Wow (Zara Larsson song)

2020 single by Zara Larsson

"Wow"

Single by Zara Larsson
from the album  Poster Girl
Released| 26 August 2020 (2020-08-26)
Genre|

* Electro[1]
* EDM[2]

Length| 2:59
Label|

* TEN
* Epic

Songwriter(s)|

* Brittany Amaradio
* Christopher Comstock
* Thomas Eriksen
* Joakim Haukaas
* Madison Love

Producer(s)| Marshmello
Zara Larsson singles chronology
| "Love Me Land"
(2020)  | "Wow"
(2020)  | "Talk About Love"
(2021)

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Music video
"Wow" on YouTube

"Wow" (stylized as "WOW") is a song by Swedish singer Zara Larsson. It was released as a promotional single on 26 April 2019 through TEN Music Group and Epic Records.[3][1] It was co-written and produced by Marshmello.[1] The song was featured in the 2020 Netflix movie Work It and was announced by Larsson to be released as a single on 26 August 2020.[4][5] It serves as the third single from Larsson's third studio album Poster Girl.[6] A remix of the song featuring Sabrina Carpenter was released on 25 September 2020.[7]

## Background

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The song was first used in an advertisement for Citibank in the United States.[8] It was then registered on music recognition app Shazam,[9] and on 10 April 2019, the official verified Genius account of Larsson's label TEN Music Group added the song's release date as 26 April 2019,[10] which makes it a month after the release of Larsson's single "Don't Worry Bout Me".

## Composition

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The song is written in the key of F-sharp minor with a tempo of 155 beats per minute.[11]

## Critical reception

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Mike Wass of Idolator characterised the song as about "feeling sexy in your own skin", calling it an "exciting addition to Zara’s discography" and complimenting its "magnificent post-chorus drop".[1]

## Sabrina Carpenter remix

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"Wow" (Remix)

Single by Zara Larsson featuring Sabrina Carpenter
Released| 25 September 2020 (2020-09-25)
Length| 2:59
Label|

* TEN
* Epic

Songwriter(s)|

* Sabrina Carpenter
* Brittany Amaradio
* Christopher Comstock
* Thomas Eriksen
* Joakim Haukaas
* Madison Love

Producer(s)| Marshmello
Sabrina Carpenter singles chronology
| "Tricky"
(2020)  | "Wow" (Remix)
(2020)  | "Skin"
(2021)

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Music video
"Wow" (remix) on YouTube

A remix of the song featuring Work It's lead actress Sabrina Carpenter was released on 25 September 2020.[7] Its music video premiered on 7 October.[12]

## Charts

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Chart (2019–2020)  | Peak
position

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Ireland (IRMA)[13] | 95
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] | 37
Scotland (OCC)[15] | 4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[16] | 27
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[17] | 42
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[18] | 11
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[19] | 38
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[20] | 31

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[21] | Platinum  | 40,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[22] | Gold  | 40,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[23] | Gold  | 10,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[24] | Silver  | 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

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1. ^ a b c d Wass, Mike (26 April 2019). "Zara Larsson Embraces Electro On Marshmello-Produced 'Wow'". Idolator. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
2. ^ Nick Yopko (27 September 2020). "Zara Larsson Recruits Sabrina Carpenter for Remix of Marshmello-produced Single "WOW"". EDM.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
3. ^ "Wow – Single by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
4. ^ Mike Wass (28 August 2020). "Zara Larsson's "Wow" Is A Belated & Well-Deserved Hit". Idolator.
5. ^ @zaralarsson (26 August 2020). "...since y'all love WOW so much.. bringing it back for a sec" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 September 2020 - via Twitter.
6. ^ "Zara Larsson Chats "Wow" Comeback and New Album". Borderless Melodies. 31 August 2020. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
7. ^ a b Mike Wass (25 September 2020). "Sabrina Carpenter Joins Zara Larsson For 'Wow' Remix". Idolator.
8. ^ Stewart, Allison (2 May 2019). "The big breaks just keep coming for Swedish pop star Zara Larsson". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
9. ^ "Wow – Zara Larsson". Shazam. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
10. ^ "TEN Music Group Lyrics, Songs, and Albums" (Click on "All Activity" tab and then "TEN Music Group edited the metadata of Zara Larsson – WOW"). Genius. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
11. ^ Zara Larsson "Wow" sheet music
12. ^ Andrea Dresdale (7 October 2020). "Zara Larsson enlists Sabrina Carpenter for 'WOW' remix". ABC News Radio. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
13. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Zara Larsson". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
14. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
15. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
16. ^ "Zara Larsson – Wow". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
17. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
18. ^ "Zara Larsson Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
19. ^ "Zara Larsson Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
20. ^ "Zara Larsson Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
21. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Zara Larsson – Wow" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
22. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Zara Larsson – Wow". Music Canada. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
23. ^ "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2021 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 2024-12-26. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
24. ^ "British single certifications – Zara Larsson – Wow". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 21 April 2024.

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Zara Larsson

* Discography
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* 1
* So Good
* Poster Girl
* Venus
* Midnight Sun

Extended plays|

* Introducing
* Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
* Uncover
* Honor the Light

Singles|

* "Uncover"
* "She's Not Me"
* "Bad Boys"
* "Carry You Home"
* "Rooftop"
* "Weak Heart"
* "Lush Life"
* "Never Forget You"
* "Ain't My Fault"
* "I Would Like"
* "So Good"
* "Don't Let Me Be Yours"
* "Only You"
* "Ruin My Life"
* "Don't Worry Bout Me"
* "A Brand New Day"
* "All the Time"
* "Like It Is"
* "Love Me Land"
* "Wow"
* "Talk About Love"
* "Can't Tame Her"
* "End of Time"
* "On My Love"
* "You Love Who You Love"
* "Pretty Ugly"
* "Midnight Sun"

Soundtrack songs|

* "Invisible"

Featured singles|

* "Girls Like"
* "This One's for You"
* "Symphony"
* "Holding Out for You"
* "Now You're Gone"
* "Words"

Other songs|

* "Säg mig var du står"

Concert tours|

* So Good World Tour
* Don't Worry Bout Me Tour
* Poster Girl Tour
* Midnight Sun Tour

Category

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Sabrina Carpenter

* Discography
* Songs
* Concert tours

Studio albums|

* Eyes Wide Open (2015)
* Evolution (2016)
* Singular: Act I (2018)
* Singular: Act II (2019)
* Emails I Can't Send (2022)
* Short n' Sweet (2024)
* Man's Best Friend (2025)

Extended plays|

* Can't Blame a Girl for Trying (2014)
* Fruitcake (2023)

Singles|

* "Eyes Wide Open"
* "Hands"
* "Why"
* "Alien"
* "Almost Love"
* "Sue Me"
* "On My Way"
* "Pushing 20"
* "Exhale"
* "In My Bed"
* "Honeymoon Fades"
* "Skin"
* "Skinny Dipping"
* "Fast Times"
* "Vicious"
* "Because I Liked a Boy"
* "Nonsense"
* "Feather"
* "You Need Me Now?"
* "Espresso"
* "Please Please Please"
* "Taste"
* "Bed Chem"
* "Juno"
* "Busy Woman"
* "Manchild"

Featured singles|

* "First Love"
* "Wow" (remix)
* "That's Not How This Works" (remix)
* "Cupid" (remix)

Other songs|

* "Good Graces"
* "Slim Pickins"

Tours|

* Emails I Can't Send Tour
* Short n' Sweet Tour

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