Hotline (Psychic Fever song)
| "Hotline" | |
|---|---|
| Single by PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE | |
| from the album P.C.F | |
| Released | 2021-07-18 (YouTube Official Audio) |
| Label | LDH Records |
| Songwriters | ELIONE, Billy Laurent |
| Composers | Conner Pardoen, Richard Jagt, Josh Green, Ryan Griggs, Dan Johnson |
"Hotline" is a song by Japanese dance and vocal group Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe. It was first released as the group's pre-debut single on July 18, 2021, via their official YouTube channel as an official audio release.[1]
The song was released under LDH Records. Lyrics were written by ELIONE and Billy Laurent, and the music was composed by Conner Pardoen, Richard Jagt, Josh Green, Ryan Griggs, and Dan Johnson.[2]
It was later included in the group's debut album P.C.F, released on July 13, 2022, which also contained a remix version titled Hotline (Remix) feat. JP THE WAVY.[3]
Background
The song features a catchy melody and revolves around a romantic miscommunication scenario where one person is too busy to answer the phone, and when the call is returned, the other person is unavailable.[4]
Group member Weesa reflected on the track, stating that its production helped him better understand his vocal character and delivery style, calling it the most memorable song for him.[5]
Hotline (Remix)
On August 1, 2021, the official lyric video for Hotline was released. Shortly after, Japanese rapper JP THE WAVY shared the video on his Twitter account, expressing support for young artists advancing in Japan's mainstream music scene.
This interaction led to the creation of a remix version by JP THE WAVY, included in the group's debut album as Hotline (Remix) feat. JP THE WAVY.[6]
After this collaboration, JP THE WAVY continued working with PSYCHIC FEVER on several tracks, including their signature song Just Like Dat.[7]
Promotion and performances
Hotline was performed during the 2021 Sandaime J Soul Brothers Live Tour as the opening act by PSYCHIC FEVER. Its YouTube release was announced during the Nagoya concert on July 16, 2021.[1]
During July 2021, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the group's agency LDH conducted an online training tour ("Musha Shugyo") via TikTok where the song was performed.[8]
External links
References
- ^ a b "PSYCHIC FEVER、プレデビューシングル『Hotline』配信決定 SNSアカウントも開設". Real Sound｜リアルサウンド (in Japanese). 16 July 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "「Hotline/PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE」の歌詞 って「イイネ！」". www.uta-net.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE『P.C.F』7/13(水)Release!!". EXILE mobile (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "【4週連続先行配信決定！】PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE 7月13日 デビューアルバム『P.C.F』プロモーションスケジュール公開！". LDH Records OFFICIAL SITE (in Japanese). 1 June 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ barks (1 August 2022). "【インタビュー前編】PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE、多才な個性と迫力のマイクパフォーマンスが武器の7人". BARKS (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "PSYCHIC FEVER、「Hotline (Remix) feat. JP THE WAVY」初ライブパフォーマンスを公開". ぴあ (in Japanese). 12 August 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "PSYCHIC FEVERが語る、JP THE WAVYとともに切り開いた「ラップ×ボーイズグループ」の新境地 | Rolling Stone Japan(ローリングストーン ジャパン）". Rolling Stone Japan (in Japanese). 23 January 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ barks (6 September 2021). "PSYCHIC FEVER、＜武者修行 on TikTok＞完走". BARKS (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 October 2025.