GOT7 Jay B recently released his first solo single after signing with H1GHR MUSIC, titled "Switch It Up." The song rocketed to No. 1 on more than 40 iTunes charts and also made it to domestic charts.
GOT7 Jay B Climbs to No. 1 on over 40 iTunes Charts with "Switch It Up" ft. sokodomo
On May 14, Jay B (formerly called JB) dropped his first official solo single, "Switch It Up," along with a live clip. The male idol composed the track with Jay Park (owner of H1GHR MUSIC), and Cha Cha Malone. GOT7's leader also wrote the lyrics for the song with Jay Park and sokodomo.
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In an interview with BuzzFeed, GOT7 Jay B stated that the release of his solo single is his first project with Cha Cha Malone and Jay Park. He also shared that "Switch It Up" is a song that he has been wanting to make for some time.
The singer further said that his new track doesn't have a particular message or origin story, he just wanted to try something different. Jay B even confessed that he felt nervous after releasing his solo single as the future is always uncertain.
Meanwhile, GOT7 Jay B's "Switch It Up" ft. sokodomo has dominated the iTunes charts around the world. As of 8 p.m. KST on May 14, the single already ranked first on iTunes Top Songs charts in more than 20 nations including main countries like France, India, Turkey, Peru, Taiwan, Thailand, Colombia, and more.
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Jay B's solo single went on to rocket to No. 1 on more iTunes charts in other countries, reaching over 30 charts as of midnight KST on May 15, and scoring 43 charts as of 9 a.m. KST.
On top of that, GOT7 Jay B's "Switch It Up" placed No. 1 on the European iTunes Top Songs Chart, as well as on the worldwide iTunes chart.
On the iTunes Top 100 Songs Chart, which ranks the hottest and most famous music hits and singles from all genres, "Switch It Up" landed within the top 10, claiming the No. 9 position. It is the only song by a K-pop artist on the said chart.
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Furthermore, Jay B's new single entered the top 10 on the US iTunes Chart. He becomes the second GOT7 member to achieve this feat with a solo song, following Jackson. It debuted at No. 7 and peaked at No. 6. As of 11 a.m. KST on May 15, "Switch It Up" is at No. 9 on the chart.
GOT7 Jay B's "Switch It Up" Enters Domestic Charts like Genie and MelOn
In addition to the iTunes charts, "Switch It Up" by Jay B also made it to domestic charts. It debuted at No. 3 on Genie and No. 53 on Bugs. The single then rocketed to No. 1 on Genie, becoming Jay B's first release to do so. Additionally, the song gained 5,000 likes on the platform.
Meanwhile, "Switch It Up" debuted at No. 54 on the MelOn Latest 24Hits.
Watch the live clip of GOT7 Jay B's "Switch It Up" ft. sokodomo below!
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
