Pyramid (song)
Introduction "'''Pyramid'''" is the second single by Filipino pop and R&B singer Jake Zyrus, credited under his pre-gender transition name ''Charice''. The song features vocals from British Virgin Islands singer Iyaz, was written by David Jassy, Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson, Johan Alkenäs and R&B singer-songwriter Lyrica Anderson, and produced by Twin and Alke. "Pyramid" is a midtempo pop ballad with lyrics that metaphorically describes the strength of a relationship. "Pyramid" peaked at number 56 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100.It also reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs chart. ''Pyramid'' was the lead single from Zyrus' debut album, ''Charice''. A remix of the song was to be released on iTunes on February 16, 2010, but was later changed to February 23, the same day as the release of the album version. The album version was itself then delayed and released on March 2. "Pyramid" had already received airplay before it was released to iTunes. It aired on 104.3 in Las Vegas before its release as a single. The album version was released to US mainstream radio on March 15, 2010.It is his first single to achieve mainstream airplay. The song was sung in Simlish for ''The Sims 3: Ambitions'', an expansion pack for the strategic life simulation computer game, ''The Sims 3''.
Live performances Zyrus's first live performance was on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' with Iyaz on May 11, 2010.He also performed it on QVC with his other songs from his self-titled album, ''Charice'' such as "I Love You", "Note to God" and "In This Song".
Music video The promotional music video for the track was released on March 2, 2010.The video shows Zyrus and Iyaz in the studio singing and recording the vocals to the song.The official music video for the track was directed by Scott Speer and released on April 12, 2010, premiering on Oprah Winfrey's website. The video was shot at the Orpheum Theatre, in downtown Los Angeles on March 8, 2010.The music video shows Zyrus upset at not being selected for further school auditions. Zyrus steps out on stage and Iyaz films his singing on his camera phone.
Track listing *'''Digital download'''# "Pyramid" (featuring Iyaz) (album version) – 4:07*'''UK CDR promo'''# "Pyramid" (feat. Iyaz)# "Pyramid" (Instrumental)*'''Remix EP – digital download'''# "Pyramid" (Barry Harris Club)# "Pyramid" (Barry Harris Radio Edit)# "Pyramid" (Jonathan Peters Club)# "Pyramid" (Jonathan Peters Radio Edit)# "Pyramid" (Dave Audé Club)# "Pyramid" (Dave Audé Radio Edit)*'''iTunes Canada single version'''#"Pyramid" – 3:21*'''Europe digital – EP'''# "Pyramid" (featuring Iyaz) – 3:56# "Pyramid" (Dave Audé Club) – 7:04# "Pyramid" (Dave Audé Radio Edit) – 3:59# "Pyramid" (Jonathan Peters Radio Edit) – 3:43
Charts and certifications ===Weekly charts=== Chart (2010) Peakposition South Korea (Gaon Chart) 8===Year-end charts=== Chart (2010) Position Japan (Oricon) 59 US Hot Dance Club Songs (''Billboard'') 17===Certifications===
Release history CountryDateFormatLabelUnited StatesFebruary 23, 2010Digital downloadRepriseCanadaNetherlandsJapanAustraliaUnited KingdomSeptember 17, 2010Rhythmic airplay
See also * List of number-one dance singles of 2010 (U.S.)
References
External links *  143/Reprise*  charicemusic.com