Superstar (Jamelia song)
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"Superstar" is a song by Danish
pop
singer Christine Milton
, released on January 13, 2003 as the lead single from her debut album, Friday (2004). It was written and produced by Cutfather
, Joe Belmaati, and Remee
, and spent seven weeks at number one on the Danish Singles Chart. The song was later covered to international success by British
R&B singer Jamelia
. Jamelia's version earned the songwriters an Ivor Novello Award for "Most Performed Work", being the most performed song in the United Kingdom in 2003.
According to a HitQuarters
interview with co-writer and producer Cutfather, the song was initially inspired by Liberty X
's "Just a Little
" (2002), "I liked that song and wanted to do something, not similar, but something in that vibe", he said.
Source:
R&B singer Jamelia
, released as the second single from her second album Thank You
. The song, released in the UK on September 15, 2003, was a sleeper hit
, entering the UK top ten at number eight but as airplay, video play and the general awareness of the track increased, after a month on the UK Singles Chart
, the track climbed to a peak of number three. "Superstar" became the 26th biggest selling single of 2003
, the first appearance for Jamelia in the Official Chart of the Year. The single has been certified Silver
in the UK by the BPI
, spending 20 weeks on the UK Singles Chart
, over double that of her previous biggest hit, "Money
".
"Superstar" also saw worldwide chart success including a peak of number one in Australia and New Zealand along with top ten positions in over 15 other countries.
This song appeared on the Japanese video game Dance Dance Revolution FESTIVAL, and its European counterpart Dancing Stage Fusion
. It is also featured on the karaoke game, Lips as downloadable content.
, released Mandarin version, "我的Superstar" on April 1, 2005 on the Avex label.
In November 2006, a rewrite of "Superstar" appeared on the debut album of US
pre-teen Bianca Ryan
, the winner of the first season
of America's Got Talent
. Israel
i pop star Roni Duani
also made her breakthrough hit with a Hebrew language
cover of this song.
The song also appeared on the soundtrack
for the Disney Channel
show, That's So Raven
.
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer Christine Milton
Christine Milton
Christine Milton is a Danish pop singer, songwriter and professional dancer. She was one of the participants in the second series of Denmark's popular Popstars series. Although she did not win she was signed to record label BMG...
, released on January 13, 2003 as the lead single from her debut album, Friday (2004). It was written and produced by Cutfather
Cutfather
Mich Hedin Hansen better known by his stage name Cutfather is a Danish music producer and songwriter.-Career:He is perhaps best known for his remix of "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison , and the song "Superstar" released internationally by Jamelia in 2003.He has worked with Danish producer...
, Joe Belmaati, and Remee
Remee
Remee is a Danish producer, composer and song writer.-Career:Throughout his career Remee has written more than 60 hits around the world and has sold over 25 million records...
, and spent seven weeks at number one on the Danish Singles Chart. The song was later covered to international success by British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
R&B singer Jamelia
Jamelia
Jamelia Niela Davis , best known mononymously as Jamelia, is an English singer-songwriter, model, entertainer, television presenter and actress. She is most famous for her use of a cappella and prolific work in the R&B genre...
. Jamelia's version earned the songwriters an Ivor Novello Award for "Most Performed Work", being the most performed song in the United Kingdom in 2003.
According to a HitQuarters
HitQuarters
HitQuarters is an international music industry publication and contact database founded in 1999. It is noted for in-depth interviews with industry figures, with past subjects including Simon Cowell, Martin Kierszenbaum, Jason Flom, Diane Warren, Peter Edge, Ron Fair and RedOne, as well as its A&R...
interview with co-writer and producer Cutfather, the song was initially inspired by Liberty X
Liberty X
Liberty X were a British pop vocal group formed by the five contestants eliminated from the final ten qualifiers from the 2001 ITV show Popstars. The group consisted of Tony Lundon, Kevin Simm, Michelle Heaton, Kelli Young and Jessica Taylor...
's "Just a Little
Just a Little
"Just a Little" is a single by Liberty X, released in 2002. The song debuted at number one in the UK when released, selling over 100,000 copies in its first week. It only stayed at number one for a week, being replaced by Eminem's "Without Me". Despite this the record remained in the chart all...
" (2002), "I liked that song and wanted to do something, not similar, but something in that vibe", he said.
Track listing
- CD promo
- "Superstar" – 3:33
- CD single
- "Superstar" – 3:33
- "Superstar" (Mestarr Radio Edit) – 3:36
- CD maxi single / Digital download
- "Superstar" – 3:33
- "Superstar" (Mestarr Radio Edit) – 3:36
- "Superstar" (Mestarr Club Mix) – 6:55
- "Superstar" (Instrumental) – 3:33
Personnel
- SongwritingSongwriterA 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...
