Whatcha Think About That

## Music Video

"**Whatcha Think About That**" is the third track and second single by The Pussycat Dolls from their second studio album, *Doll Domination*.

The song features American rapper Missy Elliot.

## Background

"Whatcha Think About That" was written by Ester Dean, Elliot and Jamal Jones who also produced the song. Mickael Furnon of the French rock group Mickey 3D received co-writing credits for the song, for its sample of "Je M'appelle Jane". Dean also handled the vocal production of the song along with Ron Fair. The Pussycat Dolls and Elliot's vocals were recorded in two separate studios at Zac Studio in Atlanta, Georgia and The Boiler Room Studio in Santa Monica, California by Mike “Angry” Eleoploulos, Tal Herzberg, Tony Terrebonne, Aubry "Big Juice" Delaine and Matt Wheeler with the assistance of Johnathan Merritt and Bryan Morton. The song was mixed by Dave Pensado and Jayson Joshua. On August 29, 2008 Rap-Up announced that the song would be released as the second single of *Doll Domination* and also unveiled the cover art. The song was available for digital download and was sent to contemporary hit radio on September 9.

## Reception

### Critical

Alex Fletcher of Digital Spy gave the song three out five stars describing the song as "vibrant" adding "[the song] finds the pop troupe somewhere near the top of their game". Samesame.com.au called the song "sensational". Vicki Lutas from BBC Radio 1 praised Missy Elliott's contribution to the song, complimenting the introduction. "Of course, the song's greatness isn't all down to Missy Elliott alone – the Dolls certainly give it life."

### Commercial

In the United States, "Whatcha Think About That" failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but it peaked at number 8 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles on September 27, 2008 while on the Canadian Hot 100 the song debuted and peaked at number 66.

In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number thirty-six on the UK Singles Chart on February 1, 2009. For the week ending date March 7, 2009 the song peaked at number nine. In Ireland the song peaked at number twelve on the Irish Singles Chart on February 12, 2009 and peaked at number thirty-seven on the European Hot 100.

## Music video

The music video for "Whatcha Think About That" was filmed in September 9–10, 2008 in Los Angeles, with Diane Martel serving as the director. The music video uses the Urban/Club Remix.

## Live performances

The Pussycat Dolls first performed "Whatcha Think About That" on October 28, 2008 on *Dancing with the Stars*. The song was also performed throughout their second headlining tour, Doll Domination Tour.

## Lyrics

**Missy Elliot:**

Ladies

So if your dude aint actin right,

you tell that dude he got to go,

If that dude be clamin that he broke,

you tell that dude he got to go

If he wants you to stay in the house everyday and night,

you tell that dude he got to go

If he wants to run the streets,

Then you run the streets to and you tell him he got to go

**Nicole:**

Baby, Baby somebody's gonna cry tonight,

Baby (baby), Baby (baby), but it won't be my tears tonight

(**Missy Elliot:** Lets go!)

So whatcha think about that,

whatcha think about it,

So whatcha think about that, that, that (**Melody:** oh baby)

Tonight we're gonna switch up,

I'll do you, you do me,

Tonight your gonna stay home while I run the streets

What do you, what do you, what do you, what do you think about that baby,

What do you, what do you, what do you, what do you think about that?

Baby!, Imma let you play my part,

So you can feel a broken heart,

Let me just talk, make sure that you call

So I can say it

Baby, Baby somebody's gonna cry tonight,

Baby (baby), Baby (baby), but it won't be my tears tonight

So whatcha think about that,

whatcha think about it,

So whatcha think about that, that, that (**Melody:** oh baby)

Tonight your gonna call me a thousand times,

Tonight I'mma make up a thousand lies

How do you, How do you, How do you, How do you feel about that baby,

How do you, How do you, How do you, How do you feel about that?

Baby, Imma let you play my part,

So you can feel a broken heart,

Let me just talk, make sure that you call

So I can say it!

Baby, Baby somebody's gonna cry tonight (that's right),

Baby (baby), Baby (baby), but it won't be my tears tonight, oh

So whatcha think about that, (oh)

whatcha think about it, (oh)

So whatcha think about that, that, that (**Melody:** oh baby)

**Missy Elliot:**

Okay!

Hol up, whatchu think about that,

You wear the dress and I put on your slacks,

Tonight I'm goin out and ain't comin back,

You ain't gonna get no more pussycat,

See me in the club I'm out with my girls,

Do like you do when your out with your goods,

Up in the club its just me and my girls

Play like Katy Perry kissin on girls,

Now you can't eat or sleep,

And now you in the house thinking about me,

And now I do what you do to me,

And now I love to see you weeping

**Nicole (Melody):**

Baby, Baby (baby) somebody's gonna cry tonight (somebody's gonna cry to tonight)

**Nicole (Missy Elliot):**

Baby (baby), Baby (baby)

**Nicole with Missy Elliot (Melody):**

But it won't be my tears tonight, (oh)

**Nicole (Melody):**

So whatcha think about that, (oh)

whatcha think about it, (tell me)

So whatcha think about that, that, that (oh baby)

**Melody:**

Oooooo baby, hey

**Missy Elliot:**

Ladies

So if your dude aint actin right,

you tell that dude he got to go,

If that dude be clamin that he broke,

you tell that dude he got to go

If he wants you to stay in the house everyday and night,

you tell that dude he got to go

If he wants to run the streets,

Then you run the streets to and you tell him he got to go

**Nicole:**

Baby, baby

Oh baby, somebody gonna cry tonight, oh, somebody gonna cry tonight, baby!

## Videos

### Live performances

The Pussycat Dolls - Whatcha Think About That (Live on 'This Morning')
## References

1. ↑ "New Music: Pussycat Dolls f/ Missy Elliott – 'Whatcha Think About That'". - *Rap-Up*
2. ↑ "Pussycat Dolls: 'Whatcha Think About That'". - *Digital Spy*
3. ↑ "Video: T.I. on 'Tyra,' Brandy on 'TRL,' PCD & Missy on 'DWTS". - *Rap-Up.com*