"Get Ugly" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo for his fourth studio album Everything Is 4 (2015). It was released as the album's fourth single (third in US markets) on December 15, 2015.[3] Derulo co-wrote the song with Jason Evigan, Sean Douglas, and Ricky Reed; the latter is also the producer. The track samples "We Got Our Own Thang" by Heavy D & the Boyz from their second studio album Big Tyme.[4]

"Get Ugly"
Single by Jason Derulo
from the album Everything Is 4
B-side"Try Me"[1]
ReleasedDecember 15, 2015 (2015-12-15)
Genre
Length3:20
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Jason Derulo singles chronology
"Try Me"
(2015)
"Get Ugly"
(2015)
"Secret Love Song"
(2016)

Music video edit

The music video for the track, directed by Syndrome, premiered via Derulo's YouTube channel on December 14, 2015.[5] Allison Bowsher of Much TV channel called it a "good old fashioned dance video" and wrote that it "showcase his talent as a dancer".[6] Colin Joyce from Spin wrote that the video "plays like a re-imagining of Lionel Richie's "All Night Long" video".[7] Radio.com's Amanda Wicks said that Derulo "shows off some fresh moves by way of slick choreography" throughout the video.[8]

Track listing edit

  1. "Get Ugly"
  2. "Try Me" (featuring Jennifer Lopez and Matoma)

Charts and certifications edit

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[31] Platinum 70,000
Germany (BVMI)[32] Gold 200,000
Poland (ZPAV)[33] Gold 10,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[34] Platinum 600,000
United States (RIAA)[35] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history edit

Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
United States December 15, 2015 Contemporary hit radio Warner Bros. [36]
Italy January 15, 2016 Warner [37]
Germany April 22, 2016 CD single [1]

References edit

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  5. ^ "Jason Derulo's 'Get Ugly' Video Is, In Fact, Very Appealing To The Eyes". MTV. December 14, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  6. ^ "Jason Derulo Gets Down In Video For 'Get Ugly'". Much. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  7. ^ "Jason Derulo Leads a Pastel-Hued Dance Crew in His 'Get Ugly' Video". Spin. December 14, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  8. ^ "Watch Jason Derulo Get Colorful in Cartoonish Video for 'Get Ugly'". Radio.com. December 14, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  9. ^ "CHART WATCH #361". auspOp. March 26, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
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  11. ^ "Jason Derulo – Get Ugly" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  12. ^ "Jason Derulo Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  13. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 20165 into search.
  14. ^ "Jason Derulo – Get Ugly" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  15. ^ "Jason Derulo – Get Ugly" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
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  18. ^ "The Official Lebanese Top 20 - Jason Derulo". The Official Lebanese Top 20. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  19. ^ "Jason Derulo Chart History (Mexico Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  20. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 29, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  21. ^ "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
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  24. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 20161 into search.
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  27. ^ "Jason Derulo Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  28. ^ "Jason Derulo Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  29. ^ "Jason Derulo Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  30. ^ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2016". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  31. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  32. ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Jason Derulo; 'Get Ugly')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
  33. ^ "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2016 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. June 15, 2016.
  34. ^ "British single certifications – Jason Derulo – Get Ugly". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  35. ^ "American single certifications – Jason Derulo – Get Ugly". Recording Industry Association of America.
  36. ^ "Top 40/Mainstream > Future Releases". allaccess.com. December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  37. ^ "Jason Derulo - Get Ugly Radiodate". radioairplay.fm. January 15, 2016. Retrieved January 14, 2016.

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