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2020 single by Joji From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Run" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji. It was released on 6 February 2020 through 88rising.[1] The track was written by Joji, Daniel Wilson and Justin Parker, with the production duties also completed by Parker.[2] Joji made his American television debut when he performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on 2 March 2020.
"Run" | ||||
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Single by Joji | ||||
from the album Nectar | ||||
Released | 6 February 2020 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:15 | |||
Label | 88rising | |||
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Producer(s) |
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Joji singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Run" on YouTube |
The track has been described as an atmospheric rock power ballad that features falsetto vocals and guitar solos.[3][4] Other news articles described the song as R&B.[5] The guitar portion of the song was written and performed by Jaco Caraco.[6]
The song was well-received by music critics. Joshua Espinoza of Complex complimented Joji's artistic growth on the track, highlighting his "powerful vocals" and the "haunting, atmospheric" production.[7] Raisa Bruner included the song on Time's list of the 5 best songs of its week of release, opining that "just when you think you know what Joji has in store, he switches it up."[8]
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[9] | 39 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 57 |
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[11] | 60 |
Hungary (Single Top 40)[12] | 37 |
Ireland (IRMA)[13] | 47 |
Malaysia (RIM)[14] | 16 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] | 4 |
Portugal (AFP)[16] | 76 |
Singapore (RIAS)[17] | 25 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[18] | 45 |
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[19] | 4 |
UK Singles (OCC)[20] | 46 |
US Billboard Hot 100[21] | 68 |
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[22] | 30 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100[23] | 39 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[24] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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