Dirty Dirty

"Dirty Dirty"
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by Moodring from the album Mood Swings
Released	June 14 2010
Format	CD
Recorded	2010
Genre	R&B, Hip Hop
Length
Label	Elite
Writer	Moodring/Missy Elliott/Tim Mosely
Producer	Moodring
Chart position	2
Certification	Platinum
Additional artwork
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Moodring chronology
Hey Lady (Why Don't You?) (2010) Dirty Dirty (2010) I Know That I'm Sexy (Don't Tell Me) / Gonna Make You Beg (2010)

Dirty Dirty is a single from Moodring, and the first to be released since their contract with Elite began. It was released as the band's 4th single on June 14 2010 and reached #2 in the charts. It has since reached platinum status. The single, of a hip hop genre, debuted on April 19 2010 to positive reviews. It contains samples of Dirty Dirty by TLC. The video was shot on April 30 and May 3 2010 and premiered on May 9 to positive reviews.

Background

Contrasting to the previous singles, Moodring wanted to have a harder, hip hop sound for the next single from the album. Choosing the closest sound to hip hop for the release. Dirty Dirty was supposedly set to be the third single, but it was pushed back for Hey Lady (Why Don't You?). The song samples the song of the same name, originally recorded by TLC, a group all the Moodring members admire. However it is not a cover, as only one line of the original song is repeated in this one.

Release and reception

The song received its first official airplay on 19 April 2010, two months in advance of the release. Bre stated in an interview that this is the single that would "sell the album", so they need extra time to promote and familiarise the public with the song, which had positive reviews and was predicted to chart top 10, with some critics slating it in at number one.

Promotion

Whilst promoting the single, Moodring decided to strike a promotional deal with L.E.X as he promoted his single Nothing of Me. This involved L.E.X appearing on a radio remix of Dirty Dirty and Moodring appearing on a radio/video remix of Nothing of Me. Although neither song is released as a AA side, both mixes get airplay and were treated as promotional songs. Once Moodring signed to L.E.X's label Elite, a Digital bundle was released where fans of both acts could buy both original songs, radio mixes, and two further exclusive mixes.

Music video

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L'mondrea during a scene of the video

The music video for "Dirty Dirty" premiered on 9 May 2010, and rather than telling a story like the previous two, this is focused on the aesthetic appearance of the girls, and includes a lot of water, hot oil and skimpy outfits. Unsurprisingly,this gained the video and the band a lot of attention. The video was one of the most played on channels such as MTV and Kiss for 5 weeks, as was it number one on the airplay charts. Despite the song losing out on the top spot to China's Little Miss Controversy, it has since sold more and had more long term success. Many critics believe the video may have something to do with this.

Track listing

CD1

1. Dirty Dirty
2. Murderous
3. Sacred

CD2

1. Dirty Dirty
2. Dirty Dirty (Polow Da Don Remix Feat. L.E.X)
3. Waiting For Your Love (Wicked Game)
4. No Scrubs (Radio 1 Live Lounge)
5. Dirty Dirty (Official Video)

Remix EP

1. Dirty Dirty (Polow Da Don Remix Feat. L.E.X)
2. Dirty Dirty (Slutty Star Mix)
3. Dirty Dirty (Flaming Dirt mix)
4. Dirty Dirty (Kirby and Cassie's Clean Love Mix)
5. Dirty Dirty (KK Dirty Desire Remix)
6. Dirty Dirty (Phoenix Rising's Double Strike Vocal Mix)
7. Dirty Dirty (Phoenix Rising's Extra Dirrty Dub)
8. Dirty Power Dirty Power (Moodring vs. Alesha, Buffi, Shell Ruin & Taylor Brookes)

Digital EP

1. Dirty Dirty
2. Murderous
3. Sacred
4. Waiting For Your Love (Wicked Game)
5. Please, Make Up Your Mind
6. Diary (feat. Kirby L. Avalon)
7. Unconditional Love
8. Dirty Dirty (Official Video)

Nothing of Me/Dirty Dirty Digital EP

1. Nothing Of Me (L.E.X)
2. Dirty Dirty
3. Nothing Of Me (The Kwamé Remix) (L.E.X ft. Moodring)
4. Dirty Dirty (Polow Da Don Remix) (ft. L.E.X)
5. Nothing Of Me (Wanna Be Startin’ Something Mix) (L.E.X ft. Moodring)
6. Dirty Dirty (Loose Cannons Bump ‘N’ Grind’ Remix) (ft. L.E.X)

Promo CD

1. Dirty Dirty
2. Dirty Dirty (Polow Da Don Remix Feat. L.E.X)

Artwork

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  CD1
  
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  CD2
  
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  Remix EP
  
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  Digital EP/Promo CD
  
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  Nothing Of Me/Dirty Dirty Digital EP
  

Chart Performance

The song first charted when it entered the airplay charts at number 40 on 30 May 2010 and rose to its current peak of 19 on June 13 2010. It also charted at number 19 on downloads on 13 June and rose to its current peak of #3 on June 20 2010. It also charted at #2 on the main charts the same week, gaining Moodring their highest first week sales and highest chart position. Dirty Dirty also marks Moodring's very first #1 Airplay hit, which staye on the charts for 5 weeks, and their first Gold and Platinum single.

Charts	Positions	Sales	Certifications
URAPS Top 40 Singles	2	344,059	Platinum
URAPS Downloads Chart	3
URAPS Top 40 Airplay	1

Chart Run - Urapostar Single Charts
Week	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
Position	2	3	6	13	18	14	16	19	21	32	26	39	35	32	28	36