Usher Dj Got Us Fallin 39; In Love Lyrics

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DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" peaked in the top-ten in over fifteen countries, becoming one of Usher's most successful singles. It reached the top-three on the Japan Hot 100, Canadian Hot 100, Hungary Singles Chart, French Singles Chart, and ARIA Singles Chart. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Usher's sixteenth top-ten hit on the chart. It received a 4x Platinum certification from the ARIA and a 2x Platinum certification from Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA). An accompanying music video, directed by Hiro Murai, shows Usher krumping and crip walking in a club.

"DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" was leaked on the internet on July 1, 2010, with its follow-up single "Hot Tottie" leaked later that month.[1][2] The song was released from Versus as the EP's mainstream single, whereas the latter track was released as the urban single.[3] "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" features guest vocals by American rapper Pitbull, who co-wrote it with Savan Kotecha, Max Martin and Shellback, with production handled by the latter two.[4] It was recorded at Maratone Studios, Stockholm, Sweden and at Conway Studios, Los Angeles, California, handled by Sam Holland and Emily Wright. Mixing was done by Serban Ghenea at MixStar Studios.[4] "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" runs for a duration of three minutes and forty seconds.[5] This is the first of two songs that Kotecha, Martin, and Shellback have co-written for Usher, who would later join the three in co-writing his 2012 single "Scream".

The song received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with criticism directed mainly towards its lack of originality. AllMusic's Andy Kellman noted the song as a stand-out from Versus, along with "Hot Tottie" and "There Goes My Baby".[8] Bill Lamb of About.com gave the song three-and-a-half stars out of five, praising Usher's vocal delivery and the song's "memorable chorus". Lamb criticized Pitbull's appearance, writing that his verse is "tossed on as a commercial gimmick", while also writing that the song doesn't compare well to Usher's "OMG" (2010).[7] Billboard's Michael Menachem described Pitbull's verse as "energizing" and wrote that Usher's "high register fits seamlessly with dance beats". Despite citing the lyrics as repetitive, he thought that the song "should keep clubgoers moving for months to come".[9]

"DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" peaked at number two on the Canadian Hot 100 chart,[18] and was certified 2 times Platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA), for shipments of over 160,000 copies. It peaked at number three on the Australian Singles Charts,[19] and received a six times Platinum certification by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).[20] The song reached number four on the New Zealand Singles Chart,[21] and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" was certified Platinum in the regions of Mxico and Switzerland, by the AMPROFON and IFPI, respectively. The song achieved success in Europe, peaking at number three on the European Hot 100.[citation needed] Internationally "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" reached the top-ten in over fifteen countries, becoming one of Usher's most successful singles. It peaked in the top five in Japan,[22] Hungary,[23] France,[24] Switzerland,[25] Germany[26] and Austria.[27]

By February 2011, the song had reached 3 million in digital sales, according to Nielsen SoundScan, making it the second single of 2010 for both Usher and Pitbull to achieve the figure (Usher's "OMG" sold 3,957,000 copies, while "I Like It" performed by lead artist Enrique Iglesias sold 3,197,000).[28] It reached its 4 million sales mark in the US in April 2013.[29][30] As of June 2014, the song has sold 4,198,000 copies in the US.[30]

The music video for the song premired on August 26, 2010, on Vevo, and was directed by Hiro Murai.[31][32] The video begins in a club environment, with misplaced furniture and a shattered glass bottle. The scene goes in reverse motion, people instantly appear, frozen in a raving action. As the scene is still reversing a DJ is spinning his booth, and the shattered glass bottle forms into its original state, the clubbers and the scene then start to move in forward but slow motion and the song begins with Usher approaching from a set of stairs. Usher sings and dances, while moving past clubbers who are still moving in slow motion while he is in moving normally. Once the chorus comes in, the clubbers begin dancing and raving in normal motion, periodically slowing down; Usher is krumping pass them, moving on to the next scene. Usher slides into a room with a large lit up window as a back drop. He performs choreography backed-up by female dancers for the second verse, and then returns to the original room with the second chorus coming in. A similar scene is involved to the first chorus, but this time Usher is dancing with the clubbers, who are still alternating in motion speed. Pitbull then begins his verse, and is sat in a V.I.P. area with three females, with the camera alternating between him, the clubbers and Usher. The video ends with its final scene, in a dance off, with Usher dancing adjacent to some of the clubbers. Once the climax of the chorus comes in, Usher jumps in the air and starts freely dancing along with the clubbers, with everyone in the same motion speed; Usher is primarily crip-walking. Usher and the clubbers then perform a final organized choreography, mainly krumping, and the video ends.[32]

