Whatcha Think About That

Infobox Single
Name = Whatcha Think About That


Artist = Pussycat Dolls featuring
Missy Elliott
from Album = Doll Domination
Released = Start date|2008|09|30 (U.S.), October 21, 2008 (Remixes EP)
Format = digital download, CD Single
Recorded = 2008
Genre = Electropop, R&B, hip hop
Length = 3:48 (Album Version)
3:44 (Video/Darkchild Remix)
Label = A&M, Interscope
Writer = Jamal Jones, Esther Dean, Missy Elliott, Michael FumonFact|date=September 2008
Producer = Polow da Don
Misc = Extra chronology 2
Artist = Pussycat Dolls singles
Type = singles
Last single = "When I Grow Up"
(2008)
This single = "Whatcha Think About That"
(2008)
Next single = "I Hate This Part"
(2008)Extra chronology 2
Artist = Missy Elliot singles
Type = singles
Last single = "Need U Bad"
(2008)
This single = "Whatcha Think About That"
(2008)
Next single =

"Whatcha Think About That" is the second single from the Pussycat Dolls' sophomore studio album "Doll Domination". [ [http://www.pcdmusic.com/News/Whatcha-Think-About-That-feat-Missy-Elliott-Streaming-Now-on-PCDMUSICcom/0FCFEFFFF0000144F0016009FC63C] ] The song, which features guest vocals by rapper Missy Elliott, was officially released on September 9, 2008, according to Interscope Records. [ [http://www.interscope.com/artist/news/default.aspx/nid/16235/aid/455 Whatcha Think About That feat. Missy Elliott] . A&M Records] It samples the song "Je m'appelle Jane" by Jane Birkin and Mickey 3D.

It was meant to be the second single in Australia, but "I Hate This Part" was released instead.Due to the under performance of "Whatcha Think About That" in the U.S., "I Hate This Part" is being rush released there as the third single and will be sent to radio on October 21, 2008, and all further promotion of "Whatcha Think About That" will cease.

ong information

An up-tempo electropop tune, the song features a funky, "bhangra-ish" guitar vamp [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a127639/another-new-pussycat-dolls-single.html Another new Pussycat Dolls single] . "Digital Spy.com". August 29, 2008. Retrieved August 29, 2008] , and the lyrics refer to a lady getting rid of her overbearing, controlling partner. Like most singles from the Pussycat Dolls, lead singer Nicole Scherzinger sings the verses, chorus and the background vocals with Melody Thornton. Melody also sings the climax. In some parts of the song, a vocoder is used. Vocal production originally done by Melvin LaThomas Brimm. In the song Missy Elliott refers to Katy Perry's song, "I Kissed a Girl", when she says, "Play like Katy Perry kissin' on girls."

A remix produced by Darkchild was released on September 23, 2008.

According to Rap-Up, the Dolls will release a remix EP featuring the video version of the song as well as the Darkchild remix with Missy Elliott and André 3000. The EP hits digital retailers on October 21st.

The song has peaked at #66 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #100.

Reception

Early reviews for the song have been mixed. According to the entertainment website Digital Spy, Truth be told, 'Whatcha Think About That' is slightly disappointing after the hyperactive pop brilliance of "When I Grow Up". It's decent rather than dazzlin- a bit of an album track."

Music video

The music video was shot with the Darkchild remix to the song, rather than the album version. The video was shot on September 9 and September 10, 2008 in downtown Los Angeles, and was directed by Diane Martel. Several behind the scenes clips appeared online, and on On September 16, 2008, a sneak peek of the video appeared on to the internet. The video premiered on iTunes on October 7, 2008.

The video starts with Missy Elliott singing her lines, and then switches to each of the Dolls singing a line of the song: Kimberly Wyatt, flexing her leg, then on a swing, Jessica Sutta popping gum; Melody Thornton brushing her hair and Ashley Roberts puffing powder in her chest.

The video centers on two plots: one shows the Dolls dressing for, and then actually performing, one of their famous Lounge Shows, clad in the exotic burlesque outfits for which they are known. After their introduction on the swing, the video cuts to scenes from the other storyline, where Scherzinger leaves behind her controlling partner, and goes out to have fun. She is shown turning a large key into a neon door, and steps out into the town, where she is joined by the other Dolls, and they walk the runway while singing the song's chorus. Returning to the other plot, the five girls are shown in lingerie in their dressing room, and the camera switches to Nicole Scherzinger as she sings the verse, and the other Dolls as they dress and apply make up.

The remainder of the video focuses on the PCD burlesque show. The girls are shown on a rotating platform, then on a horizontal bar dancing and singing seductively in their vintage corsets and burlesque outfits. The scene changes, showing Missy performing her rap, while the Dolls, dressed in seductive military outfits, perform a sexy army dance, accentuated by salutes and military steps. At the climax, the Dolls appear dressed in modern burlesque outfits, dancing intricately on a stage. The video ends with Missy performing her last lines, surrounded by the girls. This is also crosscut with scenes showing the silhouette of the Dolls as they continue to dance. Finally, the girls are again shown on swings, with Scherzinger singing the song's last lines.

Track listing

US CD Promo
(Released: 2008)

# "Whatcha Think About That" (featuring Missy Elliott) - 3:48
# "Whatcha Think About That (Darkchild Remix)" (featuring Missy Elliott) - 3:44

Charts

References

External Links

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkzvseWa1Ig The Pussycat Dolls - Whatcha Think About That Music Video]