"Mi Mi Mi" | ||||
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Single by Serebro | ||||
from the album Sila tryokh and Chico Loco | ||||
Released | 14 June 2013 | |||
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Length | 3:14 | |||
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"Mi Mi Mi" on YouTube |
"Mi Mi Mi" is a song by Russian girl group Serebro from their third studio album Sila tryokh . It was released on 14 June 2013 in Russia as a digital download, while an accompanying music video premiered on 10 June 2013. Although not a commercial success worldwide, only peaking at number 11 in Italy, the song slowly gained popularity for its catchiness and summer atmosphere.[ citation needed ] The song is played in many clubs worldwide, as well as in movies and television shows, especially in South Korea.[ citation needed ]
"Mi Mi Mi" is a dance-pop and electro swing song with eurodance influences. The song features a house rhythm and a prominent saxophone riff that serves as the song's instrumentation. Critics compared the riff to "Mr. Saxobeat" (2011) by Romanian singer Alexandra Stan. [4] It is often labeled as a perky summer dance song. [5] [6] "Mi Mi Mi" has been compared to "Whip It" from American rapper, Nicki Minaj for its powerful blend of electronic house beat and pop melody. [7]
While the song did not make waves in the group's home country, it was successful in Italy. It was sent to Italian radio following its release and debut at #17 in Italy on 18 June 2013. [8] It remained in the top 20 for 8 weeks, peaking at #11, becoming the group's second and last song to chart in the country.
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia) [9] | 22 |
Italy (FIMI) [10] | 11 |
Japan (Japan Hot 100) ( Billboard ) [11] | 88 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [12] | 7 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [13] | 8 |
Romania (Airplay 100) [14] | 50 |
South Korea (Gaon International Singles) [15] | 18 |
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ( Billboard ) [16] | 39 |
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Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [17] | 49 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [18] | 59 |
In 2018, Serebro accused K-pop girl group Momoland of plagiarizing "Mi Mi Mi" with their song "Bboom Bboom". Shinsadong Tiger, the song's producer, denied the allegations, saying "the bass line [is] commonly heard in retro house or electro swing genres, as well as the 4-stanza chord." [19]
By 10 June 2015, the video was viewed more than 70 million times. [20] The video landed on Top Chart Mexico and in the Top-40 on М1 Ukraine. The video also landed in the Top-11 on the Russian television channel RU.MUSIC. [21] In Italy, the video stayed on the iTunes Video Chart for several months. [22] The video has more than 100 million views, which meant a lot for a Russian artist.