“Promiscuous” by Nelly Furtado (ft. Timbaland)

The easiest way to describe Nelly Furtado’s “Promiscuous” is as a love song. It is centered on two individuals being flirtatious and expressing what it is they like about the other person. But the general motif of the tune is that both of these individuals are “promiscuous”. That’s another way of saying that they are most attracted to each other due to the prospect of sensual congress.

But outside of stating their mutual desire for loose partners, there really isn’t anything risqué about the lyrics. Indeed for the most part, they read as a simple tale of two individuals wanting to get together on the romantic tip.

“I’m all alone, and it’s you that I want”

A Major Hit

“Promiscuous” was a huge hit, reaching the summit of the Billboard Hot 100. This was a very important milestone for Furtado as it was her first time achieving such a feat. Across the pond (in the UK), it also performed well, hitting number 3.

The song also charted in over 20 other nations and in the process scored a number one in these regions:

• New Zealand
• Canada
• Denmark

Moreover it has been certified multi-Platinum in the United States and Canada.

This song was so successful that it even received a Grammy nomination in 2006.

Did Nelly Furtado write “Promiscuous”?

Yes. She co-wrote it alongside her collaborator Timbaland and record producer Danja.

Date “Promiscuous” was Released

Furtado released “Promiscuous” through MMG and Interscope Records. The date of release was April 25th, 2006. It was actually released as one of the eight singles from her “Loose” album of 2006. This project (which was Furtado’s third studio album) sold over 10 million units around the globe. It is therefore considered one of the music industry’s most successful albums.

Does Justin Timberlake appear on “Promiscuous”?

His vocals don’t feature on the track. However, he made a brief appearance in the song’s official music video. So does American singer Keri Hilson.