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Quiénes Son?

"Quiénes Son?" (transl. "who are they?") is a song by Argentine singer Lali, taken from her fifth studio album, Lali (2023). The song was written by Lali, Galán and its producer, Mauro De Tommaso. The title references a phrase said by Argentine actress Moria Casán during a 2012 television interview. Lyrically, the song was described as "a sarcastic ode against online hate culture".[1] The track was released digitally on 27 July 2023 as the album's ninth and final single.

"Quiénes Son?"
Single by Lali
from the album Lali
English title"Who are they?"
Released27 July 2023 (2023-07-27)
Genre
Length2:42
LabelSony Music Argentina
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Mauro De Tommaso
Lali singles chronology
"Nochentera (Remix)"
(2023) 		"Quiénes Son?"
(2023) 		"Baum Baum"
(2023)
Music video
"Quiénes Son?" on YouTube

Background and release edit

During an interview for Rolling Stone Argentina magazine in July 2022, Lali talked about the production and composition process for her then upcoming fifth studio album. In that Interview, Lali and her team showed the interviewer some sounds and lyrics that could possibly be included on the record. Among these, the interviewer mentioned that there was a song that sampled the iconic "¿Quiénes son?" catchphrase said originally by Moria Casán during a 2012 television interview with Intrusos, which ended up giving the song its title.[2] Later that year, while promoting the Prime Video series El Fin del Amor, Lali attended the Spanish show Los Prieto Flores where she expressed her admiration towards Casán and confirmed that the song was a homage to the ex-showgirl and would be included on the album.[3]

On 30 March 2023, the singer revealed the official tracklist for Lali with the song being its seventh title.[4][5] Finally, on 25 July 2023, she announced that "Quiénes Son?" would be released as the album's ninth and final single two days later with a 13-second clip that showed both artists in a car sharing a joint.[6][7]

Composition and recording edit

"Quiénes Son?" was written by Lali, Galán and Mauro De Tommaso, with production being in charge of the latter.[8][9] According to Galán in an interview with Gente magazine, the song was born in Spain when Lali proposed to make a track in response to the constant criticism and online hate she receives. He also explained that the singer usually uses Argentine colloquialisms and other catchphrases by Casán as it is referenced throughout "Quienes Son?" and her previous single "Obsesión".[10]

Reception edit

Critical reception edit

"Quiéns Son?" received generally positive reviews from critics. Juana Giaimo of Rolling Stone Argentina magazine named the song a "very cool diss track".[11] Lupe Torres of the Argentine newspaper La Nación wrote that "the complicity between Lali and Moria Casán was illustrated with the diva's participation in the song that portrays her as a symbol of empowerment".[12] La Voz del Interior's Brenda Petrone Veliz commented that "La One's [Casán's] iconic catchphrase deserved to be used by someone who is as much of a diva as she is," adding that along with other phrases from the ex-showgirl, "they blend with a dark, deep and acidic beat that innovates, corrupts and raves".[13] Belén Fourment of the Uruguayan newspaper El País described the song as a "sarcastoc ode against online hate".[14]

Lucas Villa of Remezcla magazine asserted that "with 'Quiénes Son?' Lali added another gay anthem to her repertoire" along the already-existing "Soy", "Boomerang", "Reina" and "Caliente". He also added that she transformed Casán's expression into a "Latin trap banger about being one's unapologetic self".[15] Billboard Argentina opined that "Quiénes Son?" blends the unprejudice and charisma of both artists.[16] Moreover, in his review for Página 12 Adrían Melo praised the song and said "I don't hesitate to say that ["Quiénes Son?"] will have a similar status to classic gay anthems like 'Soy Lo Que Soy'".[17]

Commercial performance edit

Following the release of Lali, three of its tracks entered the Billboard Hot Trending Songs chart incluiding "Quiénes Son?", which debuted at number 11.[18] In Argentina, the song debuted at number 86 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart on the week of 30 April 2023.[19] After its publication as single in July 2023, the song re-entered the chart and reached the 74th position.[20] Eventually, the song peaked at number 71.[21]

Music video edit

Production edit

 
Lali wears an outfit that resembles one worn by Moria Casán in 1981 (pictured).

The accompanying music video for "Quiénes Son?" was directed by Lali and premiered on 27 July 2023.[22] Shooting for the clip took place on 14 June and lasted for about eight hours.[23] During an interview with La Nación, Moria Casán was asked about her participation in the music video and said:

It's an honor that Lali, such a global icon who brings the house down everywhere she goes and who impresses me for how talented and genuine she is, has honored me by picking a dixit by me for making a videoclip directed by herself. [...] [The shooting] was beautiful, it was magical[;] so divine. I am glad to support the career of an actress and that she has honored me by choosing my catchphrase. With this clip, Lali is about to give birth to another hit. Transcending generations makes me really happy. As long as I can, I am always going to support the career of this incredible girl.[23]

Synopsis edit

The music video begins with Lali and Casán driving a yellow Chevrolet Corvette while they sing the first verses of the song.[24] During the trip, the two artists can be seen smoking a joint, drinking liquor from a hip flask and making obscene gestures. Eventually, they get off the car and pose in front of it.[25] In the next scene, Lali and a group of dancers wearing brown clothes whose faces are covered perform a choreography to the rhythm of the chorus.[26] Towards the end of the video, Casán wears multiple outfits that resemble those of her times as a showgirl in revue theatre. Meanwhile, Lali pays homage to the Argentine diva by wearing typical vedette clothes such as a corset, a sparkling headpiece or a black lace bodysuit and a dark-banged wig that imitates Casán's style.[27][28]

