Hottest Girl in the World

"Hottest Girl in the World"
Single by JLS
from the album Evolution
Released	21 October 2012
Recorded	2012
Genre	R&B
Length	3:38
Label	Epic
Songwriter(s)	Dwayne Abernathy Shondrae Crawford Jonathan Gill Marvin Humes Aston Merrygold Oritsé Williams Ali Tennant
Producer(s)	Bangladesh
JLS singles chronology
"Proud" (2012) "Hottest Girl in the World" (2012) "Hold Me Down" (2012)
Music video
"Hottest Girl in the World " on YouTube

Hottest Girl in the World is a song by English boy band JLS, released as the official lead, and second overall, single from the group's fourth studio album, Evolution. The track was released on 21 October 2012. The track is a preview of the band's new-style material, which focuses on stronger harmonies and stripped back British R&B. The song was written by the band, along with Dwayne Abernathy, Ali Tennant and Bangladesh, the latter of whom produced the track.[1]

Background

The track received its official radio premiere was on The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1 on 6 September 2012. Shortly after, the band's official YouTube account uploaded a short audio snippet of the track, followed by an unofficial lyric video.[2]

Live performances

JLS performed the song live on The X Factor on 21 October 2012, as well as Alan Carr: Chatty Man on 26 October 2012.

Critical reception

Jon Stickler of Stereoboard.com described the song as "a sleek, modern club song, showing maturity and progression, which takes the group out of pop territory."[3]

Music video

The music video for the track premiered on JLS's official YouTube account on 10 September 2012. The video features the band dressed in black and white outfits, performing choreographed routines throughout the video, alongside backing dancers.

Track listing

• Digital download[4]

1. "Hottest Girl in the World" - 3:39
2. "Hottest Girl in the World" (Andi Durrant & Steve More Radio Edit) - 4:08
3. "Hottest Girl in the World" (Bless Beats Remix) [featuring Dominique Young Unique] - 4:02
4. "Hottest Girl in the World" (DJ Fricktion Remix) - 3:57

• CD single[5]

1. "Hottest Girl in the World" - 3:39
2. "Hottest Girl in the World" (Andi Durrant & Steve More Radio Edit) - 4:08

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2012) Peak position Ireland (IRMA)[6] 22 Scotland (OCC)[7] 9 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[8] 39 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[9] 3 UK Singles (OCC)[10] 6

Year-end charts Chart (2012) Position UK Singles (OCC)[11] 198

References

1. "Evolution - JLS | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
2. JLS - Hottest Girl In The World (Audio Snippet) - YouTube
3. "JLS Reveal Video For New Single 'Hottest Girl In The World' - Watch Now". Retrieved 10 September 2012.
4. iTunes – Music – Hottest Girl in the World – EP by JLS
5. http://www.myplaydirect.com/jls/hottest-girl-in-the-world-cd/details/27765709^[permanent dead link‍]
6. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Hottest Girl in the World". Irish Singles Chart.
7. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
8. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201250 into search.
9. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
11. "End of Year 2012" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 26 November 2021.