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This article is about the Jason Derulo song. For other songs, see The Sky's the Limit.
"The Sky's the Limit"
Single by Jason Derulo
from the album Jason Derülo
ReleasedNovember 15, 2010 (2010-11-15)
Recorded2009
Length3:45
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)J.R. Rotem
Jason Derulo singles chronology
"What If"
(2010) 		"The Sky's the Limit"
(2010) 		"Don't Wanna Go Home"
(2011)

"The Sky's the Limit" is the fifth and final single released by Jason Derulo from his self-titled debut album. The single was originally planned for release on December 20, 2010 only in the UK, but was pushed forward to November 15, 2010.[citation needed] The track was added to Radio 1's B-Playlist.[1] This is the only single from the album that wasn't released in the United States. The song includes extensive samples from the 1983 hit "Flashdance... What a Feeling by Irene Cara.[2]

Music video

The music video was filmed in late September 2010. It features Derulo in a glass room, dancing along with a woman (Shay Maria).[3] Derulo is wearing several types of coats, gloves and glasses, while the woman is wearing a black dress. Right at the end, Derulo smiles at the camera while the start of "In My Head" plays.

Track listing

CD
  1. "The Sky's the Limit" – 3:45
Digital download
  1. "The Sky's the Limit" – 3:45
  2. "The Sky's the Limit" (Wideboys Radio Remix) - 3:37
  3. "The Sky's the Limit" (Wideboys Club Mix) - 7:00
  4. "The Sky's the Limit" (Kim Fai Remix) - 6:28
  5. "The Sky's the Limit" (Ayo Remix) - 3:25

Chart performance

The song debuted in the UK Singles Chart at number 107 and peaked at 68.

In Australia, the song debuted at #97 in October 2010, before climbing to #24, then to #22.[4]

Charts

Chart (2010–11) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 22
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[6] 2
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[7] 41
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] 31
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 68
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[10] 16

References

  1. ^ "Radio 1 – Playlist". BBC. 2007-02-24. Archived from the original on November 12, 2011. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
  2. ^ "Jason Derulo – 'The Sky's The Limit'". BBC. 2010-11-19. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
  3. ^ "ModelMayhem.com". ModelMayhem.com. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
  4. ^ "Top 50 Singles Chart - Australian Record Industry Association". Ariacharts.com.au. Archived from the original on May 18, 2011. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
  5. ^ "Jason Derulo – The Sky's the Limit". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
  6. ^ "Jason Derulo – The Sky's the Limit" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
  7. ^ "Jason Derulo – The Sky's the Limit" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
  8. ^ "Jason Derulo – The Sky's the Limit". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  10. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
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