DJ (Jamelia song)
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"DJ" is the fifth and final single from Jamelia
's second album Thank You
and was also released a double a-side with the Sam Brown song "Stop
".
"DJ" is a song written by SoulShock, Kenneth Karlin, P. White, Alex Cantrall and O. Longott, first recorded by Melodi Brown, although they never released the song or indeed any material The song was also recorded by Samantha Mumba
and later by Jamelia
, however only Jamelia's version was commercially released. It was produced by Soulshock and Kenneth Karlin.
"DJ" takes its main tune from Raymond Guiot's "Primitive Spirit"
, Destiny's Child
, Usher
& Alicia Keys
, Britney Spears
and Christina Aguilera
& Missy Elliott
. However, the single still managed to get a UK top ten place, despite the stiff competition and became her fourth consecutive top ten hit, spending twelve weeks inside the UK Singles Chart
, one week longer than "See It in a Boy's Eyes", despite having a lower peak. The single also became her fourth consecutive top forty hit in Australia, peaking at number thirty-seven there.
The formats of "DJ" received a staggered release. On 1 November 2004 the 2-track CD: 1 was released along with the "DJ" CD release. The release was also the first DVD single release from Jamelia and it is rumoured that the DVD single was released because the "DJ" video was not finished in time to be added to the "Thank You - Live" DVD release. The single release also contained a cover of Wham's "Last Christmas
".
UK CD single 2
UK DVD
1 "DJ"/"Stop".
Jamelia
Jamelia Niela Davis , best known mononymously as Jamelia, is an English singer-songwriter, model, entertainer, television presenter and actress. She is most famous for her use of a cappella and prolific work in the R&B genre...
's second album Thank You
Thank You (Jamelia album)
Thank You is the second album from British R&B star Jamelia. The album, a mix of R&B, hip hop, and soul was released in three main versions between 2003 and 2004 and contains 5 UK top 40 singles, "Bout", "Superstar", "Thank You", "See It In a Boy's Eyes" and "DJ". Some international versions of the...
and was also released a double a-side with the Sam Brown song "Stop
Stop! (Sam Brown song)
"Stop!" is a song by English singer Sam Brown.The single was originally released in 1988, missing the UK top forty and peaking at number fifty-two. It was not until 1989, however, that the single became a hit, when it peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart. "Stop!" became her biggest hit to...
".
"DJ" is a song written by SoulShock, Kenneth Karlin, P. White, Alex Cantrall and O. Longott, first recorded by Melodi Brown, although they never released the song or indeed any material The song was also recorded by Samantha Mumba
Samantha Mumba
Samantha Tamania Anne Cecilia Mumba is an Irish singer and actress.Her first album was released in 2000. Her most notable role was Mara in the 2002 film The Time Machine. She has also appeared in a number of Irish independent films.-Early life, education and early career:Mumba was born in Dublin,...
and later by Jamelia
Jamelia
Jamelia Niela Davis , best known mononymously as Jamelia, is an English singer-songwriter, model, entertainer, television presenter and actress. She is most famous for her use of a cappella and prolific work in the R&B genre...
, however only Jamelia's version was commercially released. It was produced by Soulshock and Kenneth Karlin.
"DJ" takes its main tune from Raymond Guiot's "Primitive Spirit"
Promotion and chart performance
"DJ" was released on 1 November 2004, one of the busiest release weeks of the year competing with EminemEminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
, Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
, Usher
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
& Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
, Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
and Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
& Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
. However, the single still managed to get a UK top ten place, despite the stiff competition and became her fourth consecutive top ten hit, spending twelve weeks inside the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, one week longer than "See It in a Boy's Eyes", despite having a lower peak. The single also became her fourth consecutive top forty hit in Australia, peaking at number thirty-seven there.
The formats of "DJ" received a staggered release. On 1 November 2004 the 2-track CD: 1 was released along with the "DJ" CD release. The release was also the first DVD single release from Jamelia and it is rumoured that the DVD single was released because the "DJ" video was not finished in time to be added to the "Thank You - Live" DVD release. The single release also contained a cover of Wham's "Last Christmas
Last Christmas
"Last Christmas" is a song by British pop duo Wham!, released on Epic Records in 1984, on a double A-side with "Everything She Wants". It was written by George Michael, one half of the duo...
".
Track listing
UK CD single 1- "DJ" (radio edit)
- "Stop"
UK CD single 2
- "DJ" (radio edit)
- "Stop"
- "Last ChristmasLast Christmas"Last Christmas" is a song by British pop duo Wham!, released on Epic Records in 1984, on a double A-side with "Everything She Wants". It was written by George Michael, one half of the duo...
" - "Stop" (music video)
UK DVD
- "DJ" (radio edit - audio)
- "Last Christmas" (audio)
- "DJ" (Beatguru mix - audio)
- "DJ" (music video)
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... Singles Chart1 |
37 |
| Belgium Singles Chart1 | 46 |
| Ireland Singles Chart1 | 12 |
| Switzerland Singles Chart1 | 36 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... 1 |
9 |
1 "DJ"/"Stop".