Scream (song)

"Scream" is a song by American singer Usher. It was released from the album Looking 4 Myself (2012). The song was released on April 26, 2012 as a digital download. 

It was written by Max Martin, Shellback, Savan Kotecha, and Usher. It was produced by Max Martin and Shellback. This was the same group who wrote and produced Usher's 2010 single "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love". "Scream" is an electropop song. It has dance-pop beats. The song talks about sexual situations. Many music critics called it a "club song". They also said that it is similar to Usher's older songs.

The song was given positive reviews from music critics. Many liked the musical instruments on the song. It debuted at number 70 on the US Hot 100 chart. It also debuted at number 32 on the Pop Songs chart. It then reached number 10 on the Hot 100. The song was very successful in Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, Scotland, and Australia. Usher promoted the song by performing it live several times. He performed the song at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.

Track listing
US digital download
"Scream" – 3:54

Ireland and UK Digital download
"Scream" – 3:55
"Climax" (Kaskade Remix) – 6:38

CD single
"Scream" – 3:55
"Climax" (Mike D Remix) - 4:20

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (2012)Peakposition scope="row" scope="row"Argentina (Top 20)9 scope="row"Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders) 8Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders) 9 scope="row"Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia) 4 scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row"Lebanon (The Official Lebanese Top 20)14 scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" Russia (Airplay) 38 scope="row"South Korea (GAON)4 scope="row" scope="row" scope="row"Taiwan (Top 20)7 scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row"

Year-end charts
Chart (2012)PositionAustralia (ARIA)94Australia Urban (ARIA)31Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)81Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)46Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)24Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia)49Canada (Canadian Hot 100)38France (SNEP)126Germany (Media Control AG)71Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)74Netherlands (Mega Top 50)73UK Singles (Official Charts Company)83US Billboard Hot 10044US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)25US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard) 22US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)32US Rhythmic (Billboard)23

Release history
Country   Date   FormatWorldwideApril 27, 2012Digital download United States May 1, 2012 Mainstream and rhythmic radio Germany  June 1, 2012 CD single Ireland June 1, 2012 Digital download United Kingdom June 3, 2012 United States June 18, 2012 Adult contemporary radio

 References 

Other websites
Official music video at YouTube

Category:2012 songs
Category:Usher songs