If I Ruled the World (Big Time Rush song) explained
| If I Ruled the World |
| Cover: | If I Ruled the World BTR.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | promo |
| Artist: | Big Time Rush featuring Iyaz |
| Album: | Elevate |
| Recorded: | March 2011 |
| Producer: | Kiriakou |
"If I Ruled the World" is a song by American pop group, Big Time Rush, featuring British Virgin Islands singer Iyaz. It was released on July 22, 2011, as the first promotional single from their second studio album, Elevate.
Background and release
"If I Ruled the World" premiered via MTV on July 21, 2011, before it was released for digital download on July 22.[1] The group performed the song live for the first time on July 22, at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, California.[2] The song was added on the setlist for their headling tour Big Time Rush in Concert, in the summer of 2011.[3] They also performed it on their Better with U Tour in February and March 2012.[4]
Composition
"If I Ruled the World" was written by Emanuel Kiriakou, Evan Bogart and Lindy Robbins, while production was handled by Kiriakou.[5] Originally titled, "Rule the World",[6] the song was recorded in March 2011 and is about "self-acceptance and living life big."[7] [8]
Critical reception
Jenna Hally Rubenstein of MTV described the song as an "impossibly catchy, perfectly pop" track. She stated, "Led by a guitar-driven track, Big Time Rush's vocals are perfectly in check."[1] This Must Be Pop Awards predicted the song as "a future hit."[9]
Chart performance
"If I Ruled the World" peaked at number six on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 and stayed four weeks on the chart. The song also topped the US Kid Digital Songs chart and remained 29 weeks on the chart. On the Billboard Kid Digital Songs 2011 year-end chart, the song was ranked at number eight. The song has sold over a million digital downloads as of December 2011.[10]
Music video
Two music videos were released for "If I Ruled the World". The first one premiered on July 23, 2011, and was featured on their Nickelodeon TV series on the episode, "Big Time Single" and showcases the group in a recording studio performing the track. Soon after, the band is seen traveling across the globe, to Hawaii, Buckingham Palace, the Taj Mahal, Russia and China. At the end of the video, all the people Big Time Rush met along the way come together for a huge dance party on the beach.[11]
The second music video was released on August 5, 2011, featuring the band traveling to the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, performing on stage for their fans.[12]
Personnel
Credits for "If I Ruled the World" adapted from album's liner notes.[5]
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Release history
Notes and References
- Web site: New Song: Big Time Rush Featuring Iyaz, 'If I Ruled The World'. https://web.archive.org/web/20240607174228/https://www.mtv.com/news/57p6zb/big-time-rush-iyaz-if-i-ruled-the-world. dead. June 7, 2024. MTV. Jenna Hally Rubenstein. July 21, 2011. June 7, 2024.
- Web site: Huge squeals over Big Time Rush in Costa Mesa. The Orange County Register. Martha Ramirez. July 23, 2011. June 7, 2024.
- Web site: Boy band Big Time Rush enjoying the ride: Quartet from popular Nickelodean show discusses their 'dream come true'. MLive. Mark Wedel. September 8, 2011. June 7, 2024.
- Web site: Big Time Rush show leaves little to like. Houston Chronicle. Joey Guerra. March 5, 2012. June 8, 2024.
- Elevate . Standard edition liner notes . . . 2011 .
- 58262589095952384. HiHatOfficial. This new single from @bigtimerush "Rule The World" is really hot!. April 13, 2011.
- 49562921495302144. TheCarlosPena. In the studio with @emanuelkiriakou recording some new songs for this summer!. March 20, 2011.
- Web site: Elevate by Big Time Rush - Music Reviews. Common Sense Media. Jessica Dawson. https://web.archive.org/web/20111206101925/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/music-reviews/elevate. December 6, 2011. June 8, 2024.
- Web site: This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #05) « This Must Be Pop . Thismustbepop.com . 2011-11-07 . June 7, 2024. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120501143126/http://www.thismustbepop.com/2011/11/this-must-be-pop-brings-you-future-pop_14.html . 2012-05-01 .
- Web site: Vote For Your Favorite Breakthrough Band Of 2011!. https://web.archive.org/web/20221026111440/https://www.mtv.com/news/5dwsr8/favorite-breakthrough-band-2011. dead. October 26, 2022. MTV. Tamar Anitai. December 12, 2011. June 8, 2024.
- Web site: New Video: Big Time Rush, 'If I Ruled The World'. Jenna Hally Rubenstein. MTV. July 25, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120107204058/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/07/25/big-time-rush-if-i-ruled-the-world-video/. January 7, 2012. June 7, 2024.
- Web site: Big Time Rush to release 'If I Ruled the World' music video today -- Exclusive Sneak Peek Video. Entertainment Weekly. Tanner Stransky. August 5, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20171217100959/https://ew.com/article/2011/08/05/big-time-rush-if-i-ruled-the-world-music-video-sneak-peek/. December 17, 2017. June 7, 2024.
- Big Time Rush Chart History (Heatseeker Songs). Billboard. June 7, 2024.
- Big Time Rush Chart History (Kid Digital Songs). Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20210718034441/https://www.billboard.com/music/big-time-rush/chart-history/kdt. July 18, 2021. June 7, 2024.
- Big Time Rush Chart History (Pop Digital Song Sales). https://web.archive.org/web/20191214020504/https://www.billboard.com/music/big-time-rush/chart-history/PPD. December 14, 2019. Billboard. June 7, 2024.
- Kid Digital Song Sales - Year-End 2011. Billboard. June 7, 2024. November 29, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129044509/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2011/kid-digital-song-sales.
- Web site: If I Ruled the World - Single by Big Time Rush. Amazon. https://web.archive.org/web/20120208131808/https://www.amazon.com/If-I-Ruled-The-World/dp/B005CL4XVY. February 8, 2012. June 7, 2024.
