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"'''Glamorous'''" is a song recorded by American singer [[Fergie (singer)|Fergie]] featuring American rapper [[Ludacris]], released on January 23, 2007 through [[A&M Records]], [[will.i.am Music Group]] and [[Interscope Records]]. It was written by Fergie, Ludacris, [[will.i.am]], [[Blac Elvis|Elvis Williams]] and [[Polow da Don]] for her debut studio album ''[[The Dutchess]]'' (2006). An airy [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[Hip hop music|rap]] and [[Poppop music|pop]] song, its lyrics center on Fergie staying rooted despite her success and fame of [[glamour (presentation)|glamour]].
 
[[Music journalism|Music critics]] praised the song's flow and production, but were divided on its lyrical content. "Glamorous" achieved commercial success worldwide, topping the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and reaching the top ten in several countries. It also became Fergie's third best-selling song in the United States, earning a double platinum certification from the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA). An accompanying music video directed by [[Dave Meyers (director)|Dave Meyers]] features Fergie, her fellow members of the [[Black Eyed Peas]], and Ludacris.
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"Glamorous" is a downtempo [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]],<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6251548/fergie-the-dutchess-appreciation|title=Fergie's 'The Dutchess' Turns Eight: An Appreciation|magazine=Billboard|last=Lipshutz|first=Jason|access-date=May 31, 2016|date=September 15, 2014}}</ref> and [[Pop music|pop]]<ref name= "Billboard Pop 500">{{cite magazine|last= Billboard Staff|title= The 500 Best Pop Songs: Staff List|magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url= https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-pop-songs-all-time-hits/|date= October 19, 2023|accessdate= February 11, 2024|quote= A pop gem powered by a pulsing drum beat – which scored Fergie her second Hot 100 leader...}}</ref> and [[Hip hop music|rap]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2215370/the-number-ones-fergies-glamorous-feat-ludacris/columns/the-number-ones/|title= The Number Ones: Fergie's "London Bridge"|website=[[Stereogum]]|last=Briehan|first=Tom|date=March 6, 2023|accessdate=September 13, 2024|quote=Fergie isn't exactly a rapper, but "Glamorous" is basically a rap song.}}</ref> song that has a smooth, silky feel and contains elements of [[techno]].<ref name="The Age">{{cite web|title=Fergie free from the Peas|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/fergie-free-from-the-peas/2006/09/25/1159036445782.html|work=[[The Age]]|publisher=The Age Company Ltd.|access-date=May 24, 2012|date=September 25, 2006}}</ref> According to Dan Gennoe of ''[[Yahoo! Music]]'', the song is comparable to the music of [[Janet Jackson]].<ref name=yahoo>{{cite web|last=Gennoe|first=Dan|title=Fergie - The Dutchess|url=http://uk.launch.yahoo.com/060929/33/20pxc.html/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613142812/http://uk.launch.yahoo.com/060929/33/20pxc.html/|archive-date=June 13, 2011|work=Yahoo! Music|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|access-date=March 9, 2012}}</ref> Spence D. of ''[[IGN]]'' noted that the song contained a mid-1980s vibe and influences of musical works by [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] and [[Prince (musician)|Prince]]. Critics also likened the song to [[Gwen Stefani]]'s "[[Luxurious]]" and [[Jennifer Lopez]]'s "[[Jenny from the Block]]".<ref name="lamb" /><ref name="Black" />
 
According to the digital music sheet published at Musicnotes.com by [[EMI|EMI Music Publishing]], the song was written in a key of C major. Having a beat measure of 130 beats per minute, it is set in common time and moves through a moderately fast tempo. The vocals range from a low register of E<sub>3</sub> to a high register of C<sub>5</sub>. It has a basic sequence of G-Am7-Fmaj7 as its chord progression.<ref name="sheet music">{{cite web|title=Fergie - Glamorous Sheet Music (Digital Download)|url=http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtdFPE.asp?ppn=MN0064895&|work=Musicnotes.com|date = May 13, 2008|publisher=[[EMI|EMI Music Publishing]]|access-date=May 23, 2012}}</ref> Lyrically, "Glamorous" is an autobiographical account about how Fergie has remained true to her background, despite widespread fame and mainstream success.<ref name="lamb" /> It also samples “If You Ain't Got No Money” by [[Raheem the Dream]].
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