"Ask for More" is a song performed by Janet Jackson as part of an advertising campaign for soft drink company Pepsi in 1999.
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| Promotional single by Janet Jackson | |
| Released | January 1, 1999 |
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| Length | 5:49 |
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Alternate versions of the ad campaign with Ricky Martin and Aaron Kwok were released in international markets.
Song information
edit"Ask for More" was a promotional single by Janet Jackson for Pepsi, released on January 1, 1999.[1][2][3] Jackson commented on the collaboration with Pepsi saying "aside from being associated with many amazing artists over the years, Pepsi is very honest and passionate when it comes to spreading a positive message like 'Ask For More'".[citation needed]
The campaign was launched as a re-branding for Pepsi internationally.[4] Alternate versions of the campaign also co-starred Hong Kong singer Aaron Kwok for the Asian market and aired in China,[5] and Latino singer Ricky Martin for the Latin market and aired in Latin America.[6][7] A duet version of the song performed in Spanish by Jackson and Martin was also aired in Europe as part of the commercial campaign.[7] A full length promotional music video of the version with Kwok was released in Asian markets.[8] The original version of the ad features model and dancer Rob Vinson. Dancers Tina Landon and Shawnette Heard appear in all versions of the ad along with Jackson.[9]
The single was only released as a promotional recording.[10][11] Consumers were able to receive a free CD of the song with the purchase of Pepsi products during the promotional campaign in 1999.[12]
Track listings
editU.S. promo CD single (61369427AVRM) and U.K. promo CD single (61369427AVRM)
- "Ask for More" – 5:49
- Interview – 4:50
- "Ask for More" (Remix) – 8:05
U.K. 12" promo
- "Ask for More" (Masters at Work Remix) – 8:05
Official remixes
edit- Single version – 5:49
- Vocal-Up Full Version – 5:49
- Masters at Work Remix – 8:05
References
edit- ^ Billboard - Janet Jackson's Discography. Retrieved on November 2, 2008
- ^ MTV - Janet Jackson - Ask For More (Pepsi Single). Retrieved on November 2, 2008
- ^ WindowsMedia.com Media Guide - Album information for Ask for More (Pepsi single). Retrieved on November 2, 2008
- ^ AllBusiness - New Tagline for BBDO's Overseas Pepsi Campaign. Retrieved on November 2, 2008
- ^ Crienglish.com - Chinese Pop Music History 20 Years Special - Aaron Kwok. Retrieved on November 2, 2008
- ^ Discogs - Ricky Martin - Ask for More. Retrieved on November 2, 2008
- ^ a b MTV News - Ricky Martin Inks Endorsement Deal With Pepsi, Preps For Fall Tour. Retrieved on November 2, 2008
- ^ CN - Aaron Kwok & Janet Jackson - Ask For More. Retrieved on June 17, 2013
- ^ Janet Jackson and Rob Vinson in Pepsi Commercial)
- ^ Commercial Breaks and Beats: The UK TV Advert Music Database[permanent dead link]. Retrieved on November 2, 2008
- ^ UK TV Adverts. Retrieved on November 2, 2008
- ^ "The Pepsi Legacy Book" (PDF). (4.03 MB). Retrieved on November 2, 2008