PCD (album)

The Pussycat Dolls were created by choreographer Robin Antin and her roommate Christina Applegate in 1993 after inviting several dancers to explore Antin's idea of classic Las Vegas-style burlesque and give it a more contemporary spin.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2006/04/21/the-cats-meow-give-the-dolls-their-due/5f4c7f2e-99bc-469a-b58b-931fd5796abf/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725233221/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2006/04/21/the-cats-meow-give-the-dolls-their-due/5f4c7f2e-99bc-469a-b58b-931fd5796abf/|title=The Cat's Meow: Give the Dolls Their Due|last=Harrington|first=Richard|archive-date=July 25, 2020|date=April 21, 2006|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=July 25, 2020}} In 1995, the group began performing every Thursday at Johnny Depp's Los Angeles club, the Viper Room. In 2002, Gwen Stefani was invited to sing and perform with the Dolls by Carmit Bachar (The only member of the Burlesque Troupe to go on to become a member of the recording group) and brought along Interscope Geffen A&M chairman Jimmy Iovine and then-president of A&M Records; both took interest into turning it into a singing group.{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/article/2007/12/14/nicole-scherzingers-solo-debut-delays/|title=The Pussycat With Nine Lives|last=Stack|first=Tim|date=December 14, 2007|publisher=Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc.|access-date=November 20, 2013|archive-date=January 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101080133/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20166116,00.html|url-status=live}} In 2003, Antin struck a joint venture with Interscope Records to develop the Pussycat Dolls into a brand, with Iovine assigning the project to Fair.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-the-pussycat-dolls-march23,0,977764,full.story#axzz2l8gkao6V|title=Robin Antin's Pussycat Dolls: Running hurdles in high heels|last=Matens|first=Todd|date=March 23, 2008|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 20, 2013|archive-date=January 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102155806/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-the-pussycat-dolls-march23,0,977764,full.story#axzz2l8gkao6V|url-status=dead}} Fair stated that he wanted to create an album which would "involve music and visuals". He explained that "there's going to be some technological changes as well as creative changes in the way we go about it."{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1480321/pussycats-looking-new-dolls.jhtml|title=Sing Like Christina And Dance Like Carmen? The Pussycat Dolls Want You|last=Moss|first=Corey|date=November 10, 2003|publisher=MTV. Viacom Media Networks|access-date=November 21, 2013|archive-date=December 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214184344/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1480321/pussycats-looking-new-dolls.jhtml|url-status=dead}} The auditions drew about 500 aspiring performers, of which two singers—Nicole Scherzinger and Melody Thornton—were recruited, joining Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt to form a new recording group.{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/pussycat-dolls/3218517|title=The Pussycat Dolls Biography|publisher=Artistdirect|access-date=November 20, 2013|archive-date=January 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102203648/http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/pussycat-dolls/3218517|url-status=live}} Fair stated that even though "there were some adequate voices in the original group," Scherzinger and Thornton where needed "to bring the ability."{{cite web|url=http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=1958|archive-url=https://archive.today/20060708101605/http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=1958|title=Pussycat Dolls: Pussy Galore!|archive-date=July 8, 2006|date=July 8, 2006|last=Raftery|first=Brian|work=Blender|access-date=October 14, 2017|url-status=dead}} In 2004, they recorded "We Went as Far as We Felt Like Going" for the Shark Tale soundtrack and recorded their own version of "Sway", which was released as single to promote the movie Shall We Dance?.

At the suggestion of Doug Morris—then chairman of Universal Music Group, "Don't Cha", which was originally recorded by Tori Alamaze and became a minor success on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, was given to the Pussycat Dolls as the label was trying to reinvent the girl group.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.ew.com/article/2005/07/22/pussycat-dolls-remake-minor-hit-major-one|title=Pussycat Dolls remake a minor hit into a major one|last=Endelman|first=Michael|date=July 22, 2005|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc.|access-date=June 10, 2015|archive-date=June 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611010345/http://www.ew.com/article/2005/07/22/pussycat-dolls-remake-minor-hit-major-one|url-status=live}} While "Don't Cha" became an international success worldwide, an album had not been recorded yet. Fair stated, "we scrambled, got into formation" and worked on the album within 30 days at The Record Plant in Hollywood, California.{{cite web|url=http://www.songwriteruniverse.com/ron-fair-interview-2014.htm|title=Special Interview with Ron Fair, Chief Creative Officer & Executive Vice President of Virgin Records|last=Kawashima|first=Dale|publisher=SongwriterUniverse.com|access-date=September 9, 2014|date=2014-03-12|archive-date=2014-07-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714122315/http://www.songwriteruniverse.com/ron-fair-interview-2014.htm|url-status=live}} According to Scherzinger, they took the time to put out the best record possible. She further explained that they were very selective with their songs and producers. As one of the executive producers, Fair enlisted a wide range of songwriters and producers for PCD, including CeeLo Green, Rich Harrison, Timbaland, and will.i.am.{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/1502580/pussycat-dolls-stress-importance-of-looking-and-feeling-hot/|title=Pussycat Dolls Stress Importance Of Looking And Feeling Hot|last=Tecson|first=Brandee J.|date=May 18, 2005|publisher=MTV News|access-date=August 15, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906010611/https://www.mtv.com/news/1502580/pussycat-dolls-stress-importance-of-looking-and-feeling-hot/|archive-date=September 6, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1524835/pussycat-dolls-strike-a-blow-for-the-sisterhood-one-beep-at-a-time/|title=Pussycat Dolls Strike A Blow For The Sisterhood, One 'Beep' At A Time|last=Montgomery|first=James|date=February 23, 2006|publisher=MTV News|access-date=August 15, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214014315/http://www.mtv.com/news/1524835/pussycat-dolls-strike-a-blow-for-the-sisterhood-one-beep-at-a-time/|archive-date=February 14, 2015}} While searching for songs for the album, an A&R at Interscope Records and friend of Siobhan Fahey, a founding member of the girl group Bananarama, played to Iovine the song "Bitter Pill", which was included on Shakespears Sister's Songs from the Red Room (2009). After Fahey emailed the backing track to the label, it was radically altered and became "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)", as they sampled Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" in the chorus. Although Fahey did not like the group's version, financially she was delighted as it helped her fund her recordings.{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisnotretro.com/interviews/shakespears-sister-siobhan-fahey-interview-2009|title=Shakespears Sister - Siobhan Fahey Interview 2009|date=December 2009|publisher=ThisIsNotRetro.com|access-date=October 16, 2017|archive-date=June 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612203026/http://www.thisisnotretro.com/interviews/shakespears-sister-siobhan-fahey-interview-2009|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/interview-siobhan-fahey-why-should-you-stop-if-you-re-still-inspired-1-788335|title=Interview: Siobhan Fahey - 'Why should you stop if you're still inspired?'|work=The Scotsman|access-date=October 16, 2017|archive-date=September 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904110027/http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/interview-siobhan-fahey-why-should-you-stop-if-you-re-still-inspired-1-788335|url-status=live}}

