She Ain't You
March 28, 2011
She Is not You is a song by the American singer and songwriter Chris Brown. It was on 28 March 2011 as the fourth single release from Brown's fourth studio album FAME released, whereupon the title number 27 reached the Billboard Hot 100 and rank 53 in the charts of the United Kingdom. The title sampelte including the song "Human Nature " by Michael Jackson from the year 1983.
- 4.1 reception
- 4.2 Commercial success
- 4.3 Awards and nominations
- 4.4 Awards for music sales
Background and publication
The song was written by Chris Brown, Jean Baptiste, Ryan Buendia, Kevin McCall and Jason Boyd, served as producers thereby Free School. John Bettis, Steve Porcaro (both "Human Nature" ) and Brian Morgan ( "Right Here " ) are also among the authors of the title, because " She Is not You" samples the two songs. The recordings took place in the Stadium Red Studios in New York City to the mix took care of Brian Springer at The Record Plant, a recording studio in Los Angeles. Amber Streeter of the girl group Rich Girl was responsible for the background vocals.
On 28 March 2011 they released the song exclusively for the Urban Contemporary Radio, starting on 19 April you could listen to the radio it in Rhythmic Contemporary. For the radio format Contemporary Hit Radio, which is based on the official charts, it was available from 31 May 2011.
Composition
" She Is not You" is inspired by R & B and pop music ballad in medium speed, which has a " thoughtful and electronic rhythm " has. According to the booklet of the album title samples the song "Human Nature " by Michael Jackson from 1983, and also includes parts of the tune "Right Here " and its remix version, sung by the band SWV. In addition, you can hear from the song and the beats a drum set. Najah Goldstein was of the opinion that the title is reminiscent of an "R & B love song from the 90s ." Scott Shetler noted that Brown in the song about singing that he " has indeed found a new girlfriend, but is not happy because he still preferred his ex-girlfriend ." Another reviewer noticed that the verse, " With You I Had a Bad Romance " could be a reference to the song " Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga. In addition, they noted that the title "slow and sulky singing " leg hold.
Music Video
Background and Summary
The video was directed by Colin Tilley, who has in this capacity has often worked with Brown. On 2 May 2011 it was first shown. Throughout the video Brown pays tribute to the American entertainer Michael Jackson tribute, which shows, among other things in imitating his dance moves.
The video begins with a dedication: "Dedicated to my biggest inspiration of all time ... I Love You. R.I.P. Michael Jackson.. 29/08/58 - 25/06/09 " ( dt: my biggest inspiration ever dedicated ... I love you RIP Michael Jackson 08/29/58 - 25/06/09. .. ). Then you can see Brown, dressed in a white suit from the 1980s and a felt hat as he dances with some dancers in front of a illuminated with neon light wall choreography. The clothing is strongly reminiscent of the Jackson in the video for his single " Smooth Criminal ". Between these scenes we see Brown in a black suit dancing against dark clouds background. During the choruses both Amber Streeter as Brown also are in the picture, there they are surrounded by golden butterflies. At the end of the video, it appears as Brown fly through the air.
Reception
A reviewer for the magazine Rap -Up was of the opinion that Brown was the darbiete during the video, which he can do best - dancing. Anthony Osei of Complex magazine wrote that " if one can make a great tribute to Michael Jackson, it's definitely Chris Brown". In the Idolator website you upgraded the video as " pleasant in a mild way." Brad Wete of Entertainment Weekly was impressed by Brown's dancing skills, and called this " gigantic ". In addition, he wrote in his review that "one is at a loss if you want to find on the market a singer who has enough quality of dance to even attempt a proper Michael Jackson tribute. Brown is one of the few -. , If not the only one "
Success
Reception
The song became divided reviews, such as the lyrics was often referred to as " unsympathetic ". Najah Goldstein noted in her review that Brown show a " much softer side " of himself. In addition, the song is definitely suitable for the ladies, according to Goldstein, " perhaps even for Rihanna ." In a review for the newspaper Boston Globe stated that the title " totally outrageous and totally effective " since it infers a large part of its charm by sampling the song "Human Nature " by Michael Jackson. Margaret Wappler of the Los Angeles Times assessed the mood of the music as " soothing complex ". Another reviewer described " She Is not You" as " a sweet and cute love song ." Sean Fennessey commented in his review about Jackson and Brown. He wrote, for example, that Jackson long time had been the emotional, physical and musical role model browns. This title Brown eventually beg for a comparison of the two artists, the reviewer " not nice " known as.
Commercial success
In Germany, the song did not rise in the charts. In the United Kingdom it gained in October in the first week number 75, in the following week it reached Rank 61 before it can accommodate 53 gained its highest position in the third week. In his last entry in the British charts, it was ranked 73rd in the United States it reached on the Hot R & B / Hip Hop Songs fifth place. In the Billboard Hot 100 in April 2011, it rose to number 90 and reached after 16 weeks in August, with rank 27 its maximum placement.
Awards and nominations
The Soul Train Music Awards 2011 the song was nominated twice. In the categories " Song of the Year " and "Best Dance Performance " but it lost against Kelly Rowland's "Motivation " and Beyoncé's " Run the World (Girls) ".
Awards for music sales
Golden Record
Live performances
At the BET Awards 2011, where Brown was nominated seven times, he stood and sang the songs " She Is not You," " Look at Me Now" and " Paper, Scissors, Rock". Here, the performance of " She Is not You", which he presented in a gray suit with flowing pant legs began. He then changed his clothes and was now wearing a black jumpsuit, at the same time the music for " Look at Me Now" began. Busta Rhymes also took the stage. His performance ended with " Paper, Scissors, Rock". On July 15, he sang the title also in front of around 18,000 spectators as part of a concert series of The Today Show at Rockefeller Center in New York City. In addition, he sang then still the songs " Yeah 3x ", " I Can Transform Ya " and " Forever". " She Is not You" also was on the setlist of the FAME Tour, which took place from April to December in Australia, North America and Asia.
Contributor
Source: Album Booklet
- Chris Brown - vocals, songwriting
- Jean Baptiste - songwriter
- John Bettis - songwriter
- Mark Beaven - mix ( assistant)
- Jason Boyd - Songwriting
- Ryan Buendia - songwriter
- Iain Findlay - mix ( assistant)
- Kevin McCall - songwriter
- Brian Morgan - songwriter
- Steve Porcaro - songwriter
- Free School - producer
- Brian Springer - mix
- Amber Streeter - backing vocals