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
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
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
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
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
- 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
- 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
| 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
| 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
- ^ 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.