"Exodus '04" | ||||
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Single by Utada | ||||
from the album Exodus | ||||
Released | June 21, 2005 | |||
Genre | R&B, pop | |||
Length | 4:32 | |||
Label | Island Def Jam (Universal) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Utada, Timbaland | |||
Producer(s) | Timbaland | |||
Utada singles chronology | ||||
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"Exodus '04" is the 3rd English single (18th overall) by Utada and written by herself and Timbaland. [lower-alpha 1] }} It was released on June 21, 2005. It hit #24 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Airplay chart. Similarly to that of "Devil Inside," no music video was produced.
"Exodus '04 (JJ Flores Double J Radio Mix)"was featured on Utada's first English compilation album, Utada the Best .
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Exodus '04 (Double J Radio Mix)" | Utada, JJ Flores | 3:44 |
2. | "Exodus '04 (Josh Harris' Elektrik Radio)" | Utada, Josh Harris | 3:26 |
3. | "Exodus '04 (Josh Harris vs. The MPC Radio)" | Utada, Harris | 3:43 |
4. | "Exodus '04 (Josh Harris' Exodus Experience)" | Utada, Harris | 4:15 |
5. | "Exodus '04 (Double J Extended Mix)" | Utada, Harris | 5:57 |
6. | "Exodus '04 (Peter Bailey Dub)" | Utada, Peter Bailey | 7:44 |
7. | "Exodus '04 (JJ Flores Dub #1)" | Utada, JJ Flores | 5:35 |
8. | "Exodus '04 (Kriya vs. Velez Progressive Trance Mix)" | Utada, Erik Velez, Carlos Galavis | 6:34 |
9. | "Exodus '04 (Kriya vs. Velez Electro House Mix)" | Utada, Velez, Galavis | 6:52 |
10. | "Exodus '04 (JJ Flores Dub #2)" | Utada, JJ Flores | 7:12 |
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Exodus '04 (JJ Flores Double J Extended Remix)" (*) | Utada, JJ Flores | 5:57 |
2. | "Exodus '04 (JJ Flores Dub #1)" | Utada, JJ Flores | 5:35 |
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Exodus '04 (Peter Bailey Dub)" | Utada, Bailey | 7:44 |
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Exodus '04 (Kriya vs. Velez Electro House Mix)" | Utada, Velez, Galavis | 6:52 |
2. | "Exodus '04 (Kriya vs. Velez Progressive Trance Mix)" | Utada, Velez, Galavis | 6:34 |
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Exodus '04 (JJ Flores Dub #2)" | Utada, JJ Flores | 7:12 |
(*) This version is the same that appears on the CD format as Double J Extended Mix.
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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US Dance Club Songs ( Billboard ) [2] | 24 |
US Dance/Electronic Singles Sales ( Billboard ) [3] | 9 |
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