"Try Me" | ||||
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Single by Jason Derulo featuring Jennifer Lopez and Matoma | ||||
from the album Everything Is 4 | ||||
A-side | "Get Ugly"[1] | |||
Released | May 26, 2015 | |||
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Length | 3:20 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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Jason Derulo singles chronology | ||||
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Jennifer Lopez singles chronology | ||||
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Matoma singles chronology | ||||
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"Try Me" on YouTube |
"Try Me" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo, featuring fellow American singer Jennifer Lopez and Norwegian DJ Matoma, who also produced the song. It was released as the third single exclusively in Europe from his fourth studio album, Everything Is 4 (2015). The single was released on May 26, 2015.[2] "Try Me" is also included on Matoma's debut studio album, Hakuna Matoma.
Background
[edit]Derulo told Capital FM that he was in the studio working on some material for Lopez’s next album, when Lopez suggested they work on something for his album, as it was coming out sooner.[3]
Composition
[edit]The song is a pop ballad[4] which contains "breezy", tropical house, and Balearic beats.[5][6][7] According to Newsday's Glenn Gomboa, the song is a "mix of an old-school pop duet and of-the-moment, Latin-tinged production".[8] Dan Weiss of Spin described it as "the Afro-futurist 'Sexual Healing'".[9] Jeff Benjamin of Fuse found the melody was reminiscent of Nick Jonas's "Jealous".[10] Thematically, Derulo said the song is "about the prospect of meeting somebody new. You might be the person I’ve been looking for. Try me."[11]
Critical reception
[edit]Sam C. Mac of Slant Magazine's deemed it "an ebullient pop ballad that bests Talk Dirty standout 'Trumpets' ".[4] Vibe's Marjua Estevez wrote the song "could potentially be summer's bae anthem" and called it "a perfect tune for drop-top weather", while also commending the harmony of both singers.[12] Jeff Benjamin of Fuse wrote: "Vocally, the best moments in the track come when the singers' high and low notes are layered, serving the listener some wonderfully sensual harmonies."[10]
Music video
[edit]The song's accompanying music video was planned to be released, however, Derulo has confirmed that was made: "It's in the concept; the guys have to be really strong. You will understand when you actually see [the video]. It's a competition of some sort."[13]
Track listing
[edit]- CD single[1]
- "Get Ugly"
- "Try Me" (featuring Jennifer Lopez and Matoma)
Charts
[edit]Chart (2015–16) | Peak position |
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Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[14] | 22 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[15] | 22 |
Denmark (Tracklisten)[16] | 13 |
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[17] | 50 |
France (SNEP)[18] | 168 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[19] | 39 |
Germany (Airplay Chart)[20] | 4 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[21] | 7 |
Norway (VG-lista)[22] | 4 |
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[23] | 5 |
Slovenia (SloTop50)[24] | 17 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[25] | 57 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[26] | 35 |
UK Singles (OCC)[27] | 113 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[28] | Platinum | 60,000^ |
Germany (BVMI)[29] | Gold | 200,000‡ |
Norway (IFPI Norway)[30] | 2× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
Sweden (GLF)[31] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Jason Derulo: Get Ugly (2-Track) (Maxi-CD) — jpc" (in German). jpc. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- ^ Maslow, Nick (September 15, 2015). "Jason Derulo to Dance With Jennifer Lopez in "Try Me" Music Video". People. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- ^ "Jason Derulo will shoot video with JLo for their duet 'Try Me'". London Newsdesk. www.pressparty.com. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ a b Mac, Sam C. (June 2, 2015). "Jason Derulo: Everything Is 4". Slant Magazine. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ Gracie, Bianca (May 26, 2015). "Jason Derulo Pairs Up With Jennifer Lopez On "Try Me": Listen To The 'Everything Is 4′ Song". Idolator. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ "Listen – Jason Derulo And Jennifer Lopez Unveil New Duet 'Try Me'!". MTV. May 26, 2015. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ Garvey, Meaghan (June 10, 2015). "Jason Derulo: Everything Is 4". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ Gamboa, Glenn (May 29, 2015). "'Everything Is 4' review: Jason Derulo". Newsday. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ Weiss, Dan (June 1, 2015). "Review: Jason Derulo Is Better Than 'Bad,' He's Good on 'Everything Is 4′". Spin. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ a b Benjamin, Jeff (May 26, 2015). "Jason Derulo & Jennifer Lopez Team for Sensual, Tropical "Try Me" Duet". Fuse. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ Ryan, Patrick (May 27, 2015). "Jason Derulo is 'having fun' post-Jordin Sparks breakup". USA Today. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ Estevez, Marjua Estevez (May 28, 2015). "Jason Derulo And Jennifer Lopez Give Love A Shot On 'Try Me'". Vibe. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
- ^ "Jason Derulo Will Dance with Jennifer Lopez, Go Shirtless in 'Very Sexy' Music Video". NICK MASLOW. www.people.com. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ "Jason Derulo feat. Jennifer Lopez & Matoma – Try Me" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Derulo Feat. Jennifer Lopez & Matoma – Try Me" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – Try Me". Tracklisten. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- ^ "Jason Derulo Feat. Jennifer Lopez & Matoma: Try Me" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – Try Me" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- ^ "Jason Derulo Feat. Jennifer Lopez & Matoma – Try Me" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "Airplay Charts Deutschland – Woche 52/2015". German Charts. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 1, 2016" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – Try Me". VG-lista. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- ^ "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ^ "SloTop50 – Slovenian official singles chart". slotop50.si. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – Try Me" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – Try Me". Singles Top 100. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- ^ "Danish single certifications – Jason Derulo – Try Me". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Jason Derulo feat. Jennifer Lopez & Matoma; 'Try Me')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "Norwegian single certifications – Jason Derulo – Try Me" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 43, 2015 | Sverigetopplistan" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan.