Electric Shock is the second extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group f(x). The EP was released digitally on June 10, 2012, and released physically on June 13, 2012, under SM Entertainment. The EP's title track, "Electric Shock", as well as the EP, reached the top spot on the weekly Gaon Charts. The EP sold a total of more than 70,000 copies in South Korea.
The EP's single and title track, "Electric Shock", is an electropop and dance-pop song. The lyrics start each line with the word, "전기충격" ("jeongichunggyeok", meaning "electric shock" in English). It was written and arranged by Willem Laseroms, Maarten ten Hove and Joachim Vermeulen-Windsant, and produced by Future Presidents. The music video was released on June 11, 2012, and was choreographed by Jillian Meyers.
The track "Jet" is composed by SM Entertainment's songwriter Kenzie; the track has hip-hop rhythms and electronic-dance compositions over a pop structure. Amber co-wrote the rap.
The track "Zig Zag" was especially produced to focus on the "youthful and refreshing blend of vocals" of the five f(x) members which adds to the urban electronic sound created by the use of electric guitars and drum beats.[1] The track was composed and written by music producer Hitchhiker. The lyrics were penned by Kim Bumin who often works closely with Hitchhiker.[2]
The track "Beautiful Stranger" features Amber, Luna and Krystal only and has an urban and hip-hop feel. The vocals and high notes are provided by Luna and Krystal, while Amber raps. The piece has a heavy drum beat synth and percussion performed through electric guitars. The chorus has groove bass lines.[3] The song was composed by a team of music producers that included Aminata 'Amy' Kabba, Jason Gill, and songwriter Mich Hansen ("Cutfather").
Promotionedit
On June 10, 2012, the Electric Shock EP was released digitally in Korea and globally.[4] f(x) began promotions for the title track, "Electric Shock", on Mnet's M! Countdown on June 14 and also performed "Jet" as part of a special performance. They went on to perform "Electric Shock" on programs such as Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo. "Electric Shock" won a total of nine first-place trophies on these shows.
Critical receptionedit
On January 22, 2013, the song "Electric Shock" was voted by Korean music industry professionals as the number four song on a list of the top 10 songs domestic songs of 2012,[5] and the Electric Shock EP as eighth in the top 10 domestic albums of the year.[6]
Chart performanceedit
The Electric Shock EP topped the Gaon Album Chart in its first week of release.[7] The title track debuted at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart, selling 630,510 copies in its first week.[8] It then fell to number three selling 285,501 copies the following week.[9] By the end of 2012, the record had sold 74,694 copies, and the title track 2,150,840 digital copies.[10][11]
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Electric Shock is the second extended play EP by South Korean girl group f x The EP was released digitally on June 10 2012 and released physically on June 13 2012 under SM Entertainment The EP s title track Electric Shock as well as the EP reached the top spot on the weekly Gaon Charts The EP sold a total of more than 70 000 copies in South Korea Electric ShockEP by f x ReleasedJune 10 2012 2012 06 10 Recorded2012GenreK popelectropopdance popLength21 10LanguageKoreanLabelSM EntertainmentProducerLee Soo manF x chronologyPinocchio 2011 Electric Shock 2012 Pink Tape 2013 Singles from Electric Shock Electric Shock Released June 10 2012Music video Electric Shock on YouTube Contents 1 Composition 2 Promotion 3 Critical reception 4 Chart performance 5 Track listing 6 Charts 6 1 Weekly charts 6 2 Year end charts 7 References 8 External linksComposition editThe EP s single and title track Electric Shock is an electropop and dance pop song The lyrics start each line with the word 전기충격 jeongichunggyeok meaning electric shock in English It was written and arranged by Willem Laseroms Maarten ten Hove and Joachim Vermeulen Windsant and produced by Future Presidents The music video was released on June 11 2012 and was choreographed by Jillian Meyers The track Jet is composed by SM Entertainment s songwriter Kenzie the track has hip hop rhythms and electronic dance compositions over a pop structure Amber co wrote the rap The track Zig Zag was especially produced to focus on the youthful and refreshing blend of vocals of the