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Show (song)

This article is about the Ado song. For other songs, see Show § Songs.

"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.

"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

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]

Composition edit

"Show" has been described as an EDM song with "exotic Bollywood beats".[3][4]

Commercial performance edit

"Show" debuted at number 8 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for the week of September 13.[5] On its second week, the song rose to number 3 before peaking at number one within its third week on the chart.[6] "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.[7]

Within eight weeks of release, the song amassed over 100 million streams.[8]

Music video edit

A music video was illustrated by Yasutatsu, who also designed the single cover artwork for "Show".[9] Yasutatsu previously illustrated music videos and cover artwork for Ado's "Readymade" and "Motherland".[10] Billboard Japan described the music video as an "undead dance number in a fun pop style."[10]

Charts edit

Certifications edit

‹See Tfd›
Certifications and sales for "Show"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[16]
Digital 		Gold 100,000*
Streaming
Japan (RIAJ)[17] 2× Platinum 200,000,000†

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

Accolades edit

Awards and nominations for "Show"
Ceremony Year Award Result Ref.
Japan Record Awards 2023 Excellent Work Awards Won [18]

Release history edit

Release history and formats for "Show"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various September 6, 2023
Original
[1]
December 31, 2023 Jax Jones remix [19]

See also edit

References edit

  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、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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 9, 2023". Billboard Japan. September 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 20, 2023". Billboard Japan. September 20, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of November 4, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  12. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of September 27, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – 2023 Year-End". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  15. ^ "【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.
  16. ^ "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
  17. ^ "Japanese digital single streaming certifications – Ado – 唱" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved February 29, 2024. Select 2024年1月 on the drop-down menu
  18. ^ "「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.
  19. ^ "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.
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