It’s about the fact that you even have a pair of shoes to walk in.' Critical reception It isn’t always about how much your shoes cost.

It’s not me saying that you can live for free, because obviously that isn’t the case but I’m saying that you don’t always have to let it be about that. She has repeatedly explained in interviews that this is a misreading of her meaning, which skewers the superficiality of conspicuous consumption-or more simply, that 'show-offs suck.' 'For me, so much I hear about how much money people have and how people just take stuff too seriously. Jessie J has been criticised by people who find the lyrics of the song hypocritical: a 'rich rock star' saying that money does not matter or questioning why she then charges for her music. The song is in common time, and it follows a chord progression of F–Am–Dm–B ♭ ( I–iii–vi–IV).

Īccording to the sheet music published at by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, 'Price Tag' is written in the key of F major with a tempo of 84 beats per minute. The drum beat for the song bears a striking resemblance to that of 'Zimba Ku' by Black Heat, whose record label have filed a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement. 'Price Tag' is an upbeat, 'feel good' track, inflected with reggae bounce and a sing-along chorus with powerful vocals from Jessie J, slinky guitars, and a vintage backbeat. Problems playing this file? See media help. The single has sold 1,240,000 copies in the UK as of October 2015 and over three million copies worldwide. The video features an oversized teddy bear, a money tree, and Jessie J as a ballerina in a large jewellery box. Jessie J has performed the song live many times, with other singers filling in for B.o.B or his verse being completely removed. At the 2012 Brit Awards, 'Price Tag' was nominated for Best British Single. The song was also the biggest-selling collaboration of the year in the UK. Additionally, the song charted at number one in nineteen countries, becoming Jessie J's biggest hit to date. In the United States, 'Price Tag' peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 causing the song to appear on the 2011 compilation album Now That's What I Call Music! 39. The single also topped the charts in Ireland and New Zealand, becoming Jessie J's first number-one single in these countries and her native United Kingdom. The song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. An official remix features British rapper Devlin. It serves as the album's lead single in the United States. Luke, Claude Kelly and B.o.B, and it was produced by Dr.

'Price Tag' was written by Jessie J, Courtney L Richardson, Dr. It was released in late January 2011, in the United Kingdom as the second single from Jessie J's debut studio album, Who You Are (2011). ' Price Tag' is a song by English singer-songwriter Jessie J, featuring American rapper B.o.B. For violence aimed at Palestinians, see Price tag policy.Ĭonway Recording Studios ( Los Angeles) Stadium Red Studios ( New York City) GCR Audio ( Buffalo, New York)

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