Mamma Knows Best
| "Mamma Knows Best" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Jessie J | |
| from the album Who You Are | |
| Length | 3:15 |
| Label | Lava |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Ashton Thomas |
"Mamma Knows Best" is a song by British singer-songwriter Jessie J, from her debut studio album Who You Are. It was written and produced by Jessie J (credited Jessica Cornish) and Ashton Thomas,[1] and peaked at number 59 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]
Background and composition
This is one of the old school tracks that's stuck with me for five years. I feel like this song has helped my career as it was the YouTube video that first helped me get noticed.
Jessie J[3]
The song was written by Jessie J, Ashton Thomas and produced by same.[4] This big-band work-out was one of the first songs written by Jessie J and the first one that brought her to people's attention.
Reception
Critical response
"Mamma Knows Best" received generally positive reviews from critics. Mike Diver from BBC, said: "Mamma Knows Best" brings a big-band-trapped-in-a-synthesizer sound to the fore, more Pixie Lott than Ain't No Other Man-period Christina Aguilera.[5]
Chart performance
In the United Kingdom, "Mamma Knows Best" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 59 on 7 April 2012 for one week.[2]
Live performances
Jessie J performed the song on Britain's Got Talent in 2011. Jessie J performed "Mamma Knows Best" live from Don Hill's in NYC as part of VEVO's LIFT showcase.[6] On 13 March 2011 she performed the song on Saturday Night Live.[7] On 3 June 2011 hit the stage on Britain's Got Talent.[8] On 12 April, Jessie J performed the song at BET's.[9][dubious – discuss], and on 13/03/2011 she performed it at MTV Push.[10] A homemade video posted by Jessie on your account on YouTube helped promote it.[11]
Credits and personnel
- Songwriting – Jessie J, Ashton Thomas
- Production – Ashton Thomas
- Vocals – Jessie J
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[1]
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 59 |
References
- ^ a b Cornish, Jessica (2011). Who You Are (CD liner notes). Jessie J. Lava Records. p. 4.
- ^ a b "Mamma Knows Best". Official Charts Company. 4 July 2012.
- ^ "Mamma Knows Best". songfacts. 28 April 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
- ^ "Mamma Knows Best". Rovi Corporation. Allmusic. 26 November 2011.
- ^ "BBC Review". BBC. 24 February 2011.
- ^ live from Don Hill's in NYC on YouTube
- ^ Mamma Knows Best LIVE @ SNL on YouTube
- ^ "Mama Knows Best (Live @ Britain's Got Talent)". rutube. Archived from the original on 14 December 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
- ^ Jessie J on BET on YouTube
- ^ "PUSH – Jessie J – Mamma Knows Best". MTV. 13 March 2011. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
- ^ JESSIE J 'MAMMA KNOWS BEST' on YouTube
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.