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Electricity (Hikaru Utada song)

"Electricity" is a song recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada, released on July 9, 2025, via Epic Records Japan. Originally released as a promotional single, "Electricity" later served as the fourth single from Utada's greatest hits album, Science Fiction.

Background and release

Ahead of the release of their greatest hits album, Science Fiction, Hikaru Utada teased a new song featured on the album, "Electricity", on a commercial advertisement for the Japanese general trading company Itochu. The full song was later released on April 10, as the thirteenth track of the second disc from their greatest hits album.

In February 2025, Utada released a remix of "Electricity" with Karen Nyame KG. Two other remix singles were released digitally, an Arca remix and Salute remix. A remix EP and LP record was later released in July.

Promotion

The Karen Nyame KG remix of "Electricity" premiered during a pre-release party held in Osaka. A pre-order campaign was held for the Arca and Salute remix.

Live performances

Utada performed "Electricity" primarily as the encore song during their Science Fiction Tour. At Coachella 2025, Utada made a guest appearance during Arca's set, performing "Electricity".

Music video

On December 6, 2024, Utada released a teaser for the "Electricity" music video. The music video later premiered on their YouTube channel on December 9.

A music video for the Arca remix of "Electricity" was released on April 22, 2025.

Track listing

  • 12" Vinyl
  1. "Electricity" – 4:21
  2. "Electricity" (Karen Nyame KG remix) – 3:42
  3. "Electricity" (Arca remix) – 3:38
  4. "Electricity" (Salute remix) – 4:10
  • Digital download and streaming – Electricity Remixes EP
  1. "Electricity" – 4:21
  2. "Electricity" (Karen Nyame KG remix) – 3:42
  3. "Electricity" (Arca remix) – 3:38
  4. "Electricity" (Salute remix) – 4:10
  5. "Electricity" (instrumental) – 4:21

Personnel

  • Hikaru Utada – vocals, production, programming
  • Floating Points – production, programming
  • Melraw – saxophone, flute
  • Alex Reeve – guitar
  • Kuniyuki Takahashi – percussion
  • Hinako Omori – piano
  • Steve Fitzmaurice – mixing

Charts

Release history

References