Show (song)
"Show" | ||||
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Single by Ado | ||||
from the album Zanmu | ||||
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Released | September 6, 2023 | |||
Genre | EDM | |||
Length | 3:09 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
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"Show" on YouTube |
"Show" (唱, Shō, lit. "chant") is a song recorded by Japanese singer Ado, released on September 6, 2023, by Virgin Music. Written by Tophamhat-Kyo with additional writing credits from producers Giga and TeddyLoid, the song was used by Universal Studios Japan to promote their Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights.
Background
[edit]Ado has previously recorded songs written by Tophamhat-Kyo, notably "Fleeting Lullaby" from the soundtrack album Uta's Songs: One Piece Film Red. Producer Giga and TeddyLoid also have produced songs from her debut studio album, Kyōgen.
On August 29, 2023, "Show" was announced to be a collaboration song with Universal Studios Japan as the theme song for the dance show Zombie de Dance.[1] The song was further used in ride attractions at Universal Studios Japan during the month of October.[2]
A remix version of the song by British DJ and producer Jax Jones was digitally released on December 31, 2023.[3]
Composition
[edit]"Show" has been described as an EDM song with "exotic Bollywood beats".[4][5]
Commercial performance
[edit]"Show" debuted at number 8 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for the week of September 13.[6] On its second week, the song rose to number 3 before peaking at number one within its third week on the chart.[7] "Show" became Ado's third number one song after "Usseewa" and "New Genesis".
On the Oricon charts, "Show" topped both the Digital Singles and Streaming charts.[8]
Within eight weeks of release, the song amassed over 100 million streams.[9]
Music video
[edit]A music video was illustrated by Yasutatsu, who also designed the single cover artwork for "Show".[10] Yasutatsu previously illustrated music videos and cover artwork for Ado's "Readymade" and "Motherland".[11] Billboard Japan described the music video as an "undead dance number in a fun pop style."[11]
Charts
[edit] Weekly charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan (RIAJ)[17] Digital | Gold | 100,000* |
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Japan (RIAJ)[18] | 3× Platinum | 300,000,000† |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Accolades
[edit]Ceremony | Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
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Japan Record Awards | 2023 | Excellent Work Awards | Won | [19] |
Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various | September 6, 2023 | Original | [1] | ||
December 31, 2023 | Jax Jones remix | [20] |
See also
[edit]- List of Hot 100 number-one singles of 2023 (Japan)
- List of Hot 100 number-one singles of 2024 (Japan)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Ado、USJとのコラボ曲「唱」を配信リリース" [Ado releases collaboration song "Show" with USJ]. Music Natalie (in Japanese). August 29, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "USJ×Ado、ハロウィーンに初コラボ決定! 楽曲が「ハリドリ」搭載→夜は新「ゾンビ・デ・ダンス」" [USJ x Ado will be collaborating for the first time on Halloween! The song will feature "Haridori", New "Zombie de Dance" will be played at night]. Oricon. July 6, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Ado「唱」のリミックス配信スタート" (in Japanese). Natalie.mu. December 31, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ "Ado、USJハロウィンイベント新テーマソング「唱」配信リリース Giga & TeddyLoid、TOPHAMHAT-KYOら参加" [Ado releases USJ Halloween event new theme song "Show" with participation from Giga & TeddyLoid, TOPHAMHAT-KYO and others]. Real Sound (in Japanese). August 29, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Ado、USJ「ゾンビ・デ・ダンス」 新テーマソング「唱」配信リリース&振付動画を公開" [Ado releases new theme song "Show" for USJ "Zombie de Dance" & releases choreography video]. Billboard Japan. August 29, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 9, 2023". Billboard Japan. September 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 20, 2023". Billboard Japan. September 20, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Ado「唱」、ソロアーティスト今年度初となる同一作品でデジタル2冠を達成" [Ado "Show" becomes the first solo artist to win two digital crowns with the same work this year]. Oricon. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "オリコン週間ストリーミング10/23〜10/29、Ado「唱」自身最短の登場8週で累積再生数1億回突破 「1億回再生突破作品数」は女性ソロ歴代単独1位に" [Oricon Weekly Streaming 10/23~10/29, Ado "Show" has exceeded 100 million cumulative views in 8 weeks, the shortest time since her appearance. "Number of works that have exceeded 100 million views" ranks first in female solo history]. Musicman (in Japanese). November 1, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Ado、USJ「ゾンビ・デ・ダンス」新テーマ・ソング"唱"9月6日配信リリース決定。ジャケ写、振付動画公開 - TOWER RECORDS ONLINE" [Ado, USJ "Zombie de Dance" new theme song "Show" will be released on September 6th. Cover photo and choreography video released]. tower.jp. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Ado、"死後のダンスフロア"を描いた「唱」MV公開" [Ado releases "Show" MV depicting "undead dance floor"]. Billboard Japan. September 6, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of November 4, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 27, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Ado、「唱」が自身通算2作目の合算シングル1位【オリコンランキング】" [Ado, "Show" ranks 1st in total for her second single]. Oricon. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – 2023 Year-End". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "【オリコン年間ランキング2023】King & Prince、「シングル」「アルバム」ともにミリオン達成で「音楽」3ジャンルで首位 YOASOBI「アイドル」が3冠 | デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 1位~10位". Oricon (in Japanese). December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Japanese digital single certifications – Ado – 唱" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved December 20, 2023. Select 2023年11月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "Japanese digital single streaming certifications – Ado – 唱" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved July 25, 2024. Select 2024年6月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "「レコード大賞」各賞発表!リーダーズ、ミセス、Ado、NewJeans、JO1、ビーファら大賞候補に" [Japan Record Awards awards announced! Leaders, Mrs. Green Apple, Ado, NewJeans, JO1, Beefa and others are nominated for the grand prize.]. Natalie Music (in Japanese). November 22, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Ado、世界のダンスミュージックを牽引するプロデューサーJax Jonesが「唱」をRemix! 大晦日に「唱 (Jax Jones Remix)」を全世界同時配信&ビジュアライザーも公開! | USENの音楽情報サイト" [Jax Jones, a producer who leads the world's dance music, remixes Ado's "Show"! "Show (Jax Jones Remix)" will be distributed worldwide simultaneously on New Year's Eve and a visualizer will also be released!]. Encore (in Japanese). December 31, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2024.