Latata (EP)
{{Short description|2019 EP by (G)I-dle}}
{{About|the extended play|the song|Latata}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Latata
| type = ep
| artist = (G)I-dle
| cover = IDLE-LATATA-EP.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Digital cover
| released = {{Start date|2019|07|31}}
| recorded = 2019
| studio =
| genre = J-pop
| length =
| language = Japanese
| label = {{hlist|U-Cube|Cube|Universal Music}}
| producer =
| prev_title = I Made
| prev_year = 2019
| next_title = I Trust
| next_year = 2020
| misc = {{Extra album cover
| type = EP
| cover = File:Latata-typeA.jpg
| caption = Type A
}}
{{Extra album cover
| type = EP
| header = no
| cover = Latata-type B.jpg
| caption = Type B
}}
{{Singles
| name = Latata
| type = EP
| single1 = Latata (Japanese Ver.)
| single1date = June 28, 2019
}}
}}
Latata is the debut Japanese-language extended play (third overall) by South Korean girl group (G)I-dle. It was released by Universal Music Japan on July 31, 2019.[https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2135780/full/ “幕張ジャック”(G)I-DLE、7・31日本デビュー ショーケースも決定] The EP contains Japanese versions of previously released songs "Latata", "Maze" and "Hann (Alone)",{{efn|The Japanese version of Hann (Alone) is only available on iTunes as an exclusive track.{{cite web|url=https://www.universal-music.co.jp/g-i-dle/news/1st-mini-album『latata』プリオーダースタート！スペシャルプラ/|title=1st mini album『LATATA』プリオーダースタート！スペシャルプライス&iTunes Exclusive Trackとして「HANN」(Japanese ver.)も収録！|date=28 June 2019|publisher=Universal Music Japan}}}} alongside two original Japanese tracks, "Light My Fire" and "For You".
Background and release
On May 19, 2019 it was revealed that (G)I-dle would make their Japanese debut with the EP Latata, with title track Latata on July 31, 2019. It was released in three versions: a limited CD+DVD edition (A), a limited CD+PHOTOBOOK 28P edition (B), and a regular CD edition.[https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/g-i-dle/latata/# (G)i-dle Latata versions] A Japanese version of Hann (Alone) was released exclusively on iTunes as a bonus track.
The song "For You" was written and composed by member Minnie.[https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/239699 (G)I-DLE 日本デビュー作にはメンバー書き下ろしの新曲も、収録内容＆ジャケット写真公開]
Promotion
(G)I-dle held a live showcase at the Mainabi Blitz Akasaka on July 23, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/E1558329668075/|title=(G)I-DLE、7月に『LATATA』で日本デビュー決定&ショーケースも開催|date=20 May 2019|publisher=Excite Japan}} The showcase sold over 1,000 tickets with an attendance of 1,500 people.{{cite web|url=https://mdpr.jp/k-enta/detail/1853949|title=(G)I-DLE、日本初ライブでデビュー曲「LATATA」初披露＜セットリスト＞|date=24 July 2019|publisher=Model Press Japan}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Arrangement
| total_length = 14:18
| title1 = Latata
| note1 = Japanese version
| lyrics1 = {{hlist|Soyeon|Yu Shimoji(Japanese Lyrics)}}
| music1 = {{hlist|Soyeon|Big Sancho}}
| extra1 = {{hlist|Soyeon|Big Sancho}}
| length1 = 3:23
| title2 = Light My Fire
| lyrics2 = Yu Shimoji
| music2 = {{hlist|Hjalmar Wilen|Malin Johansson|Birk Storm}}
| extra2 = {{hlist|Hjalmar Wilen}}
| length2 = 3:51
| title3 = Maze
| note3 = Japanese version
| lyrics3 = {{hlist|Son Young-jin|Ferdy|Soyeon|Samuelle Soung(Japanese Lyrics)}}
| music3 = {{hlist|Son Young-jin|Ferdy}}
| extra3 = {{hlist|Son Young-jin|Ferdy}}
| length3 = 3:20
| title4 = For You
| lyrics4 = {{hlist|Minnie|FCMHoudini|Soyeon|Eri Osanai(Japanese Lyrics)}}
