a international trip ending in London, where Jade recorded "Sweet Talk".[5] Jade would announced that "Sweet Talk" will be dedicated to her late mother.[5]

Following the release of the single, Jade embarked on regional tour to promote "Sweet Talk"; three-date Victoria tour, Albury's QEII Square on Friday and Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton.[6]

Music video

The official music video for "Sweet Talk" was released on 21 November 2014 via YouTube on Jade's official vevo account.[4] The video opens with a Samantha dressed in a crop top reminiscent of a popsicle, with blue and pink colors.[7] The camera quickly cuts to various scenes of Jade and her backup dancers dressed in various different outfits.[7] In other scenes, Jade's back up dancers suggestively sip, bite and lick various sweet things, including lollipops and slices of watermelon.[7] In a couple scenes, Jade dances with a shirtless man which also features her back up dancers.[7] As for the set design, donning pastel colors painted on the walls to create a peppy look.[7]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
FDRMX [8]

Marcel Jeremiah of FDRMX gave a positive review on the song, citing the production to be similar like Dr. Luke hits, also saying "Even though “Sweet Talk” sounds like a summer anthem, maybe it can add a little sunshine to the freezing December weather".[8]

Track listing

Digital download
No. Title Length
1. "Sweet Talk"   3:32
CD single[9]
No. Title Length
1. "Sweet Talk"   3:32
2. "Sweet Talk (7th Heaven Radio Edit)"   4:00

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
scope="row"Australia (ARIA)[10] 38

Release history

Region Date Format Label Catalogue
Australia 18 November 2014[2] Digital download Sony Music Australia
21 November 2014[9] CD single 88875045622

References

  1. ↑ "Allmusic.com Credits". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sweet Talk (iTunes)". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Samantha Jade – Sweet Talk (song)". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Sweet Talk (music video)". YouTube. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Griffiths, Neil. "This one's for mum: Samantha Jade dedicates new single Sweet Talk to her late mother Jacqueline". Daily Mail. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  6. ↑ WaldeGrave, Niki. "Sweet Talk! Samantha Jade dresses like a cheerleader to promote her latest single". Daily Mail. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Jinks, Caitlyn. "Sugar rush! Samantha Jade dons candy coloured crop top and parades around a scantily clad man in her latest video for pop track Sweet Talk". Daily Mail. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Jeremiah, Marcel. "Samantha Jade: ‘Sweet Talk’ Single Review". FDRMX. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 http://www.sanity.com.au/products/2286188/Sweet_Talk_SIGNED_COPY
  10. ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Samantha Jade – Sweet Talk". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 11 December 2014.