[20], Music magazine Spin included "In the Dark" at number 15 on its "Favorite Pop Tracks of 2011" list, naming it "radio gold". 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A sample of "In the Dark", featuring the saxophone riff accompanied by the "ooh la la" hook, alongside Eurodance and Latin musical influences. Released: Jan 2011 Label: Universal Records Facebook Twitter Tracks. Check out In The Dark by Dev on Amazon Music. Dev was signed to Universal Republic, her debut single, Bass Down Low featuring The Cataracs, was released on December 6, 2010, later becoming part of her debut studio album The Night the Sun Came Up released in 2012 after numerous delays, along with the hit-single "In the Dark" and the duet with Enrique Iglesias: "Naked". Lewis Corner of British music website Digital Spy rated it four stars out of five, particularly praising the saxophone hook. She collaborated with American rapper Flo Rida on an official remix as she believed she would enjoy the remix when hearing it on the radio. [31] In Ireland, "In the Dark" fared similarly to the UK on the Irish Singles Chart, entering and peaking at number 33. [13] Cinquemani concluded by writing that the song is "almost enough to forgive [The Cataracs] for 'Like a G6'. "In the Dark" (Dev song), from The Night The Sun Came Up (2011) "In the Dark" (Tiësto song), from Elements of Life (2007) "In the Dark", a song by 3 Doors Down from Us and the Night (2016) "In the Dark", a song by The Birthday Massacre from Pins and Needles (2010) Listen free to Dev – In the Dark (In The Dark - UK Super Clean Radio Edit, In the Dark and … [25] Additionally, "In the Dark" reached number one on two of Billboard's component charts, Heatseekers Songs and Hot Dance Club Songs. With music streaming on Deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. [16] "In the Dark" sees Dev using her singing voice more than her distinctive sing-talk style. "[37] Contessa Gayles of AOL Music referred the video to as "freaky" and "funky", writing "Forget 'dancing in the dark,' Dev works it in a sea of dismembered, black-painted hands and arms in this freaky, funky new vid. The lyrics emphasize sex drives and letting the sensation of touch fully take over from sight. "[4] "In the Dark" was recorded during a session in January 2011; it was one of the first songs to be recorded for Dev's debut album[4] and it was eventually also recorded by Demi Lovato. Home / Music / Dance/Electronica / Dance Pop Track. New Releases. Dev - In The Dark (Instrumental Version) is a English album released on Oct 2011. [1] Dev described the song as "very flavorful" and "hot". The song's music video features shots of black-painted hands that touch Dev while she is standing naked. Add to Custom List. Elsewhere, the song peaked in the top forty in Canada, Australia, Denmark, Ireland, Scotland and the United Kingdom. "[13] Tris McCall of The Star-Ledger named "In the Dark" the "Song of the Week" and compared its saxophone line to Alexandra Stan's "Mr. Saxobeat", and said that while the latter is "total Euroschlock", "In the Dark" preserves "some of the mechanized detachment" of Dev's song "Booty Bounce" (2010). Now that you got me boy You know you better spice it flavor it get it right; savor it Wanna see who you are, Got a sex drive to push the start [24] On March 8, 2012, the single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over one million units. 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Dev - In The Dark (Instrumental Version) Album has 1 song sung by Tribute Stars. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. [29] The following week, the song reached its peak of number 22 and was listed on the chart for five weeks before falling off. [9] Rapper Flo Rida is featured on an official remix of the song, and Dev stated that she wanted to make a remix as it would be refreshing and "great for radio". Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. [22] Halperin went on to comment: "Spotlighting the sexiest sax solo this side of Duran Duran's 'Rio' and a sultry, almost Latin-flavored vibe, it may or may not be an ode to masturbation, but it definitely satisfies in all the right places. [15] McCall was mixed regarding "In the Dark"'s lyrical content and called the line "do your work on me/Open up my body and do some surgery" the "grossest pillow talk" since The Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps". ... and then we met up and we got both of our ideas and feelings across. "In the Dark" is a song performed by American singer Dev. [15] Lyrically, the song speaks of sex drives and letting sensation of touch fully taking over from sight,[12] as Dev repeats the line, "I got a sex drive that's push to start". [15] Writing for the Dallas Observer, Shahryar Rizvi was negative in his review of the song and criticized the "cheesy" saxophone sound, saying that it "serves well to show just how mediocre this song is". She makes you want to touch her, just like every other hand in the video. * Sales figures based on certification alone. Listen to Dev - In The Dark (Instrumental Version) song in high quality & download Dev - In The Dark (Instrumental Version) song on Gaana.com Find similar albums to In the Dark - Dev on AllMusic AllMusic. Listen to Dev - In The Dark (Vocal Melody Version) song in high quality & download Dev - In The Dark (Vocal … It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. [36] The main focus is black-painted hands and arms, which are prominent in several shots of Dev as she is standing naked while the hands are touching her body. [14] LA Weekly writer Shea Serrano regarded the song as "predictable" and dismissed the metaphors, labeling them "confusing". Dev - In the dark [LYRICS] Well, last time i uploaded this, it got 10,000 views, then Youtube blocked it world wide. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads, including interest-based ads. [30] In the United Kingdom, the song debuted and peaked at number 37 on the UK Singles Chart in the issue dated August 27, 2011. [21] The Hollywood Reporter's music editor Shirley Halperin put it at number four on her "Top 10 Singles of 2011" list and called it "irresistible". Available with an Apple Music subscription. [18] It has a basic sequence of Cm–E♭6–A♭5–G5 as its chord progression. Play on Napster. Track. [36] Cory Lamz of Westword wrote a positive review of the video: "Watching 'In the Dark' is like dancing under a strobe light on ecstasy. It is written in the key of C minor and Dev's vocals span from the note of A♭4 to the note of B5. TRY NOW Software Browse Login Livingroom Try Now. From the album "In The Dark (The Remixes)" by Dev on Napster. The Californian singer Dev (born Devin Tailes), told AOL Music that this song has "got a cool little sax line and a whole lot of flavor. [12] Garyn Ganz of Rolling Stone graded the song three stars out of five and commented: "Dev speak-sings about her sex drive over a Nineties Latin house beat like a top-shelf version of Kesha – seductive, not sleazy. In The Dark (Hype Jones 2012 Remix) Dev. Listen free to Dev – In The Dark - Single. Dev - In The Dark (Vocal Melody Version) is a English album released on Dec 2011. For takes and takes and takes. In The Dark (Proper Villains Remix) Dev. Listen online to Dev - In the Dark and see which albums it appears on. Features Song Lyrics for Dev's In The Dark (Single) album. In The Dark (Hype Jones 2012 Remix) Dev. In The Dark - UK Super Clean Radio Edit Lyrics "[3], In the video, Dev is seen in a club scene with intense dancing. It was time when we just wanted to make that sort of record, and we did. On the other hand, he criticized the song for being "locked in the current time", writing: "'In the Dark' seems very much a song of the dance pop moment. © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. It was written by Dev alongside The Cataracs, who produced it for Dev's debut studio album, The Night the Sun Came Up (2011). Plus a full breakdown of this week's charts", "Grab A Handful Of Dev In Her "In The Dark" Video", "In the Dark (feat. In The Dark Lyrics: 5. "[11], "In the Dark" is a dance-pop song that features Eurodance beats and synths, mixed with influences of Latin music. TRY NOW. The song achieved its highest national peak in Russia and Slovakia, where it reached number one. [2] In an interview with music blog Idolator, she talked in-depth about the conception of the song, stating, "I was like, dammit, I'm gonna make a sexy song! [3] She explained, "The extras were amazing, they let me paint their hands and bodies, and they stacked on top of each other and did that for hours. Some of the hands were digitally added, but the majority of them were real, including the ones touching Dev. Listen to In The Dark by Dev. 5 Songs. [12][15] "In the Dark" opens with Dev's sing-talk vocal style as she sings "On my waist, through my hair / Think about it when you touch me there / Close my eyes, here you are dance-dance-dancing in the dark. Listen to In The Dark (In The Style Of Dev) song in high quality & download In The Dark (In The Style Of Dev) song on Gaana.com "In the Dark" received generally positive reviews from music critics. "[36] In contrast, Becky Bain of Idolator called it "somewhat unsettling". [29] In Slovakia, "In the Dark" debuted at number 30 and peaked at the top position seven weeks later. "[12] Lamb ended on a positive note; however, writing that the song is a worthy addition to party playlists and praised Dev and The Cataracs for "hav[ing] their fingers on the pulse of current party music". Play on Napster. Dev New Releases. Includes Album Cover, Release Year, and User Reviews. "[22], In the United States, "In the Dark" made its debut at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the issue dated August 20, 2011, almost three months after the song's release in April. I'm only talking to you if you wanna surf my seas. In the Dark (UK Super clean radio edit) Lyrics: 2. Album Themes. [28] Across Europe, "In the Dark" made its first appearance on the Tracklisten chart in Denmark on July 29, 2011, entering at number 36. [6] It was later sent for rhythmic airplay in the United States on May 24, 2011,[7] followed by an add on mainstream radio stations on June 21, 2011. Join Napster and play your favorite music offline. [3] She explained that a rapper would suit the song well and that she would enjoy the remix when hearing it on the radio. [12], Credits adapted from The Night the Sun Came Up liner notes.