Get Ugly Explained

Get Ugly
Cover:jasonderulogetugly.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Jason Derulo
Album:Everything Is 4
B-Side:"Try Me"
Label:Warner Bros.
Chronology:Jason Derulo
Prev Title:Try Me
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Secret Love Song
Next Year:2016

"Get Ugly" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo for his fourth studio album Everything Is 4 (2015). It was released as the album's fourth single (third in US markets) on December 15, 2015.[1] Derulo co-wrote the song with Jason Evigan, Sean Douglas, and Ricky Reed; the latter is also the producer. The track samples "We Got Our Own Thang" by Heavy D & the Boyz from their second studio album Big Tyme.[2]

Music video

The music video for the track, directed by Syndrome, premiered via Derulo's YouTube channel on December 14, 2015.[3] Allison Bowsher of Much TV channel called it a "good old fashioned dance video" and wrote that it "showcase his talent as a dancer".[4] Colin Joyce from Spin wrote that the video "plays like a re-imagining of Lionel Richie's "All Night Long" video".[5] Radio.com's Amanda Wicks said that Derulo "shows off some fresh moves by way of slick choreography" throughout the video.[6]

Track listing

  1. "Get Ugly"
  2. "Try Me" (featuring Jennifer Lopez and Matoma)

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2015–2016)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 77
Lebanon (OLT20)[9] 14
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[10] 24
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[11] 3
Romania (Media Forest)[12] 5
Russia Airplay (Tophit)[13] 26

Year-end charts

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label
United StatesDecember 15, 2015Contemporary hit radioWarner Bros.[15]
ItalyJanuary 15, 2016Warner[16]
GermanyApril 22, 2016CD single

Notes and References

  1. Web site: top40-mainstream future-releases . AllAccess . December 5, 2015.
  2. Web site: Jason Derulo has GET UGLY... But here's to where the original sample came from..... - video Dailymotion. January 9, 2016.
  3. Web site: Jason Derulo's 'Get Ugly' Video Is, In Fact, Very Appealing To The Eyes. https://web.archive.org/web/20151215222611/http://www.mtv.com/news/2687651/jason-derulo-get-ugly-video/. dead. December 15, 2015. MTV. December 14, 2015. December 15, 2015.
  4. Web site: Jason Derulo Gets Down In Video For 'Get Ugly'. Much. October 2, 2016.
  5. Web site: Jason Derulo Leads a Pastel-Hued Dance Crew in His 'Get Ugly' Video. Spin. December 14, 2015. October 2, 2016.
  6. Web site: Watch Jason Derulo Get Colorful in Cartoonish Video for 'Get Ugly'. Radio.com. December 14, 2015. October 2, 2016.
  7. Web site: Jason Derulo: Get Ugly (2-Track) (Maxi-CD) — jpc. jpc. de. August 27, 2020.
  8. Web site: CHART WATCH #361. auspOp. March 26, 2016. March 26, 2016. March 4, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200304015353/https://www.auspop.com.au/2016/03/chart-watch-361/. dead.
  9. Web site: The Official Lebanese Top 20 - Jason Derulo. The Official Lebanese Top 20. June 7, 2015.
  10. Jason Derulo Chart History (Mexico Airplay). Billboard. July 5, 2021.
  11. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. February 29, 2016. February 26, 2016.
  12. Web site: Romanian International Top 10 Singles Chart. Media Forest. May 30, 2016. May 30, 2016.
  13. Web site: List of 11 July 2016. Russian Music Charts. July 11, 2016. ru. June 13, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160613070436/http://www.tophitru.com/airplay_week.shtml. dead.
  14. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2016. Official Charts Company. December 31, 2016.
  15. Web site: Top 40/Mainstream > Future Releases. allaccess.com. December 15, 2015. December 15, 2015.
  16. Web site: Jason Derulo - Get Ugly Radiodate. radioairplay.fm. January 14, 2016. January 15, 2016.