"Luces" is a song by Argentine rapper and singer Paulo Londra. It was part of a double release, on June 29, 2022, through Warner Music Latina. The song was released as the fourth single from his second studio album Back to the Game (2022). It was co-written by Federico Colazo, Federico Vindver and Matías Rapacioli, and was produced by Vindver and Hot Plug.
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| Single by Paulo Londra | ||||
| from the album Back to the Game | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| English title | "Ligths" | |||
| Released | June 29, 2022 | |||
| Genre | EDM[1] | |||
| Length | 2:52 | |||
| Label | Warner | |||
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| "Luces" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
In a TikTok live stream, where Londra was celebrating the release of his single "Nublado", and 35 minutes after its release, he unexpectedly announced the immediate launch of "Luces", his fourth single for his second studio album.[2]
Critical reception edit
Laura Coca from the radio station network Los 40 highlighted that with this release, Londra demonstrates "that he is one of the most versatile artists we have in the current urban industry" and his fans on social media "have showered the artist with compliments and praises" for his song and talent, as he ventured into "a genre completely different from the one he has been working in for years".[3]
Commercial performance edit
"Luces" debuted at number 25 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100, marking the second highest debut of a song for that week on the chart, trailing behind "Nublado", another single by Londra.[4]
Music video edit
The music video was directed by Agustín Portela and is set in a nightclub, where Londra plays the role of a waiter who, at a point in the night, is required to take over the DJ booth to play music after the DJ leaves.[5] At first, he doesn't seem to convince the audience until he decides to play the song "Luces", which gets everyone dancing.[6] Throughout the video, Londra dropped a easter egg that he would release four musical collaborations.[7]
Credits and personnel edit
Credits are adapted from Genius.[8]
- Paulo Londra – songwriter, vocals
- Federico Vindver – songwriter, musical production, record engineering, programming, synthesizer, drum, bass, guitar, keyboards
- Matías Andrés Rapacioli – songwriter, synthesizer
- Federico Javier Colazo – songwriter, programming, synthesizer
- Hot Plug – musical production
- Ignacio Portales – mix engineering assistance
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
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Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | June 29, 2022 | Warner | [16] |
References edit
- ^ Lopez, Julyssa (June 30, 2022). "Argentine Rapper Paulo Londra Takes Fans by Complete Surprise With Back-to-Back Releases". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Paulo Londra sorprendió a sus fans al lanzar dos temas y videos nuevos al mismo tiempo". Clarín (in Spanish). June 30, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ Coca, Laura (June 30, 2022). "Paulo Londra se pasa a la electrónica en 'Luces', su nuevo tema". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Argentina Hot 100: Paulo Londra logra el Hot Shot Debut con "Nublado"". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). July 11, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Paulo Londra lanzó dos nuevas canciones: "Nublado" y "Luces"". Página 12 (in Spanish). June 30, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Así es Luces, de Paulo Londra: letra y vídeo". El Mundo (in Spanish). July 1, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Así es "Luces", el tema que Paulo Londra estrenó por sorpresa junto a "Nublado"". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). June 30, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Paulo Londra — Nublado Lyrics — Genius Lyrics". Genius. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Paulo Londra – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Paulo Londra. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Top 20 Ecuador – Pop – Del 4 al 10 de Julio, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Global Excl. US: The Week of July 16, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Top 20 Honduras – Pop – Del 18 al 24 de Julio, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Mexico Espanol Airplay: The Week of July 23, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Paulo Londra – Luces" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ "Agosto – TOP #100 de canciones de SGP" (in Spanish). Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Luces - Single by Paulo Londra on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved August 28, 2023.