One Shot (JLS song)
Encyclopedia
"One Shot" is an R&B
song by English boyband JLS
, written by Soulshock & Karlin
, Michael Warren, Brandon White, and Sean Hurley. It was released as their third and final single from their self-titled debut album
on February 21, 2010. The song reached the A-List on BBC Radio 1
's playlist, and reached number six in the United Kingdom, where it has so far sold 302,493 copies.
awarded the song 3 stars and said: "It's essentially a classic boyband ballad given some trendy, rave-tinged production - lyrics to please Louis Walsh, synth sounds to satisfy the Kiss FM playlist team. Decent enough then, but as with most of their album, it does make you wonder how far JLS might go with some really good tunes?" Fraser McAlpine of BBC
Chart blog gave the song a positive review stating "You've got to love a song with two tempos. I mean most songs have just the one. They begin, tick away the minutes, sometimes stopping, sometimes starting up again, but they really don't ever tend to deviate from their one central pulse. But this has got TWO. TWO! The opening verse is wafty and slow, Aston calmly explaining that he's got his eye on a special someone and he's trying to screw his courage up into a little ball so that he can go and ask her out. Then there's some ravey synth action, which is whizzy and fast and we're into the chorus, which is - and this is where the genius lies - BOTH OF THESE THINGS AT THE SAME TIME!". .
and the band also gave a performance of One Shot on So You Think You Can Dance
on the 23rd January 2010. They performed the track on February 10, on GMTV with Lorraine Kelly, before giving an interview. The single was also performed at Let's Dance For Sport Relief, The Album Chart Show, and the National Lottery Midweek Draws.
sings his verse. They step back and the drop to the floor and start conjouring up their microphones. Then they sing their chorus and lights come out of the back wall then the lights go off only to come back approximately 1 second later. Then they drop to the floor again to make sweeping motions with lights following their hands. Their microphones disappear. The video premiered on 16 January 2010.
CD2 (88697658892)
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...
song by English boyband JLS
JLS
- Music :* JLS, an English boyband** JLS , debut album by JLS* JLS a Spanish Rock band based in Zaragoza , Spain formed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic by lead Leo Susana.- Organizations :...
, written by Soulshock & Karlin
Soulshock & Karlin
Soulshock & Karlin is a duo of Danish record producers and songwriters, Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin. They have produced a large number of successful songs, including Monica's "Before You Walk out of My Life", Whitney Houston's "Heartbreak Hotel", JoJo's "Leave ", and Fantasia's "Truth Is"...
, Michael Warren, Brandon White, and Sean Hurley. It was released as their third and final single from their self-titled debut album
JLS (album)
JLS is the debut album from English boy band JLS. The album was released in the UK on 9 November 2009 by Epic Records. It was preceded by the lead single, "Beat Again" on 13 July 2009. The album debuted at number-one in the UK and Ireland. It has been certified four times platinum in the UK, where...
on February 21, 2010. The song reached the A-List on BBC Radio 1
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...
's playlist, and reached number six in the United Kingdom, where it has so far sold 302,493 copies.
Critical reception
Digital SpyDigital Spy
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awarded the song 3 stars and said: "It's essentially a classic boyband ballad given some trendy, rave-tinged production - lyrics to please Louis Walsh, synth sounds to satisfy the Kiss FM playlist team. Decent enough then, but as with most of their album, it does make you wonder how far JLS might go with some really good tunes?" Fraser McAlpine of BBC
BBC
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Chart blog gave the song a positive review stating "You've got to love a song with two tempos. I mean most songs have just the one. They begin, tick away the minutes, sometimes stopping, sometimes starting up again, but they really don't ever tend to deviate from their one central pulse. But this has got TWO. TWO! The opening verse is wafty and slow, Aston calmly explaining that he's got his eye on a special someone and he's trying to screw his courage up into a little ball so that he can go and ask her out. Then there's some ravey synth action, which is whizzy and fast and we're into the chorus, which is - and this is where the genius lies - BOTH OF THESE THINGS AT THE SAME TIME!". .
Promotion
On the 17th December 2009 the song was performed the song on Alan Carr: Chatty ManAlan Carr: Chatty Man
Alan Carr: Chatty Man is a British comedy chat show presented by comedian Alan Carr. The award-winning show is on Channel 4. The show features interviews with celebrity guests, sketches, topical chat and music....
and the band also gave a performance of One Shot on So You Think You Can Dance
So You Think You Can Dance (UK)
So You Think You Can Dance is a televised dance competition and reality show that launched in the United Kingdom in January 2010 and similar to the version of the program that has began airing in the USA in 2005. The show is broadcast on BBC One. The content of the show is similar premise to the...
on the 23rd January 2010. They performed the track on February 10, on GMTV with Lorraine Kelly, before giving an interview. The single was also performed at Let's Dance For Sport Relief, The Album Chart Show, and the National Lottery Midweek Draws.
Music video
At first JLS are standing in a room with a dim spotlight shining down on them then Aston MerrygoldAston Merrygold
Aston Iain Merrygold is a singer with boy band JLS who were the runner ups to Alexandra Burke on the fifth series of The X Factor in the United Kingdom in 2008.-Early life:...
sings his verse. They step back and the drop to the floor and start conjouring up their microphones. Then they sing their chorus and lights come out of the back wall then the lights go off only to come back approximately 1 second later. Then they drop to the floor again to make sweeping motions with lights following their hands. Their microphones disappear. The video premiered on 16 January 2010.
Track listing
CD1 (88697634512)- "One Shot" (Radio Version #1) – 3:38
- "Mary" – 3:05
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- "One Shot" (Radio Version #2) – 3:18
- "One Shot" (Kardinal Beats Radio Edit) – 3.42
- "One Shot" (Kardinal Beats Remix feat. Mr Damz) – 3.55
- "One Shot" (Bimbo JonesBimbo JonesBimbo Jones is a UK dance music group comprising producers Lee Dagger and Marc JB and vocalist Katherine Ellis. Known for their remix work and white label releases, they produced a remix of Meck's 2006 UK number-one single "Thunder in My Heart Again"...
Remix) – 6.49 - "One Shot" (Nu Addiction Remix) – 7:17
Chart performance
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
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| United Kingdom | 21 February 2010 | 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... |
Epic Records Epic Records Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A... |
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| 22 February 2010 | CD1 | 88697634512 | ||
| CD2 | 88697658892 |