The Sky's the Limit (song)
"The Sky's the Limit" | ||||
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Single by Jason Derulo | ||||
from the album Jason Derülo | ||||
Released | November 15, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2009 | |||
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Length | 3:45 | |||
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Producer(s) | J.R. Rotem | |||
Jason Derulo singles chronology | ||||
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"The Sky's the Limit" is the fifth and final single released by Jason Derulo from his self-titled debut album. The single was originally planned for release on December 20, 2010 only in the UK, but was pushed forward to November 15, 2010.[citation needed] The track was added to Radio 1's B-Playlist.[3] This is the only single from the album that wasn't released in the United States. The song includes extensive samples from the 1983 hit "Flashdance... What a Feeling" by Irene Cara.[4]
Music video
[edit]The music video was filmed in late September 2010. It features Derulo in a glass room, dancing along with a woman (Shay Maria).[5] Derulo is wearing several types of coats, gloves and glasses, while the woman is wearing a black dress. Right at the end, Derulo smiles at the camera while the start of "In My Head" plays.
Track listing
[edit]- CD
- "The Sky's the Limit" – 3:45
- Digital download
- "The Sky's the Limit" – 3:45
- "The Sky's the Limit" (Wideboys Radio Remix) - 3:37
- "The Sky's the Limit" (Wideboys Club Mix) - 7:00
- "The Sky's the Limit" (Kim Fai Remix) - 6:28
- "The Sky's the Limit" (Ayo Remix) - 3:25
Chart performance
[edit]The song debuted in the UK Singles Chart at number 107, later peaking at 68.
In Australia, the song debuted at #97 in October 2010, before climbing to #24, then to #22.[6]
Charts
[edit]Chart (2010–11) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[7] | 22 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[8] | 2 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[9] | 41 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] | 31 |
UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 68 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[12] | 16 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[13] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ "Jason Derulo, "Jason Derulo"". Billboard.com. April 9, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- ^ Brown, August (March 1, 2010). "Jason Derulo - Album Review". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
- ^ "Radio 1 – Playlist". BBC. 2007-02-24. Archived from the original on November 5, 2011. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – 'The Sky's The Limit'". BBC. 2010-11-19. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
- ^ "ModelMayhem.com". ModelMayhem.com. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ "Top 50 Singles Chart - Australian Record Industry Association". Ariacharts.com.au. Archived from the original on May 18, 2011. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – The Sky's the Limit". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – The Sky's the Limit" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – The Sky's the Limit" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – The Sky's the Limit". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved July 9, 2023.