<P> "Don't Cha" received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom highlighted it as a stand - out; however, some of them criticized Busta Rhymes' appearance . The song was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the US Hot Dance Club Play and Pop 100 charts . The song reached number - one in fifteen other countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom . A music video for the song was directed by Paul Hunter features the group in various activities including jumping on a trampoline and drag racing in Jeeps; additionally choreographed routines were performed at the chorus . </P> <P> In January 2004, Cee Lo Green finished writing and producing the song "Don't Cha" which it's chorus reprises the hook from Sir Mix - a-Lot's "Swass" taken from album of the same name in a basement studio in Atlanta, Georgia . The song was originally written for Tori Alamaze, a former backing vocalist for the hip hop duo OutKast . In November, Alamaze signed with Universal Records and decided to release the song as her first single from her debut album which was due to release that same year . However, months later, Alamaze decided to part ways with the label as she was "unhappy" and felt that she "got caught up in the middle of egos and favors ." Thus she agreed to give up her rights to the song to get out of her contract . The song was still playing on radio while copies were available at stores . Her version of the song received minor success reaching number 53 on Billboard's Hot R&B / Hip - Hop Songs chart . </P> <P> Meanwhile, Intersope Records signed the Pussycat Dolls, a sextet spun off from the burlesque group which was created by Robin Antin . After Universal Records dropped Almaze, the label was still very much interested in "Don't Cha". Doug Morris--then chairman of Universal Music Group--suggested that "Don't Cha" should be given to the Pussycat Dolls as the label was trying to reinvent the girl group . Initially Green was skeptical saying, "I didn't know too much about them (...), but when I found out that (Universal - owned) Interscope Records was involved, that was an alliance I didn't hesitate to make ." The Pussycat Dolls version was recorded around March adding two verses from rapper Busta Rhymes . Lead singer Nicole Scherzinger admitted that two records sounded identical . "I had (Alamaze's) version as a guide . But ours is just a bit fresher ." This song was initially offered to both Sugababes and Paris Hilton, but both declined . In 2006, Hilton claimed that she was presented with the track, but was not impressed with it, commenting . "I think I did hear the song, but not in the format that we all came to know and love . If I'd heard that, of course I'd have jumped at the chance". </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Sample of "Don't Cha" A 30 - second sample of the Pussycat Dolls' version of "Don't Cha" from PCD featuring the hook "Don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?" </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Problems playing this file? See media help . </Td> </Tr> </Table>

Dont cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me