Wow (Zara Larsson song)

"Wow" (stylized in all caps) is a song by Swedish singer Zara Larsson, originally released as a promotional single on 26 April 2019 through TEN Music Group and Epic Records.[2][1] It was co-written and produced by Marshmello.[1] The song was featured in the 2020 Netflix movie Work It and was announced by Larsson to be released as a single on 26 August 2020.[3] It serves as the second single from Larsson's upcoming third studio album Poster Girl.[4] A remix of the song featuring Sabrina Carpenter was released on 25 September 2020.[5]

"Wow"
Single by Zara Larsson
from the album Poster Girl
Released26 August 2020 (2020-08-26)
GenreElectro[1]
Length2:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Marshmello
Zara Larsson singles chronology
"Love Me Land"
(2020)		 "Wow"
(2020)		 "Talk About Love"
(2021)
Music video
"Wow" on YouTube

Background

The song was first used in an advertisement for Citibank in the United States.[6] It was then registered on music recognition app Shazam,[7] and on 10 April 2019, the official verified Genius account of Larsson's label TEN Music Group added the song's release date as 26 April 2019,[8] which makes it a month after the release of Larsson's single "Don't Worry Bout Me".

Critical reception

Mike Wass of Idolator characterised the song as about "feeling sexy in your own skin", calling it an "exciting addition to Zara’s discography" and complimenting its "magnificent post-chorus drop".[1]

Sabrina Carpenter remix
"Wow (Remix)"
Single by Zara Larsson featuring Sabrina Carpenter
Released25 September 2020 (2020-09-25)
Length2:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Marshmello
Sabrina Carpenter singles chronology
"Let Me Move You"
(2020)		 "Wow (Remix)"
(2020)		 "Skin"
(2021)
Music video
"Wow (Remix)" on YouTube

On 25 September 2020, a remix featuring Sabrina Carpenter was released.[9] A music video for the remix was released on 7 October 2020.[10]

Charts

Original version

Chart (2019–2020) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[11] 95
New Zealand Hot Singles 37
Scotland (OCC)[12] 4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[13] 27
UK Download (OCC)[14] 42
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[15] 11
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[16] 38
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[17] 31

References
  1. Wass, Mike (26 April 2019). "Zara Larsson Embraces Electro On Marshmello-Produced 'Wow'". Idolator. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  2. "Wow – Single by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  3. @zaralarsson (26 August 2020). "...since y'all love WOW so much.. bringing it back for a sec" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 September 2020 – via Twitter.
  4. "Zara Larsson Chats "Wow" Comeback and New Album". Borderless Melodies. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  5. @zaralarsson (23 September 2020). "FRIDAY!! It's happening... @SabrinaAnnLynn" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 September 2020 – via Twitter.
  6. Stewart, Allison (2 May 2019). "The big breaks just keep coming for Swedish pop star Zara Larsson". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  7. "Wow – Zara Larsson". Shazam. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  8. "TEN Music Group Lyrics, Songs, and Albums" (Click on "All Activity" tab and then "TEN Music Group edited the metadata of Zara Larsson – WOW"). Genius. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  9. Wass, Mike. "Sabrina Carpenter Joins Zara Larsson For "Wow" Remix". Idolator. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  10. @zaralarsson (6 October 2020). "#WOWRemixVideo out tomorrow @SabrinaAnnLynn" (Tweet). Retrieved 6 October 2020 – via Twitter.
  11. To observe the position, select the year "2020" in the first bar, then in the second bar select "02-Oct-20"."IRMA - Irish Chart". Irish Recorded Music Association. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  12. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  13. "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 18". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  14. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  15. "Zara Larsson Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  16. "Zara Larsson Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  17. "Zara Larsson Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
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