Pretty Please (Love Me)
Encyclopedia
"Pretty Please" is the fourth UK-single from English
hip-hop artist Estelle's
second album Shine
. The single features a song-writing credit, production values additional vocals by Cee-Lo Green of Gnarls Barkley
. The single is due for release in the UK
on 15 September 2008 and was added to the BBC Radio 1
playlist C-list on 13 August 2008 .
The song appeared on the second volume of the Sex and the City: The Movie
soundtrack as well as in the 2009 film Bride Wars
. Estelle performed the song on Al Murray's Happy Hour
on 19 September 2008.
on August 18, 2008. The video for the song does not contain an appearance from guest vocalist Cee-Lo Green, however, his vocals in the song are retained. The video also includes cameo appearances from producer Jack Splash, actors Jackie Long, Taraji P. Henson
and Malik Yoba
, as well as Aubrey O'Day
, former member of American Pop/R&B group Danity Kane
.
UK Download-Single:
UK Promo CD:
UK Remix Promo CD:
at number 103, Estelle's second lowest chart position to date following "Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)
" which failed to chart anywhere.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
hip-hop artist Estelle's
Estelle (musician)
Estelle Fanta Swaray commonly known as Estelle, and formerly as Est'elle, is an English R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer.-Early Life:Estelle was born 18 January 1980 in Hammersmith, London, England...
second album Shine
Shine (Estelle album)
Shine is the second album by hip hop singer Estelle. The album was released on 31 March 2008 with the lead single, "Wait a Minute ", released in November 2007. The second single, "American Boy" featuring Kanye West reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on downloads alone and was released...
. The single features a song-writing credit, production values additional vocals by Cee-Lo Green of Gnarls Barkley
Gnarls Barkley
Gnarls Barkley is an American soul duo comprising Danger Mouse and Cee Lo Green. Their first studio album St. Elsewhere was released in 2006; along with its first single "Crazy". Both single and album were a major commercial success and have been noted for their large sales by download...
. The single is due for release in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
on 15 September 2008 and was added to the BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
playlist C-list on 13 August 2008 .
The song appeared on the second volume of the Sex and the City: The Movie
Sex and the City: The Movie (soundtrack)
The film score for Sex and the City was composed by Aaron Zigman and recorded with a large ensemble of the Hollywood Studio Symphony at the Newman Stage at 20th Century Fox in late April 2008. The soundtrack to the film also features original and traditional songs and compositions...
soundtrack as well as in the 2009 film Bride Wars
Bride Wars
Bride Wars is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Gary Winick and written by Greg DePaul, June Diane Raphael and Casey Wilson....
. Estelle performed the song on Al Murray's Happy Hour
Al Murray's Happy Hour
Al Murray's Happy Hour was a chat show presented by comedian Al Murray and produced by Avalon TV. The first series aired in early 2007. It is broadcast on the British terrestrial TV network, ITV, and the first series was broadcast on Saturday nights at 10pm. The second series aired on Fridays at 10pm...
on 19 September 2008.
Music video
A music video for "Pretty Please (Love Me)" has been shot by director(s) Zipper on Butta Fly Leather and the production company Frame by Frame. The video for the song premiered on YouTubeYouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
on August 18, 2008. The video for the song does not contain an appearance from guest vocalist Cee-Lo Green, however, his vocals in the song are retained. The video also includes cameo appearances from producer Jack Splash, actors Jackie Long, Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson
Taraji Penda Henson is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Yvette in Baby Boy , Shug in Hustle and Flow and Queenie in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button , for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2009...
and Malik Yoba
Malik Yoba
Abdul-Malik Kashie Yoba , better known by his stage name Malik Yoba, is an American actor and occasional singer. He is perhaps best known for his starring role as NYPD Detective J.C. Williams on the FOX police drama series New York Undercover or as Yul Brenner in Cool Runnings...
, as well as Aubrey O'Day
Aubrey O'Day
Aubrey Morgan O'Day is an American singer, actress, fashion designer, television personality, and former member of the girl group Danity Kane...
, former member of American Pop/R&B group Danity Kane
Danity Kane
Danity Kane was an American female music group signed to Bad Boy Records, first established in 2005. Formed on the third installment of MTV's Making the Band reality television series, the quintet comprised members Aubrey O'Day, Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard, and Aundrea...
.
Track listings and formats
UK CD-Single:- "Pretty Please (Love Me)" (Album Version)
UK Download-Single:
- "Pretty Please (Love Me)" (Album Version)
- "Pretty Please (Love Me)" (Steve MacSteve MacSteve Mac , is a songwriter, record producer and owner of Rokstone Studios in London.He has produced more than 22 number one singles in the UK and had several multi-million selling albums worldwide...
Remix)
UK Promo CD:
- "Pretty Please (Love Me)" (Radio Edit)
UK Remix Promo CD:
- "Pretty Please (Love Me)" (Steve Mac Club Vox)
- "Pretty Please (Love Me)" (Steve Mac Dub)
- "Pretty Please (Love Me)" (Steve Mac Radio Edit)
- "Pretty Please (Love Me)" (Album Version)
- "Pretty Please (Love Me)" (Big League Remix)(No Rap Version)
Chart
"Pretty Please (Love Me)" entered the UK Singles ChartUK 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 ...
at number 103, Estelle's second lowest chart position to date following "Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)
Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)
"Wait a Minute " is the lead single from British singer Estelle's second album Shine.The single was produced by, and features, The Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am. It was made available for download on November 19, 2007 and then released physically a week later, on November 26, 2007. and the...
" which failed to chart anywhere.
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK R&B 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 ... |
6 |
| 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 ... |
103 |