Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina Aguilera

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"Moves Like Jagger" was written and produced by, Benjamin Levin and

Shellback, while additional writing was done by Adam Levine and Ammar Malik.

When asked about the song, Levine said, "It was one of those songs that was

definitely a risk; it's a bold statement. We've never really released a song

like that. But it's exciting to do something different, do something new. I'm

just happy everyone likes it." "Moves Like Jagger" is a disco-pop and

electropop song with elements of rock and soul. It features a "throbbing"

synth, fast-paced beat and electronic drums. Robbie Daw from Idolator wrote

that, "Moves Like Jagger" slightly echoes the Rolling Stones’ chart-topping

1978 classic "Miss You", and added that "Levine’s voice is distorted via

Auto-Tune on the chorus." The song is introduced by a whistle melody and

light, funky guitar in the key of B minor.

The punchy guest

vocal from fellow judge Christina Aguilera is simply icing on the cake. There

is a real vocal chemistry between Aguilera and Levine." Lamb called the song

an "outstanding summer song", writing that "It is light, danceable, and would

sound great in the car with the top down." Robbie Daw from Idolator wrote

that "It takes a full two minutes and 15 seconds for Christina's soulful

pipes to begin trilling on "Moves Like Jagger."

Scott

Schelter from Pop Crush awarded "Moves Like Jagger" four-and-a-half out of

five stars. Schelter called the song "danceable and fun" and wrote that "the

song would've been great even without Aguilera, but her fiery cameo makes it

that much better." Robert Copsey wrote for Digital Spy: "Take me by the

tongue and I'll know you/ Kiss me till you're drunk and I'll show you," Ad

insists over a funky, finger-clicking bassline and an irresistible whistle

hook that immediately burrows deep into the recesses of your brain. "If I

share my secret/ You're gonna have to keep it,"

"Moves Like Jagger" was well-received by music critics, who praised the

song's chorus. Points of acclaim also went to the vocals of Levine and

Aguilera, with critics pointing out solid chemistry between the two.

Likewise, the song was a commercial success, going on to top the charts on

over seventeen countries. In the United States, "Moves Like Jagger" making

Maroon 5's first top ten single since "Makes Me Wonder" (2007), as well as

Christina Aguilera's first top-ten single since "Keeps Gettin' Better"

(2008).