Obsession (Sky Ferreira song)

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"Obsession"
Sky Ferreira - Obsession.png
Single by Sky Ferreira
ReleasedSeptember 14, 2010 (2010-09-14)
Studio
  • Germano (New York City, New York)
  • Patriot (Denver, Colorado)
  • Studio at the Palms (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Genre Electropop [1]
Length3:44
Label Capitol
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Sky Ferreira singles chronology
"One"
(2010)
"Obsession"
(2010)
"Sex Rules"
(2011)

"Obsession" is a song by American singer Sky Ferreira. The song was written and produced by Justin "DJ Frank E" Franks with OneRepublic members Ryan Tedder and Jerrod Bettis. It was released as a single on September 14, 2010, by Capitol Records. [2] The song peaked at number 37 on Billboard 's Hot Dance Club Songs chart. The accompanying music video was directed by Marc Klasfeld, and portrays Ferreira's obsession with actor Michael Madsen.

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Background and composition

"Obsession" was written and produced by Ryan Tedder, DJ Frank E, and Jerrod Bettis. [3] Ferreira said of the song:

"It's kind of making fun of narcissism. It has an electronic edge, but it also has this whole Gary Glitter intro that's perfect for, say, a big hockey game." [4]

Before its release, "Obsession" was included on Now That's What I Call Music! 35 . [5] The track has also been featured on the soundtracks to the television series The Vampire Diaries and the 2011 romantic comedy film Larry Crowne . [6] [7] A remix of the song by Static Revenger was included on Now That's What I Call Club Hits 2 . [8]

Music video

The music video for "Obsession", directed by Marc Klasfeld, debuted on September 30, 2010, on mtvU. [9] In the video, Ferreira has an infatuation with actor Michael Madsen. Though her friends find this ridiculous, she sets out to find Madsen and convince him to be with her. She dreams of Madsen aiding her in cutting one of her friend's hair. She eventually sneaks into Madsen's house. The last scene has the actor coming to see Ferreira and her friends in a restaurant. They both walk out after Madsen pays for the group's meal, and Ferreira's "friends" are left stunned. [9] [10] Throughout Ferreira's dream sequences, Madsen is dressed in a suit, and some of the video was perceived as a nod to Madsen's character Mr. Blonde from the 1992 film Reservoir Dogs . [9] [10]

Track listings

  1. "Obsession" – 3:44
  1. "Obsession" (Static Revenger Remix) – 6:51
  2. "Obsession" (Static Revenger Remix Instrumental) – 6:51
  3. "Obsession" (Static Revenger Radio Mix) – 3:33
  4. "Obsession" (Static Revenger Dub) – 6:36
  5. "Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Club Mix) – 6:50
  6. "Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Dub) – 6:50
  7. "Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Radio Mix) – 3:40
  8. "Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Radio Mix Instrumental) – 3:40
  9. "Obsession" (Sam Sparro & Golden Touch Club Mix) – 4:45
  10. "Obsession" (Sam Sparro & Golden Touch Dub) – 4:44
  11. "Obsession" (Sam Sparro & Golden Touch Radio Mix) – 3:46

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of the promotional CD single. [3]

Recording

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2011)Peak
position
US Dance Club Songs ( Billboard ) [12] 37

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