Hot Summer (song)
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"Hot Summer" is a song by German pop group
Released as the band's third single and Strictly Physical's leading single on 29 June 2007 in
Background
"Hot Summer" was written and produced by Danish musicians
The song was selected out of a total of three hundred songs for inclusion on Strictly Physical (2007).[5] Monrose cited its uptempo nature as a reason for their selection and described it as a perfect "good mood song."[5] An instant favorite of the band, "Hot Summer" was eventually picked as the lead single from Strictly Physical since they considered it a fitting break away from the ballad stereotype that they had established with the release of their singles "Shame" and "Even Heaven Cries".[5] Band member Senna Gammour further elaborated in an interview with the band's official website: "The song is cool and sexy and goes straight into your dancing legs, [it's] our contribution to great summer parties." She also discussed the 1980s influences and house music elements of the record.[5] Mandy Capristo called the song a "promise" and added: "It instantly raises your spirits, no matter if you're sitting in your car, dancing on the floor or eating ice-cream — "Hot Summer" is just brimful of life."[5]
Release and reception
"Hot Summer" received a generally positive reception from music critics who complimented the song for its hit qualities as well as Monrose's decision to break away from the pop sound of previous releases.[6] Julia Dörfler from laut.de noted that the "mixture of R&B, dance and pop [...] clearly has hit qualities."[7] Similarly, music magazine MusikWoche declared the song a "summer hit."[8] In his review for CDstarts.de, Albert Ranner compared it favorably to Canadian singer Nelly Furtado's song "Maneater" (2006). He called the record "extremely danceable."[6]
Although a twenty-second clip of "Hot Summer" was previewed on the
Chart performance
In Germany, "Hot Summer" debuted at number two on the
In Austria, "Hot Summer" debuted straight atop the
Music video
An accompanying
The video does not have a substantial plot. Instead, the band is primarily shown dancing in front of white, black, blue and red backgrounds, intercut by several sequences of three male dancers. The camera work is hectic. In the middle of the video the black bars that appear on a
Track listings
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Hot Summer" (Radio Edit) |
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2. | "Hot Summer" (Tai Jason Remix) |
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| 3:38 |
3. | "Hot Summer" (Beathoavenz Cub Remix) |
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| 3:42 |
4. | "Hot Summer" (Mozart & Friends PFM House Mix) |
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| 3:58 |
5. | "Hot Summer" (Nachtwandler Club Remix) |
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| 4:05 |
6. | "Scream" |
| Adrian Newman | 3:10 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Hot Summer" (Radio Edit) |
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| 3:28 |
2. | "Hot Summer" (Beathoavenz Cub Remix) |
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| 3:42 |
Notes
- ^[a] denotes remix producer(s)
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Strictly Physical.[3]
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Austria (IFPI Austria)[17] | Gold | 15,000* |
Germany (BVMI)[26] | Gold | 150,000^ |
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Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
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Austria | 29 June 2007 |
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Finland | 18 July 2007 | ||
Netherlands | 30 July 2007 | ||
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In 2011, South Korean girl group
Music video
Korean version
The video was shot at two different locations, in Namyangju and Incheon in early June 2011.[citation needed] It was directed by Won Ki Hong and produced by Zanybros. A teaser was released on 13 June 2011 and with the full version was released on 17 June 2011.[29]
The video is a dance video without a plot, and begins with the group walking in the middle of the street, donning brightly colored outfits with a pink and black striped tank and several sports cars in the background. They are joined by a group of backup dancers. The video cuts to a white, red-floored room, with the group wearing red outfits. The video ends with the group posing in the street.
Japanese version
A teaser video for the video was released on 1 August 2012, via
The video is set in a desert, with pink and white star shaped props and pink cotton candy as clouds in the background. The video begins with the group wearing all white, walking slowly towards the camera. The video then cuts to another set with close-up shots of the group revealing electric blue outfits, topped with elaborate accessories. A street scene is also featured, where the group wears red outfits in front of the star-shaped prop while throwing paint over the buildings and at the camera. The video ends with the desert as the camera pans back.
Commercial performance
The Korean version was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the
Charts
Chart (2011–2012) | Peak position |
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Gaon Digital Singles Chart[32]
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Gaon Mobile Chart[36] | 3 |
Gaon Karaoke Chart[37] | 15 |
Accolades
Music program awards
Program | Date |
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Inkigayo (SBS) | 26 June 2011 |
M Countdown (Mnet) | 30 June 2011 |
Credits
Credits adapted from EP's liner notes.[38]
Studio
- SM Concert Hall Studio – digital editing
- SM Blue Cup Studio – recording
- 4B Studio – recording
- Sonic Korea – mastering
Personnel
- SM Entertainment – executive producer
- Lee Soo-man – producer
- Kim Young-min – executive supervisor
- background vocals
- Thomas Troelsen – composition
- Remee – composition
- Kenzie – Korean lyrics, arrangement, vocal directing, background vocals
- Kanata Okajima – Japanese lyrics
- Nam Koong-jin – recording, mixing, digital editing
- Lee Jin-yong – recording
- Jung Eui-seok – recording
- Jeon Hoon – mastering
Other versions
"Hot Summer"
In 2008,
"Scream"
In 2007, the single's
References
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