Inspired by the chorus of "Swass" by Sir Mix-a-Lot, CeeLo Green wrote and produced the opening track, "Don't Cha"; using "controlled and competent" vocals,{{cite web|url=http://www.musicomh.com/singles/pussycat-dolls_0905.htm|title=Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha (Interscope)|last=Ahmad|first=Azeem|work=musicOMH|url-status=dead|accessdate=August 10, 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110227074750/http://www.musicomh.com/singles/pussycat-dolls_0905.htm|archivedate=February 27, 2011}} the Pussycat Dolls taunt a "hapless man" in the chorus because his girlfriend can't be compared to the group. "Don't Cha" also features "garrulous" rap vocals by Busta Rhymes.{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandjazzmusic/3646428/All-dolled-up-and-places-to-go.html|title=All dolled up and places to go|last=West|first=Naomi|work=The Daily Telegraph|accessdate=April 11, 2021|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706194711/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandjazzmusic/3646428/All-dolled-up-and-places-to-go.html|archivedate=July 6, 2016}} "Beep", featuring will.i.am, veers from orchestral pop to a "loping and downplayed funk groove" with elements of 1980s pop music. The staccato-like chorus incorporates bleep censors that hides risqué lyrical parts and rejects objectification.{{cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/jan/29/pussycat-dolls-o2-arena-review|title=Pop review: The Pussycat Dolls, O2 Arena, London|date=January 29, 2009|last=Macpherson|first=Alex|work=The Guardian|url-status=live|access-date=April 11, 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140728193901/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/jan/29/pussycat-dolls-o2-arena-review|archive-date=July 28, 2014}} It interpolates the song "Evil Woman" by the British rock band Electric Light Orchestra. "Wait a Minute" features the final guest of the album, Timbaland whom with the Pussycat Dolls have a "boy-girl give-and-take". It also includes "sassy handclaps".{{cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2005/09/15/pussycat-dolls-fairly-purr/|title=Pussycat Dolls fairly purr|last=Daly|first=Sean|date=October 24, 2005|work=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=April 11, 2021|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20210411021745/https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2005/09/15/pussycat-dolls-fairly-purr/|archivedate=April 11, 2021}} In the pop ballad "Stickwitu",{{cite web|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/musicdvds-1.1035899|title=Musicdvds|last=Clayton-Lea|first=Tony|date=December 8, 2006|work=Irish Times|access-date=July 25, 2020}} the group celebrates monogamous relationships.{{cite web|url=http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=1958|title=Pussycat Dolls: Pussy Galore!|date=July 2006|last=Raftery|first=Brian|work=Blender|url-status=dead|access-date=July 26, 2020|archive-url=https://archive.today/20060708101605/http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=1958|archive-date=July 8, 2006}} "Buttons" is a hip hop-influenced pop and R&B track featuring "snaky synths" over a Middle Eastern rhythm.{{cite magazine|date=July 2007|title=Dirty Pop|magazine=Vibe|volume=15|issue=7|page=95|issn=1070-4701}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/12769472/the_100_best_songs_of_2006/10|title=The 100 Best Songs of 2006|date=December 8, 2006|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=September 20, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061214063218/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/12769472/the_100_best_songs_of_2006/10|archive-date=December 14, 2006}} Its lyrics "fits right into the burlesque strip tease performances" that the Pussycat Dolls originated from.{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/49-more-really-sexual-top-40-hits/pussycat-dolls-buttons|title=49 More Really Sexual Top 40 Hits:Pussycat Dolls "Buttons" (2006)|last1=Baker|first1=Ernest|last2=Drake|first2=David|last3=Kamer|first3=Foster|last4=Nostro|first4=Lauren|date=February 8, 2013|work=Complex|access-date=April 11, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130921020131/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/49-more-really-sexual-top-40-hits/pussycat-dolls-buttons|archive-date=September 21, 2013}} The post-disco "I Don't Need a Man" sharing the same "quasi-feminism" themes with "Beep", sees the group expressing disinterest in co-dependency towards a male partner.{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20144334,00.html|title=Picks and Pans Review: The Pussycat Dolls|first1=Chuck|last1=Arnold|first2=Ralph|last2=Novak|date=September 19, 2005|work=People|access-date=October 8, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202223005/http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20144334,00.html|archive-date=December 2, 2013}} "How Many Times, How Many Lies" is a downtempo ballad which sees Scherzinger lamenting.{{cite magazine|last=Taylor|first=Chuck|date=December 9, 2006|title=Review: Singles|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|volume=118|issue=49|page=88|issn=0006-2510}} The seventh track, "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)", contains elements of "Hot Stuff" performed by Donna Summer. The song is a "throwback mock disco" with elements of electropop. "Bite the Dust" uses "dramatic strings" and was compared to the works of Destiny's Child. "Right Now", a big band song gives the impression of Broadway musical to the listener.{{cite web|url=http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/the-pussycat-dolls-pcd|title=The Pussycat Dolls – PCD: Album Reviews|last=Murphy|first=John|work=musicOMH|accessdate=January 14, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130719091703/http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/the-pussycat-dolls-pcd|archivedate=July 19, 2013}} The track incorporates accentuated horns and congas that pay homage to Shirley Bassey. Similarly like British duo Soft Cell, the group recorded a mashup between Gloria Jones' "Tainted Love" (1965) and the Supremes' "Where Did Our Love Go" (1964). The song was noted for utilizing the "elements of the synth pop classic". The standard edition's closing track, a cover of Nina Simone's "Feeling Good" was described as a "faux-jazz" version of the original song.

"Don't Cha" was released as the lead single from PCD on April 19, 2005.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1499693/for-the-record-quick-news-on-gwen-stefani-pharrell-williams-ciara-dimebag-darrell-nirvana-shins-more/|title=For The Record: Quick News On Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams, Ciara, 'Dimebag' Darrell, Nirvana, Shins & More|date=April 6, 2005|publisher=MTV News|access-date=August 15, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140814220420/http://www.mtv.com/news/1499693/for-the-record-quick-news-on-gwen-stefani-pharrell-williams-ciara-dimebag-darrell-nirvana-shins-more/|archive-date=August 14, 2014}} It received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchiness, energy, and, sheer attitude.{{cite web|url=https://slate.com/culture/2005/09/the-pussycat-dolls.html|title=The Pussycat Dolls|last=Patterson|first=Troy|date=September 21, 2005|work=Slate|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019011851/https://slate.com/culture/2005/09/the-pussycat-dolls.html|archive-date=October 19, 2019}} The song remains the Pussycat Dolls most successful single,{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/the-story-of-girl-groups-in-45-songs/?page=5|title=The Story of Girl Groups in 45 Songs|last=Carr|first=Daphne|date=July 2, 2018|publisher=Pitchfork|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308120051/https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/the-story-of-girl-groups-in-45-songs/?page=5|archive-date=March 8, 2021}} topping the national charts of more than ten countries and peaking within the top 10 in eight others.Chart history for the Pussycat Dolls:
{{cite web|url=https://hitparade.ch/artist/The_Pussycat_Dolls|title=The Pussycat Dolls - hitparade.ch|publisher=Swiss Singles Chart|access-date=August 12, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812223614/https://hitparade.ch/artist/The_Pussycat_Dolls#charts|archive-date=August 12, 2019}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/16419/pussycat-dolls/|title=Pussycat Dolls full Official Chart History|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=March 8, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105063656/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/16419/pussycat-dolls/|archive-date=November 5, 2020}} In the United States, "Don't Cha" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, topped the Hot Dance Club Play and Pop 100 charts for three and seven weeks respectively,Billboard chart history for the Pussycat Dolls:
{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-pussycat-dolls/chart-history/hsi/|title=The Pussycat Dolls Chart History|magazine=Billboard|access-date=August 12, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222123144/https://www.billboard.com/music/The-Pussycat-Dolls/chart-history/HSI|archive-date=December 22, 2019}}
{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/61521/hot-100-shocker-kanye-dethrones-mariah|title=Hot 100 Shocker: Kanye Dethrones Mariah|magazine=Billboard|access-date=August 20, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913225525/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/61521/hot-100-shocker-kanye-dethrones-mariah|archive-date=September 13, 2014}}
{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/1481207/chart-beat-madonna-pussycat-dolls-beyonce|title=Chart Beat: Madonna, Pussycat Dolls, Beyonce|last=Bronson|first=Fred|date=September 29, 2008|magazine=Billboard|access-date=August 20, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823124109/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/1481207/chart-beat-madonna-pussycat-dolls-beyonce|archive-date=August 23, 2018}} and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of 1,000,000 certified units.{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=pussycat+dolls|title=Gold & Platinum: The Pussycat Dolls|publisher=Recording Industry Association of America|access-date=April 10, 2020}} An accompanying music video, directed by Paul Hunter was filmed around a week before the single's release. The video shows scenes of the group jumping on a trampoline, drag racing in an abandoned waterway, and performing "provocative dance moves" with the intent to showcase the group's confidence and fun.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6070253/top-10-most-iconic-girl-group-music-videos-waterfalls-wannabe-more|title=Top 10 Most Iconic Girl Group Music Videos: 'Waterfalls,' 'Wannabe' & More|last=Andrew|first=Unterberger|date=April 29, 2014|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=August 15, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820083007/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6070253/top-10-most-iconic-girl-group-music-videos-waterfalls-wannabe-more|archive-date=August 20, 2014}}

