"Repeat" is a song by French DJ

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, featuring vocals from British recording artist

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. Written by

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, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Frédéric Riesterer and produced by Guetta, Tuinfort, Riesterer, the song has thus far peaked at number 108 in

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. Musically, "Repeat" is a

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pop song, with lyrics that feature Jessie dancing to the beat.

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positively reviewed the song, praising Jessie's vocal performance.

Background

Written by

, Ali Tennant, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Frédéric Riesterer and produced by Guetta. This song features the vocals of English singer-songwriter Jessie J.

Critical reception

Scott Shetler of PopCrush said: "Guetta wisely avoids the synth loops on the mid-tempo track 'Repeat' and instead lets Jessie J show off her voice: "I wanna know was I the one, or just the chick on the side? / I gave it all, broke it down my walls, don't you dare say I didn't try." An infectious hook makes 'Repeat' one of the most fun-sounding breakup songs we can remember." Digital Spy's Robert Copsey gave a review: "A combination of a chill melody, emotional vocals, and a more progressive tune make this a first for Guetta. "Repeat" reminds us a little of "

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", not as big room but same sort of transition. While the vocals of Jessie J are pleasant, they don't lead us to believe that this will be any sort of genre transcending track."

Chart performance

In the United Kingdom, "Repeat" peaked at number 108 on the

on 9 October 2011. It also charted on the Europe Top 100, where it peaked at number sixty-nine.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. * Jessica Cornish -

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and lead vocals * The Invisible Men - songwriter *

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- songwriter *

- songwriter,

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and all instruments * Giorgio Tuinfortt - songwriter, producer * Frédéric Riesterer - songwriter, producer

Charts

Release history

References

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