Teacher (song)

"Teacher"
Promotional single by Nick Jonas from the album Nick Jonas
Released October 14, 2014
Format
Recorded 2014
Genre
Length 3:20
Label Island
Writer
Producer Jason Evigan

"Teacher" is a song performed by American recording artist Nick Jonas for his eponymous second studio album. It was written by Ammar Malik, Daniel Parker, and Jason Evigan; production was helmed by the last one.[1][2] It was released as the second promotional single on October 14, 2014.

Background and composition

"Teacher" was written by Ammar Malik, Daniel Parker and Jason Evigan and produced by Evigan.[3] The song is a 80’s disco-inspired tune. “This game we're playing make me wanna break the rules”, sings Nick in the second verse. "Teacher" is a song where Nick teaches a girl he’s really interested in how to properly “love”.[4]

On October 14, 2014, "Teacher", alongside the song "Wilderness", were leaked online.[5] That same day they where made available in Australia on iTunes that same day.[4] One day before the albums release Nick released a lyric video of the song. the video shows him and other people with the lyrics of the song on their bodies.[6]

Reception

MTV's John Walker noted that "Taylor Swift’s not the only pop star going retro with their new sound. Jonas’ new song, “Teacher,” sees the singer going all Gary Numan after dark, infusing a standard bedroom jam with a certain New Wave flare."[7]

Tehrene Firman of Teen Vogue called the song "today's new '80s-inspired."[8]

Bradley Stern of Idolator wrote that ""Right when I think I finally got you figured out, you turn around and blow my mind,” the crooner starts above the song’s kicky pulse, giving just a little of that Prince funkiness in the process. Things get even sexier as he heads into the chorus. Sounds like a real smash to us."[9]

Live performances

Jonas has performed the song as part of his Nick Jonas Live tour.[10] He reprised the song live at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest in 2015.[11][12] Jonas is set to perform the song, on January 25, 2015, as part of a medley with his singles, "Jealous" and "Chains" during the evening gown competition at the Miss Universe 2014.[13]

Chart performance

Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Billboard Twitter Top Tracks[14] 29

Release history

Promotional single

Region Date Format Label
Australia [15] October 14, 2014 Digital download Island Records
United States [16] November 4, 2014

References

  1. ↑ Wass, Mike (November 7, 2014). "Nick Jonas Announces "Teacher" As The Next Single From His Self-Titled LP, Debuts Sexy Semi-Nude Lyric Video". Idolator. Gawker Media. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  2. ↑ Thompson, Heather (November 5, 2014). "Nick Jonas Releases New Single "Teacher"". J-14. Bauer Publishing. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  3. ↑ Atkinson, Katie (November 4, 2014). "Nick Jonas Is Hot for 'Teacher' on New Song: Listen". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.directlyrics.com/new-songs-nick-jonas-teacher-wilderness-audio-news.html
  5. ↑ Perricone, Katherine (October 15, 2014). "Nick Jonas Drops 2 New Songs, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Wilderness': Listen". On Air With Ryan Seacrest. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  6. ↑ http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2014/11/10/nick-jonas-teacher-lyric-video-features-lots-of-flesh-watch/
  7. ↑ Walker, John (November 4, 2014). "Nick Jonas Wants To Be Your Sexy 'Teacher' On His New Song". MTV News. Viacom Media Networks. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  8. ↑ Firman, Tehrene (October 15, 2014). "Nick Jonas Releases New Songs Wilderness and Teacher". Teen Vogue. Advance Publications. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  9. ↑ Stern, Bradley (November 4, 2014). "Nick Jonas Debuts New Song "Teacher" Off Self-Titled Solo Album: Listen". Idolator. Gawker Media. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  10. ↑ Karsen, Shira (November 7, 2014). "Nick Jonas Ends NYC Mini-Tour with Intimate Brooklyn Gig". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Nick· Jonas· -· Teacher". American Broadcasting Company. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Teacher· (2015· New· Year's· Rockin'· Eve)· Video· -· Nick· Jonas". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Miss Universe in Miami : Judges and Performers !". Miss Universe. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  14. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/312243/Nick%20Jonas/chart?f=2047
  15. ↑ http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2014-10-16/australian-fans-jump-on-nick-jonas-newest-tracks/
  16. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NY2XWQA/ref=dm_mu_dp_trk3

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