You're a Jerk explained

You're a Jerk
Cover:You're a Jerk.jpg
Type:single
Artist:New Boyz
Album:Skinny Jeanz and a Mic
Released:April 2, 2009
Recorded:2008
Length:3:09
Label:Shotty, Asylum, Warner Bros.
Producer:Legacy
Next Title:Tie Me Down
Next Year:2009

"You're a Jerk" is a song by the duo New Boyz from their debut studio album Skinny Jeans and a Mic. It was produced by New Boyz member Legacy, and peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Music video

The music video was directed by Matt Alonzo of Skee. TV. At the beginning of the video Legacy gets a text message reading "You're a jerk". It then cuts to more people dancing on the street. Tyga and Paul Wall make cameos in the video. The video contains dancing by popular jerkin' crews UF Jerk Kings, The Ranger$ and Action Figures. The leaked and the video version of the song samples "Scotty" by Fabo of D4L.

Track listing

Digital download[1]
  1. "You're a Jerk" - 3:09
Digital download EP[2]
  1. "You're a Jerk" - 3:09
  2. "You're a Jerk" (music video) - 3:20
"You're a Jerk/Dot Com" Maxi Single[3]
  1. "You're a Jerk" (Webstar Remix) - 3:47
  2. "You're a Jerk" (Fabo Remix) - 3:47
  3. "You're a Jerk" (JumpSmoker Remix) - 3:22
  4. "You're a Jerk (Versatile Remix) - 5:50
  5. "Dot Com" - 3:31

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2009)Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] 83
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[5] 38

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Amazon.com:You're A Jerk (Explicit Album Version). 2010-04-17.
  2. Web site: You're a Jerk - Single by New Boyz. iTunes. 2010-04-17.
  3. Web site: You're a Jerk/Dot Com (Maxi-Single) by New Boyz. iTunes. 2010-04-17.
  4. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2009. Billboard. November 19, 2019.
  5. Web site: Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2009. Billboard. November 19, 2019.