Notorious

The Saturdays

About Notorious

"Notorious" is a song by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays, released as the lead single from the third studio album, On Your Radar. The song was written by Ina Wroldsen and Steve Mac, who also produced the song. The single was released digitally on 22 May 2011. "Notorious" was recorded in 2011 after the band were looking for a new sound to release in their third album. According to the lyrics in the song the band are loving life, they like to go out and enjoy themselves however they work hard and they all have a bad and naughty side to them. The lyrics of the song has been described as "playful". Vanessa White said the song was a more "grown up" approach to the music they have released before. The group performed the song live for the first time on So You Think You Can Dance and the song received its first radio airplay on The Chris Moyles Show. "Notorious" received mainly positive reviews from critics. It gained comparisons to the Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna and Kelis. Some critics labelled the song as "quite amazing" and "big" and "a bit Black Eyed Peas-esque". It song was also praised for the big production of the song. Aled Jones described the song as "unexpected" from the group. It has also been said that the all-girl group are bringing a tougher, edgier sound. Yahoo! Music questioned the song if it was enough, stating; "a bad girl", short skirts, nice hair, rave breakdown - but is it enough?". 


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2011
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Don't hold back
It's nice to see somebody make an effort
You know I like it in the street lights
Like, like, like the spotlight
Do you like me?

I la-la-love this track
So if you wanna come with me you should know
I'm like, I'm like, I'm like this beat, yes
Crazy and infectious
I'm a give my business
Boy my resume says "I'm a bad girl"

Closer baby look in my eyes
Do you recognize me?
I've been a bad girl
I'm a bad girl, I'm notorious

I'm a outlaw
I'm the big boss
I'm a gangster
On the dance floor

I'm a outlaw
I'm the big boss
I'm a gangster
On the dance floor

Boy beware
I got a record and I'm known for my style
And everybody knows my name here
I'm the head of game here
Pleasure and the pain, yeah
Because my resume says "I'm a bad girl"

Closer baby look in my eyes
Do you recognize me?
I've been a bad girl
I'm a bad girl, I'm notorious

I'm a outlaw
I'm the big boss
I'm a gangster
On the dance floor

I'm a outlaw
I'm the big boss
I'm a gangster
On the dance floor

Baby tell me can you get it from my energy
I've been a bad girl
I'm a bad girl, I'm notorious

I'm a outlaw
I'm the big boss
I'm a gangster
On the dance floor

Closer baby look in my eyes
Do you recognize me?
I've been a bad girl
I'm a bad girl, I'm notorious

I'm a outlaw
I'm the big boss
I'm a gangster
On the dance floor

I'm a outlaw
I'm the big boss
I'm a gangster
On the dance floor

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The Saturdays

The Saturdays are an English-Irish girl group based in London, England. The group consists of Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, Frankie Sandford and Vanessa White. The band formed in 2007 and subsequently signed a record deal with Fascination Records, a sub-division of Polydor Records. more »

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Written by: STEVE (GB) MAC, INA CHRISTINE WROLDSEN

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10 facts about this song

Release and Chart Performance
"Notorious" was released on 22 May 2011 as the lead single from "The Saturdays" third studio album, "On Your Radar." - The song peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Notorious" was directed by Justin Dickel, who has also worked with artists like Jessie J and Dido. - In this video, the band members play double roles as secretaries and undercover agents.
Song Production
The song was written by Ina Wroldsen and Steve Mac, the latter of whom also produced it. - The 'spy' theme for "Notorious" was inspired by the Austin Powers movies.
Song Style and Reception
"Notorious" is a dance-pop song, with synth riffs and heavy bass. - Critics compared the track to the music of Rihanna and Britney Spears. - The song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its catchy hook and others criticizing it as generic.
Live Performances
The Saturdays first performed "Notorious" live on "So You Think You Can Dance" UK. - The band also performed the song at the T4 On The Beach 2011 concert.
Additional Information
"Notorious" was used in the promotional campaign for the TV show "Desperate Scousewives." - A remix of the song by the DJ Chuckie was included in "The Saturdays" EP, "Chasing The Saturdays."
Commercial Success
The song has sold over 100,000 copies in the UK. - In Ireland, the song charted in the top 20 hitting the number 19 spot.
Song's Lyrics
Lyrics of the song reflect a sense of empowerment and independence. - The lyrics "I am a little bit dangerous" and "I'm a bad girl, I'm notorious" play on the band's fun-loving, bad-girl images.
Choreography
The choreography for the song's live performances and music video were well-received for being energetic and engaging. - The signature dance, nicknamed the "spy dance," became popular among fans.
Track Placement
"Notorious" is the second track on The Saturdays' album "On Your Radar."

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