"Obsession" is a song by American singer

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. The song was written and produced by Justin "DJ Frank E" Franks with

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and

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. It was released as a single on September 14, 2010, by

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. The song peaked at number 37 on ''

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chart. The accompanying music video was directed by

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, and portrays Ferreira's obsession with actor

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Background and composition

"Obsession" was written and produced by

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, and

. Ferreira said of the song:

"It's kind of making fun of
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. It has an electronic edge, but it also has this whole
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intro that's perfect for, say, a big hockey game."

Before its release, "Obsession" was included on '' Now That's What I Call Music! 35''. The track has also been featured on the soundtracks to the television series ''

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'' and the 2011 romantic comedy film ''

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''. A remix of the song by

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was included on ''

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''.

Music video

The music video for "Obsession", directed by

, debuted on September 30, 2010, on

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. In the video, Ferreira has an infatuation with actor

. Though her friends find this ridiculous, she sets out to find Madsen and convince him to be with her. She dreams of Madsen aiding her in cutting one of her friend's hair. She eventually sneaks into Madsen's house. The last scene has the actor coming to see Ferreira and her friends in a restaurant. They both walk out after Madsen pays for the group's meal, and Ferreira's "friends" are left stunned. Throughout Ferreira's dream sequences, Madsen is dressed in a suit, and some of the video was perceived as a nod to Madsen's character Mr. Blonde from the 1992 film ''

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''.

Track listings

*Digital download #"Obsession" – 3:44 *US promotional CD maxi single – The Remixes #"Obsession" (

Remix) – 6:51 #"Obsession" (Static Revenger Remix Instrumental) – 6:51 #"Obsession" (Static Revenger Radio Mix) – 3:33 #"Obsession" (Static Revenger Dub) – 6:36 #"Obsession" (

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Funk Generation Club Mix) – 6:50 #"Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Dub) – 6:50 #"Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Radio Mix) – 3:40 #"Obsession" (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Radio Mix Instrumental) – 3:40 #"Obsession" (

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& Golden Touch Club Mix) – 4:45 #"Obsession" (Sam Sparro & Golden Touch Dub) – 4:44 #"Obsession" (Sam Sparro & Golden Touch Radio Mix) – 3:46

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of the promotional CD single. Recording * Recorded at Germano Studios (New York City, New York) and Patriot Studios (Denver, Colorado) * Additional recording at

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(Las Vegas, Nevada) * Mixed at 2010 Mixing (

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, California) * Mastered at Capitol Mastering (Hollywood, California) Personnel *

– vocals, background vocals *

– production, recording, programming, arrangement, synth *

– production, recording, programming, arrangement, guitar, synth, background vocals * Jerrod "Skins" Bettis – production, programming, arrangement, guitar, synth * Christian Baker – recording assistance * Mark Gray – additional recording * Rob Katz – recording assistance * Joe Zook – mixing * Dan Piscina – mixing assistance * Robert Vosgien – mastering

Charts

References

{{Sky Ferreira 2010 singles 2010 songs Capitol Records singles Music videos directed by Marc Klasfeld Sky Ferreira songs Song recordings produced by Ryan Tedder Songs written by DJ Frank E Songs written by Jerrod Bettis Songs written by Ryan Tedder Torch songs