"Try Me" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo, featuring fellow American singer Jennifer Lopez and Norwegian DJ Matoma, who also produced the song. It was released as the third single exclusively in Europe from his fourth studio album, ''

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'' (2015). The single was released on May 26, 2015. "Try Me" is also included on Matoma's debut studio album, '' Hakuna Matoma''.

Background

Derulo told Capital FM that he was in the studio working on some material for Lopez’s next album, when Lopez suggested they work on something for his album, as it was coming out sooner.

Composition

The song is a

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which contains breezy, tropical, and Balearic beats. According to '' Newsday'' Glenn Gomboa, the song is a "mix of an old-school pop duet and of-the-moment, Latin-tinged production". Dan Weiss of '' Spin'' described it as "the Afro-futurist '

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'". Jeff Benjamin of '' Fuse'' found the melody was reminiscent of

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's " Jealous". Thematically, Derulo said the song is "about the prospect of meeting somebody new. You might be the person I’ve been looking for. Try me."

Critical reception

Sam C. Mac of '' Slant Magazine'' deemed it "an ebullient pop ballad that bests '' Talk Dirty'' standout '

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'' Marjua Estevez wrote the song "could potentially be summer's bae anthem" and called it "a perfect tune for drop-top weather", while also commending the harmony of both singers. Jeff Benjamin of '' Fuse'' wrote: "Vocally, the best moments in the track come when the singers' high and low notes are layered, serving the listener some wonderfully sensual harmonies."

Music video

The song's accompanying

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was planned to be released, however, Derulo has confirmed that was made: "It's in the concept; the guys have to be really strong. You will understand when you actually see he video It's a competition of some sort."

Track listing

*CD single #" Get Ugly" #"Try Me" (featuring Jennifer Lopez and Matoma)

Charts

Certifications

References

External links

* {{Matoma 2015 songs 2015 singles Jason Derulo songs Jennifer Lopez songs Matoma songs Songs written by Marvin Gaye Songs written by Jason Derulo Songs written by Lindy Robbins Warner Records singles Tropical house songs