Wiggle (song)

For other uses, see Wiggle (disambiguation).

"Wiggle" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo featuring American rapper Snoop Dogg, released as the fourth single from the former's third U.S. studio album, Talk Dirty (2014) in North America. In Europe, the song was released as the sixth single from his third international album, Tattoos and the first single from the special edition of the album.

"Wiggle"
Single by Jason Derulo featuring Snoop Dogg
from the album Tattoos and Talk Dirty
Released	May 6, 2014
Genre	Dance-pop pop-rap[1]
Length	3:13
Label	Warner Bros. Beluga Heights
Songwriter(s)	Jason Desrouleaux Eric Frederic Axident Jacob Kasher Sean Douglas John Ryan Joe Spargur Calvin Broadus
Producer(s)	Ricky Reed Axident Honua Music John Ryan Joe London
Jason Derulo singles chronology
"Stupid Love" (2014) "Wiggle" (2014) "Bubblegum" (2014)
Snoop Dogg singles chronology
"Dynamite" (2014) "Wiggle" (2014) "Hangover" (2014)
Music video
"Wiggle" on YouTube

Background and composition

"Wiggle" was written by Jason Derulo in collaboration with Eric Frederic, Axident, Jacob Kasher, Sean Douglas, John Ryan, Joe Spargur, and Snoop Dogg. Production for the song was handled by Ricky Reed, Honua Music and Axident. The former previously produced Derulo's worldwide hit single, "Talk Dirty". It was recorded at Serenity West Recording in Los Angeles, Tha Compound in Los Angeles and at Start From Infinity "Joshua Tree Sessions" and mixed by Manny Marroquin.^[2]

Producers Ricky Reed, Honua Music and Axident used toy flutes, hand clappers, peanut wrappers, and percussive instruments as sound effects.^[3]

Jason Derulo chose to collaborate with Snoop Dogg because he "is the coolest, most swagged-out rapper there is. He's iconic, and I wanted to go for a more iconic look for this one."^[4] Derulo approached him while they were at an All-Star game. Once he heard the song, Snoop Dogg sent Derulo a message saying: "This is crazy. I'll get back to you in 48 hours". "That's exactly what happened", Derulo explained.^[5]

MTV News' Christina Garibaldi described "Wiggle" as an "upbeat club-ready song that's all about a woman's 'big fat butt.'"^[6]

Music video

A music video for the song was released on YouTube on May 21, 2014. It was directed by Colin Tilley and features a cameo appearance from R&B singer Ne-Yo.^[7]

Critical reception

"Wiggle" received mixed-to-negative reviews from music critics. The song was on Spin's list of "The 101 Best Songs of 2014".^[8] In a negative review, "Wiggle" was named one of the 10 worst songs of 2014 by Time.^[9]

Live performances

On July 4, 2014, Derulo performed "Wiggle" on Good Morning America as part of its Summer Concert Series.^[10] On August 10, 2014, Derulo performed the song at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards.^[11] Variety described the song as a highlight of the ceremony.^[12]

Commercial performance

The song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Derulo's fifth and Snoop Dogg's fourteenth top 10 single on the chart. As of October 2014, the single has sold 1,663,000 copies in the United States.^[13]

Track listing

• German CD single^[14]

1. "Wiggle"
2. "Wiggle" (instrumental)

• Digital download — remix^[15]

1. "Wiggle" (TWRK remix) – 3:52

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2014) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[16] 3 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[17] 4 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[18] 2 Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[19] 1 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[20] 6 Brazil (Billboard Brasil Hot 100)[21] 29 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[22] 14 CIS Airplay (TopHit)[23] 6 Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[24] 21 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[25] 2 Denmark (Tracklisten)[26] 7 Dominican Republic (Monitor Latino)[27] 20 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[28] 12 France (SNEP)[29] 4 France Airplay (SNEP)[30] 2 Germany (GfK)[31] 6 Hungary (Dance Top 40)[32] 8 Hungary (Single Top 40)[33] 6 Ireland (IRMA)[34] 9 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[35] 5 Luxembourg Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[36] 3 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[37] 12 Italy (FIMI)[38] 36 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[39] 8 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[40] 9 Norway (VG-lista)[41] 4 Romania (Airplay 100)[42] 1 Romania (Romania TV Airplay)[43] 1 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[44] 4 Scotland (OCC)[45] 10 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[46] 60 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[47] 3 South Africa (EMA)[48] 4 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[49] 12 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[50] 5 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[51] 8 UK Singles (OCC)[52] 8 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[53] 1 Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[54] 10 US Billboard Hot 100[55] 5 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[56] 2 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[57] 18 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[58] 10 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[59] 3

Year-end charts Chart (2014) Position Australia (ARIA)[60] 57 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[61] 32 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[62] 22 Belgium Urban (Ultratop)[63] 3 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[64] 33 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[65] 67 France (SNEP)[66] 29 Germany (Official German Charts)[67] 34 Hungary (Dance Top 40)[68] 33 Hungary (Single Top 40)[69] 42 Italy (FIMI)[70] 92 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[71] 51 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[72] 37 Romania (Airplay 100)[73] 21 Russia Airplay (TopHit)[74] 47 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[75] 56 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[76] 41 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[77] 48 US Billboard Hot 100[78] 40 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[79] 8 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[80] 31 Chart (2015) Position Hungary (Dance Top 40)[81] 67

Certifications

Certifications for "Wiggle"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[82]	3× Platinum	210,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[83]	Gold	15,000*
Belgium (BRMA)[84]	Gold	15,000*
Canada (Music Canada)[85]	2× Platinum	160,000*
Germany (BVMI)[86]	Gold	150,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[87]	Platinum	30,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[88]	Platinum	15,000*
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[89]	Platinum	40,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[90]	Gold	15,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[91]	Platinum	600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[92]	3× Platinum	3,000,000‡
Streaming
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[93]	2× Platinum	5,200,000†
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[94]	Platinum	8,000,000†
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. † Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Italy[95]	May 30, 2014	Contemporary hit radio	Warner Bros. Beluga Heights
United States[96]	May 6, 2014
United States	May 6, 2014	Rhythmic contemporary
Germany[14]	June 13, 2014		Compact disc	Warner Bros. Beluga Heights

See also

• List of number-one R&B/hip-hop songs of 2014 (U.S.)
• List of UK R&B Chart number-one singles of 2014
• List of Airplay 100 number ones of the 2010s