Ma Boy

For the television series, see Ma Boy (TV series).
"Ma Boy"
Single by Sistar19
from the album Gone Not Around Any Longer
Released May 3, 2011
Format Digital download
Recorded 2011
Genre K-pop
Length 3:17
Label Starship Entertainment
Writer(s) Brave Brothers
Sistar19 singles chronology
"Ma Boy"
(2011)		 "Gone Not Around Any Longer"
(2013)
Music video
"Ma Boy" on YouTube

"Ma Boy" is the first single by South Korean girl group Sistar's sub-unit SISTAR19. It was released online as a digital single on May 3, 2011 through Starship Entertainment.

Release

In April 28, 2011, it was announced the creation of the sub-unit SISTAR19. The new group, which features Sistar's main vocalist Hyorin and rapper Bora, debuted on May 3.[1]

Sistar19 released the teaser for their single "Ma Boy" on April 28, 2011.[2] The single was released on digital music sites on May 3, 2011.[3] The official music video was unveiled on the same day.[4]

On May 12, 2011 Sistar19 released a rehearsal video for their track, “Ma Boy”.[5]

The song was written and produced by Brave Brothers.

A special version of "Ma Boy" was later included on Sistar's first full album "So Cool" which, in addition to the regular members of SISTAR19, included vocals from the two other SISTAR group members, Soyou and Dasom.

The song was included in sub-unit's 1st single album Gone Not Around Any Longer.

Promotions

Sistar19 had their debut stage on M! Countdown on May 5, 2011.[6] The group also performed "Ma Boy" on various music shows such as Music Bank, Music Core and Inkigayo in May and April.

Chart performance

The song debuted at number 2 on South Korea's Gaon Singles Chart. Ma Boy was no. 9 on Monkey3 's chart yearly.[7]

Track listing

Track list
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Ma Boy"  Brave Brothers 3:17
2. "Ma Boy" (Inst.)Brave Brothers 3:17
Total length:
 6:34

Charts

Chart Peak
position
Gaon Singles chart[8] 2
Gaon Local Singles chart[8] 2
Gaon Streaming Singles chart[8] 3
Gaon Download Singles chart[8] 3
Gaon BGM chart[8] 2
Gaon Mobile Ringtone chart[8] 1
Gaon Karaoke chart[8] 4

Credits and personnel

References

  1. ↑ SISTAR announces first unit group, ‘SISTAR19
  2. ↑ SISTAR sub-unit, ‘SISTAR19′, releases MV teaser for ‘Ma Boy’
  3. ↑ SISTAR19 releases debut digital single, “Ma Boy”
  4. ↑ SISTAR19 releases music video for “Ma Boy”!
  5. ↑ SISTAR19 reveals “Ma Boy” Practice Video!
  6. ↑ SISTAR19 debuts with ‘Ma Boy’ on M! Countdown
  7. ↑ Monkey3 reveals yearly ranking of songs for 2011
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Gaon Search - Sistar19" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
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