"Beep" (featuring will.i.am) had been slated for release as the second single from PCD but was cancelled in favor of "Stickwitu". "Stickwitu" was serviced to US contemporary hit radio stations on September 27, 2005, as the second single.{{cite web|url=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=69239|title=Available for Airplay|publisher=FMQB|access-date=January 31, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060906045429/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239|archive-date=September 6, 2006}} The accompanying music video, directed by Nigel Dick, was released on October 13, 2005. Dick describes the video as a "photographic rendition" of the group's day in the life while being on tour.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/music/video/premiere/pussycat_dolls|title=Music - Video Premiere - Pussycat Dolls|publisher=MTV|accessdate=September 3, 2005|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051106081637/http://www.mtv.com/music/video/premiere/pussycat_dolls|archivedate=November 6, 2005}} "Stickwitu" attained top ten status in the United States and other 12 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom; in the latter two territories, the song became the Pussycat Dolls' second consecutive number one. As the third single, "Beep" was serviced to US contemporary hit radio on February 7, 2006. For further promotion, the song was accompanied by a music video directed by the Benny Boom. Commercially, "Beep" became the Pussycat Dolls' third consecutive top-three single in Australia, Belgium (Flanders), New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Norway.

An alternate version of "Buttons" featuring Snoop Dogg was released as the album's fourth single.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1523797/snoop-dogg-pushing-the-pussycat-dolls-buttons/|title=Snoop Dogg Pushing The Pussycat Dolls' 'Buttons'|last=Tecson|first=Brandee J.|date=February 6, 2006|publisher=MTV News|access-date=August 16, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611162316/http://www.mtv.com/news/1523797/snoop-dogg-pushing-the-pussycat-dolls-buttons/|archive-date=June 11, 2015}} In the United States, the remix was released as a digital download on April 11, 2006, and was sent to contemporary hit radio stations the following month.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/buttons-single/1445131266|title=Buttons - Single by Snoop Dogg & The Pussycat Dolls|publisher=iTunes Store (US)|accessdate=March 12, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020235427/https://music.apple.com/us/album/buttons-single/1445131266|archive-date=October 20, 2019}} The song was a commercial success, topping the charts of Austria and New Zealand, where it became the Pussycat Dolls' fourth consecutive number and logged their twelfth week atop.{{cite web|url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0607/S00159/official-nz-music-chart-chartbitz-july-19-2006.htm|title=Official NZ Music Chart & Chartbitz - July 19, 2006|last=Miller|first=Andrew|date=July 19, 2006|publisher=Scoop|access-date=February 3, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012010321/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0607/S00159/official-nz-music-chart-chartbitz-july-19-2006.htm|archive-date=October 12, 2020}} In their native country, "Buttons" peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, topped the Hot Dance Club Play, and surpassed two million digital downloads following "Don't Cha" and future single "When I Grow Up, making the Pussycat Dolls the first girl group in Nielsen SoundScan history to achieve that feat.{{cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-jan-24-2010-hope-for-haiti-makes-history.html|title=Week Ending Jan. 24, 2010: Hope For Haiti Makes History|last=Grein|first=Paul|date=January 27, 2010|publisher=Yahoo! Music|access-date=August 6, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131213191753/http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-jan-24-2010-hope-for-haiti-makes-history.html|archive-date=December 13, 2013}} Filmmaker Francis Lawrence directed the song's music video and is an ode to the group's burlesque origin.{{cite web|url=https://www.videostatic.com/vs/2006/03/shot-the-pussycat-dolls-francis-lawrence-director.htm|title=Shot: The Pussycat Dolls - Francis Lawrence, director|last=Gottlieb|first=Steven|date=March 20, 2006|publisher=Videostatic|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210409224707/https://www.videostatic.com/vs/2006/03/shot-the-pussycat-dolls-francis-lawrence-director.html|archive-date=April 9, 2021}}

"I Don't Need a Man" was the only single of the album not to impact US radio stations, subsequently becoming their lowest charting song on Billboard Hot 100 at number 93. The song was released as the fifth single on September 25, 2006 in the United Kingdom.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-dont-need-man-uk-version/191816062|title=I Don't Need a Man (UK Version) - Single by The Pussycat Dolls|date=January 2005 |publisher=iTunes Store (UK)|access-date=August 30, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611004053/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/i-dont-need-man-uk-version/id191816062|archive-date=June 11, 2015}} Compared to their previous singles, "I Don't Need a Man" was slightly less successful, reaching top-ten in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom and top-twenty in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

"Wait a Minute" impacted contemporary hit radio stations on October 16, 2006. The single was moderately successful, reaching top 40 positions in Australia, Germany, New Zealand, and Sweden.

;Promotional single

In December 2006, National Basketball Association (NBA) and American Broadcasting Company (ABC) selected the Pussycat Dolls' "Right Now" as the opening number for the ABC's coverage of the NBA. The song was used from Christmas through the end of the season and was previewed going into and out of commercial breaks during telecasts.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1548674/for-the-record-quick-news-on-jessica-pussycat-dolls-harry-potter-jadakiss-styles-p-britney-more/|title=For The Record: Quick News On Jessica, Pussycat Dolls, Harry Potter, Jadakiss, Styles P, Britney & More|date=December 21, 2005|publisher=MTV News|access-date=August 22, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906005840/http://www.mtv.com/news/1548674/for-the-record-quick-news-on-jessica-pussycat-dolls-harry-potter-jadakiss-styles-p-britney-more/|archive-date=September 6, 2014}} The TV spots features the group perform the song while wearing jerseys of different teams between NBA jump cuts.{{cite web|url=https://www.gq.com/story/nba-finals-playoffs-promo-music-videos-ranked|title=NBA Playoffs Music Video Promos: The Definitive Ranking|date=June 4, 2015|work=GQ|access-date=August 22, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603141343/https://www.gq.com/story/nba-finals-playoffs-promo-music-videos-ranked|archive-date=June 3, 2017}} Subtitled as the "NBA Version", "Right Now" was digitally released as promotional single on January 23, 2007.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Right-Now-NBA-Version/dp/B000V64YS2|title=Right Now (NBA Version): The Pussycat Dolls|website=Amazon |accessdate=April 10, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324222953/https://www.amazon.com/Right-Now-NBA-Version/dp/B000V64YS2|archivedate=March 24, 2016}}

