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"Swagger Jagger"
Single by Cher Lloyd
from the album Sticks and Stones
Released29 July 2011
RecordedBeat Studio, Miami, Florida, United States
Genre
Length3:12
Label
Songwriters
Producers
Cher Lloyd singles chronology
"Swagger Jagger"
(2011) 		"With Ur Love"
(2011)
Music video
"Swagger Jagger" on YouTube

"Swagger Jagger" is the debut single by English singer and rapper Cher Lloyd, taken from her debut studio album Sticks and Stones (2011). It was released as the album's lead single on 31 July 2011 by both Syco and Sony. The song was written by the two production teams The Runners and The Monarch with Lloyd, Autumn Rowe, Marcus Lomax and Clarence Coffee Jr. and is composed to the tune of "Oh My Darling, Clementine". The music video was released on 26 June 2011. It was also used in the movie Identity Thief with Melissa McCarthy.

Despite receiving negative reviews from music critics, the song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, and at number two in Ireland, becoming her biggest hit to date in these countries. It also reached number five in Japan. The Guardian chose the song as the best number one single of 2011,[4] along with the Official Charts listing the track as the 35th biggest song of the summer of 2011 in the UK.[5]

Background

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"Swagger Jagger" received its first airplay on 20 June 2011.[6] The single was leaked onto the internet on 15 June, but this version was later confirmed as only the demo of the track on Lloyd's Twitter account.[7] Lloyd performed the song on T4 on the Beach and also performed at the Leeds Aire FM Party in the Park and Key 103 Live Manchester, both on the day of release of "Swagger Jagger".

Critical reception

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Initial reviews compared the song to the Christmas carol "Little Donkey".[1] However, in a positive review, Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song four out of five stars. He noted similarities between the song's chorus and the American western folk ballad "Oh My Darling, Clementine",[3] an opinion shared by WhoSampled users.[8] In a negative review, Sabotage Times said of the "abominable" track: "Coming across like a sink estate answer to the Black Eyed Peas, the track combines a shouty, tuneless verse with a chorus that riffs on 'Oh My Darling Clementine'".[2]

Chart performance

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"Swagger Jagger" debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart on 7 August 2011 ― for the week ending dated 13 August 2011. As of 12 August 2021, the single's sales have exceeded 300,000 copies in Britain.[9] In Ireland, the single charted at number two on the Irish Singles Chart. The single debuted at number seventy-nine on the Mega Top 100 in the Netherlands. After a performance during the finals of So You Think You Can Dance, the song re-entered the chart at number sixty.[10]

Track listing

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  1. "Swagger Jagger" – 3:14
  2. "Swagger Jagger" (Wideboys Radio Edit) – 3:03
  3. "Swagger Jagger" (Dillon Francis Remix) – 5:06
  4. "Swagger Jagger" (Eyes Remix) – 4:27
  1. "Swagger Jagger" – 3:12
  2. "Swagger Jagger" (HyGrade Pecan Pie Mix) – 3:35
  • US digital download[13]
  1. "Swagger Jagger" – 3:12

Credits and personnel

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Source:[14]

Charts

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Chart (2011) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[15] 43
Ireland (IRMA)[16] 2
Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[17] 5
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] 60
Scotland Singles (OCC)[18] 1
UK Singles (OCC)[19] 1

Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "Swagger Jagger"
Chart (2011) Position
UK Singles (OCC)[20] 112

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[21] Silver 200,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Country Date Format
Ireland 29 July 2011 Digital download
United Kingdom 31 July 2011
United Kingdom[11][12]
1 August 2011 CD single
United States[13] Digital download
Australia[22] 2 August 2011

References

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Swagger Jagger

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"Swagger Jagger" is the debut single by English singer and rapper Cher Lloyd, released on 31 July 2011 as the lead track from her debut studio album, Sticks + Stones. The song features a prominent sample from the traditional American folk tune "Oh My Darling, Clementine," blended with pop, hip hop, and R&B influences, and was produced by The Runners and co-produced by The Monarch. Upon release, it debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, selling 66,000 copies in its first week and marking Lloyd's first chart-topping hit. Lloyd gained initial fame as a contestant on the seventh series of the British talent show in 2010, where she finished in fourth place at age 17 after captivating audiences with her bold renditions of songs like "Turn My Swag On" and Signed to shortly after the show, "Swagger Jagger" served as her breakout release, showcasing her distinctive rap-infused style and earning mixed reviews for its eclectic sampling and energetic production. The track's , directed by and released on 1 2011, depicts Lloyd in a vibrant, urban setting with choreography that emphasized her confident persona. Despite controversy over its title—often misinterpreted as a reference to Mick Jagger or slang for imitation—the song propelled Lloyd to international attention, charting in several countries including number 40 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart and number 16 on the New Zealand Singles Chart. It has been credited with helping establish Lloyd as a key figure in early 2010s pop music, influencing subsequent releases and solidifying her post-X Factor career trajectory.

Background

"Swagger Jagger" was written by , Autumn Rowe, Petr Brdičko, Marcus Lomax, and Clarence Coffee Jr., with production handled by The Runners (Andrew Harr and ) and co-production by The Monarch (Andre Davidson and Sean Davidson). The track was recorded at Beat Studio in Miami, Florida. Lloyd performed an early version at T4 on the Beach in June 2011, and a demo leaked online prior to release. The title "swagger jagger" refers to a "hater" or someone imitating style without originality, not a reference to .

Critical reception

"Swagger Jagger" received mixed reviews. Critics praised its energetic production and Lloyd's confident delivery but criticized the sampling and perceived lack of originality. called it a "chaotic debut" and one of the best number-one singles of 2011, while noted its divisive nature. Robert Copsey of gave it three stars, describing it as "brash" and "bold." As of 2022, it has sold over 310,000 units and amassed 6.7 million streams in the UK.

Chart performance

"Swagger Jagger" debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart for the week ending 13 August 2011, staying there for one week and charting for 15 weeks total. It also peaked at number two on the . Internationally, it reached number 40 in and number 16 in , among other territories.

Track listing

CD/digital EP

  1. "Swagger Jagger" – 3:25
  2. "Swagger Jagger" (Mendetz Remix) – 3:23
  3. "Swagger Jagger" (Cahill Remix) – 6:22
  4. "Swagger Jagger" (Wideboys Remix) – 6:34

Credits and personnel

  • Cher Lloyd – vocals, songwriter
  • The Runners (Andrew Harr, ) – producers, songwriters
  • The Monarch (Andre Davidson, Sean Davidson) – co-producers, songwriters
  • Autumn Rowe – songwriter
  • Petr Brdičko – songwriter
  • Marcus Lomax – songwriter
  • Clarence Coffee Jr. – songwriter
  • Jeff Villanueva – engineer
  • – mixing
  • Tom Coyne – mastering

Charts

Chart (2011)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)40
Ireland (IRMA)2
New Zealand ()16
Scotland (OCC)1
UK Singles (OCC)1

Certifications

RegionCertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)Silver200,000

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
29 July 2011Digital downloadSyco
31 July 2011Digital download, CDSyco
2 August 2011Digital downloadSyco
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