[1]. Celebration TGIF Dance Party Drinking Good Times Club. Album Themes. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.co.uk. Corner commented, "[Dev] purrs in her sensual and sultry tones, accompanied by that saxophone hook spicier than an extra-hot peri peri chicken from Nandos – and, we should add, just as lip-lickingly addictive." [26], In Canada, "In the Dark" debuted at number 83 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart in the issue dated September 17, 2011 and peaked at number 15 six weeks later on October 22, 2011. Play on Napster. Try again. [38] Bill Lamb of About.com wrote that the video "will likely leave you never looking at hands exactly the same". Like the hit 'Like a G6,' it is quite possible in a few months 'In the Dark' may sound a bit dated. [4] She said, "The songs I had before, even though they were explicit to an extent, they were just fun. She said, "So we did that back and forth, which he always does with me until I get my point across. However, critics were divided regarding the song's lyrical content; some referred it to as sexy, while others dismissed its metaphors. Sign up for Deezer and listen to In The Dark (Album Version) by Dev and 56 million more tracks. Dev In the Dark . Album Moods. TRY NOW Software Browse Login Livingroom Try Now. [17] According to sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Hal Leonard Corporation, "In the Dark" is written in the time signature of common time and set in a fast tempo of 125 beats per minute. "[3] She explained that she wanted the song to be "tasteful, yet sexual" and described it as "very sexy, but very musical at the same time". [24] The song proved to be a bigger commercial success than Dev's debut single, "Bass Down Low" (2010), which reached number 61. From the album "In The Dark" by Dev on Napster. [32], The music video for "In the Dark" was directed by Ethan Lader. Play on Napster. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who highlighted its production and the saxophone line. Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. Find album credit information for In the Dark - Dev on AllMusic AllMusic. Although failing to match "Bass Down Low"'s peak of number ten, it did give Dev her second top 40 single in the UK. "[34] The video was filmed in Los Angeles, California in late-April 2011, just before Dev joined Usher as the opening act for his OMG Tour. It's probably one of the sexier songs on the record, but I think it needed that! In the Dark (Proper Villains remix) Lyrics: 3. APPS & DEVICES FEATURES BROWSE LOGIN TRY NOW. In a sea of hands, literally, Dev manages to tease you, seduce you and entice you. [34] Lader originally contacted her with ideas for the clip, and she soon replied with what she would want in the video. Lewis Corner of British music website Digital Spy rated it four stars out of five, particularly praising the saxophone hook. "[3] The video also includes shots of an albino ball python and a tarantula. Track. Home / Music / Dance/Electronica / Dance Pop Track. I wanted to be sexy and dark like the song is, in a really interesting way, and we pulled it off, I think. From the album "The Night The Sun Came Up" by Dev on Napster. Find album credit information for In the Dark - Dev on AllMusic. "[3] 50 Cent is featured on another remix of the track,[10] which he recorded at Sonic Vista Studios Ibiza (Spain) in August 2011, while Kanye West appears on an unofficial remix, of which Dev said: "That was just kind of something that floated onto the Internet and the airwaves, which I don't mind at all because it sounds absolutely amazing and it's one of my favorite remixes too. [12] Lamb observed that the song is "nearly pure libido", but said that it works well without explicit lyrics. The song was released as the album's second single on April 25, 2011, through Universal Motown. Her debut album, The Night the Sun Came Up, was released on March 27, 2012. Try it free. She elaborated on choosing Flo Rida, saying: "We went in thinking about who would be cool on the radio [...] Flo Rida fit, and he completely killed it. [33] Dev enlisted Lader to make the video as he regularly