Spit It Out (Solar song) explained

Spit It Out
Cover:Solar - Spit it Out.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Solar
Recorded:2019–2020
Length:3:14
Label:RBW
Producer:
Next Title:Face
Next Year:2022

"Spit It Out" is the debut single album by South Korean singer-songwriter and Mamamoo member Solar, released on April 23, 2020, by RBW.[1] The song was written by Solar and Kim Do-hoon, who also produced the single alongside rapper Sleepy. A music video was released simultaneously with the single. "Spit It Out" is dark pop and Latin pop song that features latin guitar riffs which blends with "unique synth sounds" and contains a catchy hook.

In South Korea, the song debuted at number 96, later peaking at number 71 on the Gaon Digital Chart. The physical version went on to debut at number two on the Gaon Album Chart. Moreover, the song attained international success, becoming her first top ten single on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart. The song gave Solar her first-ever solo music show win on SBS MTV's The Show on April 28, 2020. An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Zanybros.

Background and release

On April 10, RBW agency announced that Mamamoo's Solar would be making her solo debut with single "Spit It Out" on April 23.[2] The first promotional teaser poster for the single was released on the same day.[3] The official cover artwork was finally revealed on April 13.[4] [5] On April 14, the first teaser photo and a 24-second intro teaser video were released through Mamamoo's official SNS accounts.[6] [7] On April 15, the second teaser photo was revealed.[8] [9] On April 16, the third teaser photo along with a performance version of concept teaser were released.[10] On April 17, the fourth teaser photo and a special version concept teaser video were released.[11] [12] On April 20, the fifth teaser photo and a teaser for the music video of the single were released.[13] Ahead of the single album release, Solar revealed an interview preview video recorded in the corner of the practice room during the choreography practice, through her official SNS channel.[14] [15] On April 22, the sixth teaser photo and another teaser for the music video were released.[16]

The single was released on April 23 with an accompanying music video.[17] Solar participated in writing and conceptualizing the entire single album.[18]

Composition

The song was written by Solar and Kim Do-hoon.[19] Produced by Kim Do-hoon and rapper Sleepy,[20] the song is composed in the key of E minor with a tempo of 128 beats per minute.[21] It runs for three minutes and fourteen seconds.[22] Musically, "Spit It Out" combines dark pop and Latin pop genres.[23] It has been described as an empowering song built on "trance sound on top of an energetic beat."[24] It features latin guitar riffs which blends with "unique synth sounds" and contains a catchy hook.[25] The song uses minimalist instrumentation from bass and percussion to highlight the singer's vocals.[23] The lyrics revolve around themes of self-confidence and success.[23] According to a press release, the song lyrically "unleashes the words and actions that Solar wants to say, and expresses the confidence and confident figure that is not bound by other people's standards."[26]

Promotion

Solar had her debut stage on the music program M Countdown! on April 23, 2020, where she performed the song.[27] [28] She also performed the song on KBS's Music Bank,[29] MBC's Show! Music Core,[30] SBS's Inkigayo,[31] SBS MTV's The Show,[32] and MBC Music's Show Champion.[33] The song won first place on SBS MTV's The Show giving Solar her first music show win.[34] A performance video, directed by Kim Jihoon, was released on April 28 which shows Solar and a group of dancers performing choreography to the song.[35]

Commercial performance

According to Hanteo Chart data, the physical version of the single sold 62,000 copies on the first day of its release.[36] The physical edition went on to debut at number two on the Gaon Album Chart.[37] The song debuted at number 12 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, later peaking at number 6.[38] With two days of tracking, it debuted at number 96 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[39] On the week of May 7, 2020, the song peaked at number 71.[40]

Track listing

Download, CD and streaming

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2020)Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon)71
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[41] 2
South Korea (Kpop Hot 100)[42] 37
US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[43] 6

