Freak (Sub Urban song)
| "Freak" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song by Sub Urban featuring Rei Ami | ||||
| from the EP Thrill Seeker | ||||
| Released | March 13, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Length | 3:14 | |||
| Label | Warner | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sarah Yeeun Lee | |||
| Composer(s) | Sub Urban | |||
| Rei Ami chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Freak" on YouTube | ||||
"Freak" is a song by American singer Sub Urban. The song was released on March 13, 2020, alongside the Thrill Seeker EP.[1][2][3][4][5] The song features singer Rei Ami.[6][4]
Music video
The official music video for "Freak" by Sub Urban,[7] was released on March 13, 2020,[8][9] alongside the former's EP, Thrill Seeker.[10] The video, which was directed by Andrew Donoho, has a circus-themed background. REI AMI is depicted as a snake-human hybrid, while Sub Urban is the ringleader, the one who controls the circus. On YouTube, the video has had over 292 million views and over 3.5 million videos on Tiktok.[8]
Personnel
Credits from music platforms.[11][12]
- Sarah Yeeun Lee/Rei Ami – writer, vocals
- Sub Urban – writer, vocals, mastering, producer
- Bijou – additional vocals
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[13] | 28 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 28 |
References
- ^ Thioubou, Ndeye. "Sub Urban & Rei Ami Break Down The Meaning of Freak". Genius. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Schultz, Jaime (May 20, 2022). "Aurora and Sub Urban in San Francisco". Stage Right Secrets. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ "Sub Urban details debut album, 'HIVE'". 105.7 The Point. April 22, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
- ^ a b Forrest, Jo (March 4, 2021). "Bella Poarch stars in Sub Urban's video for 'Cirque'". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ "Sub Urban details debut album, 'HIVE' – 98KUPD – Arizona's Real Rock". 98KUPD - Arizona's Real Rock. April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ "Bella Poarch & Sub Urban join forces on thrilling new single 'Inferno'". LionhearTV. August 14, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
- ^ Daly, Rhian (April 15, 2020). "Sub Urban is the TikTok-conquering star making horror-infused, macabre pop". NME. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ a b Leight, Elias (October 12, 2020). "How Do You Predict the Next TikTok Music Hit? With a Ton of Data". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ Matozzo, Marissa. "Welcome to Sub Urban's Gruesome 'Freak' Show". www.papermag.com. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ^ Audio, A. B. C. "Sub Urban brings tentacles to a gunfight in new video for "Cirque"". South Central Illinois' News, Sports and Weather Station. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ "Sub Urban - Thrill Seeker". Tidal. Archived from the original on April 8, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "Sub Urban - Freak". Apple Music. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "Sub Urban Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
- ^ "Sub Urban Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2025.