Parking Lot (Nelly Furtado song)
2012 single by Nelly Furtado / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Parking Lot" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado, from her fifth studio album, The Spirit Indestructible (2012). The song was written by Furtado and co-written and produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who also produced her two previous singles "Big Hoops" and "Spirit Indestructible". The song was released as the third single from the album on October 12, 2012.
"Parking Lot" | ||||
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Single by Nelly Furtado | ||||
from the album The Spirit Indestructible | ||||
Released | October 12, 2012 (2012-10-12) | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
Studio | 2nd Floor Studios (California, United States) | |||
Length | 5:25 | |||
Label | Interscope, MMG | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins | |||
Nelly Furtado singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Parking Lot" on YouTube | ||||
It is an upbeat, mid-tempo song, featuring marching band, strong drums, sing-along chants, and a cowbell in the background. The song received favorable reviews from music critics, with some highlighting it as the best single from the album and commending Furtado's half-singing, half-rapping mode and called it a nostalgic track.
The music video was released on September 18, 2012, and it was directed by Ray Kay. The clip sees Furtado serving up funky dance moves with a crew of dancers. Those moves were compared to her 2006-2007 Loose era. It received positive reviews, with critics commending its visuals and her urban attitude.