Before the Pussycat Dolls recorded it, "Don't Cha" was originally released in 2004 by , a makeup artist and backup singer for OutKast. Her version, written and produced by CeeLo Green , had a darker, more "sultry" and "sinister" feel compared to the high-energy pop version that followed.
: Before it reached the Dolls, the song was allegedly offered to Paris Hilton , who reportedly turned it down. Time4Heels - Don’t Cha
The story behind the song "Don't Cha" is one of missed opportunities and a meteoric rise to fame for the . While often associated with "Time4Heels" dance choreography today, the song's origin is far from the polished pop hit most people know. The Original Version by Tori Alamaze Before the Pussycat Dolls recorded it, "Don't Cha"