What If (Jason Derülo song)
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"What If" is the fourth single released by Jason Derülo
on his self-titled debut album
. The single was first released in the UK on July 26, 2010, where it peaked at number 12, marking Derülo's fourth consecutive Top 20 hit in the country.
The music video begins with Derülo and his girlfriend moving in together, Derülo takes a diamond engagement ring out of the nightstand and puts it in his pocket as she comes into the room. She leaves to get the last box from the moving truck. While walking across the street, a Camry driver who is distracted by texting nearly hits her. Derülo, hearing the skid from the car, runs from the house and towards her to push her out of the way of the car. As he reaches her, the video freezes. A clock on the nightstand begins to tick slower until it eventually stops, then begins going backwards. Time begins to go in reverse, Derülo and his girlfriend's relationship is shown as if the video is being rewound. When the video shows their first meeting, time begins to go forward again. This time, as he walks past her, he does not stop and talk to her. He looks back at her before he continues walking. She disappears from his memories and from a picture. The video ends back on the street, as the car is about to hit his girlfriend, she disappears as does the moving truck and the car continues moving.
UK iTunes EP
at number 40 on July 17, 2010, following the release of the accompanying music video. The single also charted at number 18 on the UK R&B Chart
that same week. The following week, the single rose 21 places to number 19, marking Derülo's fourth Top 20 single in the UK. Then the following week it rose again to number 12, marking Derülo's fourth Top 15 single in the UK. On the same week it rose to number 5 on the UK R&B Chart
, marking his fourth top 5 on the R&B Chart hit
member 27, 2010, "What If" debuted at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100
.
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...
on his self-titled debut album
Jason Derülo (album)
-Critical Response:Jason Derülo received mixed reviews from critics upon its release, receiving an average score of 56 out of 100, indicating 'mixed or average' reviews, according to music review aggregator Metacritic...
. The single was first released in the UK on July 26, 2010, where it peaked at number 12, marking Derülo's fourth consecutive Top 20 hit in the country.
Music video
The music video premiered on July 12, 2010, on the music channel program The Official UK Top 40. It was revealed later that week that Ethan Lader was the director for the video.The music video begins with Derülo and his girlfriend moving in together, Derülo takes a diamond engagement ring out of the nightstand and puts it in his pocket as she comes into the room. She leaves to get the last box from the moving truck. While walking across the street, a Camry driver who is distracted by texting nearly hits her. Derülo, hearing the skid from the car, runs from the house and towards her to push her out of the way of the car. As he reaches her, the video freezes. A clock on the nightstand begins to tick slower until it eventually stops, then begins going backwards. Time begins to go in reverse, Derülo and his girlfriend's relationship is shown as if the video is being rewound. When the video shows their first meeting, time begins to go forward again. This time, as he walks past her, he does not stop and talk to her. He looks back at her before he continues walking. She disappears from his memories and from a picture. The video ends back on the street, as the car is about to hit his girlfriend, she disappears as does the moving truck and the car continues moving.
Tracklist
Digital Download- "What If" - 3:22
- "What If" (Wideboys Radio Edit) - 3:20
UK iTunes EP
- "What If" (Album Version) - 3:22
- "What If" (WideboysWideboysThe Wideboys are UK house, Bassline and UK garage Record producers and remixers.The Wideboys are managed by Matt Waterhouse from MWR/Hyperactive. In 2008, they signed to Sony ATV Music Publishing. Prior to this, The Wideboys had been signed in various deals with the likes of Warner, Univeral and...
Radio Edit) - 3:20 - "What If" (Wideboys Club Mix 5) - 5:50
- "What If" (Electric Allstars Mix) - 3:20
- "What If" (Music Video) - 4:15
Chart performance
"What If" first debuted on 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 40 on July 17, 2010, following the release of the accompanying music video. The single also charted at number 18 on the UK R&B 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...
that same week. The following week, the single rose 21 places to number 19, marking Derülo's fourth Top 20 single in the UK. Then the following week it rose again to number 12, marking Derülo's fourth Top 15 single in the UK. On the same week it rose to number 5 on the UK R&B 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...
, marking his fourth top 5 on the R&B Chart hit
member 27, 2010, "What If" debuted at number 76 on the 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...
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