Mint (Namie Amuro song)
"Mint" | ||||
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Single by Namie Amuro | ||||
from the album Finally | ||||
B-side | "Chit Chat" | |||
Released | May 18, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
Genre | Dance | |||
Length | 3:50 | |||
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Namie Amuro singles chronology | ||||
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"Mint" is the 44th single by Japanese singer
Musically, "Mint" is a dance song that incorporates musical elements of contemporary R&B, EDM, and rock music. The lyrical content for both "Mint" and "Chit Chat" includes English and Japanese language, with the former discussing themes of lust and love. "Mint" received positive reviews from music critics. Some critics commended the production of the track, complimenting the composition and Amuro's vocal performance.
Commercially, the song performed moderately on the
Background and composition
After the release of Amuro's twelfth studio album
"Mint" was written by Andreas Öberg, Emyli, Maria Marcus, and Tiger, while production was handled by Oberg and Marcus; it was also composed by Oberg, Emyli, and Marcus.[8] According to Amuro, she described the composition and production of the song as "thrilling".[6] Musically, it is a dance song that incorporates musical elements of contemporary R&B, EDM, and rock music.[9] Writing for Entertainment Weekly, Joey Nolfi described "Mint" as a "a wonderfully whacky mix of electric, surf-rocking guitars, R&B chants, and a pulsating EDM breakdown,".[9] A staff member at Tokyo Girls Update analysised the composition, and noted the use of "hard-hitting beats and some slithery guitar lines".[10] A staff member from Japanese magazine CD Journal noted the musical element of grime in its composition.[11] The lyrical content for both "Mint" and "Chit Chat" includes English and Japanese language.[8]
Release
Four weeks before its initial release on May 18, "Mint" had leaked fully online.
Critical response
Upon its release, "Mint" received positive reviews from
Commercial performance
Commercially, "Mint" was a moderate success in Japan. The song debuted at number four on the Oricon Singles Chart, selling 28,136 units in its first week.[18] Despite it being one of Amuro's lowest first week sales for a single in her career, the single marked 22 years of top ten singles released by Amuro, one of the only distinctions by any solo artist in Japan.[19] It slipped to number 21 the following week, selling 5,245 units, one of Amuro's largest drops on the Oricon chart.[20] By the end of May 2016, it was ranked at number 10 on their Monthly chart and sold 33,381 units.[21] It spent nine weeks in the Top 200 chart, and sold 46,231 by October 2017.[22][23]
Digitally, "Mint" and "Chit Chat" was a success in Japan. On the
Music video and promotion
An accompanying music video was directed by Naokazu Mitsuishi.[31] It opens with a long shot of Amuro and 36 female backup dancers in a dark-lit blue room. During the first verse and pre-chorus, Amuro is seen walking around the dancers and sings the song. Once the chorus starts, Amuro takes of her cape and dances in a small suit, along with the dancers. Inter cut scenes feature Amuro on a large platform with a long pink dress and flower crown, singing the track in a further distance between her and the dancers.[31] The video received positive reviews from publications, including a critique by Arama Japan, who labelled it "simple" yet "stylish" and "impressive".[31] To promote the single, "Mint" was used as the theme song for the Japanese television drama series Bokuno Yabai Tsuma (translated to My Sick Wife).[6] Alongside this, "Mint" will be included in the setlist for her 2016 Live Style concert tour, to be held in Japan.[19]
Track listings and formats
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Personnel
Credits adapted from the CD liner notes of "Mint"';[8]
- Recording
- Credits
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Charts
Daily and weekly charts
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Monthly chart
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Certification
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan (RIAJ)[29] Digital sales |
Platinum | 250,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Japan[8][13][14] | May 18, 2016 | CD |
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CD and DVD | |||
Digital download | Avex Music Creative Inc. | ||
Australia[34] | |||
New Zealand[35] | |||
United Kingdom[36] | |||
Ireland[37] | |||
Germany[38] | |||
Spain[39] | |||
France[40] | |||
Italy[41] | |||
Taiwan[42][43][44] | |||
May 27, 2016 | CD |
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CD and DVD |
References
- ^ Jpopasia.com Staff (November 3, 2015). "Namie Amuro Announces New Single "Red Carpet"". Jpopasia.com. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- ^ Amuro, Namie (2015). Red Carpet (CD single; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Japan: Avex Trax, Dimension Point. AVCN-99028.