On April 11, 2005, the Pussycat Dolls opened a lounge named after them at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas; their performance was viewed by number of celebrity guests, including Busta Rhymes, who jumped on stage to perform with them.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/celebrity/eva-longoria-gets-catty-in-las-vegas-show/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408013809/https://people.com/celebrity/eva-longoria-gets-catty-in-las-vegas-show/|title=Eva Longoria Gets Catty in Las Vegas Show|last=Silverman|first=Stephen M.|date=April 11, 2005|archivedate=April 8, 2021|work=People|accessdate=April 8, 2021|url-status=live}} Following the release of "Don't Cha", it was reported they would appear at various radio shows across the United States, including Miami, Florida, Phoenix, Arizona and at the annual KIIS-FM's Wango Tango music festival.{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/04/06/pussycat-dolls-busta|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210408014508/https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/04/06/pussycat-dolls-busta|title=Eva Longoria Gets Catty in Las Vegas Show|date=April 6, 2005|archivedate=April 8, 2021|publisher=IGN|accessdate=April 8, 2021|url-status=live}} While closing their set with "Don't Cha", MTV's Brandee J. Tecson commented, "like a lot of the day's performers, the Dolls were newcomers to the Wango stage, but ended the night like veterans."{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1502377/old-meets-new-as-gwen-ciara-simple-plan-peas-j-lo-rock-wango-tango/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150116233427/http://www.mtv.com/news/1502377/old-meets-new-as-gwen-ciara-simple-plan-peas-j-lo-rock-wango-tango/|title=Old Meets New As Gwen, Ciara, Simple Plan, Peas, J. Lo Rock Wango Tango|last=Tecson|first=Brandee J.|date=May 16, 2005|archive-date=January 16, 2015|publisher=MTV News|access-date=August 21, 2014|url-status=dead}} On August 14, 2005, the group performed "Don't Cha" at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1507574/napoleon-dynamite-kelly-clarkson-win-big-at-teen-choice-awards/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818230944/http://www.mtv.com/news/1507574/napoleon-dynamite-kelly-clarkson-win-big-at-teen-choice-awards/|title='Napoleon Dynamite,' Kelly Clarkson Win Big At Teen Choice Awards|last=Moss|first=Corey|date=August 14, 2005|archive-date=August 18, 2020|publisher=MTV News|access-date=August 21, 2014|url-status=dead}} On November 4, 2005, the group appeared at the 2005 MTV Europe Music Awards which were held at Lisbon, Portugal. Borat (portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen) introduced them as "international prostitutes" and performed "Don't Cha" with a house remix at the end.{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.co.uk/news/a3cb0u/emas-2005-the-show-highlights-part-1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116160347/http://www.mtv.co.uk/ema/news/emas-2005-the-show-highlights-part-1|title=EMAs 2005: The Show Highlights Part 1|date=August 1, 2006|archive-date=January 16, 2021|publisher=MTV.co.uk|access-date=April 8, 2021|url-status=live}} Couple of days later, the group travelled to Sydney, Australia for a three-day promotional trip that began with meeting four Australian Idol finalists. This was followed with radio, television and print interviews and an appearance at a party organized by teen magazine, Dolly.{{cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/pussycat-dolls-spread-girl-power-love/2005/11/07/1131211952719.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019062748/http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/pussycat-dolls-spread-girl-power-love/2005/11/07/1131211952719.html|title=Pussycat Dolls spread girl power love|date=November 7, 2005|archive-date=October 19, 2017|work=The Age|access-date=October 19, 2017|url-status=live}} On December 7, 2005, the Pussycat Dolls performed at the annual KIIS-FM Jingle Ball at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California with some members wearing "festive candy-cane-striped belly shirts and red-and-green capri pants". They performed fours songs including "Don't Cha", "Stickwitu" and "Wait a Minute".{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1517607/shakira-sean-paul-pussycat-dolls-warm-up-december-night-at-jingle-ball/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113163556/http://www.mtv.com/news/1517607/shakira-sean-paul-pussycat-dolls-warm-up-december-night-at-jingle-ball/|title=Shakira, Sean Paul, Pussycat Dolls Warm Up December Night At Jingle Ball|last=Tecson|first=Brandee J.|date=December 7, 2005|access-date=August 21, 2014|publisher=MTV News|archive-date=January 13, 2015|url-status=dead}} Twelve days later, the group performed "Stickwitu" at the 2005 Radio Music Awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.pcdmusic.com/|title=Europe here we come!|date=June 6, 2006|publisher=Pcdmusic.com|access-date=April 23, 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051215041009/http://www.pcdmusic.com/|archive-date=December 15, 2005}}

On January 27, 2006, the Pussycat Dolls performed "Don't Cha" and "Sway" during the results show of Dancing with the Stars.{{cite news|url=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=168380|title=Quick Hits: Linkin Park, Grammys, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, Joe Strummer, Motley Crue, Pussycat Dolls, Auf der Maur, Grateful Dead, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Eagles Of Death Metal, Candlebox|date=January 26, 2006|access-date=September 5, 2014|publisher=FMQB|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610172330/http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=168380|archive-date=June 10, 2015}} On May 18, 2006, they appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to perform "Buttons".{{cite web|url=http://www.pcdmusic.com/|title=Europe here we come!|date=June 6, 2006|publisher=Pcdmusic.com|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060612011551/http://www.pcdmusic.com/|archive-date=June 12, 2006}} The following month the group performed three songs on Good Morning America as part of its Summer Concert Series.{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/AMA/story?id=2138820|title=Pussycat Dolls Rock 'GMA'|publisher=ABC News|access-date=March 15, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014162128/https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/AMA/story?id=2138820|archive-date=October 14, 2012}} "Buttons" was then performed on an episode of So You Think You Can Dance on July 13, 2006, and at the annual charity fundraiser event Fashion Rocks with rapper Jibbs on September 8, 2006.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1540510/beyonce-jay-z-christina-put-the-rock-in-fashion-rocks-concert/|title=Beyonce, Jay-Z, Christina Put The Rock in Fashion Rocks Concert|last=Weinstein|first=Farrah|date=September 8, 2006|publisher=MTV News|access-date=September 5, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714171340/http://www.mtv.com/news/1540510/beyonce-jay-z-christina-put-the-rock-in-fashion-rocks-concert/|archive-date=July 14, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pcdmusic.com/|title=The Dolls are heading back out on the tour with the Black Eyed Peas!|date=June 6, 2006|publisher=Pcdmusic.com|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060813090732/http://www.pcdmusic.com/|archive-date=August 13, 2006}} Couple weeks later they travelled to Germany and performed "Sway" on Wetten, dass..?.{{cite web|url=https://www.bild.de/leute/2006/wetten-dass-aktuell-876942.bild.html|url-access= |title=Gottschalk: Mir ist es lieber, wenn meine Frau zu Hause bleibt|last=Apel|first=Dorothee|date=November 1, 2006|work=Bild|language=German|trans-title=Gottschalk: I prefer my wife to stay at home|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410032510/https://www.bild.de/leute/2006/wetten-dass-aktuell-876942.bild.html|archive-date=April 10, 2021}} On November 21, 2006, they performed "Buttons" at the 2006 American Music Awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1546437/gwen-fall-out-boy-debut-new-music-k-fed-gets-dumped-again-at-amas/|title=Gwen, Fall Out Boy Debut New Music; K-Fed Gets Dumped Again At AMAs|last=Moss|first=Corey|date=November 22, 2005|publisher=MTV News|access-date=September 5, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611034207/http://www.mtv.com/news/1546437/gwen-fall-out-boy-debut-new-music-k-fed-gets-dumped-again-at-amas/|archive-date=June 11, 2015}} On July 7, 2007, the Pussycat Dolls together with other artists performed at Live Earth, which was held to raise awareness of global warming. They performed "Buttons", "Stickwitu", and "Don't Cha".{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2007/07/08/video-live-earth-performances/#more-3010|title=Video: Live Earth Performances|date=July 8, 2005|publisher=Rap-Up|access-date=September 5, 2014}}