five f x members which adds to the urban electronic sound created by the use of electric guitars and drum beats 1 The track was composed and written by music producer Hitchhiker The lyrics were penned by Kim Bumin who often works closely with Hitchhiker 2 The track Beautiful Stranger features Amber Luna and Krystal only and has an urban and hip hop feel The vocals and high notes are provided by Luna and Krystal while Amber raps The piece has a heavy drum beat synth and percussion performed through electric guitars The chorus has groove bass lines 3 The song was composed by a team of music producers that included Aminata Amy Kabba Jason Gill and songwriter Mich Hansen Cutfather Promotion editOn June 10 2012 the Electric Shock EP was released digitally in Korea and globally 4 f x began promotions for the title track Electric Shock on Mnet s M Countdown on June 14 and also performed Jet as part of a special performance They went on to perform Electric Shock on programs such as Music Bank Show Music Core and Inkigayo Electric Shock won a total of nine first place trophies on these shows Critical reception editOn January 22 2013 the song Electric Shock was voted by Korean music industry professionals as the number four song on a list of the top 10 songs domestic songs of 2012 5 and the Electric Shock EP as eighth in the top 10 domestic albums of the year 6 Chart performance editThe Electric Shock EP topped the Gaon Album Chart in its first week of release 7 The title track debuted at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart selling 630 510 copies in its first week 8 It then fell to number three selling 285 501 copies the following week 9 By the end of 2012 the record had sold 74 694 copies and the title track 2 150 840 digital copies 10 11 Track listing editElectric Shock track listingNo TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength1 Electric Shock Seo Ji eumWillem Laseroms Maarten Ten Hove Joachim Vermeulen WindsantWillem Laseroms Maarten Ten Hove Joachim Vermeulen Windsant03 152 제트별 Jet Jet Star Jeteu Byeol KenzieKenzieKenzie03 213 지그재그 Zig Zag Jigeu Jaegeu Kim Boo minHitchhikerHitchhiker03 464 Beautiful Stranger f Amber Luna Krystal MisfitAminata Kabba A M E Jason Gill Mich Hansen Cutfather Lim Kwang wook Polar Monkeys04 065 Love Hate MisfitSi Hulbert Amy Richardson Hannah Phaisey Karen Ann PooleSi Hulbert Amy Richardson Hannah Phaisey Karen Ann Poole03 106 훌쩍 Let s Try Huljjeok Swept MisfitNiara Scarlett Pete Boxta MartinLim Kwang wook Jung Soo wan03 32Total length 21 10Charts editWeekly charts edit Weekly chart performance for Electric Shock Chart 2012 PeakpositionJapanese Albums Oricon 12 16South Korean Albums Gaon 7 1US Heatseekers Albums Billboard 13 21US World Albums Billboard 14 2 Year end charts edit Year end chart performance for Electric Shock Chart 2012 PositionSouth Korean Albums Gaon 10 20References edit Electric Shock in Korean Naver June 10 2012 Retrieved July 20 2013 Kim Bumin in Korean Naver Retrieved July 20 2010 Electric Shock in Korean Naver June 10 2012 Retrieved July 18 2013 f x will Release their New Mini Album Electric Shock on the 10th at 00 00 a m SMTown June 5 2012 Retrieved June 15 2012 국내노래 TOP 10 music daum net Retrieved January 23 2013 국내 앨범 1 10 music daum net Retrieved January 23 2013 a b 2012년 25주차 Album Chart Gaon Korea Music Content Industry Association Archived from the original on February 4 2015 Retrieved February 4 2015 2012년 25주차 Download Chart Week 25 of 2012 Download Chart Gaon Chart in Korean KMCIA Archived from the original on February 5 2015 Retrieved February 5 2015 2012년 26주차 Download Chart Week 26 of 2012 Download Chart Gaon Chart in Korean KMCIA Archived from the original on February 5 2015 Retrieved February 5 2015 a b 2012년 Album Chart 2012 Album Chart Gaon Chart in Korean KMCIA Archived from the original on October 6 2014 Retrieved February 5 2015 2012년 Download Chart 2012 Download Chart Gaon Chart in Korean KMCIA Archived from the original on February 4 2015 Retrieved February 5 2015 CD albums weekly ranking of June 24 2012 to June 18 2012 Oricon Archived from the original on August 1 2017 Retrieved September 6 2012 F X Chart History Heatseekers Albums Billboard Retrieved February 5 2015 F X Chart History World Albums Billboard Retrieved February 5 2015 External links editElectric Shock music video on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Electric Shock EP amp oldid 1178005358, wikipedia, wiki, book, 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