Obsession (Sky Ferreira song)

"Obsession"
Single by Sky Ferreira
Released	September 14, 2010
Format	Digital download
Genre	Electropop, Dance-pop
Length	3:44
Label	Capitol
Writer(s)	Ryan Tedder, Sky Ferreira
Producer	Tedder
Sky Ferreira singles chronology
"One" (2010) "Obsession" (2010) "Sex Rules" (2011)

"Obsession" is a song by American singer and songwriter Sky Ferreira. It was written by Ferreira and Ryan Tedder for her upcoming debut album, scheduled to 2011. It was released by Capitol Records as the first US single from the album, on September 14, 2010. "Obsession" has been compared to "Rock and Roll" by Gary Glitter and "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry. The song peaked at number forty-four on Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs. The music video for the song was directed by Marc Klasfeld, and portrays Ferreira's obsession with actor Michael Madsen.

Background and composition

"Obsession" was written by Ferreira and Ryan Tedder,^[1] who also produced the song.^[2] Robbie Daw of Idolator compared the song's beats to "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry.^[2] When asked about the song, Ferreira said:

"It’s kind of making fun of narcissism. It has an electronic edge, but it also has this whole Gary Glitter intro that’s perfect for, say, a big hockey game."

After its release, "Obsession" has already been featured on Now That's What I Call Music! 35^[3] and on "The Vampire Diaries" first soundtrack.^[4] A remix of the song by Static Revenger was also featured on Now That's What I Call Club Hits 2.^[5]

Music video

The music video, directed by Marc Klasfeld, debuted on September 30, 2010 on MTVu. ^[6] In the video, Ferreira has an infatuation with actor Michael Madsen. Though her friends think this is ridiculous, she sets out to find Madsen and convince him to be with her. She dreams of Madsen aiding her in cutting one of her friend's hair. She eventually sneaks into Madsen's house. The last scene has the actor coming to see Ferreira and her friends in a restaurant. They both walk out after Madsen pays for the group's meal, and Ferriera's "friends" are left stunned.^[6][7] Throughout Ferreira's dream sequences, Madsen is dressed in a suit and some of the video may be a nod to Madsen's character Mr. Blonde from Reservoir Dogs.^[6][7]

Track listings

• Digital download^[8][9]

1. "Obsession" - 3:44

• Remix EP^[10]

1. "Obsession" (Static Revenger Remix) - 6:52
2. "Obsession" (Static Revenger Remix Instrumental) - 6:51
3. "Obsession" (Static Revenger Radio Mix) - 3:34
4. "Obsession" (Static Revenger Dub) - 6:36
5. "Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Club Mix) - 6:51
6. "Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Dub) - 6:51
7. "Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Radio Mix) - 3:40
8. "Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Radio Mix Instrumental) - 3:40
9. "Obsession" (Sam Sparro & Golden Touch Club Mix) - 4:45
10. "Obsession" (Sam Sparro & Golden Touch Dub) - 4:45
11. "Obsession" (Sam Sparro & Golden Touch Radio Mix) - 3:46

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[11]	37

References

1. ^ "The Star Scoop Interviews Sky Ferreira". The Star Scoop. September 27, 2010. http://www.thestarscoop.com/music/sky-ferreira-exclusive-interview/. Retrieved February 5, 2011. 
2. ^ ^{a b} Daw, Robbie (August 19, 2010). "Sky Ferreira Reveals Her Desires on U.S. Debut Single "Obsession"". Idolator. http://idolator.com/5599941/sky-ferreira-obsession. Retrieved February 5, 2011. 
3. ^ "Now That's What I Call Music, Vol. 35 - iTunes Digital Download". iTunes. August 31, 2010. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/now-thats-what-i-call-music/id386395876. Retrieved February 5, 2011. 
4. ^ "Sky Ferreira’s “Obsession” featured on The Vampire Diaries Soundtrack". Sky Ferreira. 2010-09-16. http://skyferreira.com/?p=214. Retrieved 2010-09-23. 
5. ^ "Amazon.com: Obsession (Static Revenger Radio Mix): Sky Ferreira: MP3 Downloads". EMD. Octorber 12, 2010. http://www.amazon.com/Obsession-Static-Revenger-Radio-Mix/dp/B0043X4SOO. Retrieved February 5, 2011. 
6. ^ ^{a b c} Anitai, Tamar (September 30, 2010). "Video Premiere: Sky Ferreira, 'Obsession'". MTV.com. http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/09/30/video-premiere-sky-ferreira-obsession/. Retrieved September 30, 2010. 
7. ^ ^{a b} Anderson, Kyle (October 13, 2010). "Sky Ferreira's 'Obsession' Video: Menace And Mr. Blonde". MTV Newsroom. http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/10/13/sky-ferreira-obsession-video/. Retrieved February 5, 2011. 
8. ^ "Obsession - Single by Sky Ferreira - Download Obsession - Single on iTunes". iTunes. September 14, 2010. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/obsession-single/id388743427. Retrieved November 13, 2010. 
9. ^ "Amazon.com: Obsession: Sky Ferreira: MP3 Downloads". Capitol. September 14, 2010. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040T5EW6/ref=dm_sp_alb. Retrieved February 5, 2011. 
10. ^ "Aeroplan: Sky Ferreira: Obsession Remix EP". Capitol. 2010. http://music.aeroplan.com/album.aspx?id=164827. Retrieved February 5, 2010. 
11. ^ "Sky Ferreira Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play for Sky Ferreira. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 3-4-2011.