U.S.A. (Da Pump song)

"U.S.A."
Single by Da Pump
Released June 6, 2018 (2018-06-06)
Format
Recorded 2018
Genre Eurobeat[1]
Length 3:58
Label Sonic Groove
Songwriter(s)
  • Cirelli Donatella
  • Lombardoni
Producer(s) m.c.A.T
Da Pump singles chronology
"New Position"
(2014)		 "U.S.A."
(2018)
Music video
"U.S.A." on YouTube

"U.S.A." is a song by Da Pump. It is a cover of the 1992 song by Italian singer Joe Yellow of the same name.[1] The song was released on June 6, 2018.

"U.S.A." is Da Pump's first single in three and a half years after the release of "New Position" in 2014.[2] Initially Da Pump and their management had low expectations for their comeback, as their promotion events only took place at shopping malls.[3] However, it soon became a summer hit, peaking high on various Japanese music charts.[1]

Music video

The music video features the members of Da Pump dancing in a dark room lit up in colorful lights. The choreography includes dance moves such as the dab, the Milly Rock, and the Shoot.[1] A video featuring the choreography was released on June 12, 2018.[4]

Release and reception

Initial public reaction ridiculed the song and music video due to Da Pump's age, dancing, and the outdated Eurobeat trend. Patrick St. Michel of The Japan Times likened the reaction to "watching your dad wax nostalgic and try to become a hypebeast at the same time."[1] However, the song soon grew in popularity and became a summer hit for drawing sentimental value to the 1990s,[1] especially among Hello! Project fans who were nostalgic for their early music style.[2][3] The music video gained 1 million views on its first week of release.[5]

The song inspired a trend called the "U.S.A. game", where people would sing, "C'mon, baby, America" (a line from the chorus) followed by a factual statement about the United States while keeping in rhythm.[6] The success of "U.S.A." led Okayama Prefecture to creating an advertisement featuring a parody of the song to attract tourists and volunteers.[7]

Performances

Da Pump promoted "U.S.A." on Count Down TV on June 28, 2018.[8] They made a surprise guest appearance at Hello! Project's 20th anniversary concert and performed the song.[9]

Remix

CyberJapan Dancers released an EDM remix, titled "U.S.A. (CyberJapan Dancers Gaya Remix)", on August 22, 2018, accompanied with a music video release on August 16, 2018 on iTunes.[10]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."U.S.A."Cirella Donatella, Lombardoni, shungo.Accatino Claudio, Cirelli Donatella, Gioco Anna MariaKAZ3:58
2."All 2 You"shungo.Kotaro Odaka, Hirotaka Hayakawa, UiNAKotaro Odaka, Hirotaka Hayakawa, Belex4:30
3."Take it Easy"m.c.A.Tm.c.A.TAkio Togashi 
4."U.S.A." (Instrumental) Accatino Claudio, Cirelli Donatella, Gioco Anna MariaKAZ3:58
5."All 2 You" (Instrumental) Kotaro Odaka, Hirotaka Hayakawa, UiNAKotaro Odaka, Hirotaka Hayakawa, Belex4:30
6."Take it Easy" (Instrumental) m.c.A.TAkio Togashi 

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak

position

Billboard Japan Hot 100 2[11][12][13]
YouTube Weekly Music Ranking 1[14]
Oricon Weekly Singles Chart 9[15]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Patrick St. Michel (2018-07-18). "Da Pump scores an unexpected summer hit with 'U.S.A.'". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  2. 1 2 "DA PUMP's New Song 'U.S.A.' Blows Up Online". MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON Corporation. 2018-05-22. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  3. 1 2 "「ISSAがいる限りはDA PUMPでいい」 U.S.A.に込めた誇りとルーツ". KAI-YOU (in Japanese). 2018-06-21. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  4. ↑ "DA PUMPと覚える「U.S.A.」ダンス映像公開". Natalie (in Japanese). 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  5. ↑ "DA PUMP「U.S.A.」MV1000万回再生突破！リリイベ名古屋＆大阪でも開催決定". Natalie (in Japanese). 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  6. ↑ "チョコプラ考案、DA PUMP"U.S.Aゲーム"が話題「中毒性がすごい」ISSAも反応". Model Press (in Japanese). 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  7. ↑ Jiji (2018-08-17). "Okayama Prefecture appeals for more tourists and volunteers to visit with dance video". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  8. ↑ "「CDTV上半期SP」にキンプリ、乃木坂46、Aqours、リトグリ、GENERATIONSら". Natalie (in Japanese). 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  9. ↑ "ハロコンにDA PUMP乱入！「U.S.A.」コラボで大盛り上がり". Natalie (in Japanese). 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  10. ↑ "DA PUMP「U.S.A.」がアゲアゲなEDMサウンドに、CYBERJAPANのガヤ入り". Natalie (in Japanese). 2018-08-22. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  11. ↑ "Kis-My-Ft2 Shoots to Top of Japan Hot 100, DA PUMP's Viral Comeback Holds No. 2". Billboard. 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  12. ↑ "KEN☆Tackey Debuts at No. 1, DA PUMP at No. 2 for Third Week on Japan Hot 100". Billboard. 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  13. ↑ "Hey!Say!JUMP Bows at No. 1 on Japan Hot 100; DA PUMP Leads Streaming, Video Views". Billboard. 2018-08-20. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  14. ↑ "【YouTubeチャート】DA PUMP、米津玄師、TWICEが不動のTOP3　Mrs.GREEN APPLEも上昇". Oricon (in Japanese). 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  15. ↑ "オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2018年06月04日～2018年06月10日". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2018-08-23.
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