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"Don't Cha" is a song by American girl group The Pussycat Dolls from their debut studio album ''PCD'' (2005). The song features rapper Busta Rhymes, who co-wrote the song with its producer, CeeLo Green. It contains an interpolation of "Swass" written by Sir Mix-a-Lot, who received songwriting credits as a result. The song received positive reviews from most music critics who praised its R&B grooves and its high dose of energy. "Don't Cha" achieved strong charting positions worldwide topping the charts in 15 countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom and number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. "Don't Cha" has sold more than 3 million copies in the United States, and 7 million worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. The song's accompanying music video features the group in various dance sequences. Since 2005, "Don't Cha" has been a staple in former members live performances and concert tours. Other artists have covered the song, and it has been used in various television shows and other media. It became the best-selling single by a female group. == Background == In January 2004, in a basement studio in Atlanta, Cee Lo Green (then still known as a member of Goodie Mob) finished producing the song "Don't Cha" which revolved around the hook from Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Swass" taken from album of the same name.〔 The song was originally written for Tori Alamaze, a former backing vocalist for the hip hop duo OutKast.〔 In November, Alamaze signed with Universal Records and decided to release the song as her first single from her debut album which was due to release that same year. However, months later, Alamaze decided to part ways with the label as she was "unhappy" and felt that she "got caught up in the middle of egos and favors."〔 Thus she agreed to give up her rights to the song to get out of her contract.〔 The song was still playing on radio while copies were available at stores.〔 Her version of the song received minor success reaching number 53 on ''Billboards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. After Universal Records dropped Almaze, the label was still very much interested in "Don’t Cha". Doug Morris—then chairman of Universal Music Group—suggested that "Don't Cha" should be given to the Pussycat Dolls as the label was trying to reinvent the girl group. Initially Green was skeptical saying, "I didn't know too much about them (), but when I found out that () Interscope Records was involved, that was an alliance I didn't hesitate to make."〔 The Pussycat Dolls version was recorded around March adding two verses from rapper Busta Rhymes. Lead singer Nicole Scherzinger admitted that two records sounded identical. "I had () version as a guide. But ours is just a bit fresher." This song was initially offered to both Sugababes and Paris Hilton, but both declined. In 2006, Hilton claimed that she was presented with the track, but was not impressed with it, commenting. "I think I did hear the song, but not in the format that we all came to know and love. If I'd heard that, of course I'd have jumped at the chance". 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Don't Cha」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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