Fight for You
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"Fight for You" is a song by American recording artist Jason Derülo
, taken from his second studio album, Future History
(2011). It was written by Derülo, Steve Hoang, David F. Paich and Jeffrey T. Porcaro. Production for the song was handled by RedOne
, BeatGeek and Geo Slam. "Fight for You" will be released digitally
on December 4, 2011, as the album's third single. Musically, "Fight for You" is an R&B
ballad
that incorporates an interpolation of "Africa
" by Toto
, and features lyrics that contain declarations of love. The song received mixed reviews from critics. After the release of the album, the song appeared on the US Billboard Hot 100
chart and the UK Singles Chart
.
, Stevie Hoang
, David F. Paich and Jeffrey T. Porcaro. Production for the song was handled by RedOne
, BeatGeek and Geo Slam. It was recorded at Serenity West Recording Studio and Jim Henson Studios in Los Angeles
, California
, and mixed
by Trevor Muzzy at Nomad Studios in Tetquan, Morocco
. Derülo said in an interview with Daily Star that "Fight for You" was the first song he and RedOne worked together on, stating "I'm glad it turned out so dope." On working with RedOne, he said, "RedOne was a nice, humble, down-to-earth, special person."
"Fight for You" is an R&B
ballad
that incorporates an interpolation of "Africa
" by Toto
, and features lyrics that contain declarations of love. Robert Copsey from Digital Spy
referred to it as an "Earth-trouncing power anthem".
for the chart issue dated October 15, 2011. It also debuted at number 117 on the UK Singles Chart
on October 22, 2011. It has so far peaked at number 43.
Jason Derulo
Jason Joel Desrouleaux , better known by his stage name Jason Derülo, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records, co-founder of the label Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper...
, taken from his second studio album, Future History
Future History (album)
Future History is the second studio album by American recording artist Jason Derülo, first released on September 16, 2011. Production for the album was provided by DJ Frank E, The Fliptones and frequent collaborator J.R...
(2011). It was written by Derülo, Steve Hoang, David F. Paich and Jeffrey T. Porcaro. Production for the song was handled by RedOne
RedOne
Nadir Khayat , known by the stage name RedOne, is a Moroccan producer and songwriter. Renowned for co-producing hit singles such as "Just Dance", "Poker Face", "LoveGame", "Bad Romance", "Alejandro" and "Judas", he is attributed by some as the key to Lady Gaga's success...
, BeatGeek and Geo Slam. "Fight for You" will be released digitally
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
on December 4, 2011, as the album's third single. Musically, "Fight for You" is an R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
ballad
Ballad
A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads were particularly characteristic of British and Irish popular poetry and song from the later medieval period until the 19th century and used extensively across Europe and later the Americas, Australia and North Africa. Many...
that incorporates an interpolation of "Africa
Africa (Toto song)
"Africa" is a song by rock band Toto, and one of the band's most recognizable songs. It was included on their 1982 album Toto IV, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 and number three on the UK Singles Chart the same month...
" by Toto
Toto (band)
Toto is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977. The group currently consists of Joseph Williams , David Paich , Steve Porcaro , Steve Lukather , Mike Porcaro , and Simon Phillips . Toto is known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard...
, and features lyrics that contain declarations of love. The song received mixed reviews from critics. After the release of the album, the song appeared on the US Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart and 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 ...
.
Background and composition
"Fight for You" was written by Jason DerüloJason Derulo
Jason Joel Desrouleaux , better known by his stage name Jason Derülo, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records, co-founder of the label Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper...
, Stevie Hoang
Stevie Hoang
Stevie Hoang is a Chinese-British RnB singer / producer signed toMercury Records and AVEX Stevie started his musical career as a producer, working from his parents house...
, David F. Paich and Jeffrey T. Porcaro. Production for the song was handled by RedOne
RedOne
Nadir Khayat , known by the stage name RedOne, is a Moroccan producer and songwriter. Renowned for co-producing hit singles such as "Just Dance", "Poker Face", "LoveGame", "Bad Romance", "Alejandro" and "Judas", he is attributed by some as the key to Lady Gaga's success...
