| "Ask for More" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Promotional single by Janet Jackson | |
| Released | January 1, 1999 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 5:49 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) |
|
| Producer(s) |
|
"Ask for More" is a song performed by Janet Jackson as part of an advertising campaign for soft drink company Pepsi in 1999.
Alternate versions of the ad campaign with Ricky Martin and Aaron Kwok were released in international markets.
"Ask for More" was a promotional single by Janet Jackson for Pepsi, released on January 1, 1999. [1] [2] [3] Jackson commented on the collaboration with Pepsi saying "aside from being associated with many amazing artists over the years, Pepsi is very honest and passionate when it comes to spreading a positive message like 'Ask For More'".[ citation needed ]
The campaign was launched as a re-branding for Pepsi internationally. [4] Alternate versions of the campaign also co-starred Hong Kong singer Aaron Kwok for the Asian market and aired in China, [5] and Latino singer Ricky Martin for the Latin market and aired in Latin America. [6] [7] A duet version of the song performed in Spanish by Jackson and Martin was also aired in Europe as part of the commercial campaign. [7] A full length promotional music video of the version with Kwok was released in Asian markets. [8] The original version of the ad features model and dancer Rob Vinson. Dancers Tina Landon and Shawnette Heard appear in all versions of the ad along with Jackson. [9]
The single was only released as a promotional recording. [10] [11] Consumers were able to receive a free CD of the song with the purchase of Pepsi products during the promotional campaign in 1999. [12]
U.S. promo CD single (61369427AVRM) and U.K. promo CD single (61369427AVRM)
U.K. 12" promo
Enrique Martín Morales, better known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, actor, author, record producer and humanitarian who is known as the "King of Latin Pop" and the "Latin Music King". He began his career at age 12 with the all-boy pop group Menudo. After five years with the group, he released several Spanish-language solo albums throughout the 1990s. Since the beginning of his solo career in 1991, Ricky Martin has become one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time with over 70 million records worldwide. He also ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all time and one of the greatest music video artists of all time.
Aaron Kwok Fu-shing is a Hong Kong singer, dancer and actor. Active since the 1980s, Kwok is one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Hong Kong. Kwok's onstage dancing is influenced by Michael Jackson. While most of his songs are in the eurodance genre, he has experimented with traditional Chinese music.
"Because of Love" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth album Janet (1993). It was released as the album's fourth single in January 1994, the track is a love song written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. A remix of the song, the Frankie & David Treat Mix, appears on Jackson's second remix compilation Janet Remixed (1995).
"You Want This" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, Janet (1993). Released as the album's seventh single in October 1994, the track was written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The single version, also used in the music video, featured an additional rap verse from MC Lyte. The song was listed in the Rock Song Index: The 7500 Most Important Songs for the Rock and Roll Era (2005) by Bruce Pollock.
A promotional recording, or promo, or plug copy, is an audio or video recording distributed free, usually in order to promote a recording that is or soon will be commercially available. Promos are normally sent directly to broadcasters, such as music radio and television stations, and to tastemakers, such as DJs and music journalists, in advance of the release of commercial editions, in the hope that airplay, reviews, and other forms of exposure will result and stimulate the public's interest in the commercial release.
"I Want You" is a song recorded by American singer Janet Jackson for her eighth studio album, Damita Jo (2004). It was released April 5, 2004, by Virgin Records as the second single from the album. It was written by Harold Lilly, Kanye West, and John Legend, while it was produced by West, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and Jackson. The mid-tempo ballad consists of a retro sound and arrangement, paying homage to the classic pop sound of the Motown era. Its composition is based on Jackson's passion and desire for an estranged lover. "I Want You" is notable for being among the first singles produced with West and co-written by Legend, who were both upcoming artists at the time.
"Son of a Gun " is a song by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson with Carly Simon from Jackson's seventh studio album, All for You (2001). It was written and produced by Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with additional lyrics by Simon. The R&B and hip hop song is built around a sample of 1972's "You're So Vain" by Simon, who also added some new spoken parts into the song; it talks about an unidentified man who attempted to extort money from Jackson. An official re-worked version featuring Missy Elliott was released as the third single from the album on December 11, 2001 by Virgin Records.
"Every Time" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her sixth studio album, The Velvet Rope (1997). It was released as the album's sixth and final single in late 1998. The song has been described as a ballad that lyrically delves into the protagonist's fear of love. Jackson only performed it on the last Japanese date of The Velvet Rope Tour in Tokyo.
"Come On Get Up" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her seventh studio album, All for You (2001). It was written and produced by Jackson, Rockwilder, and Jam & Lewis.
"That's The Way My Heart Goes" is the debut single by Swedish pop music singer Marie Serneholt, released from her debut album Enjoy the Ride on February 22, 2006.
"Whoops Now" and "What'll I Do" are songs by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, Janet (1993). They were released in January 1995 as the album's eighth and ninth single, respectively. The songs reached number one in New Zealand and peaked within the top 20 in several countries.
"Lighters Up" is a single written and recorded by rapper Lil' Kim and produced by her ex-boyfriend, record producer Scott Storch. The song has a similar tone to Damian Marley's Welcome to Jamrock. It was released on August 12, 2005, a few weeks before the release of the album The Naked Truth. The album was originally due to be released September 13, but was delayed until September 27 because Queen Bee Entertainment felt that sales would not hold with the single "Lighters Up". The single debuted at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100, then quickly climbed up to number 31. The single had a moderate chart performance in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
"Forever Young" is a song from German synthpop recording act Alphaville's 1984 debut album of the same name. The single was a strong hit in Scandinavia and in the European German-speaking countries in the same year.
"Feel It Boy" is a song by Jamaican reggae artist Beenie Man featuring Janet Jackson from Beenie Man's sixteenth studio album Tropical Storm (2002). It was written by Beenie Man and Jackson, while being produced by The Neptunes. The song was released on June 25, 2002 as the lead single from the album by Virgin Records.
"Janet Megamix 04" is a megamix produced by DJ Chris Cox, released on December 11, 2003 to promote Jackson's album Damita Jo.
Yeh Dil Maange More! is an advertising slogan coined for Pepsi at JWT by Anuja Chauhan in 1998. It combines Hindi and English, and literally meaning This Heart Desires More, which later became a popular slogan. The slogan and its derivatives have been used in multiple contexts in India. The worldwide Pepsi commercial featuring the song, Ask for More, written by Janet Jackson was released in November 2007, later released a single in January 2008.
"Is It Scary" is a song by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. The song was originally written to have been featured in the 1993 film Addams Family Values, but the plans were canceled after contract conflicts. The song was recorded for Jackson's 1997 remix album Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix. "Is It Scary" was written and produced by Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
"Por Arriba, Por Abajo" is the fifth single from Ricky Martin's album, Vuelve (1998). It was released on November 3, 1998. The remixes for the European single release were created by Pablo Flores.
"Dónde Estarás" is a song by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin released as the only promotional single from his third studio album, A Medio Vivir (1995) on November 20, 1997.
