Walkin' in My Lane explained

Walkin' in My Lane
Cover:Milet - Walkin' in My Lane.jpg
Caption:Digital and regular version cover
Type:single
Artist:Milet
Album:5am
B-Side:"Love When I Cry"
"My Dreams Are Made of Hell"
Length:4:00
Label:SME
Producer:Sakai
Chronology:Milet
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Prev Year:2021
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Next Year:2022

"Walkin' in My Lane" is a song recorded by Japanese singer Milet, released May 25, 2022, by SME Records. The song served as the theme song for Japanese drama Involvement in Family Affairs and was Milet's first CD single. Upon its release, "Walkin' in My Lane" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and number ten on the Oricon Singles Chart.

Background

Milet has previously released multiple promotional singles and two digital singles, an uncommon move in Japan as physical CD copies are the most popular music format in the country.[1] [2] In April 2022, SME announced Milet's song "Walkin' in My Lane" would be pre-released digitally and that the song would be used in the Japanese drama Involvement in Family Affairs.[3] The song was later released to digital stores on April 29.[4] A physical CD single was announced additionally for release on May 25.[5] Additionally, a limited version type A and B with a bonus DVD was announced for physical copies.[6] Two B-side songs "Love When I Cry" and "My Dreams Are Made of Hell" were included on both physical and digital copies.

Commercial performance

“Walkin' in My Lane" debuted at number 54 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for the week of May 18, 2022.[7] Upon its CD single release, the song peaked at number 25 for the week of June 1.[8] On the Oricon Digital Singles Chart, "Walkin' in My Lane" debuted and peaked at number 6.[9] The physical release of "Walkin' in My Lane" debuted at number ten on the Oricon Singles Chart.

Release history

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DateFormat(s)VersionLabel
VariousApril 29, 2022Digital pre-releaseSME
May 25, 2022Regular
Japan
Limited type A
Limited type B[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: milet、『やんごとなき一族』主題歌「Walkin'In My Lane」の説得力ある歌声 佐都=土屋太鳳に寄り添う言葉を届けるパワーに . May 29, 2022 . Real Sound|リアルサウンド . ja.
  2. News: November 10, 2020 . Change of tune: Japan music fans moving from CDs to streaming services . en . Reuters . May 29, 2022.
  3. Web site: April 29, 2022 . milet、新曲「Walkin' In My Lane」先行配信開始&MV公開(Billboard JAPAN) . May 29, 2022 . Yahoo!ニュース . ja.
  4. Web site: miletの新曲「Walkin' In My Lane」がドラマ『やんごとなき一族』主題歌に . May 29, 2022 . www.fashion-press.net . ja.
  5. Web site: Walkin' In My Lane [Regular Edition] milet CD Album ]. May 29, 2022 . CDJapan . en.
  6. Web site: Walkin' In My Lane [w/ Blu-ray, Limited Edition / Type A] milet CD Album ]. May 29, 2022 . CDJapan . en.
  7. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot 100 2022/05/11 公開 . May 29, 2022 . Billboard Japan.
  8. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot 100 2022/06/01 公開 . June 1, 2022 . Billboard Japan.
  9. Web site: オリコン週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2022年05月02日~2022年05月08日 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220511025032/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dis/w/2022-05-16/ . May 11, 2022 . May 15, 2022 . ORICON NEWS.
  10. Web site: Walkin' In My Lane [w/ Blu-ray, Limited Edition / Type B] milet CD Album ]. May 29, 2022 . CDJapan.