Ma Boy
"Ma Boy" | ||||
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Single by Sistar19 | ||||
from the album Gone Not Around Any Longer | ||||
Released | May 3, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | K-pop | |||
Length | 3:17 | |||
Label | Starship | |||
Songwriter(s) | Brave Brothers | |||
Producer(s) | Brave Brothers | |||
Sistar19 singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Ma Boy" on YouTube | ||||
"Ma Boy" is the first single by Sistar19, a sub-unit of South Korean girl group Sistar. It was released online as a digital single on May 3, 2011, through Starship Entertainment. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the Gaon Digital Chart. The song has sold over 2,652,474 downloads as of 2011.
Background and release
On April 28, 2011, Starship Entertainment announced the creation of a Sistar sub-unit called Sistar19, which includes main vocalist Hyolyn and rapper Bora.[1] The same day, Sistar19 released the music video teaser for their first single, "Ma Boy".[2]
The single was released on digital music sites on May 3, 2011.[3] Written by producer Brave Brothers, "Ma Boy" is a medium tempo neo soul song with lyrics that express the emotions of a girl in love.[4]
A special version of "Ma Boy", featuring Sistar members Soyou and Dasom, was included on Sistar's first full-length album, So Cool, released on August 9, 2011.[5] The original version of the song was included in Sistar19's first extended play, Gone Not Around Any Longer, released on January 31, 2013.[6]
Commercial performance
"Ma Boy" entered at number 5 on the Gaon Digital Chart on the chart issue dated May 1–7, 2011, with 291,397 downloads sold and 1,249,909 streams.[7][8][9] In its second week, the song climbed to number 3 and peaked at number 2 in its third week.[10][11] The song entered at number 2 on the Gaon Digital Chart for the month of May 2011, with 1,372,864 downloads sold and 12,625,061 streams.[12][13][14] It also charted at number 21 for the month of June and at number 65 for the month of July.[15][16] The song placed at number 14 on the Gaon Digital Chart for the year 2011, with 2,652,474 downloads sold and 21,560,202 streams accumulated.[17][18][19]
Music video and promotion
The music video for "Ma Boy" features Hyloyn and Bora dressed as "racing models", dancing next to sports cars. The video was directed by Joo Hee-sun.[20] Sistar19 also released a dance practice video for "Ma Boy" on May 13, 2011. The video showcases the song's popular "chair dance" and "glamor dance" choreography.[21]
Sistar19 had their debut performance on M Countdown on May 5, 2011.[22] The group also performed "Ma Boy" on various music shows such as Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo in May and April.
Track listing
- Digital download / streaming
- "Ma Boy" – 3:17
- "Ma Boy" (Instrumental) – 3:17
Charts
Weekly charts
Monthly charts
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Credits and personnel
- Hyorin – vocals
- Bora – vocals, rap
- Brave Brothers – producing, songwriting, arranger, music
References
- ^ "씨스타 첫 유닛 '씨스타19', 19 의미 논란" [Sistar's first unit 'Sistar19', controversy over the meaning of 19]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). April 28, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "씨스타19, 강렬한 티져 공개! 19논란으로 '폭풍 클릭' 중" [Strong teaser revealed for Sistar19! 'Fierce clicking' due to 19 controversy]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). April 29, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "'씨스타첫유닛' 씨스타19, 음원실시간 차트 '올킬'" [Sistar's first unit Sistar19 achieves real-time music chart "all kill"]. Star News (in Korean). May 4, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "씨스타19 유닛 결성 동시 음원차트 1위 석권 파죽지세" [Sistar19 unit tops music charts as soon as it is formed]. Newsen (in Korean). May 4, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "[VOD] 씨스타, 'So cool' 음원-뮤비 공개…'여름 강타' 예감" [[VOD] Sistar releases 'So Cool' album and music video...likely to be a 'summer hit']. News Inside (in Korean). August 9, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "있다 없으니까 – 씨스타19" [Gone Not Around Any Longer – Sistar19]. Melon (in Korean). Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ "씨스타19, '마 보이' 뮤직비디오 공개! 급성숙해진 Girl?" [Sistar19's music video for 'My Boy' is released! A girl who's suddenly matured?]. BNT News (in Korean). May 6, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "[동영상] 씨스타19, 하의실종 '글래머춤' 삼촌팬 넋나가" [[Video] Sistar wear short shorts, do 'glamor dance', uncle fans are mesmerized]. New Daily (in Korean). May 13, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "SISTAR19 debuts with 'Ma Boy' on M! Countdown".
- ^ "Digital Chart, 2011 Weeks 22" (in Korean). Circle Chart. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "2011년 05월 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on April 2, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "2011년 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
External links
- "Ma Boy" Teaser Music Video on YouTube
- "Ma Boy" Music Video on YouTube
- "Ma Boy" Rehearsal on YouTube
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- So Cool
- Give It to Me
- Alone
- Loving U
- Touch & Move
- Sweet & Sour
- Shake It
- Insane Love
- "Lonely"
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