Replay (Zendaya song) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids "Replay"
Single by Zendaya
from the album Zendaya
Released	July 16, 2013 (2013-07-16)
Recorded	2013
Studio	Mick Schultz Studios (Malibu, California)
Genre	Electro-R&B
Length	3:29
Label	Hollywood
Songwriter(s)	Mick Schultz Tiffany Fred Paul "Phamous" Phamous Zendaya Stoermer Coleman
Producer(s)	Schultz Fred (vocal producer) Ajayi Jackson (vocal producer) Shelton (vocal producer)
Zendaya singles chronology
"Contagious Love" (2013) "Replay" (2013) "My Baby" (2014)

"Replay" is a popular song by American singer Zendaya. It was released on July 16, 2013. This song was the first single from her very first album, also called Zendaya. Hollywood Records released the song after it was first heard on July 12, 2013.

Zendaya helped write "Replay" with Mick Schultz, Tiffany Fred, and Paul Phamous. Mick Schultz also produced the music. "Replay" is a mix of electro and R&B music styles. Many critics liked the song, especially its unique sound. It became a big hit, reaching number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song was so popular that it was certified platinum, meaning it sold over a million copies! It also did well in other countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Belgium.

The music video for "Replay" was filmed in Los Angeles on June 1, 2013. Colin Tilley directed it. The video first appeared on Disney Channel on August 15, 2013. Later that day, it was also shown on Zendaya's new Vevo channel. The video was inspired by Janet Jackson's "The Pleasure Principle" music video. To help promote the song even more, Zendaya performed it on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She also included it in her performances during her first music tour.

How the Song Started

Zendaya first became famous as an actress. She starred in TV shows like Shake It Up. She also sang songs for movie soundtracks, such as "Watch Me" and "Something to Dance For".

On August 8, 2012, Zendaya shared exciting news on Twitter. She announced that she had signed a record deal with Hollywood Records. She said it was an "epic moment" in her life. She even shared pictures of herself signing the contract with the music company's leaders. In May 2013, news came out that Zendaya's first album would be released later that year. Her first song from the album would come out in June.

What "Replay" Sounds Like

"Replay" is three minutes and twenty-nine seconds long. It's a mix of electro and R&B music. Electro music uses electronic sounds, while R&B often has soulful vocals and rhythms. Zendaya's voice in the song covers a wide range, from low to high notes.

Tiffany Fred and Paul "Phamous" Shelton helped create the song. Zendaya talked about "Replay" in an interview with Radio Disney. She said, "It's a very special song. I think it's very different and unexpected for me." She felt it had a "higher level production." Zendaya also said the song was creating its "own lane or genre." She explained that it wasn't just pop, hip hop, or R&B. Instead, it mixed a pop beat with an R&B melody. She described it as having an "urban twist" instead of being basic pop music.

Promoting the Song

Zendaya gave fans a sneak peek of "Replay" on July 12, 2013. The next day, Radio Disney started playing it. On July 16, 2013, "Replay" was officially available to buy on iTunes.

In August 2013, Zendaya released two short previews of the music video. On September 19, 2013, Zendaya performed "Replay" for the first time on national TV. She sang the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She also performed an acoustic (unplugged) version of "Replay" on The Today Show on October 29, 2013. On November 29, 2013, she performed the song on BET's 106 & Park. Zendaya also hosted events like the 106 & Park special "106 & Prom" to talk about her new music.

In 2012, Zendaya went on a tour called the Swag It Out Tour. She performed songs from her first album and the Shake It Up soundtrack. The tour began on August 5, 2012, and ended on December 17, 2013. She performed 21 shows across America and Canada.

How Well "Replay" Did

"Replay" quickly became popular. It first appeared on the Pop Digital Songs chart at number 42. This was on July 26, 2013, with 12,000 digital copies sold.

The song then entered the main US Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 77. The next week, it moved up to number 68. Eventually, "Replay" reached its highest spot at number 40 on the Hot 100. It was certified platinum, meaning it sold over 1.2 million copies in the US by December 2014. "Replay" is Zendaya's only song as a main artist to reach the top 40 on the Hot 100. This makes it her most successful single so far.

The Music Video

The music video for "Replay" was filmed on June 1, 2013, in Los Angeles. Colin Tilley directed the video, and Ian Eastwood created the dance moves. The video first aired on Disney Channel on August 15, 2013. Later that day, it was also released on Zendaya's new VEVO channel on YouTube.

The video was inspired by Janet Jackson's "The Pleasure Principle" music video. You can see parts of Janet Jackson's video referenced in several scenes. The "Replay" video reached number 5 on the iTunes Music Video chart. By June 29, 2015, "Replay" became VEVO-Certified. This means it had been watched over 100,000,000 times on Zendaya's VEVO YouTube channel!

Song Versions

The main song "Replay" is 3 minutes and 29 seconds long. There were also many different remix versions of the song released, which are longer and have different beats. Some of these remixes include:

• "Replay" (Ralphi Rosario Remix)
• "Replay" (Jason Nevins Remix)
• "Replay" (It's The Kue Remix!)
• "Replay" (Belanger Remix)
• "Replay" (Riddler Remix)
• "Replay" (Jump Smokers Remix)
• "Replay" (Cahill Club Mix)
• "Replay" (Monsieur Adi Remix)

Who Made "Replay" Happen

Many talented people worked on "Replay" to make it a hit!

• Zendaya – She sang the song and helped write the words.
• Mick Schultz – He helped write the words, produced the song, and recorded it.
• Tiffany Fred – She helped write the words and helped produce the vocals (Zendaya's singing).
• Paul "Phamous" Shelton – He helped write the words and helped produce the vocals.
• Ajayi Jackson – He also helped produce the vocals.
• Nealhpogue – He mixed the sounds together.
• Vernon Mungo – He was the mix assistant.
• Jeremiah Jhop Olvera – He was an assistant.
• Brian Gardner – He mastered the song, making it sound perfect for release.

The song was recorded at Mick Schultz Studios in Malibu, California.

Charts

"Replay" appeared on music charts around the world!

Weekly Charts

Year-End Charts

Certifications

When "Replay" Was Released

"Replay" was released in different ways and at different times around the world.