The Pussycat Dolls extensively promoted the album either as a headliner or a support act. On January 31, 2006, it was announced that the Pussycat Dolls would support the Black Eyed Peas' Honda Civic Tour, which started on March 21, 2006, in Fresno, California. The leg consisted of other 33 dates, visiting venues in the United States up until the 21st of May.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1522899/black-eyed-peas-unveil-dates-for-headlining-trek-tap-pussycat-dolls-as-openers/|title=Black Eyed Peas Unveil Dates For Headlining Trek, Tap Pussycat Dolls As Openers|last=Tecson|first=Brandee J.|date=January 31, 2006|publisher=MTV News|access-date=August 16, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140904231314/http://www.mtv.com/news/1522899/black-eyed-peas-unveil-dates-for-headlining-trek-tap-pussycat-dolls-as-openers/|archive-date=September 4, 2014}} Throughout June of that year, the Pussycat Dolls performed a combination of headlining and supporting shows for the Black Eyed Peas and Take That in Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. The following month, the group headlined two shows in Asia.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtvasia.com/News/200607/13013559.html|title=Pussycat Dolls To Perform In Malaysia|last=Leong|first=Gabriel|date=July 13, 2006|publisher=MTV Asia|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905110047/http://www.mtvasia.com/News/200607/13013559.html|archivedate=September 5, 2008}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/345194/ready-pussycat-dolls|title=Ready for the Pussycat Dolls?|date=July 3, 2006|work=The Philippine Star|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20210410012955/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2006/07/03/345194/ready-pussycat-dolls|archivedate=April 10, 2021}} In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia the group caused controversy for failing to comply with local dress regulations and performing "sexually suggestive" routines.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4778993.stm|title=Indecency fine for Pussycat Dolls|date=August 10, 2006|publisher=BBC News|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130419165000/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4778993.stm|archive-date=April 19, 2013}} The Pussycat Dolls later supported ten additional Black Eyed Peas' shows in North America, which commenced on August 24, 2006, and concluded on September 8, 2006. In November of the same year, they embarked on their first headlining European tour until February 2007, visiting 21 venues in Germany, Austria, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.{{cite web|url=http://www.pcdmusic.com/|title=The tickets are selling fast!!!!|date=September 11, 2006|publisher=Pcdmusic.com|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061107222024/http://www.pcdmusic.com/|archive-date=November 7, 2006}} The set list consisted mostly songs from PCD and covers such as "Whole Lotta Love".{{cite web|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sunday-times-rich-list/profile/article/pussycat-dolls-v2b0bk9jf98|url-access=subscription|title=Pussycat Dolls|last=Verrico|first=Lisa|date=December 4, 2006|work=The Sunday Times|access-date=April 10, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.courierpress.com/features/pussycat-dolls-were-pretty-tame-ep-449411560-324721631.html?page=1|title=Pussycat Dolls were pretty tame|last=Bennett|first=Jacob|date=April 11, 2007|work=Evansville Courier & Press|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210410023729/https://archive.courierpress.com/features/pussycat-dolls-were-pretty-tame-ep-449411560-324721631.html/|archive-date=April 10, 2021}} The album received further promotion in 2007 in North America, as they supported Christina Aguilera's Back to Basics Tour in 41 venues between February and May and headlined several shows in-between.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1542894/christina-aguileras-heading-back-on-tour-for-41-north-american-dates/|title=Christina Aguilera's Heading Back On Tour For 41 North American Dates|last=Vineyard|first=Jennifer|date=November 10, 2006|publisher=MTV News|access-date=September 6, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906010455/http://www.mtv.com/news/1542894/christina-aguileras-heading-back-on-tour-for-41-north-american-dates/|archive-date=September 6, 2014}}

{{Music ratings

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| rev2 = IGN

| rev2Score =5.9/10{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/09/14/the-pussycat-dolls-pcd|title=The Pussycat Dolls - PCD - Music Review|last=D.|first=Spence|date=September 15, 2005|publisher=IGN|access-date=April 11, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118090309/https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/09/14/the-pussycat-dolls-pcd|archive-date=January 18, 2021}}

| rev3 = Jam!

| rev3Score = {{Rating|1.5|5}}{{cite web|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/P/Pussycat_Dolls/AlbumReviews/2005/09/23/1232297-sun.html|title=Pussycat Dolls, The: PCD|last=Sterdan|first=Darryl|date=September 23, 2005|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=September 6, 2014|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101003733/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/P/Pussycat_Dolls/AlbumReviews/2005/09/23/1232297-sun.html|archive-date=January 1, 2013}}

| rev4 = MSN Music (Consumer Guide)

| rev4Score = {{Rating-Christgau|hm1}}{{cite web|url=http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=The+Pussycat+Dolls|title=The Pussycat Dolls|first=Robert|last=Christgau|publisher=Robert Christgau|access-date=August 14, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610193555/http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=The+Pussycat+Dolls|archive-date=June 10, 2015}}

| rev5 = Slant Magazine

| rev5Score = {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/the-pussycat-dolls-pcd|title=The Pussycat Dolls PCD - Album Review|last=Cinquemani|first=Sal|date=September 7, 2005|work=Slant Magazine|accessdate=March 31, 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140814201840/http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/the-pussycat-dolls-pcd|archive-date=August 14, 2014}}

| rev6 = USA Today

| rev6Score = {{Rating|3|4}}{{cite web|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/music/reviews/2005-09-06-listen-up_x.htm|title=Dolls, 'Allstars,' Stuart are superlative|last=Gardner|first=Elysa|date=September 6, 2005|work=USA Today|access-date=September 6, 2014|url-status=live|archive-date=March 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313012507/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/music/reviews/2005-09-06-listen-up_x.htm}}

}}

In his consumer guide for MSN Music, Robert Christgau gave the album a "one-star honorable mention" indicating "a worthy effort consumers attuned to its overriding aesthetic or individual vision may well like". Christgau selected "Beep" and "Wait a Minute" as highlights commenting that the group is "sexier than your average prefab sexpots, but no fabber". AllMusic of Stephen Thomas Erlewine provided a favorable review, rating it three stars out of five. Erlewine opined that the great thing about the album are the producers and songwriters who are willing to play with the group's "hyper-sexual image, creating a sleek, sexy sound ideal for both nightclubs and strip joints". However he observed the album's ballads "[undercut] the joyous carnal celebration" of dance songs that are not "quite enough to make this [album] the camp classic". While Slant Magazine's Sal Cinquemani deemed group's image as "cartoonish", he was surprised that PCD's content wasn't filled with filler. He further noted that if the Pussycat Dolls would want to make a mark in pop music, they should avoid Diane Warren.

Writing for the USA Today, Elysa Gardner acknowledged that "lead singer Nicole Scherzinger and at least a couple of her fellow Dolls have supple voices" despite their superficiality and the song's "insipid lyrics". Raymond Fiore of Entertainment Weekly also noted the Pussycat Dolls' flexible vocals, but felt the songs from A-list producers cannot "arouse her interest for a whole 45 minutes.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1102736,00.html|title=The Pussycat Dolls Review|last=Fiore|first=Raymond|date=September 9, 2005|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=September 5, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810033432/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1102736,00.html|archive-date=August 10, 2014}} A reviewer of The Ledger wrote that the album is "essentially a solo release" from Scherzinger while noting songs like "Right Now" "make it clear that she really needs to keep around those dancing, singing/not-singing gals."{{cite web|url=http://www.theledger.com/news/20051007/mccheadsound-bitesmcchead|title=Sound Bites|date=October 7, 2005|work=The Ledger|access-date=October 17, 2017|archive-date=October 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017095340/http://www.theledger.com/news/20051007/mccheadsound-bitesmcchead|url-status=live}} musicOMH's John Murphy deemed that in PCD there is a "half-decent album struggling to get out here, but it's rather drowned by the image and 'brand opportunities'".

