Turn It Up (Wanessa Camargo song)

"Turn It Up"
Single by Wanessa featuring Soulja Boy
from the album DNA Tour
Released	November 25, 2013
Recorded	2010 Replay Studios (Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro)
Genre	Trap EDM
Length	3:43
Label	Sony Music
Writer(s)	Fabianno Almeida Ali Pierre Gaschani
Producer(s)	Mister Jam
Wanessa singles chronology
"Amor, Amor" (2013 Remix) "Turn It Up" (2013) "TBA" (2016)
Soulja Boy singles chronology "Speakers Going Hammer" (2010) "Turn It Up" (2013) "Yasss Bish" (2014)

"Turn It Up" is a song by Brazilian pop singer Wanessa, with the participation of American rapper Soulja Boy, released as the fourth single from her second live album DNA Tour.^[1]

Charts

The song peaked at #97 on the Billboard Brazil, and could be a while in the US charts. The first Wanessa band to debut in the table. written by Fabianno Almeida and Ali Pierre Gaschani, the song has accelerated genres mixing Latin music with electropop.^[2] The video was directed by Andie Fonseca on February 4, 2014.^[3] The launch took place on 24 March, bringing scenarios disco and capoeira dance elements.^[4]

Critical reception

The received mixed reviews mostly. The portal Omega Hitz was positive and said the song promised to "be a hit" and that Wanessa was reaping the good fruit of his songs for the dance floor.^[5] Luiz Belineli Papel Pop said that the band was "a ready to hit the slopes" and praised the fact that the production bring Brazilian elements like the berimbau^[6] But the song also received some negative reviews. William Tintel said that despite the intention of Wanessa be good, the partnership with Mr. Jam was worn out and was limited to the same electronic music genre when compared to the partnership between Britney Spears and producer Dr. Luke. The critic also said that the singer was talented, as was shown in previous work, but "Turn It Up" was generic and "this endeavor by pop market will continue sounding quite wrong until she fail to do readings for all this sameness that already We listen to other singers.^[7] Aline Correa of MPM Portal is restricted to say that the song was a "crumbs" (pejorative way to sort a dance-pop song with repetitive beats).^[8]

Composition

The song was composed by the very. Musically, "Turn It Up" is a electronic dance music and trap song. Written by Fabianno Almeida, Ali Pierre Gaschani along with Wanessa.^[9]

Credits and personnel

Personnel

• Wanessa – songwriter, lead vocals, producer, vocal arrangement
• Soulja Boy – songwriter, lead vocals
• Mister Jam – songwriter, producer

Credits adapted from the liner notes of DNA Tour.

Track listing

Digital download "Turn It Up" – 3:43

Charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
Brazil (Billboard Brasil Hot 100)	97

References

1. "Wanessa com Soulja Boy". Mundo Pop. October 14, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
2. "March 8, 2014: Brazil Hot 100 Airplay". Billboard. October 21, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
3. "Novo clipe de Wanessa". Pop Line. October 21, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
4. "Clipe novo de Wanessa com Soulja Boy". Mixme. October 21, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
5. "Wanessa and Soulja Boy - Turn It Up". Omega Hitz. October 28, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
6. "Wanessa na Pista com Turn It Up". Papel Pop. October 29, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
7. "Wanessa, new song "Turn It Up"". Portal It Pop. October 15, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
8. "Wanessa lança clipe de "Turn It Up"". MPM. October 15, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
9. "Wanessa lança música com Soulja Boy". G1. October 29, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.