– RemeeRemeeRemee is a Danish producer, composer and song writer.-Career:Throughout his career Remee has written more than 60 hits around the world and has sold over 25 million records...
, Joe Belmaati, Mich HansenCutfatherMich Hedin Hansen better known by his stage name Cutfather is a Danish music producer and songwriter.-Career:He is perhaps best known for his remix of "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison , and the song "Superstar" released internationally by Jamelia in 2003.He has worked with Danish producer... - ProductionRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, arrangementArrangementThe American Federation of Musicians defines arranging as "the art of preparing and adapting an already written composition for presentation in other than its original form. An arrangement may include reharmonization, paraphrasing, and/or development of a composition, so that it fully represents...
and recordingSound recording and reproductionSound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
– Cutfather & Joe - Co-production – Remee
- KeyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
and programmingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
– Joe Belmaati - PercussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
– Mich Hansen - RapRapRap may refer to:*Rapping, performance in which rhyming lyrics are used, with or without musical accompaniment ; while an MC performs spoken verses in time to a beat/ melody**Hip hop subculture**Hip hop music...
and backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
– Remee - Backing vocals – Szhirley Rasmussen
- MixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
– Mads Nilsson, Cutfather & Joe - MasteringAudio masteringMastering, a form of audio post-production, is the process of preparing and transferring recorded audio from a source containing the final mix to a data storage device ; the source from which all copies will be produced...
– Björn Engelmann
Source:
Charts
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
Certifications
| Country | Certification |
|---|---|
| Denmark | Platinum |
Jamelia cover
"Superstar" is a song by BritishUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
R&B singer Jamelia
Jamelia
Jamelia Niela Davis , best known mononymously as Jamelia, is an English singer-songwriter, model, entertainer, television presenter and actress. She is most famous for her use of a cappella and prolific work in the R&B genre...
, released as the second single from her second album Thank You
Thank You (Jamelia album)
Thank You is the second album from British R&B star Jamelia. The album, a mix of R&B, hip hop, and soul was released in three main versions between 2003 and 2004 and contains 5 UK top 40 singles, "Bout", "Superstar", "Thank You", "See It In a Boy's Eyes" and "DJ". Some international versions of the...
. The song, released in the UK on September 15, 2003, was a sleeper hit
Sleeper hit
A sleeper hit, a.k.a. surprise hit , refers to a film, book, single, album, TV show, or video game that gains unexpected success or recognition...
, entering the UK top ten at number eight but as airplay, video play and the general awareness of the track increased, after a month on the UK Singles Chart
UK 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 ...
, the track climbed to a peak of number three. "Superstar" became the 26th biggest selling single of 2003
2003 in British music
This is a summary of 2003 in music in the United Kingdom, including the official charts from that year. Whilst weeks at number one began to increase with significant numbers achieving 4 week runs, and The Black Eyed Peas breaking a chart record in the 21st century, single sales rapidly plummeted,...
, the first appearance for Jamelia in the Official Chart of the Year. The single has been certified Silver
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
in the UK by the BPI
British Phonographic Industry
The British Phonographic Industry is the British record industry's trade association.-Structure:Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four "major" record companies , associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies...
, spending 20 weeks on the UK Singles Chart
UK 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 ...
, over double that of her previous biggest hit, "Money
Money (Jamelia song)
"Money" is the third single from British R&B artist Jamelia and the second single from her debut album Drama. Originally "Thinking 'Bout You" was to be the second single from the album; a video was filmed and promotional copies of the single were sent to radio stations across the UK. That single...
".
"Superstar" also saw worldwide chart success including a peak of number one in Australia and New Zealand along with top ten positions in over 15 other countries.
This song appeared on the Japanese video game Dance Dance Revolution FESTIVAL, and its European counterpart Dancing Stage Fusion
Dancing Stage Fusion
Dancing Stage Fusion, abbreviated DS Fusion or simply Fusion, is a music video game released by Konami to the European PlayStation and PlayStation 2 gaming audience on November 5, 2004. In April of the following year, Dancing Stage Fusion was released as an arcade game...
. It is also featured on the karaoke game, Lips as downloadable content.
Track listing
- CD single
- "Superstar" – 3:35
- "Bounce" (Mizchif Makaz Mix) – 3:22
- CD maxi single 1
- "Superstar" (Original Version) – 3:37
- "Superstar" (Rob "Reef" Tewlow Remix) – 3:30
- "Ayo Superstar" (JD Remix) – 3:51
- CD maxi single 2
- "Superstar" – 3:34
- "Ayo Superstar" (JD Remix) – 3:51
- "Superstar" (Copenhaniacs Remix) 4:12
Credits and personnel
- WritersLyricistA lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
: RemeeRemeeRemee is a Danish producer, composer and song writer.-Career:Throughout his career Remee has written more than 60 hits around the world and has sold over 25 million records...
