The Other Side (Jason Derulo song)

"The Other Side" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo, released as the lead single from his third studio album, Tattoos (2013), and its US counterpart Talk Dirty (2014). Derulo co-wrote the song with Martin Johnson and Joshua "Ammo" Coleman; the latter is also the producer.[2] The song was also featured in a TV spot for the 2017 Disney/Pixar film Coco.[3]

"The Other Side"
Single by Jason Derulo
from the album Tattoos and Talk Dirty
Released	April 3, 2013
Recorded	2012
Genre	Dance-pop R&B[1]
Length	3:47
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Jason Desrouleaux Martin Johnson Joshua Coleman
Producer(s)	Ammo
Jason Derulo singles chronology
"Pick Up the Pieces" (2012) "The Other Side" (2013) "Talk Dirty" (2013)
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"The Other Side" on YouTube

Composition

Courtney E. Smith of Radio.com wrote that "The Other Side" is about what "men really think about before the first time they have sex with a woman they care about."[4]

Music video

The lyric video was uploaded to Jason's YouTube account on April 23, 2013.[5] The official music video was uploaded on May 1 and was directed by Colin Tilley.[6] It features Derulo along with his girlfriend, played by Erika Marosi, in many different locations such as in a bedroom and in a club.[6] It also features Derulo doing a headstand near the end of the video.[6][7]

Derulo created the acoustic version of this song with Tyler Ward.

Live performances

On August 7, 2013, Derulo performed "The Other Side" on America's Got Talent.[8] He performed the song at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball on December 8, 2013.[9] He also performed the song during iHeartRadio Album Release Party in April 2014.[10] On July 4, 2014, Derulo performed it on Good Morning America as part of its Summer Concert Series.[11][12]

Track listing

Digital download[13]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Other Side"	3:47

German CD single[14]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Other Side"	3:47
2.	"The Other Side" (Fred Falke remix)	3:50

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (2013) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[15] 4 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[16] 30 Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[17] 19 Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[18] 20 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19] 5 Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[20] 36 Denmark (Tracklisten)[21] 36 Euro Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[22] 3 France (SNEP)[23] 45 Germany (Official German Charts)[24] 35 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[25] 4 Ireland (IRMA)[26] 4 Japan (Japan Hot 100)[27] 74 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[28] 30 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[29] 52 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[30] 12 Scotland (OCC)[31] 2 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[32] 27 South Africa (EMA)[33] 10 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[34] 50 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[35] 49 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[36] 19 UK Singles (OCC)[37] 2 UK R&B (OCC)[38] 1 US Billboard Hot 100[39] 18 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[40] 22 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[41] 35 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[42] 5 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[43] 8 Venezuela Pop Rock General (Record Report)[44] 5

Year-end charts Chart (2013) Position Australia (ARIA)[45] 48 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[46] 43 France (SNEP)[47] 192 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[48] 39 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[49] 39 US Billboard Hot 100[50] 66 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[51] 26 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[52] 37 Certifications Region Certification Certified units/sales Australia (ARIA)[53] 2× Platinum 140,000^^ Canada (Music Canada)[54] Platinum 80,000^* New Zealand (RMNZ)[55] Gold 7,500^* Norway (IFPI Norway)[56] Gold 5,000^* Sweden (GLF)[57] Gold 20,000 United Kingdom (BPI)[58] Platinum 600,000 United States (RIAA)[59] Platinum 1,000,000 Venezuela (APFV)[60] Platinum 10,000^^ Streaming Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[61] Gold 900,000 ^* 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.

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