Usher first performed "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" on Good Morning America, alongside "OMG".[34] A few days later, Usher performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[35] On December 17, 2010, he performed the song alongside "There Goes My Baby" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[36] Usher performed "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" in the season five finale of America's Got Talent,[37] and in the seventh season of The X Factor.[38] He performed the song during his OMG Tour, alongside several other tracks.[39] The song was performed with "OMG" during the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.[40] VMA executive producer Dave Sirulnick told MTV News, "We said to him, 'We want to do the best televised dance routine that you've done in years. Let's show why you're the king.'"[40] MTV Buzzworthy writer, Tamar Antai was present at the rehearsal for the show, and commented that the VMA crew was about to "pull off visual feats not just previously unseen and unparalleled at the VMAs, but unseen and unparalleled on TV."[41]

The performance was received with critical acclaim. On Usher specifically Antai said the performance was like "liquid magic", saying, "He took it to the level that comes after the next level. The penthouse level."[41] He was aided by about a dozen background dancers, the males in skeleton-like costumes, and the females donning a one-piece, gloves and boots.[42] The "OMG" performance was accompanied by red laser lights, making an illusion as if the stage disappeared.[43] The lights spelled out "O.M.G" as well as "Usher", as dancers lowered from the ceiling.[43] Jayson Rodrgiguez of MTV News commented, "The singer moved and grooved, proving that he's the R&B star that everyone pays attention to for the big moments."[40] Rochell D. Thomas, also of the site said "Call it what you will: talent, swag, skills...When he steps on the dance floor, some mysterious thing comes out of him and puts the G in groove."[43] Thomas went on to say that Usher's dance moves would make "the late great Michael Jackson jealous" in the stage production "that included more special-effects bells and whistles than a summer blockbuster."[43] Chris Ryan of MTV Buzzworthy also compared the performance to Jackson, calling it overall, "One part "Tron," one part laser show, one part Michael Jackson choreo tribute, and all spectacle."[42]

Usher's "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" featuring Pitbull is a vibrant dance-pop track that captures the electrifying atmosphere of a night out. The song's lyrics describe the transformative power of music and the DJ's ability to reignite a sense of passion and excitement on the dance floor. The repeated chorus, "'Cause, baby, tonight, the DJ got us falling in love again," suggests a rejuvenation of spirits, as if the music has cast a spell that makes everyone feel alive and in love, even if just for the night.

The verses of the song paint a picture of a club scene where the week's fatigue is shed away, and people come back to life with the beat. The lyrics, "I feel like a zombie gone back to life," metaphorically express this revival. The song also touches on the theme of seizing the moment, with lines like "So dance, dance like it's the last, last night of your life," encouraging listeners to live in the present and enjoy life to the fullest.

Pitbull's rap verse adds a layer of playfulness and swagger to the track, with cultural references and clever wordplay. His lines, "My life is a movie and you just TiVo," and the playful "Yabba-dabba-doo, make her bed rock," showcase his signature style and contribute to the song's theme of carefree enjoyment and the pursuit of pleasure. Overall, the song is an anthem for letting go of inhibitions, embracing the moment, and allowing the music to guide one's emotions and actions on a night out.

Over the past two decades, Usher has cemented his status as one of the most iconic and influential R&B artists of our time. From his smooth vocals to his electrifying dance moves, Usher has captivated audiences worldwide and produced an impressive discography filled with hits. With chart-topping singles and critically acclaimed albums under his belt, Usher has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the music industry. In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the top 10 best Usher songs of all time, delving into the tracks that have defined his career and resonated with fans across generations.

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