Several reviewers lamented that the inclusion of covers and ballads. Lisa Haines of the BBC lambasted the musical style of the covers noting them as "forgetful".{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/5v9x/|title=Music - Review of Pussycat Dolls - PCD|last=Haines|first=Lisa|publisher=BBC|access-date=September 5, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221225221/https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/5v9x/|archive-date=December 21, 2013}} Darryl Sterdan of Jam! called the group "glorified strippers" and mocked them for not writing any of the songs apart from Scherzinger having "token songwriting credits". He went on to describe the covers as "embarrassing" and the ballads as "overcooked". Spence D. of IGN observed that the album's lowest points come from album's ballads.

PCD won the award for Best Album — International at the 2006 TMF Awards, where the group was also nominated for Best Pop — International.{{cite news|url=http://www.frontview-magazine.be/nl/nieuws/zornik-grote-overwinnaar-tmf-awards#.V8Y0T5h97IU|title=Zornik grote overwinnaar TMF awards|date=October 15, 2006|work=FrontView|access-date=August 31, 2016|language=nl|archive-date=September 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915031211/http://www.frontview-magazine.be/nl/nieuws/zornik-grote-overwinnaar-tmf-awards#.V8Y0T5h97IU|url-status=live}}

PCD debuted and peaked at number five on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 99,000 copies, according to data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan for the chart dated October 1, 2005.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/61380/wall-emerges-as-billboard-200-champ|title=Wall Emerges As Billboard 200 'Champ'|date=September 21, 2005|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428021503/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/61380/wall-emerges-as-billboard-200-champ|archive-date=April 28, 2019}} It also debuted at number eight on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. On its 45th week the album reentered the top-ten on the chart dated July 26, 2006 and remained in the top-ten for a final time the following week at number nine.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/57657/letoya-powers-right-to-no-1-on-billboard-200|title=LeToya Powers Right To No. 1 On Billboard 200|date=August 2, 2006|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210410142706/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/57657/letoya-powers-right-to-no-1-on-billboard-200/|archive-date=April 10, 2021}} PCD was released amidst an era of stagnant album sales due to the emergence of digital and physical piracy and a shift in consumer interest. The album managed to remain within the top 50 for 45 weeks due to the strength of its first four singles, earning them a reputation among the century's few breakout success. Geoff Mayfield, former analyst and director of Billboard charts, commented that this type of success does not happen often. "It's unusual for any act to get as many as four hits off an album anymore. For much of this decade, it's been a real challenge to get a third or even a second hit. And that's not just for new artists. That's for established artists too."{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-aug-01-et-pussycat1-story.html|last=Lee|first=Chris|title=Attack of the Dolls|date=August 1, 2006|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=October 30, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151010161008/http://articles.latimes.com/2006/aug/01/entertainment/et-pussycat1|archive-date=October 10, 2015}} As of September 2008, PCD has sold nearly three million copies in the US and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the album double platinum, which denotes shipments of two million copies.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1043913/metallica-scores-third-week-atop-billboard-200|title=Metallica Scores Third Week Atop Billboard 200|last=Hasty|first=Katie|date=October 1, 2008|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 19, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130414024812/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1043913/metallica-scores-third-week-atop-billboard-200|archive-date=April 14, 2013}}

In the United Kingdom, the album entered the UK Albums Chart at number eight, as its lead single, registered its second week atop the UK Singles Chart. With sales of 23,900, PCD was the second highest new entry on the chart that week.{{cite web|url=http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/pussycats-continue-to-lead-on-singles-chart/034238|title=Pussycats continue to lead on singles chart|date=September 19, 2005|work=Music Week|access-date=September 6, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202112950/http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/pussycats-continue-to-lead-on-singles-chart/034238|archive-date=February 2, 2014}} After 12 weeks of being outside the top ten, PCD reached number ten on the chart dated December 12, 2005, due to the success of "Stickwitu", which remained atop the UK Singles Chart and helped the album improve its week-to-week sales.{{cite web|url=http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/eminem-and-now-62-lead-albums-sales/028984|title=Eminem and Now! 62 lead albums sales|last=Jones|first=Alan|date=December 12, 2005|work=Music Week|access-date=August 20, 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001061240/http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/eminem-and-now-62-lead-albums-sales/028984|archive-date=October 1, 2015}} The release of the album's fourth single "Buttons" helped the album increase sales for six consecutive weeks, setting a new peak of seven.{{cite web|url=http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/lostprophets-score-career-first/034914|title=Lostprophets score career first|last=Jones|first=Alan|date=July 3, 2006|work=Music Week|access-date=November 22, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323002346/http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/lostprophets-score-career-first/034914|archive-date=March 23, 2014}} In June 2019, The Official Charts Company compiled a list with the 40 best-selling albums by female groups of the last 25 years. With sales surpassing 1.3 million copies, PCD is the fourth best-selling album in the UK.{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-official-top-40-biggest-girl-band-studio-albums-of-the-last-25-years__26546/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101114359/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-official-top-40-biggest-girl-band-studio-albums-of-the-last-25-years__26546/|title=The Official Top 40 biggest girl band studio albums of the last 25 years|last=Copsey|first=Rob|archivedate=November 1, 2020|date=June 12, 2019|publisher=Official Charts Company|accessdate=April 8, 2021}} The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) certified the album four times platinum for selling 1.2 million copies. In Ireland, 42 weeks after its debut, PCD peaked at number seven in the final week of June 2006.

In mainland Europe PCD performed moderately at the beginning, debuting at number 12 in Germany, 14 in Portugal, 18 in Austria, 26 in Denmark, 35 in Norway, 39 in Finland, 43 in France, 55 in Italy and Sweden, 76 in the Netherlands, 72 in Spain, 92 in Belgium (Flanders), 97 in Belgium (Wallonia), on their respective local album charts. In 2006, PCD improved its chart positions, entering the top-10 in Belgium (Flanders), Germany, the Netherlands, and Norway, and top-twenty in Portugal, Belgium (Wallonia), and Denmark. The album was certified gold in Austria (IFPI), France (SNEP),{{cite web|url=http://proxy.siteo.com.s3.amazonaws.com/disqueenfrance.siteo.com/file/disquesor.pdf|title=Les Disques d'Or 2009|work=Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|publisher=Disqueenfrance|language=fr|access-date=2010-06-15|archive-date=2011-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707122430/http://proxy.siteo.com.s3.amazonaws.com/disqueenfrance.siteo.com/file/disquesor.pdf|url-status=live}} Norway (IFPI), and Switzerland (IFPI), and received platinum certifications in Belgium (BEA), Germany (BVMI), and the Netherlands (NVPI).

