Hey Mama!
Hey Mama! | ||
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EP by EXO-CBX | ||
Released | October 31, 2016 | |
Recorded | 2016 at SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea | |
Genre | ||
Language | Korean | |
Label | S.M. Entertainment | |
Producer | Lee Soo-man (exec.) | |
Singles from Hey Mama! | ||
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Music video | ||
"Hey Mama!" on YouTube |
Hey Mama! is the debut extended play by EXO-CBX, the first official sub-unit of the South Korean boy group EXO. It was released on October 31, 2016 by S.M. Entertainment under distribution by KT Music. The EP features five tracks in total with a variety of genres.[1][2]
Background and release
On October 24, 2016, S.M. Entertainment announced that Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin would debut as EXO's first official sub-unit EXO-CBX with an extended play titled Hey Mama!.[3] On October 25, a teaser for the music video of the title track "Hey Mama!" was revealed. On October 27, a highlight medley, featuring previews of the album's tracks, premiered on Apple Music's Beats 1. The album and the title track's music video were released on October 31.
Single
The main track is titled "Hey Mama!" ("Mama" referring to an attractive woman) and talks about enjoying parties to make it a special day. The song reached the top of six South Korean real-time music charts shortly after its release, with the other songs following behind.[4] It also reached number one on the iTunes charts in 7 countries, including South Korea, Peru, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Brunei, as well as number two in Taiwan and Indonesia. "Hey Mama!" was choreographed by Kyle Hanagami, who had previously choreographed for Girls' Generation, After School, Red Velvet, and Black Pink. Its music video garnered 2 million views on YouTube within 9 hours after being released.
Promotions
A promotional event for Hey Mama! was held at 8PM (KST) on October 31 on a special stage located at the east side of Samseong-dong COEX in Seoul. The event was live streamed on EXO's V App channel.[5] EXO-CBX made their debut performance on M! Countdown on November 3, later on KBS's Music Bank and MBC's Show! Music Core.
Reception
Hey Mama! debuted atop the Billboard World Albums Chart and the South Korean Gaon weekly album chart.[6][7]
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "The One" |
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3:29 |
2. | "Hey Mama!" | Jo Yoon-kyung |
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3:19 |
3. | "Rhythm After Summer" | Kenzie |
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3:29 |
4. | "Juliet" | Jam Factory |
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3:31 |
5. | "Cherish" | 100%Seo-jung | David Anthony Eames | 3:19 |
Total length: |
17:07 |
Charts
Album
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Japanese Albums (Oricon)[8] | 14 |
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[7] | 1 |
US World Albums (Billboard)[6] | 1 |
Songs
Title | Peak chart position | |
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KOR Gaon [9] |
US World [10] | |
"The One" | ||
"Hey Mama!" | ||
"Rhythm After Summer" | ||
"Juliet" | ||
"Cherish" |
Sales
Region | Sales |
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South Korea (Gaon)[11] | 165,223 |
Japan (Oricon)[12] | 6,203 |
Awards and nominations
Music program awards
Song | Program | Date |
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"Hey Mama!" | The Show (SBS) | November 15, 2016 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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South Korea | October 31, 2016 | CD, digital download | S.M. Entertainment |
Worldwide | Digital download |
References
- ↑ SMTOWN_EN. "[Vyrl] SMTOWN_EN : #EXO-CBX's 1st mini album '#HeyMama!' includes 5 tracks with a variety". Retrieved October 28, 2016.
- ↑ SMTOWN_EN. "[Vyrl] SMTOWN_EN : #EXO-CBX '#HeyMama!' 2016.10.31 0AM(KST) #CHEN #BAEKHYUN #XIUMIN #EX". Retrieved October 28, 2016.
- ↑ SMTOWN_EN. "[Vyrl] SMTOWN_EN : #EXO's first unit #EXO-CBX 1st mini album 'Hey Mama!' drops Oct 31, 0A". Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- ↑ "[팝업차트]"역시 엑소" 첸백시 'Hey Mama!' 6개 차트 올킬". Retrieved 2016-10-30.
- ↑ SMTOWN_EN. "[Vyrl] SMTOWN_EN : #EXO-CBX to hold 'EXO-CBX HOT #DEBUT STAGE' Oct 31, 8PM (KST) at a spe". Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- 1 2 "Billboard World Albums - Week of November 19, 2016". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- 1 2 "Gaon Album Chart - Week 45, 2016". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ↑ "2016 Oricon Albums Chart – November Week 1". Oricon. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Gaon Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean).
- "Lose Control". November 29, 2016. p. overseas/국외.
- "what U need?". October 8, 2016. p. overseas/국외.
- "MYM". November 29, 2016. p. overseas/국외.
- "Tonight". November 29, 2016. p. overseas/국외.
- "Relax". November 29, 2016. p. overseas/국외.
- ↑ "World Digital Songs : Page 1". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Gaon Album Chart - October, 2016". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 10, 2016.
- ↑ "2016 Oricon Albums Chart – November Week 1". Oricon. Retrieved November 8, 2016.