Screw You
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Screw You is a song by British recording artist Cheryl Cole, from her third studio album A Million Lights (2012). Featuring guest vocals from British rapper Wretch 32, the song was released as the third single from A Million Lights in 2012 through Polydor Records.[1] urban song, produced by Hy-Grade and written by Megan Nicolle Thomaston, Kingsley Brown, Daniel Traynor and Jermaine Scott.
Recording and composition
In May 2012, it was reported that British rapper Wretch 32 was approached to feature on the song 'Screw You' because Cole was a fan of his album 'Black and White'.[2] Cole revealed that she was intoxicated while recording "Screw You", saying "I went in to record it hung over. I never do that. I’m not a big drinker but I was still drunk when I woke up"[3] and revealed that she believed the inspiration for the song came for a picture of Cole giving the middle finger.[4] "Screw You" is an urban song, produced by Hy-Grade and written by Megan Nicolle Thomaston, Kingsley Brown, Daniel Traynor and Jermaine Scott. It includes the lyrics "It never was enough, I never got your love, I loved you so much but you never gave a fuck."[5]
Chart performance
Upon the release of A Million Lights, "Screw You" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 100.[6]
Promotion
Using Instagram, fans have the opportunity to create a visual inspired by any one word in the song. The best visuals will be used to help create a lyrics video for the song.[7] "Screw You" was performed live for the first time during Cole's T4 special. It was broadcast on Channel 4 on 16 June 2012. "Under the Sun"", "Call My Name" and "Fight For This Love" were also performed.[8]"Screw You" was also performed on the A Million Lights Tour
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[9] | 100 |
References
- ^ Corner, Lewis (2012-09-03). "Cheryl Cole confirms new single 'Screw You' - listen". Digitalspy.com. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ "Wrench 32 to Appear on Cheryl Cole's New Album". Gigwise.com. Retrieved May 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Cheryl: Nicola Was "Too Busy" To Pen Song For LP". MTV.co.uk. 2012-05-30. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Robinson, Peter (2012–06–06). "Cheryl Cole Interview". PopJustice.com. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Screw You". Idolator. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
- ^ http://chartarchive.org/r/51371
- ^ Corner, Lewis (2012-09-03). "Cheryl Cole confirms new single 'Screw You' - listen". Digitalspy.com. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ "London Live - Series 1 - Episode 3 - Cheryl: T4 Special". Channel 4. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
- ^ http://chartarchive.org/r/51371