Similarly in Oceania, PCD debuted at number 16 in Australia on the ARIA Top 100 Albums Chart before reaching a new peak of eight in August 2006. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) certified it triple platinum following shipments of 210,000. In New Zealand, PCD debuted at number twenty-three on September 19, 2005. Six months later and following three consecutive number-one singles,—"Don't Cha", "Stickwitu", and "Beep"—the album peaked atop the album's chart making the Pussycat Dolls the first girl group in over six years to do so since Bardot with their debut self-titled album.{{cite web|url=http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0606/S00111.htm|title=Official NZ Music Chart & Chartbitz - June 14 '06|last=Miller|first=Andrew|date=June 14, 2006|publisher=Scoop|access-date=December 30, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714233318/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0606/S00111.htm|archive-date=July 14, 2014}} PCD returned at the top spot three weeks later and received a double platinum certification by the Recorded Music NZ (RMNZ). Worldwide, the album sold a total of 9 million copies to date.{{cite web | url=https://www.bworldonline.com/editors-picks/2020/02/28/280889/pussycat-dolls-returning-to-the-philippines-in-may/ | title=Pussycat Dolls returning to the Philippines in May | website=BusinessWorld | date=27 February 2020 }}

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| title1 = Don't Cha

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• Anthony Ray
• Thomas Callaway
• Trevor Smith}}

| extra1 = CeeLo Green

| length1 = 4:32

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• William Adams
• Kara DioGuardi
• Jeff Lynne}}

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• will.i.am
• Ron Fair{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

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• Timothy Mosley
• Keri Hilson
• Craig Longmiles{{ref|h|[h]}}}}

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• Timbaland
• Hilson{{ref|b|[b]}}
• Fair{{ref|c|[c]}}}}

| length3 = 3:42

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• Franne Golde
• Kasia Livingston
• Robert Palmer}}

| extra4 = {{flatlist|

• Fair
• Tal Herzberg{{ref|d|[d]}}}}

| length4 = 3:27

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• Sean Garrett
• Jamal Jones
• Jason Perry
• Nicole Scherzinger}}

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• Polow da Don
• Garrett
• Fair
• Herzberg{{ref|d|[d]}}
• Young Smoke{{ref|d|[d]}}}}

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| title6 = I Don't Need a Man

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• Rich Harrison
• Scherzinger
• DioGuardi
• Vanessa Brown{{ref|h|[h]}}}}

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• Harrison
• Fair{{ref|c|[c]}}}}

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• Harold Faltermeyer
• Keith Forsey
• Siobhan Fahey
• Clare Kenny
• Steven Gallifent
• Will Blanchard}}

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• Fahey
• the Droyds
• Gallifent
• Fair{{ref|b|[b]}}}}

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| title8 = How Many Times, How Many Lies

| writer8 = Diane Warren

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• Fair
• Herzberg{{ref|d|[d]}}}}

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| title9 = Bite the Dust

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• Hilson
• Kwamé Holland}}

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• Kwamé "K1MiL"
• Hilson{{ref|b|[b]}}
• Fair{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length9 = 3:33

| title10 = Right Now

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• Herbie Mann
• Carl Sigman}}

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• Fair
• Herzberg{{ref|d|[d]}}}}

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• Brian Holland
• Lamont Dozier
• Eddie Holland}}

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• Fair
• Herzberg{{ref|d|[d]}}
• Big Tank{{ref|e|[e]}}}}

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• Leslie Bricusse
• Anthony Newley}}

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• Fair
• Herzberg{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

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| total_length = 47:34

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| writing_width = 35%

| extra_width = 35%

| title13 = Sway

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• Norman Gimbel
• Pablo Beltrán Ruiz}}

| extra13 = {{flatlist|

• Fair
• Tal Herzberg{{ref|d|[d]}}}}

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| writing_width = 35%

| extra_width = 35%

| title14 = We Went as Far as We Felt Like Going

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• Bob Crewe
• Kenny Nolan
• Harold Clayton
• Sigidi Abdullah}}

| length14 = 3:50

| extra14 = {{flatlist|

• Fair
• Tal Herzberg{{ref|d|[d]}}}}

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| total_length = 50:30

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| writing_width = 35%

| extra_width = 35%

| title14 = Flirt

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• DioGuardi
• Greg Wells
• Scherzinger}}

| extra14 = {{flatlist|

• Wells
• DioGuardi}}

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| writing_width = 35%

| extra_width = 35%

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• Bob Crewe
• Kenny Nolan
• Harold Clayton
• Sigidi Abdullah}}

| length15 = 3:50

| extra15 = {{flatlist|

• Fair
• Tal Herzberg{{ref|d|[d]}}}}

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| headline = PCD – {{nobold|Japan edition (bonus track)}}

| total_length = 57:50

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| writing_width = 35%

| extra_width = 35%

| title16 = Don't Cha

| note16 = live version

| writer16 = {{flatlist|

• Ray
• Callaway
• Smith}}

| extra16 = Green

| length16 = 3:30

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| total_length = 67:00

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| writing_width = 35%

| extra_width = 35%

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• Gimbel
• Ruiz}}

| extra1 = {{flatlist|

• Fair
• Tal Herzberg{{ref|d|[d]}}}}

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• DioGuardi
• Wells
• Scherzinger}}

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• Wells
• DioGuardi

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| title3 = Stickwitu (Avant Mix)

| note3 = featuring Avant

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• Golde
• Livingston
• Palmer
• Avant}}

| extra3 = {{flatlist|

• Fair
• Herzberg{{ref|d|[d]}}
• Avant{{ref|f|[f]}}
• Peter Mokran{{ref|g|[g]}}}}

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| title4 = Buttons

| note4 = featuring Snoop Dogg

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• Garrett
• Jones
• Perry
• Scherzinger}}

| extra4 = {{flatlist|

• Polow Da Don
• Garrett
• Fair
• Herzberg{{ref|d|[d]}}
• Smoke{{ref|d|[d]}}}}

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• Ray
• Callaway
• Smith}}

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| title6 = Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)

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• Bellotte
• Faltermeyer
• Forsey
• Fahey
• Kenny
• Gallifent
• Blanchard}}

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• Fahey
• the Droyds
• Gallifent
• Fair{{ref|g|[g]}}}}

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| title7 = He Always Answers

| note7 = Ringback tone

| length7 = 0:40

| title8 = Vibrate Off the Table

| note8 = Ringtone

| length8 = 0:39

| title9 = Freaky Fun

| note9 = Voicemail ID

| length9 = 0:19

| title10 = PCD

| note10 = Text alert

| length10 = 0:06

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Notes

• {{sup|{{note|a|[a]}}}} signifies an additional producer
• {{sup|{{note|b|[b]}}}} signifies a vocal producer
• {{sup|{{note|c|[c]}}}} signifies an incidental producer
• {{sup|{{note|d|[d]}}}} signifies a co-producer
• {{sup|{{note|e|[e]}}}} signifies "Tainted Love" beat producer
• {{sup|{{note|f|[f]}}}} signifies an additional vocal producer
• {{sup|{{note|g|[g]}}}} signifies a remixer
• {{sup|{{note|h|[h]}}}} signifies writers were retrospectively credited for writing after the album booklet had been printed.VV Brown is credited as having written the middle 8 of the song as seen by The Guardian and also ASCAP —
• The Guardian interview: {{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/dec/12/vv-brown-crying-blood |title=The R&B star that wasn't |work=The Guardian |last=Rogers |first=Jude |date=2008-12-08 |access-date=2019-12-09 |archive-date=2019-12-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209130500/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/dec/12/vv-brown-crying-blood |url-status=live }}
• ASCAP Repertoire: {{cite web |url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/search/workID/391833739 |title=I DON'T NEED A MAN – ISWC: T9011222472 - Work ID: 391833739 |publisher=ASCAP |access-date=2019-12-09 |archive-date=2020-11-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106193550/https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/search/workID/391833739 |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/35734818/credits|title=PCD credits|date=13 September 2005 |publisher=Tidal|accessdate=April 24, 2021|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424182715/https://listen.tidal.com/album/35734818/credits|archivedate=April 24, 2021}}

