Wow (Zara Larsson song)
"Wow" | ||||
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Single by Zara Larsson | ||||
from the album Poster Girl | ||||
Released | 26 August 2020 | |||
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Length | 2:59 | |||
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Producer(s) | Marshmello | |||
Zara Larsson singles chronology | ||||
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"Wow" on YouTube |
"Wow" (stylized in all caps) is a song by Swedish singer Zara Larsson. It was released as a promotional single on 26 April 2019 through TEN Music Group and Epic Records.[3][1] It was co-written and produced by Marshmello.[1] The song was featured in the 2020 Netflix movie Work It and was announced by Larsson to be released as a single on 26 August 2020.[4][5] It serves as the third single from Larsson's third studio album Poster Girl.[6] A remix of the song featuring Sabrina Carpenter was released on 25 September 2020.[7]
Background
[edit]The song was first used in an advertisement for Citibank in the United States.[8] It was then registered on music recognition app Shazam,[9] and on 10 April 2019, the official verified Genius account of Larsson's label TEN Music Group added the song's release date as 26 April 2019,[10] which makes it a month after the release of Larsson's single "Don't Worry Bout Me".
Composition
[edit]The song is written in the key of F-sharp minor with a tempo of 155 beats per minute.[11]
Critical reception
[edit]Mike Wass of Idolator characterised the song as about "feeling sexy in your own skin", calling it an "exciting addition to Zara’s discography" and complimenting its "magnificent post-chorus drop".[1]
Sabrina Carpenter remix
[edit]"Wow" (remix) | ||||
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Single by Zara Larsson featuring Sabrina Carpenter | ||||
Released | 25 September 2020 | |||
Length | 2:59 | |||
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Producer(s) | Marshmello | |||
Sabrina Carpenter singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Wow" (remix) on YouTube |
A remix of the song featuring Work It's lead actress Sabrina Carpenter was released on 25 September 2020.[7] Its music video premiered on 7 October.[12]
Charts
[edit]Chart (2019–2020) | Peak position |
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Ireland (IRMA)[13] | 95 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] | 37 |
Scotland (OCC)[15] | 4 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[16] | 27 |
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[17] | 42 |
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[18] | 11 |
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[19] | 38 |
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[20] | 31 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[21] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV)[22] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[23] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Wass, Mike (26 April 2019). "Zara Larsson Embraces Electro On Marshmello-Produced 'Wow'". Idolator. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ^ Nick Yopko (27 September 2020). "Zara Larsson Recruits Sabrina Carpenter for Remix of Marshmello-produced Single "WOW"". EDM.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Wow – Single by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ Mike Wass (28 August 2020). "Zara Larsson's "Wow" Is A Belated & Well-Deserved Hit". Idolator.
- ^ @zaralarsson (26 August 2020). "...since y'all love WOW so much.. bringing it back for a sec" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 September 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Zara Larsson Chats "Wow" Comeback and New Album". Borderless Melodies. 31 August 2020. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ a b Mike Wass (25 September 2020). "Sabrina Carpenter Joins Zara Larsson For 'Wow' Remix". Idolator.
- ^ Stewart, Allison (2 May 2019). "The big breaks just keep coming for Swedish pop star Zara Larsson". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ^ "Wow – Zara Larsson". Shazam. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ "TEN Music Group Lyrics, Songs, and Albums" (Click on "All Activity" tab and then "TEN Music Group edited the metadata of Zara Larsson – WOW"). Genius. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ Zara Larsson "Wow" sheet music
- ^ Andrea Dresdale (7 October 2020). "Zara Larsson enlists Sabrina Carpenter for 'WOW' remix". ABC News Radio. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Zara Larsson". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ^ "Zara Larsson – Wow". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ "Zara Larsson Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
- ^ "Zara Larsson Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Zara Larsson Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Zara Larsson – WOW" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2021 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – Zara Larsson – Wow". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 21 April 2024.