Teacher (song)

"Teacher"
Promotional single by Nick Jonas from the album Nick Jonas
Released October 14, 2014 (2014-10-14)
Format
Recorded 2014
Length 3:19
Label Island
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Jason Evigan
Nick Jonas track listing

"Jealous"
(2014)		 "Teacher"

"Teacher" is a song performed by American recording artist Nick Jonas for his eponymous second studio album. It was written by Ammar Malik, Danny Parker, and Jason Evigan; production was helmed by the last one.[1][2] It was released as the second promotional single on October 14, 2014.

Background and composition

"Teacher" was written by Ammar Malik, Danny Parker and Jason Evigan and produced by Evigan.[3] The song is an 80’s disco-inspired tune. “This game we're playing make me wanna break the rules”, sings Nick in the second verse. "Teacher" is a song where Nick teaches a girl he’s really interested in how to properly “love”.[4]

On October 14, 2014, "Teacher", alongside the song "Wilderness", were leaked online.[5] That same day they were made available in Australia on iTunes that same day.[4] One day before the album's release, Jonas released a lyric video of the song. The video shows him and other people with the lyrics of the song on their bodies.[6]

Reception

MTV's John Walker noted that "Taylor Swift’s not the only pop star going retro with their new sound. Jonas’ new song, “Teacher,” sees the singer going all Gary Numan after dark, infusing a standard bedroom jam with a certain New Wave flare."[7]

Tehrene Firman of Teen Vogue called the song "today's new '80s-inspired."[8]

Bradley Stern of Idolator wrote that ""Right when I think I finally got you figured out, you turn around and blow my mind,” the crooner starts above the song’s kicky pulse, giving just a little of that Prince funkiness in the process. Things get even sexier as he heads into the chorus. Sounds like a real smash to us."[9]

Live performances

Jonas has performed the song as part of his Nick Jonas Live tour.[10] He reprised the song live at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest in 2015.[11][12] Jonas is set to perform the song, on January 25, 2015, as part of a medley with his singles, "Jealous" and "Chains" during the evening gown competition at the Miss Universe 2014.[13] On June 13, 2015 he performed the song at Pittsburgh Pride 2015 festival.[14] Teacher is a part of the setlist of the Nick Jonas Live in Concert tour.[15] The song is often part of a medley. On September 19 during the iHeartRadio Music Festival Nick performed several songs including "Teacher" during the day and evening .[16][6] During We Can Survive 2015 he performed several songs during the everning including a mash-up of Teacher and a cover of Bell Biv DeVoe's Poison.[17] The song is part of the setlist of the Future Now Tour.[18]

Dave Aude remix

On July 8, 2015 Nick Jonas announced the official Remix of his song Teacher; the song is remix by DJ and producer Dave Aude. In an interview with The Advocate Nick said that he was lucky to work with the Producer. At the same day of the announcement the remix appeared on Soundcloud.[19]

Reception

Mike Wess of Idolator said that the Dave Aude Remix is a fun track with a weird (in a good way) Harold Faltermeyer vibe.[20]

Young Bombs remix

Canadian production duo Young Bombs created a remix of the song and released in online on July 6, 2015.[21] The remix appeared on the re-release of the 2014 Nick Jonas self-titled album, now renamed Nick Jonas X2.[22]

Reception

According to Jason Lipshutz of Billboard he duo transformed Jonas' slick swagger into an epic dance exaltation, with breathless pants and programmed strings contributing to the remix's urgency.[21]

The song is featured in the upcoming 2016 dance video game Just Dance 2016.[23]

Track listings

Digital download – album version[24]

  1. "Teacher" – 3:19

Digital download – remix[25]

  1. "Teacher (Young Bombs remix radio edit)" – 3:37

Digital download – Remix[26]

  1. "Teacher (Bassanova remix radio edit)" – 3:30

Digital download – Remix[27]

  1. "Teacher (Dave Audé remix radio edit)" – 3:31

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[28] 13

Release history

Promotional single

Region Date Format Label
Australia [29] October 14, 2014 Digital download Island Records
United States [30] November 4, 2014

Promotional remixes

Region Date Format Version Label
United States July 24, 2015 Digital download Bassanova remix radio edit [26] Island Records
Young Bombs remix radio edit [25]
Dave Audé remix radio edit [27]
Australia July 31, 2015 Bassanova remix radio edit [31]
Young Bombs remix radio edit [32]
Dave Audé remix radio edit [33]
New Zealand Bassanova remix radio edit [34]
Young Bombs remix radio edit [35]
Dave Audé remix radio edit [36]
Netherlands Bassanova remix radio edit [37]
Young Bombs remix radio edit [38]
Dave Audé remix radio edit [39]

