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"Shower"
Song

"Shower" is a song by American recording artist Becky G from her upcoming debut studio album. It was released on April 23, 2014 by Kemosabe Records and RCA Records as the lead single from the record. The song was written by Becky G, Dr. Luke, Cirkut and Rock City and it was produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut. It is Becky's first top 20 hit in the United States. The official remix features American rapper Tyga.

Background and release

"Shower" was released for retail via digital distribution, on April 23, 2014. The audio for the song was also uploaded to YouTube and VEVO, on the same day of its release.[1]

Composition

Musically, "Shower" is a snap and melodic rap song.[2] Lyrically, the song is a "breezy ode to first love". Becky G herself has said that "Everyone can relate to the song, even if you don't understand the words."[3]

Music video

The video was released on June 29, 2014 via VEVO,[4] being uploaded on YouTube in the following day.[5] It features a cameo appearance by American rapper T. Mills.[6] Becky G explained the concept: "We wanted to capture moments of feeling good, and me personally when I feel good is when I'm hanging out with friends or that special person. It’s a party basically..."[7] MTV described the visuals as "carefree".[7] As of February 2015, the music video of "Shower" has over 100 million views on Youtube [8]

Reception

BuzzFeed called the song "2014's 'Call Me Maybe'" and said that it is "kind of awful and you'll love it".[9] Time said the song "is such a seasonally appropriate sugar rush that it’s borderline preposterous the song hasn’t been a more serious contender for Song of the Summer."[3]

Commercial performance

"Shower" debuted at number 88 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, number 39 on the Rhythmic Songs chart and number 36 on the Billboard Pop Songs on the week dated for June 21, 2014.[10][11] It also debuted at number 48 on Hot Digital Songs on the week ending June 28, 2014. It peaked at number 1 on the US Heatseekers chart.[12]

Charts

Certifications

† Since May 9, 2013, RIAA certifications for digital singles include on-demand audio and/or video song streams in addition to downloads.[51]
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[44] 2× Platinum 140,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[45] Platinum 80,000^
Norway (IFPI Norway)[46] 2× Platinum 20,000*
Sweden (GLF)[47] 2× Platinum 80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[48] 2× Platinum 1,540,000†‡
Streaming
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[49] Platinum 2,600,000^
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[50] Gold 4,000,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Becky G - Shower (Audio)". YouTube.com. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  2. ^ http://www.idolator.com/7527779/becky-g-early-playlist-shower
  3. ^ a b Feeney, Nolan (August 13, 2014). "5 Ways Becky G Knew 'Shower' Was a Hit". Time.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  4. ^ http://www.vevo.com/watch/becky-g/shower/USRV81400260
  5. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50-_oTkmF5I
  6. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (July 7, 2014). "Becky G's 'Shower': 10 Things You Need To Know". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  7. ^ a b Blake, Emily (June 30, 2014). "Go Behind The Scenes Of Becky G's 'Shower' Party". MTV. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  8. ^ "Shower". Youtube. 2015-02-18. Retrieved 2014-04-24.
  9. ^ Stopera, Matt (June 30, 2014). "Is "Shower" 2014's "Call Me Maybe"?". BuzzFeed. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  10. ^ "Billboard Hot 100 (current issue)". Retrieved 15 June 2014.
  11. ^ http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6114105/chart-highlights-iggy-azalea-paramore-score-first-pop-radio-no
  12. ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2014-07-05/heatseekers-songs
  13. ^ "Becky G – Shower". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  14. ^ "Becky G – Shower" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  15. ^ "Becky G – Shower" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  16. ^ "Becky G – Shower" (in French). Ultratip.
  17. ^ "Becky G Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  18. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 34. týden 2014 in the date selector. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  19. ^ "IFPI - Becky G: Shower".
  20. ^ "Becky G – Shower" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  21. ^ Weekly Top Songs 5 September - 18 September 2014. Saavn September 18, 2014.
  22. ^ "Chart Track: Week 35, 2014". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved September 05 , 2014.
  23. ^ "מדיה פורסט - לדעת שאתה באוויר". Mediaforest.biz. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
  24. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Becky G" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  25. ^ "Becky G – Shower" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  26. ^ 3fm Mega Top 50 : 21/12/2013 (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  27. ^ "Becky G – Shower". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  28. ^ "Becky G – Shower". VG-lista. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  29. ^ /http://acharts.us/portugal_singles_top_50/2014/40
  30. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201434 into search. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  31. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201434 into search. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  32. ^ "Becky G – Shower" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  33. ^ "Becky G – Shower". Singles Top 100. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  34. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  35. ^ "Becky G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  36. ^ "Becky G Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  37. ^ "Becky G Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  38. ^ "Becky G Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  39. ^ "Becky G Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  40. ^ "Heatseekers Songs". Billboard. 2014-07-05. Retrieved 2014-07-05.
  41. ^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles 2014". ARIA Charts. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  42. ^ "2014 Year End Charts – Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  43. ^ "2014 Year End: Hot Rap Songs Charts". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  44. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2015 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  45. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Becky G – Shower". Music Canada.
  46. ^ "Norwegian single certifications – Becky G – Shower" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved 2014-11-18.
  47. ^ certweek IS REQUIRED FOR SWEDISH CERTIFICATIONS.
  48. ^ "American single certifications – Becky G – Shower". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  49. ^ "Certificeringer - Becky G - Shower". IFPI Denmark. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  50. ^ "Top 100 Streaming - Semana 07: del 09.02.2015 al 15.02.2015" (PDF) (in Spanish). PROMUSICAE. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  51. ^ "RIAA Adds Digital Streams To Historic Gold & Platinum Awards". Recording Industry Association of America. May 9, 2013. Retrieved May 9, 2013.
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