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Show (song)

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"Show"
Single by Ado
from the album Zanmu
Language
  • Japanese
  • English
ReleasedSeptember 6, 2023 (2023-09-06)
GenreEDM
Length3:09
LabelVirgin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Giga
  • TeddyLoid
Ado singles chronology
"Unforgiven"
(2023)
"Show"
(2023)
"Dignity"
(2023)
Music video
"Show" on YouTube

"Show" (, 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

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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

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"Show" has been described as an EDM song with "exotic Bollywood beats".[4][5]

Commercial performance

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"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

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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]

Track listing

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  • Digital download and streaming – Show LP
  1. "Show" () – 3:09
  2. "Show" (TeddyLoid remix)
  3. "Show" (Jax Jones remix) – 2:34
  4. "Show" (live / the First World Tour "Wish" Los Angeles)
  5. "Show" (sped up)
  6. "Show" (slowed down)
  7. "Show" (stripped)
  8. "Show" (instrumental)
  9. "Show" (a cappella)
  10. "Show" (Jax Jones remix / extended mix) – 4:25

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications and sales for "Show"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[19]
Digital
Gold 100,000*
Streaming
Japan (RIAJ)[20] 3× Platinum 300,000,000

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for "Show"
Ceremony Year Award Result Ref.
Japan Record Awards 2023 Excellent Work Awards Won [21]

Release history

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Release history and formats for "Show"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various September 6, 2023 Original [1]
December 31, 2023 Jax Jones remix [22]
September 6, 2024 Show LP [23]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 9, 2023". Billboard Japan. September 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  7. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 20, 2023". Billboard Japan. September 20, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of November 4, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  13. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 27, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: September 16, 2024" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  16. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of September 11, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  17. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – 2023 Year-End". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  18. ^ "【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.
  19. ^ "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
  20. ^ "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
  21. ^ "「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.
  22. ^ "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.
  23. ^ "Ado、初のデジタルアルバム『唱 LP』配信決定". The First Times (in Japanese). September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.