Heard 'em All explained

Heard 'em All
Cover:Heardemall.png
Type:single
Artist:Amerie featuring Lil Wayne
Album:In Love & War
Released:August 31, 2009[1]
Recorded:2009
Length:3:30 (main version)
3:57 (main w/rap featuring Lil Wayne)
Label:Def Jam
Producer:
  • Sean Garrett
  • Eric Hudson
Chronology:Amerie
Prev Title:Why R U
Prev Year:2009
Next Title:Pretty Brown
Next Year:2009

"Heard 'em All" is a single by American singer Amerie from her fourth studio album, In Love & War, released in September 2009. In the US, the song served as the second single from the album, following "Why R U". The official radio edit of the song features rapper Lil Wayne, with both versions being featured on the album. Its release was confirmed by Def Jam's official site.[2] It was released in the UK on April 5, 2010.[3]

Music video

The music video for "Heard 'em All" was shot in the Santa Clarita desert in California in August 2009. The video was directed by Anthony Mandler. The video is Mad Max-themed with a significant budget and pyrotechnics involved.

Critical reception

Pitchfork commented that: "So now we still want to root for her, and her still-vibrant voice. So why is she aiming for this sub-Beyoncé swagger? For a song with a bunch of great elements, 'Heard 'em All' insists you recognize its greatness, while not really having any greatness at its center to appreciate—all the interesting textures and timbres surround nothing. Where's the casual elegance, the sweetness that didn't so self-consciously assert its importance? Well, it gets a few seconds in the bridge. But in the end, Amerie does her own reputation a disservice, urging us to forget that she'd heard us all talk about how much we wanted her."[4]

Remixes

In August 2009, the song leaked featuring only Amerie on vocals. Later that month, an amended version surfaced featuring rapper Lil Wayne. In September 2009, a rock remix of the song, sampling AC/DC's "Back in Black" and featuring labelmate Kain, was released for promo.[5]

A remix of the track is featured on the Asian edition of In Love & War. Amerie collaborated with Korean girl group 4Minute and rapper Jun Hyung of Korean boy band Beast.[6]

Charts

Chart (2009)! style="text-align:center;"
Peak
position
Germany (Deutsche Black Charts)[7] 35
South Korea International (Gaon)[8] 10
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 81

Release history

Release history for "Heard 'em All"!Region!Date!Format!Label
United StatesAugust 31, 2009AirplayDef Jam
September 15, 2009[10] Digital download
September 2009CD single
United KingdomApril 5, 2010CD singleMercury

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Heard 'em All Remix Feat. Lil Wayne (Single) | Discography | Amerie | Artists | Def Jam . Island Def Jam . 2009-08-31 . 2009-10-01.
  2. Web site: Listen To Amerie's New Single "Heard Em All" NOW! | News | Amerie | Artists | Def Jam . Island Def Jam . 2009-08-05 . 2009-10-01.
  3. Web site: Praxis Media . Radio1 Rodos Greece ::: UK Forthcoming Singles ::: Charts, DJ Promos, Dance, Lyrics, Free Mp3 Samples Downloads . Radio1.gr . 2012-02-20 . 2008-10-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081011155818/http://www.radio1.gr/music/forthcoming_uk_singles.htm . dead .
  4. Web site: Track Reviews: Amerie - "Heard 'em All" . . 2009-11-01.
  5. Web site: Amerie op MySpace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3s, fotos en Videoclips . Myspace . 2009-10-01.
  6. Web site: shockimpulse . 4minute and BEAST's Junhyung to be featured on Amerie's upcoming album . Allkpop . 2010-02-03 . 2012-02-20.
  7. Web site: Die Deutschen Trend Charts . Deutsche Black Charts (updated weekly) . Trendcharts.de . 2009-10-01 . 2015-06-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150610002156/http://www.trendcharts.de/de/trendcharts.html?dl=deutsche_black_charts.html . dead .
  8. Web site: Digital Chart (International) – 2010 Week 9 . see #10 . . KMCIA . April 16, 2022 . ko .
  9. Amerie Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs). Billboard. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20211117171203/https://www.billboard.com/artist/amerie/chart-history/bsi/. November 17, 2021. April 17, 2023.
  10. Web site: Heard 'em All: Amerie: MP3 Downloads . Amazon . 2009-09-15 . 2009-10-02.