- ^ Amuro, Namie (2015). Namie Amuro Livegenic 2015–2016 (DVD; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Japan: Avex Trax, Dimension Point. AVBN-99029.
- ^ Amuro, Namie (2015). Namie Amuro Livegenic 2015–2016 (Blu-Ray; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Japan: Avex Trax, Dimension Point. AVXN-99030.
- ^ Mizuki (March 31, 2016). "New Single from Namie Amuro". Jame World. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^ a b c Amuro, Namie (May 18, 2016). "Mint". Namie Amuro's official website (in Japanese). Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^ Tokyohive Staff (March 29, 2016). "Namie Amuro's new single is the theme song for Ito Hideaki's starring drama". Tokyohive.com. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f Amuro, Namie (2016). Mint (CD single; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Japan: Avex Trax, Dimension Point. AVCN-99034.
- ^ a b c Nolfi, Joey (June 24, 2016). "7 under-the-radar songs to hear now". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ a b Tokyo Girls Update Staff (May 10, 2016). "Immortal Pop Diva Namie Amuro Leads a Dance Army in the MV for "Mint"!". Tokyo Girls Update. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^ a b c CD Journal Staff (May 18, 2016). "Namie Amuro / Mint [CD + DVD]". CD Journal (in Japanese). Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ Arama Japan Staff (April 2016). "A Rip of Namie Amuro's new single "Mint" surfaces online". Arama Japan. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e Amuro, Namie (2016). Mint (CD and DVD single; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Japan: Avex Trax, Dimension Point. AVCN-99035.
- ^ a b "Mint – Single – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Japan). May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Namie Amuro – Mint (CD)". CDJapan.com. May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^ "Namie Amuro – Mint (CD and DVD)". CDJapan.com. May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^ Amazon Japan(in Japanese). Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^ Oricon Style(in Japanese). May 30, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ a b "Namie Amuro's Super Live Video Collection". MTV Japan (in Japanese). June 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Oricon Singles Chart – Chart Week June 6, 2016". Oricon Style (in Japanese). June 6, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ a b "Oricon Monthly Chart – Chart Month May 2016". Oricon Style (in Japanese). May 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Namie Amuro – Mint". Oricon Style (in Japanese). May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 [Oricon Ranking Information Service 'You Big Tree']. Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ "Japan Hot 100 – Billboard Japan". Billboard (in Japanese). May 30, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ a b "Japan Hot Singles Sales Chart – Billboard Japan". Billboard (in Japanese). May 30, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ a b "Japan Hot Radio Songs Chart – Billboard Japan". Billboard (in Japanese). May 30, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Japan Hot 100 – Billboard Japan". Billboard (in Japanese). June 6, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Japan Hot 100 – Billboard Japan". Billboard (in Japanese). July 11, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ a b "Japanese digital single certifications – Namie Amuro – Mint" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2016年12月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ レコード協会調べ 1月度有料音楽配信認定 [Record Association Investigation: January Digital Music Download Certifications] (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. February 20, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c Arama Japan Staff (May 2016). "Namie Amuro releases Mint video! (short version)". Arama Japan. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Namie Amuro Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Namie Amuro Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Mint – Single – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Australia). May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Mint – Single – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (New Zealand). May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Mint – Single – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (United Kingdom). May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Mint – Single – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Ireland). May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Mint – Single – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Germany). May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Mint – Single – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Spain). May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Mint – Single – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (France). May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Mint – Single – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Italy). May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Mint – Single – by Namie Amuro". iTunes Store (Taiwan). May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ Amuro, Namie (2016). Mint (CD single; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Taiwan: Avex Taiwan, Dimension Point. AVJSG–40768.
- ^ Amuro, Namie (2016). Mint (CD and DVD single; Liner notes). Namie Amuro. Taiwan: Avex Taiwan, Dimension Point. AVJSG–40768/A.
External links
- "Mint" at Namie Amuro's official website. (in Japanese)