Drummer Boy

Alesha Dixon

About Drummer Boy

"Drummer Boy" is song by English singer-songwriter Alesha Dixon. It was released on 3 September 2010 as the lead single from her third studio album, The Entertainer. The first teasers for the song surfaced on Dixon's fansite in late July, and Dixon announced, via her various social networking sites, that the song would receive its radio play premiere on 23 July on BBC Radio 1 with Fearne Cotton. "Drummer Boy" debuted on the Irish Singles Chart at number twenty-three on 10 September 2010. The single peaked at Number 15 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Dixon's lowest peaking lead single from an album to date. 


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2010
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I need a drummer boy (boy)
A better drummer boy (hey)
Pick up your stick (ha)
Hit me with your best (shot)

Eh
Oh
Oh

I need a drummer boy
Be my little drummer

Eh
Oh
Oh

Pick up your stick (ha)
Hit me with your best (shot)

I need a fella
Who is fancy
Step into my love
I'll show you how to romance
He give it to me, to the beat of the drum

Swing away, and away
Ba da pa (pa)

I can't hear it, I wanna hear it
Louder, louder, louder

I need a drummer boy (boy)
A better drummer boy (hey)
Pick up your stick (ha)
Hit me with your best (shot)

Eh
Oh
Oh

I need a drummer boy
Be my little drummer

Eh
Oh
Oh

Pick up your stick (ha)
Hit me with your best (shot)

I like them strong
Simple and dumb
They wanna bang my drum
But it can't be done

They like the way I shake my tambourine
I got a boom and a bing
Baby you never seen

Turn me on, baby
I'm the boss
Mean what I say
And say what I mean

I can't feel it
I wanna feel it
Harder, harder, harder

I need a drummer boy (boy)
A better drummer boy (hey)
Pick up your stick (ha)
Hit me with your best (shot)

Eh
Oh
Oh

I need a drummer boy
Be my little drummer

Eh
Oh
Oh

Pick up your stick (ha)
Hit me with your best (shot)

(1-2-3-4, hey, hey)

I can't hear it

(Hey, 1-2-3-4)

I can't feel it, I wanna feel it
Harder, harder, harder

I need a drummer boy (boy)
A better drummer boy (hey)
Pick up your stick (ha)
Hit me with your best (shot)

Eh
Oh
Oh

I need a drummer boy
Be my little drummer

Eh
Oh
Oh

Pick up your stick (ha)
Hit me with your best (shot)

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Alesha Dixon

Alesha Anjanette Dixon (born 7 October 1978) is an English singer, dancer, rapper model and television presenter. She found fame in the all-female R&B/garage trio Mis-Teeq; however, the trio separated in 2005 and Dixon continued pursuing her music career as a solo artist, signing to Polydor Records. Dixon began recording her debut solo album, Fired Up, in 2006, but due to poor record sales of her first two singles, "Lipstick" and "Knockdown", she was dropped from Polydor. more »

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Written by: SHAMA JOSEPH, NATHAN WALKER, DEODRICK JACKSON, JAMES RILES

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, SPIKY I M IN PUBLISHING, Bluewater Music Corp., SENTRIC MUSIC

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15 facts about this song

Song Genre
"Drummer Boy" is categorized within the pop and urban music genres.
Song Composition
The song features prominent marching-band percussion which aligns just well with its title - "Drummer Boy".
Record Label
"Drummer Boy" was released under Asylum Records, a label that's part of the Warner Music Group.
Album
This track is included in Alesha Dixon's third studio album, "The Entertainer".
Release Date
"Drummer Boy" was released on 3rd September in the year 2010.
Chart Position
Upon its release, "Drummer Boy" peaked at the 15th position on the UK Singles Chart.
Producers
The track was produced by The Fairground and Alesha Dixon herself.
Reviews
Critics provided mixed reviews about "Drummer Boy", some praising its energetic beat and Dixon's catchy flow, while others felt it lacked depth.
Music Video
The music video for "Drummer Boy", directed by Rankin, features Dixon leading a parade against the backdrop of a dilapidated warehouse, delivering theatrical performances with well-choreographed dance routines.
Written By
"Drummer Boy" was written by Alesha Dixon, along with Talay Riley, Richard Fairbrass, Fred Fairbrass, and Rob Manzoli.
Influences
The song features a sample of "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred, a British band that found global success in the 90s.
Promotion
Dixon performed "Drummer Boy" live on various platforms including So You Think You Can Dance, Paul O'Grady Live, and GMTV to promote its release.
Versatility
Despite mixed reviews, "Drummer Boy" highlighted Dixon's versatility as an artist, showing her shift from more mainstream pop to a more urban edgy style.
Contribution to Alesha's Career
Though it wasn't her highest-charting track, "Drummer Boy" nonetheless contributed to solidifying Alesha's place in the music industry.
Unique Sound
The song is known for its interesting fusion of Dixon's distinct vocal style and the unique marching-band instrumental, creating a quite distinctive sound within the pop genre.

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