Scream

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About Scream

"Scream" is a song by American recording artist Usher, released through RCA Records, as the second single from his seventh studio album Looking 4 Myself (2012). It was written by Usher, Savan Kotecha, Max Martin and Shellback, with production handled by the latter two. The song premiered on the internet on April 26, 2012, and was released the following day as a digital download. "Scream" is primarily a synthpop and dance-pop track. Critics compared its musical structure to that of Usher's 2010 single "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love", which was also co-written by Martin, Kotecha, and Shellback. "Scream" was noted to contain heavily sexual overtones within its lyrics. "Scream" peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and went on to sell over one million copies in the country. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song peaked within the top five in several other countries, including Canada, Scotland, South Korea and the United Kingdom. It went on to be certified gold by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) and IFPI Denmark (IFPI) for shipments of 150,000 and 15,000 copies, respectively. The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production, though some were ambivalent towards its originality. 


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2012
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Ur'sher, baby
Yeah, we did it again
And this time I'ma make you scream

Usher! Yeah, man

I see you over there, so hypnotic
Thinking 'bout what I do to that body
I get you like ooh baby baby
Ooh baby baby, ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Got no drink in my hand
But I'm wasted
Getting drunk of the thought of you naked
I get you like ooh baby baby
Ooh baby baby, ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby

And I ain't trying to fight it, to fight it
But you're so magnetic, magnetic
Got one life, just live it, just live it
Now relax, and get on your back

If you wanna scream, yeah
Let me know and I'll take you there
Get you going like ah-ooh
Baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna turn right
Hope you're ready to go all night
Get you going like ah-ooh
Baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna scream

Yeah, come on

Kill the lights, shut 'em off
You're electric
Devil eyes telling me come and get it
I have you like ooh
Baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Girl tonight you're the prey
I'm the hunter
Take you here, take you there
Take you wonder
Imagine me whispering in your ear
Then I wanna, take off your clothes and put something on ya

And I ain't trying to fight it, to fight it
But you're so magnetic, magnetic
Got one life, just live it, just live it
Now relax, and get on your back

If you wanna scream, yeah
Let me know and I'll take you there
Get you going like ah-ooh
Baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna turn right
Hope you're ready to go all night
Get you going like ah-ooh
Baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna scream

Out, louder, scream louder
Louder, louder, louder
Hey, tonight I scream, I'm on need

If you wanna scream, yeah
Let me know and I'll take you there
Get you going like ah-ooh
Baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna turn right
Hope you're ready to go all night
Get you going like ah-ooh
Baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna scream

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Usher

Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978), who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit, "Nice & Slow". The album has been certified 6-times platinum by the RIAA. His follow-up album, 8701, produced the Billboard Hot 100 number one hits "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad". The album has been certified 4-times platinum by the RIAA. more »

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Written by: SAVAN KOTECHA, MAX MARTIN, USHER RAYMOND, KARL JOHAN SCHUSTER

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

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15 facts about this song

Artist Category
"Scream" is a song by American singer Usher.
Album Information
The single is part of Usher’s 2012 album titled "Looking 4 Myself".
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard US Dance Club Songs chart and hit the top five in several other countries' music charts.
Popularity
"Scream" reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Usher's 18th top 10 single in the USA.
Genre Label
The song is in the dance-pop and techno genre.
Lyrics
The song talks about desire and attraction where Usher maintains an enthusiastic attitude throughout the song.
Production Team
"Scream" was written by Max Martin, Shellback, Savan Kotecha, Usher, and produced by Max Martin and Shellback.
Music Video
The music video directed by BB Gun was released in June 2012. The video combined Usher’s live performance at the London Hammersmith Apollo and pre-recorded footages.
Revenue
As of July 2014, the song has sold over 2 million copies in the United States.
Critical Reception
The song mostly received positive reviews from music critics. It was lauded for its club-friendly nature and catchy beats.
Awards & Nominations
Although the song itself didn’t bag any awards, the album "Looking 4 Myself," which includes "Scream," was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 55th Grammy Awards.
Professional Collaborations
The song was first performed at off-Broadway show "Fuerza Bruta," where Usher also collaborated with the cast in a segment.
Live Performances
Usher performed "Scream" at various events including the 2012 Billboard Music Awards and the Good Morning America concert series.
Cultural Impact
At the time of its release, the song was used in various TV ads and feature films, increasing its popularity and cultural resonance.
Dance Routine
Just like many of Usher's songs, "Scream" also comes with a highly energetic and ambitious dance routine, a signature of Usher's music video and live performances.

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