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Revision as of 08:07, 24 December 2014

"Boss"
Song

"Boss" (stylized as "BO$$") is a song recorded by American girl group Fifth Harmony. It was released on July 7, 2014 as the lead single from their upcoming debut studio album Reflection (2015).

Background

On May 30, 2014, Fifth Harmony played a teaser snippet of the track towards the end of their performance at the Kiss 108 FM Concert in Boston.[1] The song has been confirmed for their debut album, set to be released in fall 2014.[2] Speaking to MTV, Fifth Harmony stated that “the whole point of this song is for girls who are our age to turn it on and feel confident and empowered because at this age being insecure is such a common occurrence. So I think when you turn that song on, you feel sexy and feel good about yourself.”[3][4] On The Today Show where the girl group performed the single live for the first time in its entirety. After the performance they said; "We feel like so many people are competitive with one another and we want to bring everyone together and have people encourage one another. That's what it's all about".[5]

Music video

The official music video was streamed online on MTV's website on July 7, 2014 and it was released on Fifth Harmony's official Vevo channel on July 8, 2014. Scenes in the video include chair choreography, a catwalk-strutting photo shoot and an arm wrestling contest.[6] The music video was directed and choreographed by Fatima Robinson.[4]

Reception

Critical response

Brie Hiramine of J-14 gave a positive review saying "Fifth Harmony's new single 'Bo$$' sounded pretty fierce when we heard a short snippet of the song last month, we can now confirm that the group has ramped up their fierceness levels. "Bo$$" is all about being an independent woman, we can definitely get behind that!"[3] James Dinh of Sheknows also gave the track a positive review saying: "Fifth Harmony is ready to show off their grown and sexy side or at least their record company is. Just like many girl groups that have come before them, the product of 2012's X Factor is back with their new single, 'Bo$$,' and an image that is just a bit more feisty than when they released last year's Better Together EP."[7]

Carolyn Menyes of Music Times gave a positive review saying "Filled with urban music influences, 'BO$$' shows a markedly more mature Fifth Harmony, with tribal beats swooping beneath the track's female-powered flare. Full of keen pop culture references (the song also name checks Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and Beats by Dre), "BO$$" could very well become dated in future years but for now it's the sort of ballsy bossy music pop needs".[8] Christina Lee of Idolator was also complimentary of the song, stating that, "Bo$$ proves to be a working girl anthem in the tradition of “Bills, Bills, Bills,” Kelis‘ “Bossy” and TLC‘s “No Scrubs,” though for an age of filming #NaeNae Vines at the White House. X Factor mentor Simon Cowell was onto something – with songs like the savvy “Bo$$,” girl groups were bound to come back in style".[9]

Commercial performance

On July 17, 2014, "Boss" debuted at number 43 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with first-week sales of 75,000, becoming the group's best week sales as well as highest-charting song.[10] In the United Kingdom, it debuted at number twenty-one on the UK Singles Chart for the week December 20, 2014, due to lack of streaming and despite being at number 10 on the sales-only based version of the chart.[11]

Live performances

On July 11, 2014, Fifth Harmony performed the song for the first time on The Today Show in New York City on the Rockefeller Plaza.[5] The girls performed the song at the 2014 VMAs on the red carpet. It was performed again on the The X Factor 11th season in December 2014.[12]

Track listing

  • Digital download[13]
  1. "BO$$" – 2:51
  • UK Digital single[14]
  1. "BO$$" – 2:51
  2. "Sledgehammer" – 3:52
  • Promo CD
  1. "BO$$" (Radio Edit) - 2:51
  2. "BO$$" (Album Version) - 2:51
  3. "BO$$" (Instrumental) - 2:51

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[15] 75
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[16] 39
India (Saavn Weekly Top Songs)[17] 12
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[18] 40
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[19] 37
Scotland (OCC)[20] 12
UK Singles (OCC)[21] 21
US Billboard Hot 100[22] 43
US Pop Songs (Billboard)[23] 37

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Release history

Country Date Format Label
Worldwide[13] July 7, 2014 (2014-07-07) Digital download
United Kingdom[14] December 7, 2014 (2014-12-07)

References

  1. ^ "WATCH—Fifth Harmony Tease New Song 'BO$$' At KISS 108 Concert". Popdust.com. May 31, 2014. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  2. ^ Lipshutz, Jason. "Fifth Harmony Show Off Their Swagger In 'Bo$$' Video: Watch". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  3. ^ a b Hiramine, Brie (July 7, 2014). "LISTEN: Fifth Harmony's "Bo$$" Is Your New Empowerment Anthem". J-14 Magazine. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Garibaldi, Christina (July 8, 2014). "Fifth Harmony Prove They Are The 'Bo$$' In Sassy, Sexy Video". MTV News. Viacom International. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "WATCH: Fifth Harmony Rock NYC with 'BO$$', 'Miss Movin' On' on 'TODAY' [VIDEOS]". Music Times. July 11, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  6. ^ "Fifth Harmony Is All Grown Up In 'Bo$$' Music Video". The Huffington Post. July 8, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  7. ^ Dihn, James. "Music review: Fifth Harmony gets like Michelle Obama on "Bo$$"". Sheknows.com. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  8. ^ Menyes, Carolyn (July 7, 2014). "REVIEW: Fifth Harmony Prove They're The 'BO$$' in Sassy New Single [LISTEN]". Music Times. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  9. ^ Lee, Christina. "Fifth Harmony Channel Destiny's Child In New Single "Bo$$": Listen". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
  10. ^ "The Hot 100 - July 26, 2014". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. July 26, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  11. ^ http://www.freezepage.com/1418599891YXLUPXMRWS
  12. ^ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2866669/Fifth-Harmony-invite-Cheryl-Fernandez-Versini-sixth-member.html
  13. ^ a b "iTunes - Music - BO$$ - Single by Fifth Harmony". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. July 7, 2014.
  14. ^ a b "iTunes - Music - BO$$ - Single by Fifth Harmony". iTunes Store (UK). Apple Inc. December 7, 2014.
  15. ^ "Fifth Harmony".
  16. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201438 into search. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  17. ^ Weekly Top Songs 5 September - 11 September 2014. Saavn June 13, 2014.
  18. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201438 into search. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  19. ^ "Fifth Harmony – BO$$" Canciones Top 50.
  20. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  21. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  22. ^ "Fifth Harmony".
  23. ^ "Fifth Harmony".

External links

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