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"Dash"
Digital cover
Promotional single by Hori7on
from the album Friend-Ship
ReleasedMarch 22, 2023
Recorded2023
StudioABS-CBN Studios
Genre
Length3:09
LabelMLD
Songwriter(s)
  • Avec
  • Bull$eye
  • MonkeyVegas
  • How (Kor)
  • Meang Co
Music video
"Dash" on YouTube

"Dash" is a song by the Filipino boy band Hori7on. It was released on March 22, 2023, by MLD Entertainment, and distributed by Kakao Entertainment,[2] as one of the group's pre-debut digital singles.[3]

Background and release

"Dash" was one of the two songs presented to the contestants of Dream Maker to perform for their fourth and final "mission" on the show, along with "Deja Vu", which was written by Seo Won-jin.[4][5] The song was first performed at the show's finale, performed by contestants Jay-R Albino, Jeromy Batac, Kim Ng, Kyler Chua, Matt Cruz, Prince Encelan, Wilson Budoy, and Winston Pineda.[6]

The song was recorded by the final members of Hori7on and was released as one of the group's pre-debut digital singles on March 22, 2023.[7] In an interview with CNN Philippines, leader Vinci Malizon revealed that the taping for the music video lasted for two days.[8]

The song, along with the two other pre-debut singles released by the group, was later included in the group's debut album, Friend-Ship.[9]

Composition

The song, written by Bull$eye, is described as a pop, hip-hop, EDM song.[1][10] Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila remarked that the song is "laced with confidence and self-assurance.[11] The song is composed in the key of A major, and carries an average tempo of 165 beats per minute.[12]

Reception

The song topped the Philippines' iTunes chart on March 28, 2023.[13][14] Online, the music video garnered a positive response from viewers,[15] with praise being centered on the group's vocal performance, as well as the song's choreography.[16]

Music video

The music video goes through multiple sets—an abandoned building, an aircraft hangar, an airport runway, a rooftop with a helipad, and a shipping yard.[3][11]

Live performances

The song was peformed by Hori7on on February 15, 2023, on It's Showtime as part of their pre-debut promotional activities.[17] The song was also performed by the group at their promotional mall shows,[11] as well as their first fan meeting held on April 22, 2023.[18]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Genius:[19]

  • Hori7on – vocals
  • Avec – writer, lyricist, composer
  • Bull$eye – lyricist, arranger
  • Calvin (Kor) – recording engineer
  • Hyun Woo-bin – digital editor
  • MonkeyVegas – writer, drums, programmer, composer, synthesizer
  • Ondine – writer, lyricist, arranger, composer
  • Team AMG – mixing engineer, mastering engineer

Track listing

  1. "Dash" – 3:09
  2. "Dash" (instrumental) – 3:09

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Dash"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various March 22, 2023 MLD [20]

References

  1. ^ a b Kim, Youngsik (March 22, 2023). "호라이즌, 오늘(22일) 디지털 싱글 'DASH' 발매 '글로벌 활동 신호탄'" [Hori7on releases digital single 'DASH' today (22nd) 'signal of global activity']. 네이버 블로그 | 위드인아트 (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  2. ^ a b "Dash – Single by HORI7ON". 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  3. ^ a b "HORI7ON drops music video for pre-debut single 'Dash'". ABS-CBN News. March 22, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  4. ^ "Meet the top 16 Dream Chasers who will vie for the next global pop group". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  5. ^ "Hori7on: Heartthrobs on the rise". Tempo - The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  6. ^ "'Dream Maker' launches top 7 winners as global pop group 'HORI7ON'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  7. ^ Asis, Salve. "Pre-debut single ng HORI7ON, trending kaagad". Philstar.com (in Tagalog). Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  8. ^ HORI7ON to release music video of pre-debut single 'Dash' today (Television production). CNN Philippines. 2023-03-22.
  9. ^ Choi, Hye-in (2023-07-13). "호라이즌, 첫 정규 타이틀은 'SIX7EEN'..본격 데뷔 예열" [Hori7on's first full-length's title track is 'SIX7EEN'.]. starnewskorea.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  10. ^ "호라이즌, 싱글 'DASH'로 프리 데뷔". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  11. ^ a b c Rafael, Bautista (2023-03-23). "HORI7ON Speeds Out Of The Gate With Their First Music Video, 'Dash'". nylonmanila.com. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  12. ^ "Key, tempo of DASH By HORI7ON | Musicstax". musicstax.com. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  13. ^ "Hori7on's 'Dash' tops iTunes PH". malaya.com.ph. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  14. ^ Asis, Salve V. "Dash ng HORI7ON, pumalo agad sa Itunes Ph". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  15. ^ "Mga fan nagkagulo sa music video ng Hori7on" [Fans craze over Hori7on's music video]. www.abante.com.ph (in Tagalog). 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  16. ^ "Hori7on's 'Dash' tops iTunes PH". malaya.com.ph. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  17. ^ "HORI7ON, nagpasikat sa 'It's Showtime'". Balita - Tagalog Newspaper Tabloid. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  18. ^ "Mangiyak-ngiyak: Mga miyembro ng HORI7ON naging emotional" [Teary: Members of HORI7ON became emotional]. www.abante.com.ph (in Tagalog). 2023-04-23. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  19. ^ HORI7ON (호라이즌) – DASH, retrieved 2023-04-23
  20. ^ "Kpop Releases of the Day: NCT Dream's Beatbox English Version, MAMAMOO+'s Chico Malo, BOBBY's Drowning and More | Leisurebyte". 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2023-04-23.