| music4 = {{hlist|Minnie|FCMHoudini}}
| extra4 = {{hlist|FCMHoudini|Minnie}}
| length4 = 3:44
}}
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Arrangement
| headline = iTunes bundle only
| total_length = 17:43
| title5 = Hann (Alone)
| note5 = Japanese version
| lyrics5 = Soyeon
| music5 = {{hlist|Soyeon|Big Sancho}}
| extra5 = {{hlist|Big Sancho|Soyeon}}
| length5 = 3:25
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Limited Edition Type A (CD＋DVD)
| total_length = 14:19
| title1 = Latata
| note1 = Japanese version
| lyrics1 = {{hlist|Soyeon|Yu Shimoji(Japanese Lyrics)}}
| music1 = {{hlist|Soyeon|Big Sancho}}
| extra1 = {{hlist|Soyeon|Big Sancho}}
| length1 = 3:23
| title2 = Light My Fire
| lyrics2 = Yu Shimoji
| music2 = {{hlist|Hjalmar Wilen|Malin Johansson|Birk Storm}}
| extra2 = {{hlist|Hjalmar Wilen}}
| length2 = 3:51
| title3 = Maze
| note3 = Japanese version
| lyrics3 = {{hlist|Son Young-jin|Ferdy|Soyeon|Samuelle Soung(Japanese Lyrics)}}
| music3 = {{hlist|Son Young-jin|Ferdy}}
| extra3 = {{hlist|Son Young-jin|Ferdy}}
| length3 = 3:20
| title4 = For You
| lyrics4 = {{hlist|Minnie|FCMHoudini|Soyeon|Eri Osanai(Japanese Lyrics)}}
| music4 = {{hlist|Minnie|FCMHoudini}}
| extra4 = {{hlist|FCMHoudini|Minnie}}
| length4 = 3:44
| title5 = Latata
| note5 = Music video; Japanese version
| length5 = 3:26
| title6 = Latata
| note6 = Music video making; Japanese version
| length6 =
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Limited Edition Type B (CD＋PHOTOBOOK 28P)
| total_length = 14:19
| title1 = Latata
| note1 = Japanese version
| length1 = 3:23
| title2 = Light My Fire
| note2 = Japanese version
| length2 = 3:51
| title3 = Maze
| note3 = Japanese version
| length3 = 3:20
| title4 = For You
| note4 = Japanese version
| length4 = 3:44
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Regular Edition
| total_length = 14:19
| title1 = Latata
| note1 = Japanese version
| length1 = 3:23
| title2 = Light My Fire
| length2 = 3:51
| title3 = Maze
| note3 = Japanese version
| length3 = 3:20
| title4 = For You
| note4 = Japanese version
| length4 = 3:44
}}
Charts
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |
| scope="col"| Chart (2019)
! scope="col"| Peak |
|---|
| {{album chart|Oricon|5|date=2019-08-12|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 7, 2019}} |
| scope="row"| Japan Hot Albums (Billboard Japan){{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2019&month=08&day=12|title=Hot Albums (2020/08/12)|website=Billboard Japan|language=ja|accessdate=September 4, 2020}}
| 15 |
| scope="row"| Taiwanese Albums (Five Music){{cite web|url=http://www.5music.com.tw/CDTop.asp|title=第32 週 統計時間：2019/8/2 - 2019/8/8|website=5music|publisher=Five Music|accessdate=November 29, 2019|language=zh}}
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Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |
| Region
! Date ! Format ! Distributor |
|---|
| scope="row"| Various
| rowspan="3"| July 31, 2019 | rowspan="2"| Digital download | rowspan="3"| Cube, Universal Music |
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| Japan |
| CD |
Notes
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References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{YouTube|ypNJMDlJvY4|"「LATATA」(Japanese ver.)" music video}}
- {{YouTube|bju1EGowkKo|"LATATA (Crash Diamond Eyes ver.)" music video}}
- {{YouTube|p=OLAK5uy_mJA260G-M65NCftjiGzXB71fDIWX6eE3Y|Latata}}
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