Mamushi (song)

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"Mamushi"
Song by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Yuki Chiba
from the album Megan
Language
  • English
  • Japanese
ReleasedJune 28, 2024
GenreHip hop
Length2:36
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Koshy

"Mamushi" is a song by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion featuring Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba, released on June 28, 2024 from the former's third studio album Megan (2024). Produced by Koshy, it also sees Megan rapping in Japanese,[1] and is notable for being Chiba's first-ever entry into the US Billboard Hot 100.[2] The song gained fame due to a viral TikTok dance trend, with 157,000 videos made with the song by July 9, 2024, earning the song a debut at number 12 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50.[3][4][5][6][7]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews. Music critics have compared the song to "Otaku Hot Girl", another track from Megan. Karen Gwee of NME wrote "Though not as effortless, 'Mamushi' is a change of pace for Megan, who over an icy, skeletal beat follows the swaggering lead of Yuki Chiba".[8] Mankaprr Conteh of Rolling Stone commented "Though 'Mamushi,' with its simple beat, repetitive hook, and choppy cadence, isn't as exciting as its counterpart, it may be an important signal to her international fans and sign of her passions (plus, it has a pretty cute TikTok dance routine taking off)." She additionally stated "it's easy to imagine the album as stronger" without the "elementary palate of 'Mamushi.'"[9] Aron A. of HotNewHipHop commented the artists "share fantastic chemistry" on the song.[1] Some critics had a more favorable view of "Mamushi" than "Otaku Hot Girl"; Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork wrote "The better song that leans into her fondness for Japanese culture is the multilingual 'Mamushi,' which pulls off the theme without flattening her personality."[10] Lucas Martins of BPM stated "The mid-tempo 'Mamushi' executes the idea much better, as the off-kilter approach to the hook and her interplay with guest rapper Yuki Chiba allow her to make what would otherwise be a rather stiff song really come alive."[11]

Charts

Chart performance for "Mamushi"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 6
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 68
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 21

References

  1. ^ a b A., Aron (July 2, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion "Megan" Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  2. ^ Zellner, Xander (July 9, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Yuki Chiba, Loco & BabyTron All Score First Entries Thanks to Collaborations". Billboard.
  3. ^ Cabison, Rosalie (August 30, 2023). "TikTok Billboard Top 50 Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Ford, Lucy (July 10, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Out-Cosplayed Herself With New Sailor Moon Look". Teen Vogue. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Robinson, Siobhan (July 10, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion & Yuki Chiba's "Mamushi" Lyrics Are All Over TikTok, but What Do They Mean?". Her Campus. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Fabris, Andres (July 9, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion and Yuki Chiba's 'Mamushi' Goes Viral On The Charts". Music Daily. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Corrine, Amber (July 10, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion Cosplays As Sailor Moon While Hitting Viral Moves To Her Song "Mamushi"". Vibe. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Gwee, Karen (July 1, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion – 'Megan' review: the rapper shines in all her multifaceted glory". NME. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  9. ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (July 1, 2024). "'Megan' Blissfully Soundtracks the Summer Thee Stallion Deserves". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  10. ^ Pierre, Alphonse (July 2, 2024). "Megan Thee Stallion: MEGAN". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  11. ^ Martins, Lucas (July 8, 2024). "Album Review: Megan Thee Stallion – Megan". BPM. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  13. ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  14. ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
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