Dirty Picture

Ke$ha, Kesha, Taio Cruz

About Dirty Picture

"Dirty Picture" is a song by British R&B singer Taio Cruz, released from his second studio album, Rokstarr (2009). The song was written and produced by Cruz alongside Fraser T Smith, and later released as the album's third single on April 5, 2010. Originally, Cruz wanted the female vocals to be done by Lady Gaga but opted to switch to Kesha due to heavy influence by Dr. Luke and for finding her voice unique. The song was later re-recorded as an album bonus track for Kesha's debut album, Animal (2010), and dubbed the "Kesha edit" or "Dirty Picture Pt. 2". Lyrically, the song is about sending a dirty picture to a significant other whom you miss. Critical reception of the song was generally positive. Kesha and Cruz's collaboration and vocal work on the track were generally praised, although some critics noted that Kesha overtook the track, outshining Cruz. The song's simple but effective lyrics were also positively received by music critics. Commercially, "Dirty Picture" fared well on the music charts. The song peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart, and at number ten in Ireland. The song also reached the top forty in Europe and Australia. The song's accompanying music video was filmed in Los Angeles and London and is presented as taking place in a house party. 


Year:
2010
3:37
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I could think of ways to see you
I could close my eyes to dream
I could fantasize about you
Tell the world what I believe

But whenever I'm not with you
It's so hard for me to see
I need to see a picture of you
A special picture just for me, yeah

So take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Send a dirty picture to me
Send a dirty picture
Send a dirty picture to me
Send a dirty picture

Snap.
Snap.
Uh.

Whenever you are gone, I just wanna be wit ya
Please don't get me wrong, I just wanna see a picture

Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture

Whenever you are gone, I just wanna be wit ya
Please don't get me wrong, I just wanna see your picture

Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture

I could dream of ways to see you
I could close my eyes to dream
Fantasize about this with you
But the way is never seen

Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Just send a dirty picture to me
Send a dirty picture
Send a dirty picture to me
Send a dirty picture

Snap.
Snap.
Snap.

Whenever you are gone, I just wanna be wit ya
Please don't get me wrong, I just wanna see your picture

Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture

When you're all alone boy, I got something to give ya
Will ya play along if I take a dirty picture

I'll take a dirty picture for ya
Take a dirty picture
I'll take a dirty picture for ya
Take a dirty picture

Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Take a dirty picture for me
Take a dirty picture
Send a dirty picture to me
Send a dirty picture
Send a dirty picture to me
Send a dirty picture

Snap, uh
Snap
Snap
Click, click, snap

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Taio Cruz

Jacob Taio Cruz (born 23 April 1985), known professionally as Taio Cruz, (Portuguese: [ˈtaj.ju ˈkɾujʃ]) is a British singer-songwriter, record producer, occasional rapper, entrepreneur, and alter-ego of Wayne Brady. In 2008, he released his debut album Departure, which he wrote, arranged and produced himself. It achieved initial success in the United Kingdom and earned him a MOBO Award nomination. more »

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Written by: Benjamin Joseph Levin, Taio Cruz, Fraser Lance Thorneycroft Smith, Lukasz Gottwald, Kesha Rose Sebert

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Dirty Picture" is a song by British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz, released in 2010 as a single from his second studio album, "Rokstarr."
Collaboration
The song features guest vocals from American pop singer, Kesha. This was during the early stages of Kesha's career when she was gaining prominence in the music scene.
Music Style
"Dirty Picture" falls under the genres of electropop and dance-pop, reflecting the commercial pop sound that was popular at the time of its release.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at no. 6 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing Cruz's domestic success. It also reached no. 1 on the UK R&B Chart.
International Success
Beyond the UK, "Dirty Picture" also found success on the international charts. It scored a top-10 spot in Australia (no. 8) and peaked at no. 17 in New Zealand.
Song Theme
The lyrics of the song talk about the idea of keeping a memory of a loved one, encouraging a 'dirty picture' as a keepsake. The lyrics were controversial and risqué at the time.
Music Video
The music video for "Dirty Picture" was filmed in Los Angeles and features both Taio Cruz and Kesha. In the video, Cruz plays a photographer taking photos of various women, while Kesha is featured performing her verse in the middle of a road.
Remix Version
There is a remix version of "Dirty Picture" that features rapper Fabolous. This added a different flavor to the original song.
Live Performance
"Dirty Picture" has been performed live by Kesha during her "Get Sleazy Tour."
Song Reception
Despite the controversial lyrics, "Dirty Picture" had commercial success and received generally positive reviews from music critics. Many praised the chemistry between Cruz and Kesha and the song's catchy nature.

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