Kiss the Sky (Jason Derulo song)
| "Kiss the Sky" | |
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| Promotional single by Jason Derulo | |
| from the album Platinum Hits | |
| Released | July 29, 2016 |
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| Length | 3:42 |
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"Kiss the Sky" is a song by the American singer and songwriter, Jason Derulo from his first greatest hits album, Platinum Hits. It was released as the album's promotional single on July 19, 2016.[1] It was also originally intended to appear on the soundtrack of the 2016 animated film Storks, but did not eventually make it on the album.[2] "Kiss the Sky" was written by Thomas Troelsen, Bonnie McKee, Jason Derulo, Madison Love, Michael Caren, and Terius Nash, and it was produced by Thomas Troelsen and Thomas Eriksen.
Composition
[edit]"Kiss the Sky" is a pop song with includes funk influences and "a roving bass line".[3]
Live performances
[edit]On August 5, 2016, Derulo performed "Kiss the Sky" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with The Roots as backing band.[4]
Music video
[edit]The video features Derulo and his friends partying and dancing in a hotel that appears to be in Miami, his home town. Derulo has a Haitian flag tied around his leg.[5] The video concludes with a large, poolside dance scene at the aforementioned hotel.
Personnel
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Charts
[edit]| Chart (2016–2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[6] | 43 |
| Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[7] | 31 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[8] | 50 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] | 31 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] | 96 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (Recorded Music NZ)[11] | 9 |
| Scotland (OCC)[12] | 38 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[13] | 31 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 87 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Italy (FIMI)[15] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Roth, Madeline (July 29, 2016). "Jason Derulo celebrates his platinum selling hits". MTV.com. Archived from the original on July 30, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- Breezy, Elle (July 29, 2016). "Jason Derulo releases series of hit singles". singersroom. Retrieved August 1, 2016. - ^ "Jason Derulo encourages listeners to reach higher". Rap-Up. July 29, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Derulo Gets Funky As Hell On New Song 'Kiss The Sky'". MTV. Archived from the original on July 30, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Derulo and the Roots Make Us Want to 'Kiss the Sky' on Fallon". August 6, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Derulo Rock Haitian Flag in New "Kiss the Sky" Video - l'Union Suite". August 22, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – Kiss the Sky" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – Kiss the Sky" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – Kiss the Sky" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Jason Derulo" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – Kiss the Sky" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 3, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Derulo – Kiss the Sky" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Jason Derulo – Kiss the Sky" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
