Karate (Babymetal Song)
| karate | |
|---|---|
| Babymetal | |
| publication | February 26, 2016 |
| length | 4:23 |
| Genre (s) | Nu Metal , Metalcore , Kawaii Metal |
| Author (s) | Yuyo soup |
| Producer (s) | Kobametal |
| Publisher (s) | Toy's Factory |
| Label | BMD Fox Records |
| Award (s) | Loudwire Music Awards : Best Metal Song 2016 |
| album | Metal Resistance |
Karate ( Japanese カ ラ テ ) is a song by the Japanese metal band Babymetal that combines elements of nu metal and metalcore . It was released on February 26, 2016 as a single and on March 29, 2016 on the second studio album Metal Resistance .
publication
The record label Toy's Factory uploaded a teaser video to the Babymetal YouTube channel on February 25, 2016 . The following day the song was officially released as a digital single , although it was initially only available as an instant download when pre-ordering the corresponding album in the iTunes Store . Three weeks later, sales were approved on all channels.
composition
Karate is a nu-metal song with metalcore elements, Djent- like riffs and a catchy J-pop melody, so it corresponds to a variation of the kawaii metal style, which was influenced by Babymetal . Loudwire described the song as “incredibly lovely instrumentally, it's also totally harsh. The main riff sits deep down in the sound spectrum and chugs along djent-like without frills. "
According to lead singer Suzuka Nakamoto (Su-metal), karate reminds a little of the Babymetal song Megitsune, which is popular with foreign fans : "The song not only has Babymetal vibes, but also Japanese elements." Moa Kikuchi (Moametal) explained that the lyrics were about never giving up and always moving forward no matter the difficulties that might have to be endured. Yui Mizuno (Yuimetal) explained that the choreography of the dance that goes with it had been designed to underline the message of the song and to overcome the language barrier.
reception
Karate received mostly positive reviews from music critics . NPR Music described the song as "catchy and terrific," highlighting Nakamoto's vocal performance and comparing it to Evanescence's lead singer Amy Lee . Consequence of Sound , along with From Dusk Till Dawn, considered it the definitive track on the album. The New Musical Express praised the song, describing it as "fast and wild until rumbling arpeggio guitars change the rhythm." Loudwire said karate is one of the catchy songs Babymetal has created so far.
On May 26, 2016, wrestler Triple H announced on Twitter that karate and Paranoia by A Day to Remember had been chosen as the official theme song of the WWE event NXT TakeOver: The End . Loudwire readers voted Karate the best metal song of 2016.
Chart placements
| Charts | Highest ranking |
|---|---|
 Japan ( Billboard )
|
17th |
 USA (Billboard US World Digital Songs)
|
2 |
Music video
The music video was directed by Daisuke Ninomiya, was seen on YouTube from March 17, 2016 and was viewed over 48 million times by March 2019. NPR Music described it as follows: “Supported by a band in dark purple and black warrior armor, the trio fights against martial arts masters and ghosts in white robes and studded masks. After being struck down briefly, the three young women stand up again, make the fox sign and pull it to their hearts. It's a loving moment, presented with the ever-present wink. (...) While earlier music videos emphasized the alleged silliness of three Japanese girls, the simple and stylish imagery of karate reflects a more dramatic note. "
Nakamoto described the spirits in the white robes as representative of the former self of the three members, with a desire to break down barriers and move forward by fighting against themselves. While working on the choreography, members watched various karate videos such as Karate Kid to incorporate some of the moves into their dance.
Track list
| No. | title | Songwriter | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Karate ( カ ラ テ ) | Yuyo soup | 4:23 |
| Overall length: | 4:23 | ||
Contributors
- Suzuka Nakamoto (Su-Metal): lead vocals
- Yui Mizuno (Yuimetal): vocals
- Moa Kikuchi (Moametal): Singing
- Kei Kobayashi (Kobametal): Executive Producer
- Takehiro Mamiya (Yuyoyuppe): text, music, arrangement , mixing
- Adrian Breakspear: sound recording
- Watametal: sound recording
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ セ イ ヤ ソ イ ヤ！ BABYMETAL 「KARATE」 先行 配 信 開始. Natalie. February 26, 2016, accessed January 20, 2018 (Japanese).
- ↑ Robert Pasbani: BABYMETAL's new single "KARATE" Brings The Djent. Metal Injection, February 26, 2016, accessed January 20, 2018 .
- ↑ a b c Lars Gotrich: Songs We Love: Babymetal, 'Karate'. NPR Music , March 18, 2016, accessed January 20, 2018 .
- ↑ a b Graham Hartmann: Babymetal Unleash Infectious New Song 'KARATE'. Loudwire , April 27, 2016, accessed January 20, 2018 .
- ↑ Tomonori Shiba: Babymetal Talk World Tour, New 'Metal Resistance' Album & Meeting Ariana Grande. Billboard , April 1, 2016, accessed January 20, 2018 .
- ↑ Christa Titus: Once Upon a Time, Babymetal's Members Admit They Were 'Afraid' of Metal. Billboard , April 1, 2016, accessed January 20, 2018 .
- ↑ Jon Hadusek: Baby Metal: Metal Resistance. Consequence of Sound , April 7, 2016, accessed January 20, 2018 .
- ↑ Jordan Bassett: Babymetal - 'Metal Resistance' Review. New Musical Express , April 1, 2016, accessed January 20, 2018 .
- ↑ ＢＡＢＹＭＥＴＡＬ 、 米 プ ロ レ ス 団 体 ＷＷＥ の 大会 テ ー マ ソ ン グ に 採用. May 26, 2016, archived from the original on May 26, 2016 ; Retrieved January 20, 2018 (Japanese).
- ^ Graham Hartmann: Babymetal Win Five Honors in the 6th Annual Loudwire Music Awards. Loudwire , January 10, 2017, accessed January 20, 2018 .
- ↑ Billboard Japan Hot 100. Billboard , accessed on January 20, 2018 (Japanese).
- ^ World Digital Song Sales. Billboard, accessed January 20, 2018 (Japanese).
- ↑ Kory Grow: Watch Babymetal Show 'Karate' Dance Moves, Talk Song's Empowering Message. Rolling Stone , April 27, 2016, accessed January 20, 2018 .