The Sky's the Limit (song)

This article is about the Jason Derulo song. For other songs, see The Sky's the Limit.

"The Sky's the Limit" is the fifth and final single released by Jason Derulo from his self-titled debut album. The single was originally planned for release on December 20, 2010 only in the UK, but was pushed forward to November 15, 2010.^{[citation needed]} The track was added to Radio 1's B-Playlist.^[3] This is the only single from the album that wasn't released in the United States. The song includes extensive samples from the 1983 hit "Flashdance... What a Feeling" by Irene Cara.^[4]

"The Sky's the Limit"
Single by Jason Derulo
from the album Jason Derülo
Released	November 15, 2010 (2010-11-15)
Recorded	2009
Genre	Synthpop[1] disco-pop[2]
Length	3:45
Label	Beluga Heights Asylum Warner Bros.
Songwriter(s)	Jason Desrouleaux J-Lex Leff-Row J.R. Rotem Alex James
Producer(s)	J.R. Rotem
Jason Derulo singles chronology
"What If" (2010) "The Sky's the Limit" (2010) "Don't Wanna Go Home" (2011)

Music video

The music video was filmed in late September 2010. It features Derulo in a glass room, dancing along with a woman (Shay Maria).^[5] Derulo is wearing several types of coats, gloves and glasses, while the woman is wearing a black dress. Right at the end, Derulo smiles at the camera while the start of "In My Head" plays.

Track listing

CD

1. "The Sky's the Limit" – 3:45

Digital download

1. "The Sky's the Limit" – 3:45
2. "The Sky's the Limit" (Wideboys Radio Remix) - 3:37
3. "The Sky's the Limit" (Wideboys Club Mix) - 7:00
4. "The Sky's the Limit" (Kim Fai Remix) - 6:28
5. "The Sky's the Limit" (Ayo Remix) - 3:25

Chart performance

The song debuted in the UK Singles Chart at number 107, later peaking at 68.

In Australia, the song debuted at #97 in October 2010, before climbing to #24, then to #22.^[6]

Charts

Chart (2010–11)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[7]	22
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[8]	2
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[9]	41
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10]	31
UK Singles (OCC)[11]	68
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[12]	16

Certifications

Certifications for "The Sky's the Limit"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[13]	Platinum	70,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Jason Derulo, "Jason Derulo"". Billboard.com. April 9, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
2. Brown, August (March 1, 2010). "Jason Derulo - Album Review". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
3. "Radio 1 – Playlist". BBC. 2007-02-24. Archived from the original on November 5, 2011. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
4. "Jason Derulo – 'The Sky's The Limit'". BBC. 2010-11-19. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
5. "ModelMayhem.com". ModelMayhem.com. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
6. "Top 50 Singles Chart - Australian Record Industry Association". Ariacharts.com.au. Archived from the original on May 18, 2011. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
7. "Jason Derulo – The Sky's the Limit". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
8. "Jason Derulo – The Sky's the Limit" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
9. "Jason Derulo – The Sky's the Limit" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
10. "Jason Derulo – The Sky's the Limit". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
11. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
12. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
13. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved July 9, 2023.