Kissin U Explained

Kissin U
Cover:Kissin' U.jpg
Alt:A brunette woman standing in front of a pink and white background. She wears a bleached-out demin jacket and a black and white shirt. The words "Miranda Cosgrove" (stylized in lowercase letters) and "Kissin U" are written above her.
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Type:single
Artist:Miranda Cosgrove
Album:Sparks Fly
Released:March 22, 2010
Recorded:2009
Genre:Pop
Length:3:18
Label:Sony
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Prev Year:2009
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"Kissin U" is a song by American recording artist Miranda Cosgrove, released as the sole single from her debut studio album, Sparks Fly. Cosgrove co-wrote the song with Claude Kelly and Dr. Luke; the latter also co-produced it with Ammo. It was released on digital download format on March 22, 2010, and to mainstream radio on May 11, 2010.[1]

The song was well received critically and was a moderate chart success. The song is her first to enter the U.S. Mainstream Top 40 chart, where it peaked at number 19. The single peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also charted in several international music charts, including Germany and Austria. The song appeared on the 2010 compilation album Now That's What I Call Music! 35.

Background

"Kissin U" was first announced in late February 2010. The single was previewed on Ryan Seacrest's radio show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest on March 12, 2010, and was released on digital download format on March 22, 2010.[2] During an interview with MTV about the song, Cosgrove stated that

During the same interview, Cosgrove stated the song provided her with the inspiration to title her debut album Sparks Fly, saying that "The reason I ended up naming it Sparks Fly [is because] those are the first two words you hear when you pop my album in."[3] The single was released for radio airplay on May 11, 2010. On June 29, 2010 a remix EP containing three remixes of the song was released for digital download.[4] [5]

Critical reception

Idolator.com praised the song and compared it to releases by Kesha, and noted that the song "is a zippy if cookie-cutter pop song—not terribly exciting or risky, but with enough listens you'll find yourself singing along with the chorus."[6] Commonsensemedia praised the song's "purely poppy sounds and Cosgrove's limitless enthusiasm" but was also critical of the song's lyrics.[7]

The song ranked number eighty-eight on Bill Lamb's List of Top 100 Songs of 2010.[8]

Commercial performance

"Kissin U" peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was also a top twenty hit on the US Mainstream Top 40 chart. On January 14, 2011, it was announced that "Kissin U" had been certified gold by RIAA for sales of over 500,000 units. The song peaked at number 67 in Germany and at number 51 in Austria.

Promotion and performances

Cosgrove performed "Kissin U" live at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards pre-show.[9] On September 6, 2010, she performed "Kissin U" on Today.[10]

Music video

The music video was shot in Santa Monica, California and debuted on March 19, 2010. It was directed by Alan Ferguson. The video shows Cosgrove on the beach singing and walking, to meet her love interest who is a sidewalk artist. They go to his house and she sees all the paintings he has painted, as well as trying to teach her how to draw, and later washing his car in front of her house, she splashes him with the hose and he chases her around the car. Later they are seen at a party where it seems they kiss. When she wakes up that morning she looks out the window to see a drawing of a butterfly with images of her and him in the wings on the sidewalk.[11] [12] [13]

Track listing

  1. "Kissin U" – 3:18
  1. "Kissin U" – 3:19
  2. "Kissin U" (Mike Rizzo extended club remix) – 5:56
  1. "Kissin U" (Jason Nevins radio remix) – 3:11
  2. "Kissin U" (Mike Rizzo radio remix) – 3:08
  3. "Kissin U" (Smash Mode radio remix) – 3:22

Release history

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DateFormatVersion(s)Label
AustraliaMarch 22, 2010Digital downloadOriginalSony[17]
Austria[18]
Canada[19]
New Zealand[20]
Switzerland[21]
United States
May 11, 2010Contemporary hit radioColumbia
AustriaMay 28, 2010Digital downloadSony[22]
Germany
Switzerland[23]
United StatesJune 29, 2010Remix EP
GermanyJuly 9, 2010CD

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! . August 17, 2021 . February 13, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120213095418/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239 . bot: unknown .
  2. Web site: Twitter / Miranda Cosgrove: I just found out that my single "Kissin U" comes out on iTunes March 23rd!!! . Twitter.com . 2010-08-01.
  3. Web site: Vena . Jocelyn . Miranda Cosgrove Hopes Sparks Fly On Debut Album - Music, Celebrity, Artist News . https://web.archive.org/web/20110109042123/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1637829/miranda-cosgrove-hopes-sparks-fly-on-debut-album.jhtml#fbid=T1CUSKtGkRS . dead . January 9, 2011 . MTV . 2010-04-27 . 2011-02-11.
  4. Web site: Download: Miranda Cosgrove – Kissin' U Remix EP | New Music Reviews, Music News, Music Videos, Lyrics and much more! . Newmusicreviews.net . 2011-02-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110723220714/http://newmusicreviews.net/download-miranda-cosgrove-kissin-u-remix-ep/ . 2011-07-23 .
  5. Web site: Kissin U - EP by Miranda Cosgrove - Download Kissin U - EP on iTunes . Itunes.apple.com . 2010-06-29 . 2011-02-11.
  6. Web site: Reynato. Miranda Cosgrove Is "Kissin' U" In Her Newest Single | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on . Idolator.com . 2010-05-18 . 2011-02-11.
  7. Web site: "Kissin U" (CD single) by Miranda Cosgrove - Music Review . Commonsensemedia.org . 2010-02-04 . 2011-02-11.
  8. Lamb, Bill Top 100 Songs of 2010 . About.com. Retrieved 2010-12-31.
  9. Web site: Episode Clip | Nick Videos . Nick.com . 2011-02-11.
  10. Web site: Miranda Cosgrove Makes 'Sparks Fly' With Top 10 Debut. 27 December 2017.
  11. Web site: Admin . Post Topic » Miranda Cosgrove: Kissin U Music Video & More iCarly . Shine On Media . 2011-02-11.
  12. Web site: Miranda Cosgrove "Kissin' U" Music Video | Nickelodeon News . Nickutopia.com . 2010-03-20 . 2011-02-11.
  13. Web site: Maricel Diola . Miranda Cosgrove - Kissing You Music Video . Kovideo.net . 2011-02-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110723173752/http://www.kovideo.net/kissing-you-video-miranda-cosgrove-1146312.html . 2011-07-23 .
  14. Web site: Kissin U - Single by Miranda Cosgrove on Apple Music. Cosgrove. Miranda. Miranda Cosgrove. March 22, 2010. music.apple.com.
  15. Web site: Kissin' U - Single von Miranda Cosgrove - Kissin' U - Single bei iTunes laden . Itunes.apple.com . 2010-05-28 . 2011-02-11.
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