"Outta Nowhere" is a song by Cuban-American rapper
Pitbull
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featuring Colombian-American recording artist
Danny Mercer, taken from the former's seventh studio album ''
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The song was released on May 28, 2013 by Mr. 305,
Polo Grounds Music
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, and
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as the second promotional single from the album.
"Outta Nowhere" was written by Armando C. Perez,
Danny Mercer while production was handled by
Danny Mercer.
There is another version of the song featuring a verse from Pitbull's protege Jamie Drastik.
Music video
The music video was filmed in July 2013 by director
Jessy Terrero
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Career
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, however, due to unknown reasons, Pitbull decided to cancel the upload of the music video.
Production
The song was initially recorded by
Nicole Scherzinger
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, and a video of her recording the track can be found in her
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interview. The song was then turned over to Nick Wells, whom recorded his version with Danny Murk before being sent over to Pitbull for the final product.
Track listing and formats
* Digital download
# "Outta Nowhere" – 3:26
* Promo CD
# "
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" – 3:24
# "Outta Nowhere" – 3:26
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the single's official liner notes.
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Armando C. Perez – vocals, songwriter
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Danny Mercer – vocals, songwriter, record producer
Charts
Release history
References
External links
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