, BeatGeek and Geo Slam. It was recorded at Serenity West Recording Studio and Jim Henson Studios in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
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, and mixed
Audio mixing
Audio mixing may refer to:*Audio mixing *Audio mixing *Live sound mixing...
by Trevor Muzzy at Nomad Studios in Tetquan, Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
. Derülo said in an interview with Daily Star that "Fight for You" was the first song he and RedOne worked together on, stating "I'm glad it turned out so dope." On working with RedOne, he said, "RedOne was a nice, humble, down-to-earth, special person."
"Fight for You" is an R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
ballad
Ballad
A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads were particularly characteristic of British and Irish popular poetry and song from the later medieval period until the 19th century and used extensively across Europe and later the Americas, Australia and North Africa. Many...
that incorporates an interpolation of "Africa
Africa (Toto song)
"Africa" is a song by rock band Toto, and one of the band's most recognizable songs. It was included on their 1982 album Toto IV, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 and number three on the UK Singles Chart the same month...
" by Toto
Toto (band)
Toto is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977. The group currently consists of Joseph Williams , David Paich , Steve Porcaro , Steve Lukather , Mike Porcaro , and Simon Phillips . Toto is known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard...
, and features lyrics that contain declarations of love. Robert Copsey from Digital Spy
Digital Spy
Digital Spy is a British entertainment and media news website. According to Alexa Internet traffic statistics, as of February 2011, Digital Spy is the 93rd most popular website in the United Kingdom, with an overall Alexa ranking of 2,088....
referred to it as an "Earth-trouncing power anthem".
Critical reception
Shawn Kitchener of Entertainment Wise wrote that the album was "another relentless tirade of club-ready urban tunes that blend in to each-other far too often", referring to "Fight for You". Kitchener wrote that the song was "the kind of sweet-as-candy R&B fodder that would fit in seamlessly on the High School Musical soundtrack." Lewis Corner of Digital Spy noted "Fight for You" samples Toto's "Africa", writing that, "the end result is much like the continent's native lion; big, showy and extremely lazy – but its roar is loud enough to ensure it remains popular with the public."Chart performance
In the United States, after the release of Future History, "Fight for You" debuted at number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
for the chart issue dated October 15, 2011. It also debuted at number 117 on 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 ...
on October 22, 2011. It has so far peaked at number 43.
Track listing
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- UK Digital EPExtended playAn EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
- UK Digital EP
- "Fight for You" – 4:02
- "Fight for You" (Suncycle Remix) – 3:34
- "Fight for You" (Mync Edit) – 3:25
- "Fight for You" (Mync Stadium Dub) – 5:34
- "Fight for You" (Mync Stadium Mix) – 5:34
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes for Future History.- BeatGeek – productionRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, instruments and programming - Jason DesrouleauxJason DeruloJason Joel Desrouleaux , better known by his stage name Jason Derülo, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records, co-founder of the label Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper...
– songwritingSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, lead vocals, background vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists... - Stevie HoangStevie HoangStevie Hoang is a Chinese-British RnB singer / producer signed toMercury Records and AVEX Stevie started his musical career as a producer, working from his parents house...
– songwriting - Laila Khayat – background vocals
- Samya Khayat – background vocals
- Gelly Kusuma – recording, engineeringAudio engineeringAn audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist or sound technician, is a specialist in a skilled trade that deals with the use of machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. The field draws on many artistic and vocational areas, including...
- Trevor Muzzy – mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
- David F. Paich – songwriting
- Jeffrey T. Porcaro – songwriting
- RedOneRedOneNadir Khayat , known by the stage name RedOne, is a Moroccan producer and songwriter. Renowned for co-producing hit singles such as "Just Dance", "Poker Face", "LoveGame", "Bad Romance", "Alejandro" and "Judas", he is attributed by some as the key to Lady Gaga's success...
– production, background vocals, instruments and programming - Teddy Sky – recording, engineering, background vocals
- Geo Slam – productionRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, recording, engineering, instruments and programming, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK R&B Singles Chart UK R&B Chart The Official UK R&B Chart is a forty-position R&B/Hip-Hop chart compiled by The Official UK Charts Company. Although the chart does not receive any airplay, its compilation is viewed on BBC Radio 1's website and publications such as ChartsPlus and Music Week... |
12 |
| 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 ... |
43 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
83 |
Radio dates and release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | November 9, 2011 | Mainstream radio 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... |
| December 4, 2011 | Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
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