"Oh Yeah" is a song by Big Time Rush, from their first studio album, BTR. It was written by Jacob Kasher, Kevin Rudolf, and the band members themselves, having been their first opportunity to directly compose one of their own songs.[2] Described as a "bass-heavy club anthem" with pop-rock instrumentation,[2] the song was also featured in the second season episode "Big Time Songwriters" of Big Time Rush.
Background[]
After wrapping the first season filming for Big Time Rush, BTR began dedicated work on their debut studio album. From May to July, the band had extensive sessions with a variety of professional songwriters and producers.
"Oh Yeah" was written by Kevin Rudolf, Jacob Kasher, and all four members of BTR themselves. While most tracks were typically pre-written and received minimal input from the band themselves, the writing session for "Oh Yeah" was the first time they were able to help craft the lyrics and melodies.[3] The song was written and recorded over two nights in early July, with Rudolf at Paramount Studios.[4][5]
Composition[]
In an interview with Smashing Magazine, James Maslow said the following about the track:
“ | "'Oh Yeah' is kind of about this discovery” James explains. “It starts off with the chorus line ‘Who am I supposed to be’ and it’s kind of about asking, ‘What am I supposed to do to get you to like me?’ but it doesn’t even matter if you like me or not because we’re going to have a good time."[6] | ” |
Megan Vick of Billboard described it as a "bass-heavy club anthem."[2] An MTV piece described it as showcasing Rudolf's "signature rock fusion vibe."[6]
Release and television[]
"Oh Yeah" appears on the band's self-titled debut album, BTR. It is the eighth track on the album. In Big Time Rush, it was featured in the second season episode "Big Time Songwriters". Kendall, James, Carlos, and Logan try their hand at songwriting, but they begin to fight amongst themselves over creative differences. Kendall and Carlos prefer their "Oh song" while Logan and James want to use their "Yeah song", and the two pairs war with each other, until they have the idea to compromise and combine their ideas into a song called "Oh Yeah", which they end the episode by performing a music video for.
Credits and personnel[]
Credits transcribed from the liner notes of BTR.[1]
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Lyrics[]
Lyrics transcribed from BTR liner notes.[1]
So tell me who am I supposed to be |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 BTR (liner notes). Big Time Rush. Nick Records, Columbia Records. 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Vick, Megan (October 13, 2010). "Big Time Rush Brings Boy Bands Back". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ↑ Parker, Melissa (September 16, 2010). "James Maslow Interview: 'Big Time Rush' 2nd Season on Tap, Band Releases Debut Album". Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ↑ Maslow, James [@jamesmaslow] (July 9, 2010). "Still in the studio writing this amazing song with Kevin Rudolf. It's going to be a smash. Probably going to call it oh yah. :)". Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ↑ Maslow, James [@jamesmaslow] (July 10, 2010). "We were in the studio with Kevin Rudolf till after 1am writing and singing this AMAZING song called "Oh Yeah". Cant wait for you to hear it!". Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Stucker, Kyle (August 31, 2011). "Big Time Rush". Patch.com. Retrieved August 3, 2023.