Electricity (Hikaru Utada song)
| "Electricity" | ||||
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 Remix EP cover | ||||
| Single by Hikaru Utada | ||||
| from the album Science Fiction | ||||
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| Released | July 9, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Length | 4:21 | |||
| Label | Epic Japan | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Hikaru Utada | |||
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| Hikaru Utada singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Electricity" on YouTube | ||||
"Electricity" is a song recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, released on July 9, 2025, via Epic Records Japan. Originally released as a promotional single, "Electricity" later served as the fourth single from Utada's greatest hits album, Science Fiction.
Background and release
[edit]Ahead of the release of their greatest hits album, Science Fiction, Hikaru Utada teased a new song featured on the album, "Electricity", on a commercial advertisement for the Japanese general trading company Itochu.[1] The full song was later released on April 10, as the thirteenth track of the second disc from their greatest hits album.
In February 2025, Utada released a remix of "Electricity" with Karen Nyame KG.[2] Two other remix singles were released digitally, an Arca remix and Salute remix. A remix EP and LP record was later released in July.
Promotion
[edit]The Karen Nyame KG remix of "Electricity" premiered during a pre-release party held in Osaka.[3] A pre-order campaign was held for the Arca and Salute remix.[4][5]
Live performances
[edit]Utada performed "Electricity" primarily as the encore song during their Science Fiction Tour.[6] At Coachella 2025, Utada made a guest appearance during Arca's set, performing "Electricity".[7]
Music video
[edit]On December 6, 2024, Utada released a teaser for the "Electricity" music video.[6] The music video later premiered on their YouTube channel on December 9.[8]
A music video for the Arca remix of "Electricity" was released on April 22, 2025.[9]
Track listing
[edit]- 12" Vinyl
- "Electricity" – 4:21
- "Electricity" (Karen Nyame KG remix) – 3:42
- "Electricity" (Arca remix) – 3:38
- "Electricity" (Salute remix) – 4:10
- Digital download and streaming – Electricity Remixes EP
- "Electricity" – 4:21
- "Electricity" (Karen Nyame KG remix) – 3:42
- "Electricity" (Arca remix) – 3:38
- "Electricity" (Salute remix) – 4:10
- "Electricity" (instrumental) – 4:21
Personnel
[edit]- Hikaru Utada – vocals, production, programming
- Floating Points – production, programming
- Melraw – saxophone, flute
- Alex Reeve – guitar
- Kuniyuki Takahashi – percussion
- Hinako Omori – piano
- Steve Fitzmaurice – mixing
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024–2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Oricon)[10] | 31 |
| Japan Download Songs (Billboard Japan)[11] | 74 |
| Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard Japan)[12] | 34 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 15, 2025 | Karen Nyame KG remix | Epic Japan | [13] | |
| February 28, 2025 | Arca remix | [14] | |||
| March 31, 2025 | Salute remix | [15] | |||
| July 9, 2025 | Remixes EP | [16] | |||
| Japan | LP | Remixes (type A) | [17] | ||
| Remixes (Amazon Japan type B exclusive) |
References
[edit]- ^ 編集部 (April 1, 2024). "宇多田ヒカル、新曲「Electricity」が伊藤忠商事CMソングに決定". MusicVoice (in Japanese). Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "宇多田ヒカル 最新曲「Electricity」 Karen Nyame KG によるremix楽曲 が配信リリース オフィシャルビジュアライザーもYouTube上で公開に". Encore (in Japanese). February 18, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "宇多田ヒカル、「Electricity」のKaren Nyame KGリミックスを発表 リリース記念イベントも". CDjournal (in Japanese). January 24, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "宇多田ヒカル、最新曲「Electricity」のsaluteリミックス音源の配信リリース決定". CDjournal (in Japanese). March 24, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "宇多田ヒカル、バルセロナを拠点に活動するArcaによる「Electricity」リミックス音源を配信リリース". CDjournal (in Japanese). February 21, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "宇多田ヒカル"Electricity"MVプレミア公開決定 ｜ 今年の一連の活動を物語るような楽曲". Spincoaster (in Japanese). December 6, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "コーチェラ・フェスティバル2025・2週目のハイライト！ 宇多田ヒカルもサプライズ登場". Elle Japan (in Japanese). April 21, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "宇多田ヒカル「Electricity」MVの公開が決定 ティーザーが公開に". Encore (in Japanese). December 9, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "宇多田ヒカル、3年ぶりの【コーチェラ】でも披露した「Electricity (Arca Remix)」MV公開". Billboard Japan. April 22, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "Electricity Remixes | 宇多田ヒカル". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Top Download Songs: Week of April 22, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). April 17, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales: Week of July 21, 2025". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "宇多田ヒカル「Electricity（Karen Nyame KG remix）」配信リリース！ビジュアライザーも公開". The First Times (in Japanese). February 15, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "宇多田ヒカルの最新曲"Electricity"をArcaがリミックス". Spincoaster (in Japanese). February 20, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "宇多田ヒカル最新曲「Electricity」をsaluteがリミックス". Natalie (in Japanese). March 24, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "宇多田ヒカル、初収録の「Electricity」インスト音源含むEP配信". Billboard Japan. June 25, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Sources for "Electricity" Remixes LP releases.
- "Electricity Remixes [Limited Release]". CDJapan. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- "Electricity Remixes [Limited Release] w/ Amazon.co.jp Bonus: Can Badge (Type.B)". CDJapan. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
