Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)

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About Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)

"Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" is song by Hindi composer A. R. Rahman and American girl group The Pussycat Dolls, recorded for the re-release of The Dolls' second studio album Doll Domination (2008) and their EP Doll Domination – The Mini Collection (2009). It was released on February 23, 2009, by Interscope Records as the fourth single from the album and is an English remake of the original Hindi song "Jai Ho" which is taken from the soundtrack to the hit film Slumdog Millionaire (2008). The remake was conceived by record executives Jimmy Iovine and Ron Fair who tasked the Doll's lead singer Nicole Scherzinger with creating pop record that did not deviate from the original melody. Iovine and Fair also asked a number of other writers to create interpretations of the song including Brick & Lace, The Writing Camp and Ester Dean. The final English version of "Jai Ho" was dubbed "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" and is sometimes also referred to as the "RF Mix" or "Ron Fair" Remix. Upon its release, the song received acclaim from music critics, applauding it as a great adaption and praising Scherzinger's vocals. "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" was also commercially successful, debuting on the US Billboard Hot 100, at 100 before rising to number 15 the following week registering one of the chart's biggest upward movements in since the chart's conception. Additionally, the song topped the charts in several countries including in Australia, Finland, Israel and Ireland, as well as peaking within the top ten of the charts in countries such as New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It was certified platinum in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, where it sold over half a million copies. more »

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The Pussycat Dolls

The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble, founded in Los Angeles by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995 as a burlesque troupe. After attracting national attention, Antin negotiated a record deal with Interscope Records in 2003 turning the group into a music franchise, which developed a global image and commercial brand overseen by Antin, Interscope and various partners. The first recording group (Nicole Scherzinger, Melody Thornton, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Kimberly Wyatt and Carmit Bachar) produced two albums and numerous singles between 2004 and 2009 including the world-wide hits "Don't Cha", "Stickwitu", "Beep", "Buttons", "When I Grow Up", "I Hate This Part", and "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)". "Stickwitu" earned a 2005 Gra… more »

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Artist History "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" is performed by The Pussycat Dolls, an American girl group that emerged on the scene in 2003. They are famous for hits like "Don't Cha" and "Buttons".
Song Background The song is actually a recalibrated version of "Jai Ho" which was composed by the Indian maestro A.R. Rahman, originally for the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire (2008).
Collaboration The Pussycat Dolls collaborated with A.R. Rahman on the track and released the remake version as "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)". This collaboration brought Rahman's music to a much wider international audience.
Chart Performance The song entered straight at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart in 2009 and topped charts in several other countries, including Australia, Finland, Greece, and Ireland.
Industry Recognition It earned a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
Genre Classification "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)", is a perfect blend of Indian classical music, pop, and dance genre. It incorporates elements of Bollywood music, making the song a cross-cultural breakthrough for Western pop music.
Multi-lingual Lyrics The song is unique as it includes lyrics in both Hindi and English, broadening its appeal among people who speak different languages.
Musical Fusion The song is a fusion of Eastern and Western music that is apparent in its use of Indian instruments and rhythms with Western pop melodies and production.
Music Video The music video takes inspiration from Bollywood movies, showcasing elaborate dance choreography and colorful costumes. It accumulates over 100 million views on YouTube.
Cultural Impact The song played a significant role in making Bollywood music more accessible to Western audiences, and it sparked a trend of incorporating Indian influences into pop songs.
Song Release and Reception "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" was released in February 2009 as part of the Pussycat Dolls' second studio album, "Doll Domination". - The song was the group's final number one hit before they disbanded in 2010.
Original Song Source The song is a remake of "Jai Ho," which was originally composed by A. R. Rahman for the film "Slumdog Millionaire". - "Jai Ho," the original song, won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2009.
Collaborators The Pussycat Dolls' version of "Jai Ho!" was remixed by A. R. Rahman and the production duo The Cataracs. - The song also features the English rapper AR Rahman and Nicole Scherzinger, the lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls.
Chart Performance "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" topped the charts in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. - It also made it to the top five in the UK, Canada, and several other European countries.
Cultural Significance This song is credited with bringing Bollywood music to a larger western audience, helping to popularize Indian music and cinema around the world.
Music Video The music video for "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" was directed by Thomas Kloss and filmed in Vienna, Austria. - The video is inspired by the film "Slumdog Millionaire,” and it includes scenes of the Pussycat Dolls dancing in a Bollywood-style choreography.
Song Composition "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" is a fusion of Indian pop, dance-pop and Bhangra music. - The song's lyrics are a mix of English and Hindi, adding to its global appeal.
Song Title Meaning 'Jai Ho' is Hindi for 'Let there be victory,' reflecting the positive and uplifting message of the song.

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