Run (Joji song)

"Run" is a song by singer-songwriter Joji. It was released on 6 February 2020 through 88rising.[1] The track was written by Joji, Daniel Wilson and Justin Parker, with the production duties also completed by Parker.[2] Joji made his US television debut when he performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on 2 March 2020.

"Run"
Single by Joji
from the album Nectar
Released6 February 2020 (2020-02-06)
Genre
Length3:15
Label88rising
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Parker
  • Miller
Joji singles chronology
"Walking"
(2019)		 "Run"
(2020)		 "Gimme Love"
(2020)
Music video
"Run" on YouTube

Composition

The track has been described as an atmospheric rock power ballad that features falsetto vocals and guitar solos.[3][4] Other news articles describe the song as R&B.[5]

Critical reception

Joshua Espinoza of Complex complimented Joji's artistic growth on the track, highlighting his "powerful vocals" and the "haunting, atmospheric" production.[6] Raisa Bruner included the song on Time's list of the 5 best songs of its week of release, opining that "just when you think you know what Joji has in store, he switches it up."[7]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 39
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 57
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[10] 60
Hungary (Single Top 40)[11] 37
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 47
Malaysia (RIM)[13] 16
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] 4
Portugal (AFP)[15] 76
Singapore (RIAS)[16] 25
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[17] 45
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[18] 4
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[19] 46
US Billboard Hot 100[20] 68
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[21] 30
US Rolling Stone Top 100[22] 39
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References
  1. "88rising - Run". 88rising.
  2. "Tidal Credits - Run". Tidal.
  3. Tesema, Feleg (6 February 2020). "Joji's New Track "Run" Has Twitter in Its Feelings". Highsnobiety. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  4. Herman, Tamar (6 February 2020). "Joji Grapples With Fame in 'Run' Music Video". Billboard. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  5. https://www.thefader.com/2020/02/06/joji-run-video
  6. Espinoza, Joshua (6 February 2020). "Watch Joji's Video for New Song "Run"". Complex. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  7. Bruner, Raisa (7 February 2020). "The 5 Best Songs of the Week, From Joji to Kamaiyah". Time. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  8. "Australian-charts.com – Joji – Run". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  9. "Chart Search: Joji, Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  10. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 202007 into search. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  11. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  12. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  13. "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles In Malaysia". Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  14. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  15. "Portuguesecharts.com – Joji – Run". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  16. "RIAS International Top Charts Week 7". Recording Industry Association (Singapore). Archived from the original on 21 February 2020.
  17. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 202007 into search. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  18. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 7". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  19. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  20. @billboardcharts (18 February 2020). "Debuts on this week's #Hot100 (1/2)" (Tweet). Retrieved 19 February 2020 – via Twitter.
  21. "Chart Search: Joji, Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  22. "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
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