Whatchulookinat
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"Whatchulookinat" is a 2002 single released by American R&B
/pop singer Whitney Houston
. The song serves as the initial single from Houston's U.S. platinum selling fifth studio album, Just Whitney
. The single peaked at #96 on the Billboard Hot 100
, but fared much better on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play
Chart, where it hit #1. "Whatchulookinat" has several remixes from Thunderpuss
, Full Intention
, Junior Vasquez
, Peter Rauhofer
, Razor 'N Guido and P. Diddy.
The song received mixed to unfavorable reviews from critics. It was seen as an attack on the media for the negative attention it gave to her life. The single became a moderate success worldwide, peaking inside the top forty in most countries. The single performed strongly in some international markets; reaching #3 in Canada
, #6 in Belgium, #17 in Italy and #13 in the United Kingdom
. In the U.S., it became her tenth Hot Dance Club Play
topper.
The corresponding music video was also considered as Houston's answer to the media for getting too deep into her personal life. The video showed a white set with cameras all over, following Houston's every move. The set was also full with old movie cameras and people dressed as reporters and photographers. Houston is shown dancing in front of them.
and Muhammad 2G and written by Whitney Houston, Andre Lewis, Tammie Harris, Jerry Muhammad. The song was Houston's response to what she felt was intense and sometimes unfair and inaccurate media criticism at the time. "My following is real strong/ You got the heart to show the world what I do/ Now I'm turnin' the cameras back on you/ Same spotlights, the ones who gave me fame/ Tryin' to dirty up Whitney's name," Houston scoffs on the track. She then laments about people who've been "messing with [her] reputation" and "concentration" and don't "even have no education" on the chorus, singing, "I feel your eyes on me/ You been telling lies on me".
US Vinyl 12"
US 2x12" Promo (Thunderpuss Remixes)
US 2x12"
European CD Single
Europe Maxi-CD
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...
/pop singer Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among...
. The song serves as the initial single from Houston's U.S. platinum selling fifth studio album, Just Whitney
Just Whitney
Just Whitney is the fifth studio album by American recording artist Whitney Houston, released on December 10, 2002 in North America by Arista Records...
. The single peaked at #96 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, but fared much better on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play
Hot Dance Club Play
The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...
Chart, where it hit #1. "Whatchulookinat" has several remixes from Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss was the remix/productionteam of music producers Barry Harris and Chris Cox. Harris had previously worked as part of several music groups including Kon Kan, Top Kat, Killer Bunnies and Outta Control and had also released several singles himself...
, Full Intention
Full Intention
Full Intention is a house music duo from England who are best known as prolific remixers, reworking songs for varied artists such as the Sugababes and Whitney Houston. Group members are Michael Gray and Jon Pearn....
, Junior Vasquez
Junior Vasquez
Junior Vasquez, , is an American club DJ and remixer/producer.-Career:...
, Peter Rauhofer
Peter Rauhofer
Peter Rauhofer is a DJ, remixer and producer who formerly went under the moniker Club 69 as well as Size Queen. A native of Vienna, Austria, he is famous for his remixes of a number of Madonna's songs including "Nothing Really Matters", "American Life", "Nothing Fails, "Nobody Knows Me", "Get...
, Razor 'N Guido and P. Diddy.
The song received mixed to unfavorable reviews from critics. It was seen as an attack on the media for the negative attention it gave to her life. The single became a moderate success worldwide, peaking inside the top forty in most countries. The single performed strongly in some international markets; reaching #3 in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, #6 in Belgium, #17 in Italy and #13 in the United Kingdom
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...
. In the U.S., it became her tenth Hot Dance Club Play
Hot Dance Club Play
The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...
topper.
The corresponding music video was also considered as Houston's answer to the media for getting too deep into her personal life. The video showed a white set with cameras all over, following Houston's every move. The set was also full with old movie cameras and people dressed as reporters and photographers. Houston is shown dancing in front of them.
Composition
"Whatchulookinat" was produced by Bobby BrownBobby Brown
Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. After success in pop group New Edition, Brown began his solo career in 1987 and had a string of Top 10 Billboard hits, culminating in a Grammy Award. He was a pioneer of New Jack Swing music, a...
and Muhammad 2G and written by Whitney Houston, Andre Lewis, Tammie Harris, Jerry Muhammad. The song was Houston's response to what she felt was intense and sometimes unfair and inaccurate media criticism at the time. "My following is real strong/ You got the heart to show the world what I do/ Now I'm turnin' the cameras back on you/ Same spotlights, the ones who gave me fame/ Tryin' to dirty up Whitney's name," Houston scoffs on the track. She then laments about people who've been "messing with [her] reputation" and "concentration" and don't "even have no education" on the chorus, singing, "I feel your eyes on me/ You been telling lies on me".