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: 마마무 솔라, 데뷔 6년만에 솔로…'스핏 잇 아웃'. April 10, 2020. April 23, 2020. Lee. Jaehun. Newsis. ko. Naver.
  4. Web site: 마마무 솔라, 거침없는 매력…타이틀곡은 '뱉어'. Mamamu Solar, unstoppable charm ... Title song 'Spit'. Woo. Bin. April 13, 2020. April 23, 2020. TenAsia. ko. Naver.
  5. Web site: [공식] 마마무 솔라, 첫 싱글 앨범 'SPIT IT OUT' 23일 발표…타이틀곡 '뱉어'로 걸크러시 예고]. [Official] Mamamu Solar announces its first single album 'SPIT IT OUT' on the 23rd… Girl crush notice with title song 'Spit'. Sun. Joon. April 13, 2020. April 23, 2020. Sports Chosun. ko. Naver.
  6. Web site: 마마무 솔라, 솔로 데뷔곡 '뱉어' 티저 공개...화려+강렬 핑거팁 퍼포먼스. Mamamoo Solar unveils solo debut song 'Spit' teaser ... gorgeous + intense fingertip performance. April 14, 2020. April 23, 2020. OSEN. Kyung. Jimin. ko. Naver.
  7. Web site: 마마무 솔라, 강렬함 폭발 핑거팁 퍼포먼스…'SPIT IT OUT' 파격 콘셉트 예고. Kim. Hana. Mamamoo Solar, Explosive Fingertip Performance… Announcement on the concept of 'SPIT IT OUT'. April 14, 2020. April 23, 2020. Hankook Ilbo. ko. Naver.
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  16. Web site: [공식] '솔로데뷔 D-1' 마마무 솔라, 속 다 비치는 '비닐 패션' 티저 공개]. Baek. Ji-eun. April 22, 2020. April 23, 2020. Sports Chosun. ko. Naver.
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  28. Web site: 마마무 솔라, '뱉어' 무대 시선압도…솔로 활동 청신호. Mamamu Solar, 'spit' stage gaze also ... Solo activity green light. Jeon. Hyojin . April 24, 2020. April 24, 2020. Sports DongA. ko. Naver.
  29. Web site: '뮤직뱅크' 마마무 솔라, 화려한 솔로 데뷔..당당하고 거침 없는 '뱉어'. 'Music Bank' Mamamu Solar debuts gorgeous solo. Kim. Ji-hye. April 24, 2020. April 25, 2020. Herald Corporation. ko. Naver.
  30. Web site: '음악중심' 솔라, '뱉어'로 솔로 핫 데뷔..화려한 비주얼+파워풀 가창력. 'Music Core'Solo hot debut with 'spit' .. Colorful visual + powerful singing ability. Shim. Eon-Kyung. April 25, 2020. April 29, 2020. OSEN. ko. Naver.
  31. Web site: '인기가요' 마마무 솔라, 솔로곡 '뱉어'로 강렬 신고식. 'Inkigayo' Mamamoo Solar, intense song with solo song 'Spit'. Kwon. Hye-mi. April 26, 2020. April 29, 2020. My Daily. ko. Naver.
  32. Web site: "1위, 무무들 덕분♥" '더쇼' 마마무 솔라, '뱉어'로 독보적 '퀸' 크러쉬 [종합]]. "No. 1, thanks to dancers ♥" 'The Show' Mamamoo Solar, 'Spit', the unique 'Queen' Crush [Comprehensive]. Kim. Soo-hyung. April 29, 2020. April 29, 2020. OSEN. ko. Naver.
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  34. Web site: 마마무 솔라 '더쇼' 1위→빌보드 디지털송 차트 '12위'. Mamamu Solar 'The Show' 1st → Billboard Digital Song Chart '12th'. Yoon. Sang-geun. April 29, 2020. April 29, 2020. Star Today. ko. Naver.
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  36. Web site: '음반퀸' 마마무 솔라, 솔로 데뷔 첫날 음반 판매량 6만 장 돌파. 'Record Queen' Mamamu Solar breaks 60,000 album sales on the first day of solo debut. Lee. Ho-yeon. April 24, 2020. April 24, 2020. Hankook Ilbo. ko. Naver.
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