makes videos for her and The Cataracs. Includes Album Cover, Release Year, and User Reviews. Features Song Lyrics for Dev's In the Dark (The Remixes) album. From the album "In The Dark" by Dev on Napster. Find similar albums to In the Dark - Dev on AllMusic. Track. "In the Dark" came about when Dev wanted to make a sexy song to show that she is a grown woman. "In the Dark" was written by Dev alongside The Cataracs, a group that consists of Niles Hollowell-Dhar and David Singer-Vine, who also produced the track. In The Dark (In The Style Of Dev) is a English album released on Jul 2011. In The Dark (Proper Villains Remix) Dev. [5] It was later mixed by Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios in Los Angeles, California and mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound in New York City. "In the Dark" enjoyed commercial success in the United States, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the summit of Hot Dance Club Songs. [12][13] The song features a house rhythm and a prominent saxophone riff that serves as the song's instrumentation. Play on Napster. [35] Dev took more control over the "In the Dark" video than previous video shoots as she used to let the director "take a little bit of control" when she was inexperienced in the process. To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.co.uk (UK). Home / Music / Dance/Electronica / Dance Pop Track. Dev - In The Dark (Vocal Melody Version) Album has 1 song sung by Ultimate Tribute Stars. In The Dark (UK Super Clean Radio Edit) Dev. [18], "In the Dark" received generally positive reviews from music critics. DEV - In The Dark Album Lyrics; 1. Celebration TGIF Dance Party Drinking Good Times Club. "[19], While reviewing The Night the Sun Came Up, Slant Magazine critic Sal Cinquemani named the song the album's best track. It does not seem to capture something timeless. If you do not want to accept all cookies or would like to learn more about how we use cookies, click "Customise cookies". In the Dark Lyrics: On my waist, through my hair / Think about it when you touch me there / Close my eyes, here you are / All alone dancing in the dark / Tell me, baby, if it's wrong / To let my hands )", "Dev and the Cataracs Join Usher's OMG Tour", "Dev Gets Hands-On With Her 'In the Dark' Video", "Will Dev's sea of hands carry her to the top? [8] In the United Kingdom, "In the Dark" was released in a digital extended play (EP) alongside three remixes of the track as well as its music video. [17] Corner commented, "[Dev] purrs in her sensual and sultry tones, accompanied by that saxophone hook spicier than an extra-hot peri peri chicken from Nandos – and, we should add, just as lip-lickingly addictive. It was released as a single on April 26, 2011 in the United States and in the UK on 14th August, 2011. In 2014, Dev released two EPs, Bittersweet July and the second part as a follow-up to part one. Dance dance dancing in the dark! The album's second single, " In the Dark ", peaked at number 11 in the US chart, making it her most successful solo single to date. In the Dark (Havana Brown remix) Lyrics: 4. Add to My Collection. "[17] Bill Lamb of About.com rated "In the Dark" four stars out of five and praised Dev's vocals, as well as the song's sexy lyrics and the saxophone hook. Bill Lamb of About.comrated "In the Dark" four stars out of five and praised Dev's vocals, as well as the song's sexy ly… Listen to In The Dark by Dev. From the album "The Night The Sun Came Up" by Dev on Napster. [12][14] Critics compared the riff to "Mr. Saxobeat" (2011) by Romanian singer Alexandra Stan. It's really dope." He pointed out that, unlike the rest of the album, "In the Dark" avoids "too-aggressive beats and chintzy synths" and instead relies on Dev's "ooh la la" hook and the "sleek" saxophone line. [23] The song steadily ascended on the chart for eight weeks before reaching its peak position of number 11 in the issue dated October 22, 2011. [24] In Australia, the song debuted at number 64 on the singles chart,[27] and eventually peaked at number 41. According to Dev, the inspiration behind the video was to reflect the "dark" themes of the song, by creating a Tim Burton-inspired feel. [34] In an interview with Idolator, Dev elaborated on the video's concept, stating that she wanted a dark feel similar to Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland: "I wanted the video to be sexy as well [...] we'd have an Alice in Wonderland/Tim Burton type of feel. Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. [1], The song was released on April 25, 2011 via digital download as the second single from Dev's debut studio album, The Night the Sun Came Up. "[16] According to Nadine Cheung of AOL Radio, the line borrows the melody from Reel 2 Real's "I Like to Move It" (1994). In The Dark (In The Style Of Dev) Album has 1 song sung by 2010s Karaoke Band.