The Sky's the Limit (song) explained

The Sky's the Limit
Cover:Jason_Derulo_-_The_Sky's_The_Limit.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Jason Derulo
Album:Jason Derülo
Recorded:2009
Producer:J.R. Rotem
Prev Title:What If
Prev Year:2010
Next Title:Don't Wanna Go Home
Next Year:2011

"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. The track was added to Radio 1's B-Playlist.[1] 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.[2]

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).[3] 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.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Radio 1 – Playlist . BBC . 2007-02-24 . 2012-03-15 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111105033008/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/playlist/ . November 5, 2011 .
  2. Web site: Jason Derulo – 'The Sky's The Limit' . BBC . 2010-11-19 . 2015-05-07.
  3. Web site: ModelMayhem.com . ModelMayhem.com . 2012-03-15.
  4. Web site: Top 50 Singles Chart - Australian Record Industry Association . Ariacharts.com.au . 2012-03-15 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110518161219/http://ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display_singles.asp?chart=1U50 . May 18, 2011 .