Sweet Talk (Samantha Jade song)

"Sweet Talk"
Single by Samantha Jade
Released 18 November 2014 (2014-11-18)
Format
Recorded 2014
Genre
Length 3:32
Label Sony
Writer(s)
  • Charlotte "Charli" Taft
  • Brian Lee
  • Andrew Bolooki
Producer(s)
  • Paro
  • Brian Lee
Samantha Jade singles chronology
"Up!"
(2014)		 "Sweet Talk"
(2014)		 "Start Again"
(2015)

"Sweet Talk" is a song recorded by Australian singer Samantha Jade. "Sweet Talk" was written by Charlotte "Charli" Taft, Brian Lee and Andrew Bolooki, and produced by Paro, with co-production from Brian Lee. It was first released on 18 November 2014,[1] and subsequently debuted at number thirty-eight on the Australian ARIA singles chart.[2] The song's accompanying music video was released on 21 November 2014 via YouTube,[3] alongside its physical CD single release.[4]

Background and promotion

After releasing her latest single "Up!", Jade announced her hiatus from her music career in order to spend all her time with her mother.[5] On June 8, 2014, Jade's mother Jacqueline Gibbs died from cancer at the age of 51, with Jade promising her that she would finish her second album.[5] A month after her death, Jade, accompanied by her father and brothers embarked on an international trip ending in London, where Jade recorded "Sweet Talk".

Following the release of the single, Jade embarked on regional tour to promote "Sweet Talk"; three-date Victoria tour, Albury's QEII Square on Friday and Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton.[6]

Music video

The official music video for "Sweet Talk" was released on 21 November 2014 via YouTube on Jade's official vevo account.[3] The video opens with a Samantha dressed in a crop top reminiscent of a popsicle, with blue and pink colors.[7] The camera quickly cuts to various scenes of Jade and her backup dancers dressed in various different outfits.[7] In other scenes, Jade's back up dancers suggestively sip, bite and lick various sweet things, including lollipops and slices of watermelon.[7] In a couple scenes, Jade dances with a shirtless man which also features her back up dancers.[7] As for the set design, donning pastel colors painted on the walls to create a peppy look.[7]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
FDRMX[8]

Marcel Jeremiah of FDRMX gave a positive review on the song, citing the production to be similar like Dr. Luke hits, also saying "Even though “Sweet Talk” sounds like a summer anthem, maybe it can add a little sunshine to the freezing December weather".[8]

Track listing

Digital download[1]
No.TitleLength
1."Sweet Talk"  3:32
CD single[4]
No.TitleLength
1."Sweet Talk"  3:32
2."Sweet Talk" (7th Heaven Radio Edit)4:00
Total length:7:32

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
scope="row"Australia (ARIA)[9] 38

Release history

Region Date Format Label Catalogue
Australia 18 November 2014 Digital download[1] Sony Music Australia N/A
21 November 2014 CD single[4] 88875045622

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sweet Talk (iTunes)". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "Samantha Jade – Sweet Talk (song)". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Sweet Talk (music video)". YouTube. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 "Sweet Talk (Signed Copy) - Samantha Jade (88875045622)". Sanity. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  5. 1 2 Griffiths, Neil. "This one's for mum: Samantha Jade dedicates new single Sweet Talk to her late mother Jacqueline". Daily Mail. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  6. ↑ WaldeGrave, Niki. "Sweet Talk! Samantha Jade dresses like a cheerleader to promote her latest single". Daily Mail. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Jinks, Caitlyn. "Sugar rush! Samantha Jade dons candy coloured crop top and parades around a scantily clad man in her latest video for pop track Sweet Talk". Daily Mail. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  8. 1 2 Jeremiah, Marcel. "Samantha Jade: 'Sweet Talk' Single Review". FDRMX. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  9. ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Samantha Jade – Sweet Talk". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 11 December 2014.


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