, Mich HansenCutfatherMich Hedin Hansen better known by his stage name Cutfather is a Danish music producer and songwriter.-Career:He is perhaps best known for his remix of "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison , and the song "Superstar" released internationally by Jamelia in 2003.He has worked with Danish producer...
, Joe Belmaati - ProducersRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
: Cutfather & Joe - RecordingSound recording and reproductionSound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
: Joe Belmaati - MixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
: Mads Nilsson, Cutfather & Joe - RapRappingRapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
: RemeeRemeeRemee is a Danish producer, composer and song writer.-Career:Throughout his career Remee has written more than 60 hits around the world and has sold over 25 million records... - KeyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
s and programmingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
: Joe Belmaati - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s: Joe Belmaati - Percussion: Mich HansenCutfatherMich Hedin Hansen better known by his stage name Cutfather is a Danish music producer and songwriter.-Career:He is perhaps best known for his remix of "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison , and the song "Superstar" released internationally by Jamelia in 2003.He has worked with Danish producer...
Peak positions
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK 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 ... |
3 |
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
| Australian ARIA ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... Singles Chart |
1 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 3 |
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 7 |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 6 |
| Dutch Top 40 Dutch Top 40 The Dutch Top 40 is a weekly music chart, which started as the "Veronica Top 40", because the offshore radio station Radio Veronica was the first to introduce it. It remained "The Veronica Top 40" until 1974, when the station was forced to stop broadcasting... |
3 |
| Finnish Singles Chart | 9 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 3 |
| German Singles Chart | 4 |
| Greek Singles Chart | 6 |
| Hungary Airplay Chart | 11 |
| Irish IRMA Irish Recorded Music Association Irish Recorded Music Association is the Irish record industry association. IRMA is a non-profit association set up to manage and control the music industry in the Republic of Ireland.-Goals and activities:... Singles Chart |
19 |
| Italian FIMI Singles Chart | 5 |
| New Zealand RIANZ Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... Singles Chart |
1 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 9 |
| Romanian Top 100 Romanian Top 100 The Romanian Top 100 is the national airplay-based singles chart of Romania. It is weekly and it started running in 1996. It is recognized as an official chart by the European division of Billboard, Music & Media.... |
12 |
| Spanish Singles Chart | 14 |
| South Korean Singles Chart | 6 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 8 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 2 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (2003) | Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 26 |
| End of year chart (2004) | Position |
| Australian Singles Chart | 6 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 17 |
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 20 |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 30 |
| French Singles Chart | 20 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 6 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Platinum | 2004 | 70,000 |
| Belgium | Gold | May 1, 2004 | 20,000 |
| France | Gold | August 25, 2004 | 250,000 |
| Germany | Gold | 2004 | 150,000 |
| UK | Silver | January 23, 2004 | 200,000 |
Chart successions
Other versions
Taiwanese singer/actress/model Vivian HsuVivian Hsu
Vivian Hsu is a Taiwanese singer, actress, and model who has gained remarkable popularity in East Asia, mainly in Taiwan and Japan.Hsu rose to prominence in Japan, where she made her first appearance in 1995 and has become a highly-recognized celebrity with her countless appearances in media...
, released Mandarin version, "我的Superstar" on April 1, 2005 on the Avex label.
In November 2006, a rewrite of "Superstar" appeared on the debut album of US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pre-teen Bianca Ryan
Bianca Ryan
Bianca Taylor Ryan is an American singer and guitarist, who won the debut season of NBC's America's Got Talent at age 11....
, the winner of the first season
America's Got Talent (Season 1)
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of America's Got Talent
America's Got Talent
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. Israel
Israel
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i pop star Roni Duani
Roni Duani
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also made her breakthrough hit with a Hebrew language
Hebrew language
Hebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
cover of this song.
The song also appeared on the soundtrack
That's So Raven (album)
That's So Raven is the soundtrack album to the Disney Channel original series of the same name. The album includes songs sung by the show's star, Raven-Symoné and its theme song...
for the Disney Channel
Disney Channel
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show, That's So Raven
That's So Raven
That's So Raven is an American cable television teen sitcom/fantasy series. The show premiered on the Disney Channel on January 17, 2003, and ended on November 10, 2007. The show spawned Disney Channel's first spin-off series: Cory in the House...
.