"Outta Here" is the
title song of the debut studio album by
Dutch R&B singer-songwriter
Esmée Denters. It was released as the debut single both from the artist and the album in the Netherlands on 14 April 2009, 27 April in New Zealand followed by 16 August in the UK.
It is Denters's most successful single to date, reaching number three in the Netherlands, seven in the United Kingdom and the top twenty in New Zealand and Ireland.
Background
Denters said in a UK interview that this song inspired the name of the album. Speaking of the album she said
The song has been written by
Jason Perry and
Ester Dean with
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. Timberlake is the recipient of numerous awards and ac ...
and
Polow da Don providing the production. It is also the debut single to be released on Timberlake's own record label
Tennman Records
Tennman Records was an American record label created as a joint venture between Justin Timberlake and Interscope Records.
History
The label was announced in a press release dated May 28, 2007.
"We are all excited about the talent we have to off ...
.
It was one of the last songs written for the album.
Critical reception
David Balls of ''
Digital Spy
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'' said "'Outta Here', co-written and produced by Justin Timberlake, is very much the typical R&B-tinged pop debut - the sort of thing deployed by the likes of Mandy Moore, Stacie Orrico. "I feel so betrayed, what a waste of my heart," Denters wails as she launches into a chorus but unfortunately there are no real signs of passion or charisma here."
The BBC gave "Outta Here" 3 out of 5 stars, calling it 'fun' and 'good'. Music Focus Release said that ""Outta Here" isn't a song that immediately grabs you. In fact on the first listen we found ourselves a little disappointed and indifferent."
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications and sales
Release history
References
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2009 debut singles
Dutch dance-pop songs
Contemporary R&B songs
Esmée Denters songs
Music videos directed by Diane Martel
Song recordings produced by Polow da Don
Songs written by Polow da Don
Songs written by Jason Perry (singer)
Songs written by Justin Timberlake
Songs written by Ester Dean
Song recordings produced by Justin Timberlake
2009 songs