Hot Mess (Aespa song)

2024 single by Aespa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Hot Mess" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Aespa for their Japanese debut maxi single of the same name. It was released as a CD single by SM Entertainment and Warner Music Japan on July 3, 2024.

Language
  • Japanese
  • English
B-side
  • "Sun and Moon"
  • "Zoom Zoom"
ReleasedJuly 3, 2024 (2024-07-03)
GenreDance
Quick facts Single by Aespa, Language ...
"Hot Mess"
Digital and "Hot Mess" version cover
Single by Aespa
Language
  • Japanese
  • English
B-side
  • "Sun and Moon"
  • "Zoom Zoom"
ReleasedJuly 3, 2024 (2024-07-03)
GenreDance
Length3:12
Label
Composers
LyricistH.Toyosaki
Aespa singles chronology
"Armageddon"
(2024)		 "Hot Mess"
(2024)		 "Whiplash"
(2024)
Music video
"Hot Mess" on YouTube
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Background and release

On June 3, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Aespa would be making their Japanese debut with the maxi single titled "Hot Mess" on July 3.[1] The maxi single features three tracks including "Hot Mess".[2] The song was released alongside its music video and the maxi single on July 3.[3]

Composition

"Hot Mess" was written by H.Toyosaki, composed and arranged by Kenzie and Moonshine, with Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker and Ellen Berg participating in the composition.[4] It was described as a "high-energy" dance song featuring "distinctive saxophone rhythm" with lyrics "containing a message of independence".[5][6]

Track listing

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Track listing for "Hot Mess"
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Hot Mess"H.Toyosaki
  • Kenzie
  • Moonshine
3:12
2."Sun and Moon"
  • Soma Genda
  • Dirty Orange
  • Ereca
  • Dirty Orange
  • Soma Genda
3:20
3."Zoom Zoom"
  • Jamesy Minimal
  • Yui Mugino
  • Soma Genda
  • Soma Genda
  • Dirty Orange
  • Yui Mugino
  • Dirty Orange
  • Soma Genda
3:13
Total length:9:45
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Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the single's liner notes.[7]

Studio

Personnel

Charts

More information Chart (2024), Peak position ...
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Certifications

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Certifications for "Hot Mess"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[15] Platinum 250,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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Release history

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Release history for "Hot Mess"
Region Date Format Label
Japan July 3, 2024 CD
Various
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References

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