Determinate (song) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids "Determinate"
Single by Bridgit Mendler featuring Adam Hicks
from the album Lemonade Mouth
Released	April 15, 2011 (2011-04-15)
Recorded	2010–2011
Length	3:18
Label	Walt Disney
Songwriter(s)	Niclas Molinder Joacim Persson Johan Alkenäs Charlie Mason Ebony Burks Adam Hicks
Producer(s)	Twin
Bridgit Mendler singles chronology
"Somebody" (2011) "Determinate" (2011) "Breakthrough" (2011)
Adam Hicks singles chronology
"In the Summertime" (2009) "Determinate" (2011) "Breakthrough" (2011)

"Determinate" is a super catchy song by American singer Bridgit Mendler. It also features American rapper Adam Hicks. This song was a big part of the 2011 Disney Channel movie Lemonade Mouth and its soundtrack, Lemonade Mouth. Walt Disney Records released it as a single on April 15, 2011.

About the Song "Determinate"

"Determinate" was the second song released from the Lemonade Mouth soundtrack. It was also the second single sung by Bridgit Mendler. A music production team called Twin created the song. They are known for working with artists like Ashley Tisdale.

Many talented people helped write "Determinate." These include Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson, Johan Alkenas, Charlie Mason, Ebony Burks, and Adam Hicks.

Different Versions of "Determinate"

There is a special demo version of "Determinate." It was sung by Ebony Burks, who helped write the song. This demo version has some differences from the one Bridgit Mendler sings. For example, some of the words are changed, and the music is a bit different. It also does not have the rap part by Adam Hicks. This version became public online in 2012.

Disney also made other versions of the song for different countries. One example is "Inténtalo," which is the Spanish version. The band Pop4U, from the TV show La Gira, performed this version.

How "Determinate" Performed on Music Charts

"Determinate" was quite successful compared to the other songs from the Lemonade Mouth soundtrack. Music charts show how popular songs are each week.

The song reached number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also hit number 28 on the US Hot Digital Songs chart. "Determinate" even reached the very top of the US Top Heatseekers chart. Outside the US, the song was number 82 in Canada and number 92 in Germany.

The Music Video for "Determinate"

The official music video for "Determinate" first aired on Disney Channel on April 15, 2011. The video is actually a scene from the Lemonade Mouth movie. In it, the band performs the song.

Live Performances of "Determinate"

Bridgit Mendler and the band performed "Determinate" live on several TV shows. They sang it on The View, Good Morning America, and So Random!. They also performed it on the UK show Daybreak.

Track Listings

• Digital download

1. "Determinate" – 3:18

• UK – Digital download single

1. "Determinate" – 3:18
2. "Determinate" (Almighty Club Mix) – 6:31

Awards

Charts

See also

In Spanish: Determinate para niños