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Obsession (Exo song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Obsession
| cover =
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Exo
| album = Obsession
| released = November 27, 2019
| recorded = 2019
| studio = SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea
| genre =
| length = 3:23
| label =
| writer = Kenzie
| producer = Dem Jointz
| prev_title = Bird
| prev_year = 2019
| next_title = Don't Fight the Feeling
| next_year = 2021
| misc =
}}
"'Obsession'" is a song by South KoreanChinese boy band Exo, released on November 27, 2019, as the lead single of their sixth studio album 'Obsession'. The music video was released on the same date.
Background and composition
Written by Kenzie, and produced by Dem Jointz, "Obsession" is described as a hip-hop dance track featuring repeating spell-like vocal samples over a heavy beat, as well as an addictive R&B infused chorus. The lyrics convey a straightforward monologue of ones willingness to escape from the darkness of an awful obsession.
Music video
On August 12, 2020, the music video surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, becoming their eleventh to do so.
Promotion
Exo promoted the album and song with teasers throughout November 2019, including a minute-long 'EXODEUX' concept trailer, which showcases the member's "X-Exo" alter-ego's, as well as a music video teaser which was released 6 hours before the music video.
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References
Category:2019 singles
Category:2019 songs
Category:Exo songs
Category:Korean-language songs
Category:SM Entertainment singles
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