Tattoo_(song)

“Tattoo”
Single by Jordin Sparks from the album Jordin Sparks
Released	August 27, 2007 ( U.S. radio) September 25, 2007 (U.S. digital) March 10, 2008 (Australia) March 24, 2008 (U.K.)
Format	Radio single, digital download
Recorded	August 2007
Genre	Pop, soft rock, R&B
Length	3:54
Label	Jive
Writer(s)	Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, Mikkel. S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen
Producer	Stargate
Certification	Platinum (RIAA)
Jordin Sparks singles chronology
"This Is My Now" (2007) "Tattoo" (2007) "No Air" (2008)

"Tattoo" is the first single from American Idol Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks\' eponymous debut album, Jordin Sparks. The song was produced by Stargate, who have written songs for Ne-Yo, Beyoncé and Elliott Yamin. The song was co-written by Amanda Ghost, who co-wrote James Blunt\'s "You\'re Beautiful" and "Beautiful Liar" by Beyoncé and Shakira as well as Ian Dench. Although the official release date was August 27, 2007, the full song leaked on August 23, 2007, and it premiered on z100Z100: Jordin Sparks and on AOL MusicSong Premiere: Jordin Sparks, \'Tattoo\' the next day.

Song information

The song has a more rhythmic pop vibe similar to Beyoncé Knowles\' "Irreplaceable". The song is produced by hitmakers Stargate, known for their work with some premier UK, R&B and hip hop acts of the day. The production has a drum-based beat backed by a guitar-oriented melody. The song showcases Jordin\'s mid-range vocals. The lyrics are about a relationship that is ending as the title refers to memories from the relationship that will be etched on her heart "just like a tattoo". The lyrics seem to target a younger audience.^{[citation needed]}

According to Sparks, she loved the song the first time she heard it and immediately recorded it.Jordin Sparks hopes to live up to ‘Idol’ title. MSNBC (2007-08-23). Even before the song\'s release, Jordin described it as being very "Beyoncé-ish".\'American Idol\' singers get ready for performance. San Antonio Express-News (2007-07-16).

Sparks performed "Tattoo" as part of the 2007 Macy\'s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Responses

Ryan Seacrest, host of American Idol, called Sparks during his radio show, in which he said that he received a 100% positive response, and that it "will be a #1."On-Air with Ryan Seacrest on 102.7 KIIS-FM The song has received mixed reviews from pop and urban radio sites. With Chuck Taylor of Billboard Magazine referring to past American Idols trying to add "the hip factor" to their debut singles while Jordin starts with "a genuine showcase of her beautiful voice."Tattoo. Billboard Magazine (2007-09-17). Ken Barnes of USA Today said it was a "kinda generic pop song" but added it both "tasteful" and "well-suited" for Sparks.Some Positive Ink for Jordin\'s "Tattoo". USA Today (2007-10-14). Michael Slezak of Entertainment Weekly mentions the song is "a shoulder shrug of a single" and too reminiscent of Beyonce\'s Irreplaceable but stated it has "a nice little pop melody."Snsp Judgement: Jordin Sparks\'s "Tattoo". Entertaiment Weekly (2007-08-23). Blender Magazine stated while the song might be "a blatant rip-off" of Irreplaceable, Jordin does her part "subtly belting when necessary but mostly holding back" while "the same emotional, winningly theatrical flourishes that truly put her over the top last season."Jordin Sparks Rips Off Beyonce. Belnder Magazine (2007-09-10). Popjustice felt the song was a "cross between Rihanna\'s "Umbrella" and JoJo\'s "Too Little Too Late."Jordin Sparks - "Tattoo". Popjustice (2007-08-23). Daniel Rolfe of About.com spoke of Jordin with delight saying "America’s favorite 17-year-old balladeer plays to her strengths, releasing a strong down tempo number while channeling early Mariah Carey."Jordin Sparks - Tattoo. About.com (2007-08-23).

Music video

According to the fansite Jordin Online, a video for the song was shot over Labor Day weekend. The video (directed by Matthew Rolston) was released on November 1, 2007, via Yahoo Music. In the video a guy that Jordin likes begins following her, as she leads him to a merry go round. She is shown by herself on the merry go round throughout the video. Once the guy is on the merry go round, it starts, and she is shown having a good time with him. The video also features both color and black and white close face shots of Jordin intercut into it. It features a cameo of Blake Lewis, the runner-up on the sixth season of American Idol, who appears briefly with Jordin on the merry go round at the end.

Tracklist

• US Single

1. "Tattoo" (Main) - 3:53
2. "Tattoo" (Instrumental) - 3:52
3. "Tattoo" (Acappella) - 3:37
4. "Tattoo" (Acoustic) - 3:49

• Remixes Single

1. "Tattoo" (Jason Nevins Extended Remix) - 7:12
2. "Tattoo" (Doug Grayson Remix) - 4:44
3. "Tattoo" (Future Presidents Remix) - 5:05
4. "Tattoo" (Future Presidents Dub) - 4:51
5. "Tattoo" (Tonal Remix) - 4:46

Chart performance

United States

"Tattoo" was released to iTunes on September 25th, 2007. On its first day of release, it reached #14 on the iTunes Pop Charts and #44 on the overall chart. In its first week, 34,000 digital downloads of the single were sold, and 1,381,470 digital downloads were sold in total. The song went on to debut at #88 on the Billboard Pop 100 Chart and reached a peaked of #8 and #6 on the Hot 100 and Pop 100 charts respectively, giving Jordin her first top 10 hit. It also peaked at #5 in U.S. Airplay, #5 on the iTunes Overall Chart, and #2 on the iTunes Pop Chart.

During the week following Christmas, "Tattoo" sold over 220,000 digital downloads in the United States, making it one of the top 25 weekly digital downloads of all time.

Canada

The song was a slightly greater success in Canada, where it reached #3 on the Canadian Hot 100 after selling enough digital downloads to place it at #1 on the Canadian iTunes Pop Chart and #2 on the overall iTunes chart. It also reached the top 10 in Canadian airplay.

Australia

"Tattoo" debut at #29 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart on the week beginning February 25th, 2008. Despite it entering the chart, it is not being officially released until March 10th. The next week it moved up 14 places to #15, and is now currently inside the top 10 at #8, its peak position thus far.

It is also #11 (up 1) on the Australian Airplay Chart.

It currently sits at #6 on Australian Itunes, though a "Jordin Sparks EP" is now available and that version of "Tattoo" is #70 on the Itunes Chart.

United Kingdom

The track has already started receiving airplay in the United Kingdom, being added to some big radio stations. The fan reaction has been positive. It has started to be shown on t.v and it\'s official release is expected to be March 24th.

Singapore

On the 98.7 Radio Charts in Singapore, the song managed to peak at the #1 spot before declining shortly after.

Charts

References

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