Run | |
Cover: | Joji - Run.png |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Joji |
Album: | Nectar |
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Label: | 88rising |
Producer: |
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Prev Title: | Walking |
Prev Year: | 2019 |
Next Title: | Gimme Love |
Next Year: | 2020 |
"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.
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 Times 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]
Peak position | ||
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 57 | |
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Malaysia (RIM)[10] | 16 | |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 4 | |
Singapore (RIAS)[12] | 25 | |
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[13] | 4 | |
US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 68 | |
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[15] | 30 | |
US Rolling Stone Top 100[16] | 39 |