Mi Mi Mi

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"Mi Mi Mi"
MiMiMiSerebro.jpg
Single by Serebro
from the album Sila tryokh and Chico Loco
Released14 June 2013 (2013-06-14)
Genre
Length3:14
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Serebro singles chronology
"Malo Tebya"
(2013)
"Mi Mi Mi"
(2013)
"Ugar"
(2013)
Music video
"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 ]

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Composition

"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]

Commercial performance

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 June 18, 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.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2013)Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia) [9] 22
Italy (FIMI) [10] 11
Japan (Japan Hot 100) [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

Year-end charts

Chart (2013)Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [17] 49
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [18] 59

Controversy

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]

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