Sampling credits

• "Don't Cha" contains interpolations of "Swass" performed by Sir Mix-a-Lot.
• "Beep" contains a sample of the recording "Evil Woman" performed by Electric Light Orchestra.
• "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)" contains elements of "Hot Stuff" performed by Donna Summer and "Bitter Pill" performed by Shakespears Sister.{{cite web | url=https://www.thisisnotretro.com/interviews/shakespears-sister-siobhan-fahey-interview-2009/ | title=Shakespears Sister (Siobhan Fahey) Interview [2009] | date=18 March 2011 }}
• "Bite the Dust" samples drums of "Soul Machine" written by Hall-Gainey-Ash-James and performed by Harvey and the Phenomenals.
• "Tainted Love"/"Where Did Our Love Go" is a medley between "Tainted Love" performed by Gloria Jones as well as Soft Cell and written by Ed Cobb, and "Where Did Our Love Go" performed by The Supremes and written by Holland–Dozier–Holland.
• "Feelin' Good" is a cover of the song "Feeling Good" written by English composers Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse for the musical The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd, and was made famous by Nina Simone.
• "Sway" is cover of the Dean Martin song of the same name, with English lyrics written by Norman Gimbel. The original Spanish version of the song, "¿Quién será?" was written by Mexican composers Luis Demetrio and Pablo Beltrán Ruiz.
• "We Went as Far as We Felt Like Going" is a medley between "Far as We Felt Like Goin'" performed by Labelle and "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" performed by the S.O.S. Band.

Credits adapted from the liner notes of PCD.{{cite AV media notes|title=PCD|others=The Pussycat Dolls|publisher=A&M Records}}

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Performers

• Nicole Scherzinger – lead vocals, background vocals
• Carmit Bachar – vocals, backing vocals
• Melody Thornton – vocals, backing vocals
• Ashley Roberts  – background vocals
• Jessica Sutta  – background vocals
• Kimberly Wyatt – background vocals
• Busta Rhymes – featuring artist, vocals, co-writer (track 1)
• will.i.am – featuring artist, vocals, co-writer (track 2)
• Timbaland – featuring artist, vocals (track 3)
• Kara DioGuardi – additional background vocals (track 14)
• Kaya Jones – additional background vocals (tracks 13 & 15)

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The PCD Orchestra

• Violins – Endre Granat, Natalie Leggett, Bruce Dukov, Jackie Brand, Charlie Bisharat, Joel Derouin, Sara Parkins, Mario Deleon, Josefina Vergara, Tammy Hatwan, Sid Page, Roberto Cani, Katia Popov, Phillip Levy, Songa Lee, Robin Olson, Anatoly Rosinsky, Armen Garabedian, Theresa Stanislov, Sarah Thornblade, Alan Grunfeld, Alyssa Park
• Violas – Bryan Dembow (P), Simon Oswell, Sam Formicola, Matt Funes, Darrin McCann, Vicky Miskolczy
• Cello – Steve Erbody, Larry Corbett, David Low, Suzie Katayama, Armen Ksajikian, Cecilia Tsan
• Orchestra Contractor – Bill Hughes
• Bass – Pino Palladino

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Technical

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• CeeLo Green – production (track 1)
• Ethan Mates – engineering (track 1)
• Steve Baughman – mixing (track 1)
• John Goux – guitar (tracks 1, 11)
• Ray Herrman – sax (track 1)
• Nick Lane – trombone (track 1)
• Bill Churchvile – trumpet (track 1)
• Chris Tedesco – trumpet, horn (track 1)
• will.i.am – production (track 2)
• Ron Fair – vocal production (tracks 2, 5–7), production (tracks 2, 4, 5, 8, 10–13, 15), string arrangement and conduct (tracks 2, 4, 10, 12), mixing (tracks 3, 7), organ, rhodes (tracks 4, 12), incidental production (tracks 3, 6), vocal arrangement (tracks 6, 7), wurlitzer (tracks 2, 6, 8), piano (tracks 4, 6, 8, 12), glockspiel (track 6), harmonica (tracks 4, 8, 12), clavinet (track 8), additional production (track 9), additional string arrangement (track 10), keyboards (track 11)
• Tal Herzberg – additional programming (track 2), Pro Tools, engineering (tracks 2, 3, 5–12), co-production (tracks 4, 5, 10–13, 15), bass (tracks 2, 4, 6, 8, 11)
• Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado – mixing (tracks 2, 3, 5, 9)
• Charlie Bisharat – electric violin (tracks 2, 5)
• The PCD Orchestra – strings (tracks 2, 4, 7–12)
• JD Andrew – recording (track 2), engineering (tracks 5–11), vocal recording (track 11)
• Bill Schnee – strings recording (tracks 2, 7–12)
• Mike "Angry" Eleopoulos – additional engineering (tracks 2, 4, 9), engineering (tracks 5–12), vocal recording (track 11)
• Ariel Chobaz – assistant mix engineering (tracks 2–5, 9)
• Timbaland – production (track 3)
• Keri Hilson – production (track 3), vocal production (track 9),
• Jerry Hey – horn arrangement, horns (tracks 3, 6, 9, 11), string arrangement and conduct, trumpets (track 10)
• Dan Higgins – horns (tracks 3, 6, 9, 11)
• Gary Grant – horns (tracks 3, 6, 9, 11), trumpets (track 10)
• Bill Reichenbach – horns (tracks 3, 6, 9, 11)
• Dan Higgins – horns (tracks 3, 6, 9, 11)
• Marcella Araica – recording (track 3)
• Demacio "Demo" Castellon – recording (track 3)
• Peter Mokran – recording (tracks 4, 8)
• Robert Palmer – original drum programming (track 4)
• Cori Jacobs – rhodes (tracks 4, 12)
• Allen Sides – string recording (track 4)
• Polow Da Don – production, arrangement, programming (track 5)
• Sean Garrett – production (track 5)
• Young Smoke – co-production (track 5)

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• Luis Conte – percussion (tracks 5, 10)
• Rich Harrison – production, programming (track 6)
• Scotty Beats – engineering (track 6)
• Mike Hogue – assistant mix engineering (track 6)
• Siobhan Fahey – production (track 7)
• The Droyds – production (track 7)
• Steven Gallifent – production (track 7)
• Andy Chatterley – arrangement (track 7)
• Nicole Scherzinger – vocal arrangement (track 7)
• Tyler Coomes – programming (track 8)
• Tim Carmon – organ (track 8)
• Jun Ishizeki – assistant mix engineering (tracks 8, 11)
• Kwamé "K1MiL" – production (track 9)
• Anthony Kilhoffer – Pro Tools, engineering (track 9)
• Michael C Ross – mixing (track 10)
• Vinnie Colaiuta – mixing (track 10)
• Mike Valerio – bass (track 10)
• Wayne Bergeron – trumpets (track 10)
• Larry Hall – trumpets, trombones (track 10)
• Frank Wolf – mixing (track 10)
• Andy Martin – trombones (track 10)
• Bruce Otto – trombones (track 10)
• Larry Williams – woodwinds (track 10)
• Brandon Fields – woodwinds (track 10)
• Bill Liston – woodwinds (track 10)
• Joel Peskin – woodwinds (track 10)
• Bob Zimmitti – timpani (track 10)
• Brian Vibberts – assistant mix engineering (track 10)
• Big Tank – "Tainted Love" beat production (track 11)
• Tony Maserati – mixing (track 11)
• Jack Joseph Puig – mixing (track 12)
• Abe Laboriel, Jr. – drums (track 12)
• Alex Al – drums (track 12)
• Dean Nelson – drums (track 12)
• Greg Wells – production, engineering, programming, guitar, keys (track 14)
• Kara DioGuardi – production (track 14)
• Chris Lord-Alge – mixing (track 14)
• Steve MacMillan – engineering (track 14)
• Chris Steffen – engineering (track 14)
• Fabien Waltmann – additional programming (track 14)
• Brian Gardner – mastering

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