References

  1. ↑ Wass, Mike (November 7, 2014). "Nick Jonas Announces "Teacher" As The Next Single From His Self-Titled LP, Debuts Sexy Semi-Nude Lyric Video". Idolator. Gawker Media. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  2. ↑ Thompson, Heather (November 5, 2014). "Nick Jonas Releases New Single "Teacher"". J-14. Bauer Publishing. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  3. ↑ Atkinson, Katie (November 4, 2014). "Nick Jonas Is Hot for 'Teacher' on New Song: Listen". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  4. 1 2 "New Songs: Nick Jonas - "Teacher" + "Wilderness" [Audio]". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  5. ↑ Perricone, Katherine (October 15, 2014). "Nick Jonas Drops 2 New Songs, 'Teacher' and 'Wilderness': Listen". On Air With Ryan Seacrest. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  6. 1 2 "On Air with Ryan Seacrest - News & More from the Live Radio Show". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  7. ↑ Walker, John (November 4, 2014). "Nick Jonas Wants To Be Your Sexy 'Teacher' On His New Song". MTV News. Viacom Media Networks. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  8. ↑ Firman, Tehrene (October 15, 2014). "Nick Jonas Releases New Songs Wilderness and Teacher". Teen Vogue. Advance Publications. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  9. ↑ Stern, Bradley (November 4, 2014). "Nick Jonas Debuts New Song "Teacher" Off Self-Titled Solo Album: Listen". Idolator. Gawker Media. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  10. ↑ Karsen, Shira (November 7, 2014). "Nick Jonas Ends NYC Mini-Tour with Intimate Brooklyn Gig". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Nick· Jonas· -· Teacher". American Broadcasting Company. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Teacher· (2015· New· Year's· Rockin'· Eve)· Video· -· Nick· Jonas". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Miss Universe in Miami : Judges and Performers !". Miss Universe. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Music review: Nick Jonas is a hit at Pride Festival". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  15. ↑ Staff, T. E. R. (15 September 2015). "Photos: Nick Jonas and Bebe Rexha Perform at the House of Blues in Chicago". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  16. ↑ "The Weeknd, J. Lo, Prince Royce, Trey Songz, Nick Jonas, Diplo Highlight Night 2 Of iHeartRadio Music Festival". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  17. ↑ "We Can Survive Review!". 25 October 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  18. ↑ "Concert review: Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas launch tour in Atlanta - Atlanta Music Scene with Melissa Ruggieri". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  19. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Nick Jonas Shares the Dave Aude 'Teacher' Remix". 8 July 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  20. ↑ "Nick Jonas' "Teacher" Gets An Electro-House Remix From Dave Aude: Is This His Next Single? - Idolator". 8 July 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  21. 1 2 "Nick Jonas Remix Premiere: Hear Young Bombs' Take on 'Teacher'". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  22. ↑ "Nick Jonas X2 by Nick Jonas". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Just Dance 2016 Song List - Ubisoft® (US)". Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  24. ↑
  25. 1 2
  26. 1 2 "Teacher (Bassanova Remix Radio Edit) - Single by Nick Jonas on Apple Music". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  27. 1 2 "Teacher (Dave Audé Remix Radio Edit) - Single by Nick Jonas on Apple Music". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  28. ↑ "Nick Jonas – Chart history" Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs for Nick Jonas. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  29. ↑ "Australian (and Just Australian) Fans Get a Jump on Nick Jonas' Newest Tracks". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  30. ↑ "Teacher". Retrieved 20 July 2016 – via Amazon.
  31. ↑ "Teacher (Bassanova Remix Radio Edit) - Single by Nick Jonas on Apple Music". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  32. ↑
  33. ↑ "Teacher (Dave Audé Remix Radio Edit) - Single by Nick Jonas on Apple Music". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  34. ↑ "Teacher (Bassanova Remix Radio Edit) - Single by Nick Jonas on Apple Music". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  35. ↑
  36. ↑ "Teacher (Dave Audé Remix Radio Edit) - Single by Nick Jonas on Apple Music". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  37. ↑ "'Teacher (Bassanova Remix Radio Edit) - Single' van Nick Jonas op Apple Music". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  38. ↑
  39. ↑ "'Teacher (Dave Audé Remix Radio Edit) - Single' van Nick Jonas op Apple Music". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
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