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Chica Paranormal
2018 single by Paulo Londra From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Chica Paranormal" is a song by Argentine rapper and singer Paulo Londra, released through Big Ligas and Warner Music Latina on July 23, 2018, as the fourth single from his debut studio album, Homerun (2019). It was written by Londra and produced by Ovy on the Drums.
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Background and composition
On July 15, 2018, Londra uploaded a video to Instagram, where he showcased a musical snippet along with the description "Paranormal, what's coming", hinting at the title of his new song.[1] On July 21, he announced "Chica Paranormal" as the next single of his debut studio album and revealed its cover art and release date, July 23.[2]
"Chica Paranormal" is a latin trap song composed by Londra, in which he expresses his feelings towards a girl who is dangerous to fall in love and establish a romantic relationship with her.[3]
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Critical reception
Billboard Argentina's Martín Sanzano placed "Chica Paranormal" at the top spot of the highlights in Argentine trap music of the year 2018.[4] About the song and Londra, he said "that it's just an example of his ability to create instant hits", [...] and perhaps it's the best snippet to delve into his sound, into that flow that seems to glide over slow yet danceable beats".[4]
Commercial performance
The song debuted at number 55 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100, where it remained for six weeks.[5] The single received platinum certification for its high sales in Argentina.[6] In Spain, "Chica paranormal" reached the 99th position on the Top 100 Songs chart.[7] The single was one of the most played trap songs during the years 2018 and 2019 in Latin America.[8] The single put Londra on the international music radar.[9]
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Music video
The music video was premiered on July 23, 2018, on Londra's official YouTube channel.[11] It was directed by Jonathan Quintero, filmed in Colombia, and features the singer with his friends entering a haunted house.[12] The footage is captured using a green night vision camera, drawing inspiration from the American supernatural horror film Paranormal Activity (2007).[12]
Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from Genius.[13]
- Paulo Londra – songwriter, vocals
- Daniel Echavarría Oviedo – songwriter, engineering, musical production
- Cristian Salazar – songwriter
- Mosty – engineering
Charts
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References
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