Obsession (Sky Ferreira song)
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"Obsession" is a song by American singer and songwriter
Sky Ferreira
. It was written by Ferreira and Ryan Tedder for her upcoming debut album, scheduled to 2011. It was released by Capitol Records
as the first US single from the album, on September 14, 2010. "Obsession" has been compared to "Rock and Roll
" by Gary Glitter
and "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry
. The song peaked at number forty-four on Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs. The music video for the song was directed by Marc Klasfeld
, and portrays Ferreira's obsession with actor Michael Madsen
.
compared the song's beats to "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry
. When asked about the song, Ferreira said:
After its release, "Obsession" has already been featured on Now That's What I Call Music! 35
and on "The Vampire Diaries" first soundtrack. A remix of the song by Static Revenger
was also featured on Now That's What I Call Club Hits 2
.
, debuted on September 30, 2010 on MTVu
. In the video, Ferreira has an infatuation with actor Michael Madsen
. Though her friends think this is ridiculous, she sets out to find Madsen and convince him to be with her. She dreams of Madsen aiding her in cutting one of her friend's hair. She eventually sneaks into Madsen's house. The last scene has the actor coming to see Ferreira and her friends in a restaurant. They both walk out after Madsen pays for the group's meal, and Ferriera's "friends" are left stunned. Throughout Ferreira's dream sequences, Madsen is dressed in a suit and some of the video may be a nod to Madsen's character Mr. Blonde from Reservoir Dogs
.
Songwriter
A 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...
Sky Ferreira
Sky Ferreira
Sky Ferreira , is an American model, singer, songwriter, and actress. On March 22, 2011, Ferreira released her first digital extended play, As If!.-Early life:...
. It was written by Ferreira and Ryan Tedder for her upcoming debut album, scheduled to 2011. It was released by Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
as the first US single from the album, on September 14, 2010. "Obsession" has been compared to "Rock and Roll
Rock and Roll (Gary Glitter song)
"Rock and Roll", also known as "The Hey Song", is a song performed by British glam rocker Gary Glitter that was released in 1972 as a single and on the album Glitter. Co-written by Glitter and Mike Leander, the song is in two parts: Part 1 is a vocal track reflecting on the history of the genre,...
" by Gary Glitter
Gary Glitter
Gary Glitter is an English former glam rock singer-songwriter and musician.Glitter first came to prominence in the glam rock era of the early 1970s...
and "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
. The song peaked at number forty-four on Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs. The music video for the song was directed by Marc Klasfeld
Marc Klasfeld
Marc Klasfeld is an American music video director. He has directed over two hundred music videos for artists such as Katy Perry, Jay-Z, Kid Rock, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nelly, Foo Fighters, Jewel, Sum 41, Avril Lavigne and many others with multiple MTV award wins and nominations...
, and portrays Ferreira's obsession with actor Michael Madsen
Michael Madsen
Michael Søren Madsen is an American actor, poet, and photographer. He has appeared in more than 150 films, most of them small independent films, though he has starred in central roles in such films as Reservoir Dogs, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, and Kill Bill, in addition to a supporting role in Sin...
.
Background and composition
"Obsession" was written by Ferreira and Ryan Tedder, who also produced the song. Robbie Daw of IdolatorIdolator (website)
Idolator is a music blog. Created by the blog network Gawker Media in August 2006, Idolator was later sold to rival blog network Buzz Media, which also owns music blog Stereogum. From the 2007 departure of original head writer Brian Raftery until November 2009, the blog's head writer was Maura...
compared the song's beats to "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
. When asked about the song, Ferreira said:
"It’s kind of making fun of narcissism. It has an electronic edge, but it also has this whole Gary Glitter intro that’s perfect for, say, a big hockey game."
After its release, "Obsession" has already been featured on Now That's What I Call Music! 35
Now That's What I Call Music! 35 (U.S. series)
-Reception:Andy Kellman of Allmusic calls Now! 35 "one of the more 'now' volumes of the series" with only one of its 16 hits not in the Hot 100 at the time of its release. However, the rock selections on the album "seem like arbitrary throw-ins"....
and on "The Vampire Diaries" first soundtrack. A remix of the song by Static Revenger
Static revenger
Dennis White, better known as his stage name Static Revenger, is an American record producer, video director, and DJ based in Los Angeles. He is best known for the worldwide club hits "I Like That", "Happy People", and "Everything is Beautiful"...
was also featured on Now That's What I Call Club Hits 2
Now That's What I Call Club Hits 2
Now That's What I Call Club Hits 2 is a compilation album released on October 12, 2010. Seven tracks have reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart - "California Gurls", "Bad Romance", "Dynamite", "Gettin' Over You", "Bulletproof", "Not Myself Tonight", and "Get Outta My...
.
Music video
The music video, directed by Marc KlasfeldMarc Klasfeld
Marc Klasfeld is an American music video director. He has directed over two hundred music videos for artists such as Katy Perry, Jay-Z, Kid Rock, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nelly, Foo Fighters, Jewel, Sum 41, Avril Lavigne and many others with multiple MTV award wins and nominations...
, debuted on September 30, 2010 on MTVu
MtvU
mtvU is a division of Viacom's MTV Networks which produces a 24-hour television channel that is available on more than 750 college and university campuses across the United States, as well as several digital cable packages...
. In the video, Ferreira has an infatuation with actor Michael Madsen
Michael Madsen
Michael Søren Madsen is an American actor, poet, and photographer. He has appeared in more than 150 films, most of them small independent films, though he has starred in central roles in such films as Reservoir Dogs, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, and Kill Bill, in addition to a supporting role in Sin...
. Though her friends think this is ridiculous, she sets out to find Madsen and convince him to be with her. She dreams of Madsen aiding her in cutting one of her friend's hair. She eventually sneaks into Madsen's house. The last scene has the actor coming to see Ferreira and her friends in a restaurant. They both walk out after Madsen pays for the group's meal, and Ferriera's "friends" are left stunned. Throughout Ferreira's dream sequences, Madsen is dressed in a suit and some of the video may be a nod to Madsen's character Mr. Blonde from Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs is an American crime film marking debut of director and writer Quentin Tarantino. It depicts the events before and after a botched diamond heist, but not the heist itself. Reservoir Dogs stars an ensemble cast: Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn, and...
.
Track listings
- Digital download
- "Obsession" - 3:44
- Remix EP
- "Obsession" (Static Revenger Remix) - 6:52
- "Obsession" (Static Revenger Remix Instrumental) - 6:51
- "Obsession" (Static Revenger Radio Mix) - 3:34
- "Obsession" (Static Revenger Dub) - 6:36
- "Obsession" (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...
Funk Generation Club Mix) - 6:51 - "Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Dub) - 6:51
- "Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Radio Mix) - 3:40
- "Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Radio Mix Instrumental) - 3:40
- "Obsession" (Sam SparroSam SparroSam Sparro is an Australian singer-songwriter, music producer, and former child actor. His stage name was derived from a family nickname, which in turn was inspired by the Dagenham radio mascot Sammy Sparrow...
& Golden TouchGolden Touch"Golden Touch" is a song by Anglo-Swedish indie rock band Razorlight and is the eighth track on their 2004 debut album Up All Night. It was also released as the fourth single from that album in June 2004 and peaked at #9 in the UK Singles Chart...
Club Mix) - 4:45 - "Obsession" (Sam Sparro & Golden Touch Dub) - 4:45
- "Obsession" (Sam Sparro & Golden Touch Radio Mix) - 3:46
Charts
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