Outta Nowhere
2013 single by Pitbull featuring Danny Mercer
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"Outta Nowhere" is a song by Cuban-American rapper Pitbull featuring Colombian-American recording artist Danny Mercer, taken from the former's seventh studio album Global Warming.[1] The song was released on May 28, 2013 by Mr. 305, Polo Grounds Music, and RCA Records as the second promotional single from the album.[2] "Outta Nowhere" was written by Armando C. Perez, Danny Mercer and James T. Huy while production was handled by Danny Mercer.[3]
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| Single by Pitbull featuring Danny Mercer | ||||
| from the album Global Warming | ||||
| Released | May 28, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
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| Length | 3:26 | |||
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| Producer | Danny Mercer | |||
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Music video
The music video was filmed in July 2013 by director Jessy Terrero, however, for unknown reasons, Pitbull decided to cancel the upload of the music video.[4]
Production
The song was initially recorded by Nicole Scherzinger, and a video of her recording the track can be found in her VH1 Behind the Music interview.[5] The song was then turned over to Nick Wells, whom recorded his version with Danny Murk[6] before being sent over to Pitbull for the final product.
Track listing and formats
- Digital download[7]
- "Outta Nowhere" (featuring Danny Mercer) – 3:26
- Promo CD
- "Timber" (featuring Kesha) – 3:24
- "Outta Nowhere" (featuring Danny Mercer) – 3:26
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the single's official liner notes.[8]
- Armando C. Perez – vocals, songwriter
- Danny Mercer – vocals, songwriter, record producer
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[9] | 19 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[10] | 20 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[11] | 46 |
| Germany (GfK)[12] | 67 |
| Lebanon (The Official Lebanese Top 20)[13] | 14 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[14] | 34 |
| Slovakia Airplay (ČNS IFPI)[15] | 77 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 32 |