Must Be a Reason Why
| "Must Be A Reason Why" | ||||
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| Single by J. Pearl featuring Shayne Ward | ||||
| from the album Obsession | ||||
| Released | October 3, 2011[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
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| Length | 2:36 (Guy Kastav Radio Edit) 3:24 (Album Version) | |||
| Label | Simply Delicious | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Chris Brann, Lucas Secon, Mintman | |||
| Producer(s) | Lucas Secon | |||
| J. Pearl singles chronology | ||||
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| Shayne Ward singles chronology | ||||
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"Must Be A Reason Why" is a song by American MC J. Pearl, released as a single in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2011 and in other European countries on October 3, 2011. The single features vocals from British singer Shayne Ward.
Background[edit]
"Must Be A Reason Why" was produced by Lucas Secon, and was written by Secon, Chris Brann and Mintman. The song samples Wamdue Project's 1997 dance track, "King of My Castle". The track was originally recorded with American artist Britney Spears as the featured vocalist, and Ward as the main vocalist. Spears was subsequently replaced with J. Pearl and the track was to be included on Ward's third studio album, Obsession. The single was announced for release in January 2011, but prior to its release, Ward was dropped from his record label, Syco Records, preventing the release occurring. However, Pearl's record label, Simply Delicious, offered to release the single on Ward's behalf if he let Pearl be credited as the main vocalist. Ward agreed, and thus, the track was remixed by producer Guy Kastav, and prepared for release in August 2011. The single was later issued across Europe on October 3, 2011,[1] with Italy being the only country to receive a physical release.
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Must Be A Reason Why" was shot at Portland Place, London, and directed by director Andy Hylton.[2] It premiered on June 15, 2011, via Simply Delicious' YouTube account, at a total length of two minutes and forty seconds. The video consists of Pearl and Ward searching for each other in a nightclub, and performing the song amongst the crowd. The video received its first television airplay on Starz on Friday, June 17, 2011.
Track listing[edit]
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Charts[edit]
| Charts (2011) | Peak position |
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| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[7] | 29 |
Release history[edit]
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| United Kingdom | 2 August 2011[3] | Digital download | Simply Delicious |
| Italy | 3 October 2011[1] | CD single | Simply Delicious / X-Energy Records |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Must be a Reason Why at Juno Records". Archived from the original on 13 September 2012.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ a b "Must Be a Reason Why (Guy Katsav Radio Edit) [feat. Shayne Ward] - Single by J. Pearl". iTunes. 28 November 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Must Be a Reason Why (Guy Katsav Extended Mix) [feat. Shayne Ward] - Single by J. Pearl". iTunes. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "ITunes - Music - Must be a Reason Why (Afrojack Mixes) (Feat. Shayne Ward) - Single by J. Pearl". iTunes. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
- ^ "ITunes - Music - Must be a Reason Why (Remixes) [feat. Shayne Ward] - EP by J. Pearl". iTunes. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
- ^ "J Pearl – Must Be A Reason" Canciones Top 50.