Critical reception
Released as the lead single of the album, song failed to capture critics' favourable reviews. Billboard magazine gave a negative comment on the song saying, "This song co-produced by Bobby Brown and co-authorised by Houston herself - comes across like a poor little rich girl whining. That's just boring.." Rollingstone said that the song was "creaky and unconvincing"Track listings and formats
US Promo CD- Whatchulookinat [Album Version] 3:35
- Whatchulookinat [Instrumental] 3:33
US Vinyl 12"
- A1 Whatchulookinat [Album Version] 3:35
- A2 Whatchulookinat [Instrumental] 3:33
- B1 Whatchulookinat [Album Version] 3:35
- B2 Whatchulookinat [Acappella] 3:33
US 2x12" Promo (Thunderpuss Remixes)
- A Whatchulookinat [Thunderpuss Anthem] 11:53
- B Whatchulookinat [Thunderpuss Club Mix] 7:42
- C Whatchulookinat [Thunderpuss Dub] 8:43
- D1 Whatchulookinat [Thunderpuss Tribe-A-Pella] 6:36
- D2 Whatchulookinat [Thunderpuss Drums] 5:24
US 2x12"
- A Whatchulookinat [Thunderpuss Club Mix] 7:42
- B Whatchulookinat [Full Intention Club Mix] 7:00
- C Whatchulookinat [Thunderpuss Dub] 8:43
- D1 Whatchulookinat [Full Intention Dub] 6:51
- D2 Whatchulookinat [Full Intention Old School R&B] 3:33
European CD Single
- Whatchulookinat [Radio Mix] 3:35
- Whatchulookinat [P. Diddy Radio Mix] 4:08
Europe Maxi-CD
- Whatchulookinat [Radio Mix] 3:35
- Whatchulookinat [P. Diddy Radio Mix] 4:08
- Whatchulookinat [Thunderpuss Club Mix] 7:42
- Whatchulookinat [Full Intention Club Mix] 7:02
Personnel
- Written by Whitney Houston, Andre Lewis, Tammie Harris and Jerry Muhammad
- Produced by Bobby Brown and Muhammad 2G
- Mixed by Kevin "KD" Davis at Zac Digital, Atlanta, GA
- Lead vocals by Whitney Houston
- Background vocals by Whitney Houston & Gary Houston
- Vocal arrangement by Whitney Houston
Chart positions
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40 Ö3 Austria Top 40 Ö3 Austria Top 40 is the name of the official Austrian singles chart, as well as the radio show which presents it, aired Fridays on Hitradio Ö3. The show presents the Austrian singles, ringtones and downloads chart. It premiered on 26 November 1968 as Disc Parade and was presented by Ernst Grissemann... ) |
53 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Ultratop 50 Ultratop 50 singles, often just Ultratop 50, is the weekly chart of fifty best-selling singles in Flanders, Belgium, and is produced and published by the Ultratop organization. The chart has existed since March 31, 1995... Flanders) |
48 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 40 Ultratop 40 Ultratop 40 singles, often just Ultratop 40, is the weekly chart of best-selling singles in Wallonia and Brussels Capital Region, the french-speaking parts of Belgium. Its equivalent covering the Flanders region is Ultratop 50. Both charts are produced and published by the Ultratop organization... Wallonia) |
6 |
| Canada (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... ) |
3 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten Tracklisten Tracklisten is a Danish top 40 record chart that is presented every Thursday midnight at .The weekly Danish Singles Chart also known as Track Top-40 combines the 40 best selling tracks from legal music downloads and the sales of music singles on either CD or vinyl... ) |
12 |
| France (SNEP Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... ) |
65 |
| Germany (Media Control Charts Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... ) |
47 |
| Italy (FIMI) | 17 |
| Netherlands (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... ) |
29 |
| Spain (AFYVE) | 6 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan Sverigetopplistan Sverigetopplistan, earlier known as Topplistan and Hitlistan and other names, is since October 2007 the Swedish national record chart, based on sales data from Swedish Recording Industry Association .... ) |
29 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) | 22 |
| UK (The Official Charts Company) | 13 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
96 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 75 |
| US Dance/Club-Play Singles Hot Dance Club Play The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs... |
1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Dance/Club-Play Singles | 20 |
Chart procession and succession
External links
- Whatchulookinat at DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...