Dirty Desire
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"Dirty Desire" is a song by Japanese-American singer-songwriter
Utada. The single is known as Dirty Desire: The Remixes. It was released digitally as the second single from This Is the One, on December 21, 2009, mostly in aid of supporting Utada's then up-coming tour, Utada: In The Flesh 2010
.
Dirty Desire (Mike Rizzo Radio Edit) was featured on Utada's first English compilation album, Utada the Best
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heritage with the line "And in my fantasies I love you long time".
The song itself features synths and a very prominent drum beat, that lasts throughout the entire song. It finishes with the repeated line "Bring that beat back!" before fading out.
, and although classed as a single, no music video was produced, nor was there much else in way of promotional activities.
During his review for This Is the One, Daniel Robson of The Japan Times
stated that the song is almost x-rated
, particularly on the line "During my 9 to 5 / I'm thinking six and nine". He also added "Is this what it takes to find Stateside success? Whoring yourself both musically and lyrically?".
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Utada. The single is known as Dirty Desire: The Remixes. It was released digitally as the second single from This Is the One, on December 21, 2009, mostly in aid of supporting Utada's then up-coming tour, Utada: In The Flesh 2010
Utada: In the Flesh 2010
Utada: In The Flesh 2010 was Japanese-American singer-songwriter Utada's first international tour. The 10-date sold out tour began in Honolulu and ended in London, with the London date reportedly selling-out in as little as five hours, to which another date was added...
.
Dirty Desire (Mike Rizzo Radio Edit) was featured on Utada's first English compilation album, Utada the Best
Utada the Best
Utada the Best is Japanese pop/R&B singer-songwriter Utada Hikaru's first English language compilation album, released on November 24, 2010, the same day as Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 2...
.
Composition
The song itself is about fantasizing over someone who is already in a relationship (somewhat similar to Tippy Toe from 2004's EXODUS). It features repetition of the title, as though "dirty desire" is the only thing that can be thought of when thinking of said person. It has playful lyrics, with Utada toying with her JapaneseJapanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
heritage with the line "And in my fantasies I love you long time".
The song itself features synths and a very prominent drum beat, that lasts throughout the entire song. It finishes with the repeated line "Bring that beat back!" before fading out.
Promotion and Reception
The song was mainly released as a single to promote Utada's then up-coming tour, Utada: In The Flesh 2010Utada: In the Flesh 2010
Utada: In The Flesh 2010 was Japanese-American singer-songwriter Utada's first international tour. The 10-date sold out tour began in Honolulu and ended in London, with the London date reportedly selling-out in as little as five hours, to which another date was added...
, and although classed as a single, no music video was produced, nor was there much else in way of promotional activities.
During his review for This Is the One, Daniel Robson of The Japan Times
The Japan Times
The Japan Times is an English language newspaper published in Japan. Unlike its competitors, the Daily Yomiuri and the International Herald Tribune/Asahi Shimbun, it is not affiliated with a Japanese language media organization...
stated that the song is almost x-rated
X-rated
In some countries, X is or has been a motion picture rating reserved for the most explicit films. Films rated X are intended only for viewing by adults, usually legally defined as people over the age of 17.-United Kingdom:...
, particularly on the line "During my 9 to 5 / I'm thinking six and nine". He also added "Is this what it takes to find Stateside success? Whoring yourself both musically and lyrically?".
Track listing
- Mike RizzoMike RizzoMichael "Mike" Rizzo, is an American DJ/remixer from New York City since the early 1990s. He is well known for working with various artists such as Jennifer Green and Sun, all of whom scored hits on both Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play and Hot Dance Airplay charts.He also achieved success on both...
also made another Dirty Desire remix not featured on the track list, titled Dirty Desire (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Club Mix) (7:02). It can be heard on his official site.
Chart rankings
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Club Play | 16 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | PC Download | |
| US | PC Download |