Critical reception edit

The clip received generally positive reviews by critics and the audience. Télam wrote that "in the music video, Lali once again shows her talent as a well-rounded artist: singer, dancer and actress. Moria Casán reasserts her status as diva and her stage presence that transcends generations."[29] Lupe Torres of La Nación stated that "Moria and Lali's chemistry eats the camera up and goes beyond the screen."[23] Also, Adrián Melo of Página 12 expressed that "[the clip] will probably be the music video of the century by the local LGBT community.[7]

Charts edit

Weekly chart performance for "Quiénes Son?"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[21] 71

References edit

  1. ^ Fourment, Belén (23 April 2023). "Lali con El País: el disco valiente que terminó en Uruguay, los 30 y su búsqueda de la evolución". El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  2. ^ Zavaley, Emilio (5 July 2022). "Lali en la tapa de Rolling Stone: Disciplina y diversión con la diva soñada del pop argentino". Rolling Stone en Español (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Lali Espósito hizo una canción en homenaje a Moria Casán y contó cómo reaccionó la diva cuando se enteró: "La llamé"". La Nación (in Spanish). 8 November 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  4. ^ Caridad Sánchez, Mario (31 March 2023). "Lali Espósito desvela la portada, fecha y nombre de su nuevo disco". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  5. ^ "¿Cuándo se estrena el nuevo álbum de Lali?". Filo News (in Spanish). 31 March 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Lali Espósito lanzó un impactante adelanto de un videoclip junto a Moria Casán: "Y sí... con La One"". Todo Noticias (in Spanish). 26 July 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Lali Espósito anunció la fecha de lanzamiento de su nuevo videoclip "Quiénes son" junto a Moria Casán | ¿Cuándo será el estreno?". Página 12 (in Spanish). 26 July 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Quiénes Son?- song by Lali". Jaxsta. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Créditos: Lali - LALI". Tidal. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Qué dijo Galán sobre el proceso creativo detrás de 'Quiénes son?': "Con Lali siempre estamos hablando con frases de Moria"". Gente. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  11. ^ Giaimo, Juana (13 April 2023). "Cinco claves del nuevo álbum de Lali Espósito, la diva superpop argentina". Rolling Stone en Español (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  12. ^ Torres, Lupe (13 April 2023). "El nuevo disco de Lali arrasa con un estilo hyperpop, sonidos del 2000 y la participación de Moria Casán". La Nación. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  13. ^ Petrone Veliz, Brenda (13 April 2023). "Cómo es el nuevo disco de Lali Espósito: "K.O" al decorado y "Motiveishon" al pop del 2000". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  14. ^ Fourment, Belén (23 April 2023). "Lali con El País: el disco valiente que terminó en Uruguay, los 30 y su búsqueda de la evolución". El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  15. ^ Villa, Lucas (27 July 2023). "WATCH: Lali Teams Up With An Argentine LGBTQ+ Icon in Fierce 'Quiénes Son?' Music Video". Remezcla. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  16. ^ "LALI y Moria Casán atraviesan generaciones con el videoclip "QUIÉNES SON?"". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). 27 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  17. ^ Melo, Adrian (4 August 2023). "Moria, Lali y un tema que cotiza como nuevo himno del orgullo | Dos potencias se saludan: "¿Quiénes son?"". Página/12 (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  18. ^ "Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter: Week Of April 22, 2023". Billboard. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  19. ^ "Big One, Ke Personajes, FMK llegan a lo más alto del Billboard Argentina Hot 100". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). 24 April 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  20. ^ "Billboard Argentina Hot 100: Myke Towers llega a la cima con "Lala"". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). 7 August 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  21. ^ a b "Lali – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Lali. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  22. ^ "El impactante videoclip de Lali Espósito junto a Moria Casán". Clarín (in Spanish). 27 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  23. ^ a b c Torres, Lupe (27 July 2023). "Lali: todos los detalles de la explosiva participación de Moria Casán en el nuevo videoclip de la estrella pop". La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  24. ^ Stagnoli, Juan (27 July 2023). "Con sorpresas y homenajes, Lali presentó "¿Quiénes son?" con Moria Casán". Espectáculos Mendoza (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  25. ^ "Si querés fumar... Moria Casán comparte algo más que un hit en el nuevo videoclip de Lali". Rolling Stone en Español (in Spanish). 27 July 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  26. ^ NAPSIX (27 July 2023). "Lali Espósito estrenó el videoclip de 'Quienes Son' junto a Moria Casán y ambas desbordaron a pura sensualidad". MdzOnline (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  27. ^ Vaca Mur, Sebastián (28 July 2023). "Lali recreó un icónico look de Moria Casán en su último videoclip "Quiénes son?"". Gente (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  28. ^ "Lali Espósito y Moria Casán lanzaron el videoclip de "Quiénes son?": así es la unión de las divas contra los haters". Todo Noticias (in Spanish). 27 July 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  29. ^ "Lali y Moria Casán siendo divas en 'Quiénes son?'". Télam (in Spanish). 27 July 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
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