Wow (Inna song)

"Wow"
Song

"Wow" (stylised as "WOW") is the title of a song by Romanian recording artist Inna. It was released in April 2012 as the fifth single from her second studio album, I Am the Club Rocker. The song was written and produced by Inna's producers and managers Play & Win (Sebastian Barac, Marcel Botezan, Radu Bolfea). Inna uploaded the song on her YouTube channel two weeks prior the album's release, along with an internet video to "Put Your Hands Up" and "Endless". It was released as a promotional single in Romania, exclusively in order to promote the brand new opening of iTunes Store Romania. It was unlocked on September 4, 2011 for a limited period towards September 6 and it was then removed and finally re-uploaded once with the album's release on September 19, 2011. A cover for the track was shot in late September on a Romanian beach at the Black Sea shore. On April 5, 2012 an official music video was released on Inna's Youtube Account.

Background

"WOW" was written, produced and arranged by Sebastian Barac, Marcel Botezan, Radu Bolfea, Inna's long-time producers who identify themselves as Play & Win. The track was recorded at the Play & Win Studios in Bucharest, Romania. It is a dance song, it combines elements of euro-NRG, europop and dance-pop. She invites us to join the party with her: "Baby don't stop, everybody get up, put your money here. Don't you leave me". It's an anthem to her fans crew, the club rockers: "Party, people, crazy. WOW WOW WOW". It was a fan-favourite since it was released as promotional single, so it was released as an official single later in 2012.

Composition

This record bears a resemblance to the classic Inna beat from old hits, such as "Hot" and "Sun Is Up".

Music video

A music video for the song was filmed in January-February, 2012. Its teaser premiered on Inna's official YouTube channel and via Facebook on March 28. It was released on April 5, 2012 on Inna's Youtube Account. It features Inna and a group of friends enjoying a sunny day in the beach. Inna is shown speaking in Spanish, as she had been improving that language in late 2011, due to the special support she had received from Mexico and hispanic fans: "Oye, ¿cúanto tiempo tenemos más hasta la playa?". Suddenly, she's hit by an airball and faints. She dreams she's playing different roles in Wonderland. Elements from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Alice in Wonderland, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz are depicted, while Inna sings and dances.

Chart performance

Following the album's release "WOW" entered the Romanian Digital Chart at number one in early October 2011, selling 1.012 copies within a week. After its official airplay and video release on April 6, 2012, the song quickly entered the Romanian Top 100 at number seventy-seven on April 22, 2012 and reached its peak position at number twelve on May 20, 2012. On the Russian Music Charts, "WOW" debuted at number 216 on April 29, 2012 and has since reached number 171.

Credits and personnel

• Play & Win – arrangement, co-production, backing vocals, writing
• Inna - vocals

Track listings

Wow (Official Versions)

1. "Wow (Original Mix)" - 3:09
2. "Wow (Video Mix)" - 3:38

Wow (Official Remixes)

1. "Wow (Play & Win Radio Edit)" - 3:09
2. "Wow (Timmy Rise & Barrington Lawrence Remix)" - 6:52
3. "Wow (Live Version)" - 3:23
4. "Wow (Casey & Moore vs. Sandro Bani Remix)" - 6:02
5. "Wow (JRMX Radio Edit)" - 3:54
6. "Wow (JRMX Club Remix)" - 7:37
7. "Wow (JRMX Dub)" - 7:38
8. "Wow (Starz Angels M***** F***** Radio Edit)" - 3:46
9. "Wow (Starz Angels M***** F***** Club Remix)" - 6:16
10. "Wow (Starz Angels M***** F***** Dub)" - 6:16
11. "Wow (Steve Roberts Radio Edit)" - 2:25
12. "Wow (Steve Roberts Club Remix)" - 3:54
13. "Wow (Beenie Becker Radio Edit)" - 3:11
14. "Wow (Beenie Becker Club Remix)" - 4:41
15. "Wow (Play & Win Club Remix)" - 4:38

Charts

Chart (2011-2012)	Peak position
Romania (Romanian Top 100)	12
Russia (NFPP)	171