Your Man (Down with Webster song)
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"Your Man" is the second single by Down with Webster
from the band's 2009 EP, Time to Win, Vol. 1
. The song was very successful in Canada, peaking at #12 on the Canadian Hot 100
. In April 2010, the song was certified Platinum by the CRIA in digital downloads. The song contains a sample of "Girl It Ain't Easy" by Honey Cone
.
on February 25 and February 26, 2010. It was directed by Aaron A. The music video features the band performing on a fake reality show called "Your Man", whose set has retro-flower decorations like the old Dating Game. During the video, the show's host and audience watch as three of the band members go on separate dates. On Youtube
/Vevo
the music video for "Your Man" crossed one million views in the Fall of 2010 after being posted on to it on April 8, 2010.
The video debuted on the MuchMusic Countdown at #28 on the week of March 25, 2010. It reached number one on on the week of July 8, 2010.
on June 20, 2010. The song was also performed at the We Day 2010
on September 30, 2010.
for the week of February 13, 2010. It peaked at number 12 for the week of April 24, 2010, higher than the band's debut single, "Rich Girl$
", which peaked at #21. Your Man spent 29 weeks on the Canadian Hot 100. The song was ranked #37 on the 2010 Canadian Hot 100 Year End Chart.
Down with Webster
Down with Webster, or DWW, is a 7-man Canadian rap rock band from The Beaches area of Toronto, Ontario who signed with Universal Motown in April 2009. During live shows the band occasionally uses a 3-piece horn section....
from the band's 2009 EP, Time to Win, Vol. 1
Time to Win, Vol. 1
Time to Win, Vol. 1 is the first official EP from the Canadian band, Down with Webster. It released October 6, 2009 on Universal Motown. The album was successful in Canada, all three singles off the album charted in the top 25 on the Canadian Hot 100 and all three were certified Platinum...
. The song was very successful in Canada, peaking at #12 on the Canadian Hot 100
Canadian Hot 100
The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007...
. In April 2010, the song was certified Platinum by the CRIA in digital downloads. The song contains a sample of "Girl It Ain't Easy" by Honey Cone
Honey Cone
Honey Cone was an American R&B and soul all girl vocal group, who are best remembered for their Billboard #1 hit single, "Want Ads". They were the premier female group for Hot Wax Records, operated by Holland–Dozier–Holland after they had departed from Motown Records.-Career:Honey Cone comprised...
.
Background
Your Man was written by Ronald Dunbar and Edyth Wayne and Down with Webster members Patrick Gillet, Tyler Armes, Cameron Hunter, Andrew Martino and Martin Seja. It was produced by Down With Webster and James Robertson and co-produced by Demacio Castellon.Music video
The music video for Your Man was shot in TorontoToronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
on February 25 and February 26, 2010. It was directed by Aaron A. The music video features the band performing on a fake reality show called "Your Man", whose set has retro-flower decorations like the old Dating Game. During the video, the show's host and audience watch as three of the band members go on separate dates. On Youtube
YouTube
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/Vevo
Vevo
Vevo is a music video website. It is a joint venture among Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Abu Dhabi Media with EMI licensing its content to the group without taking an ownership stake. The service was launched officially on December 8, 2009...
the music video for "Your Man" crossed one million views in the Fall of 2010 after being posted on to it on April 8, 2010.
The video debuted on the MuchMusic Countdown at #28 on the week of March 25, 2010. It reached number one on on the week of July 8, 2010.
Live performances
"Your Man" has been performed live by the band at many occasions since its release. Down with Webster performed the song at the 2010 MuchMusic Video Awards2010 MuchMusic Video Awards
The 2010 MuchMusic Video Awards were held in Toronto, Canada at MuchMusic's headquarters on June 20, 2010. Along with the MuchMusic VJ's, it was confirmed on the MuchMusic website that Miley Cyrus will co-host the show. The artists with the most nominations are Drake and Hedley with six. For the...
on June 20, 2010. The song was also performed at the We Day 2010
We Day
We Day is an annual event organized by the Canadian charity Free The Children that, according to founder Craig Kielburger, is designed to “motivate young people to help fight injustice by convincing them that fighting injustice can be hip”-Background:...
on September 30, 2010.
Chart performance
"Your Man" debuted at number 91 on the Canadian Hot 100Canadian Hot 100
The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007...
for the week of February 13, 2010. It peaked at number 12 for the week of April 24, 2010, higher than the band's debut single, "Rich Girl$
Rich Girl$
"Rich Girl$" is the debut single by Canadian pop rock group Down with Webster from the band's 2009 EP, Time to Win, Vol. 1. The song was very successful in Canada, peaking at #21 on the Canadian Hot 100 and raising Down with Webster's popularity in their native country.In April 2010, the song was...
", which peaked at #21. Your Man spent 29 weeks on the Canadian Hot 100. The song was ranked #37 on the 2010 Canadian Hot 100 Year End Chart.