- For the pre-debut group previously known as BLACKMAMBA, see ONO GIRLZ.
"Black Mamba" is the debut digital single by aespa. It was released on November 17, 2020.[1] The song later appears on the album Girls.
Background[]
On October 26, 2020, an intro video was released on aespa's social media announcing their name and logo.[2] Later that day, it was announced that SM would be debuting a new girl group in November.[3][4] On November 2, 2020, it was announced the group would debut on November 17 with the digital single "Black Mamba",[5][6][7]
Composition[]
"Black Mamba" was described as powerful dance track with a signature synth sound and bass that is paired with an addictive hook. The lyrics are about a being called “Black Mamba” that not only interferes with the members' and avatar's connection but also threatens their world.[8]
Promotion[]
The group performed the song at several music shows such as Music Bank and Inkigayo, as well as traditional holiday festivals such as SBS's Gayo and MBC's Gayo Daejejeon.
On January 17, 2021 the group won their first music show win with "Black Mamba" on SBS's Inkigayo.[9][10]
Commercial performance[]
On July 26, 2023, "Black Mamba" received a gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of Japan after surpassing 50 million streams in Japan.[11]
Merchandise[]
SMTOWN &STORE[]
On October 16, 2020, official merchandise was made available through SMTOWN &STORE.
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SM GLOBAL SHOP[]
On December 23, 2020, new merchandise was made available through SM GLOBAL SHOP.
Awards[]
Music show wins[]
| Music show | Date |
|---|---|
| Inkigayo (SBS) | January 17, 2021[12] |
Trivia[]
- "Black Mamba" has a dictionary, in which you won't get the song without.
| SYNK | the connection between the members and their avatars (an app) |
| REKALL | the time the members spend with their avatars |
| FLAT | the place where the members could co-exist with their avatars |
| NAVIS | the guide/system that connects the girls and avatars |
| KWANGYA | the place where avatars live |
| BLACK MAMBA | the virus or villain that disconnect the connection between members and avatars |
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
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Achievements[]
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Gaon | Digital Chart[13] | 49 |
| Download Chart[14] | 30 | ||
| Streaming Chart[15] | 48 | ||
| K-pop Hot 100[16] | 21 | ||
| Global 200 (Billboard)[17] | 138 | ||
Year-end charts[]
| Chart (2021) | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Gaon Digital Chart[18] | 107 |
References[]
- ↑ (KR) Xports News: SM 신인 걸그룹 에스파, 11월 17일 데뷔 확정…타이틀곡은 '블랙맘바' [공식입장]
- ↑ YouTube: aespa 에스파: INTRO
- ↑ SM TOWN: SM new girl group "aespa" debut in November!
- ↑ (KR) Daum: SM 新 걸그룹 에스파 11월 데뷔, NCT 후 4년만 신인(공식)
- ↑ fbclid=IwAR0iCqEbORaI8mrqhcCtHKagCoE1iQjfsv00gb2OoFuI598pYuh1NpSk6mk (KR) Daum: SM 新 걸그룹 에스파 11월 데뷔, NCT 후 4년만 신인(공식)
- ↑ (KR) Xports News: SM 신인 걸그룹 에스파, 11월 17일 데뷔 확정…타이틀곡은 '블랙맘바' [공식입장]
- ↑ SMTOWN: SM Entertainment's new girl group "aespa" to debut on November 17th with their first digital single "Black Mamba"!
- ↑ "파워풀 댄스곡" 에스파 데뷔곡 '블랙맘바', 주문 외우는듯 '중독성 훅'
- ↑ (KR) Star News: SM rookie aespa, number one for the first time.Yubin → Kim Soo-chan's comeback
- ↑ (KR) Hankook Ilbo:"INKIGAYO." aespa, number one with Black Mamba.
- ↑ Soompi: BTS, TWICE, aespa, BLACKPINK, And SEVENTEEN Earn Double Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: aespa Takes 1st-Ever Win With “Black Mamba” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By (G)I-DLE, VICTON, And More
- ↑ 2020년 49주차 Digital Chart
- ↑ 2020년 48주차 Download Chart
- ↑ 2020년 49주차 Streaming Chart
- ↑ BILLBOARD K-POP 100 (December 12, 2020)
- ↑ Billboard Global 200 Chart (December 5, 2020)
- ↑ 2021년 Digital Chart
Video links[]
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