"Nublado" is a song by Argentine rapper and singer Paulo Londra. It was released on June 29, 2022, through Warner Music Latina, as the third single from his second studio album Back to the Game (2022). It was co-written and produced by Federico Vindver. On November 21, Londra released a remix of the song along with the American drummer Travis Barker from Blink-182.[2]
"Nublado" | ||||
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Single by Paulo Londra | ||||
from the album Back to the Game | ||||
Language | Spanish | |||
English title | "Cloudy" | |||
Released | June 29, 2022 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:00 | |||
Label | Warner | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Federico Vindver | |||
Paulo Londra singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Nublado" on YouTube |
Background
editOn June 27, 2022, Londra, in collaboration with Spotify, announced through an Instagram post the release of his fourth song "Nublado", which would premiere on June 29.[3][4] The next day, Paulo released a teaser of the music video, revealing that its theme would be set in a high school talent show.[5] The teaser managed to surpass one million views in its first 24 hours, positioning itself at the top of trending for most viewed videos in different countries.[6]
Critical reception
edit"Nublado" received positive reviews. Ofer Laszewicki from Al Día wrote that Londra "aims to showcase his musical versatility, with a commitment to pop-rock of evident American influence", and highlighted that "his energetic voice stands out above the instrumental base, as well as the fact that the song recalls the sounds of Blink-182, Sum 41 or Green Day", just like the vocal lines and the concept of the video.[7] Juan Manuel Vallecillo from the website Extra Jaén described the song as a "fresh, catchy and with formidable arrangements"; and also highlighted that "it's a song that gives strength and energy".[8] The single was also regarded as a continuation of the musical direction set by "Plan A", which marked Londra's return to music.[9][10]
Commercial performance
editThe single debuted at number 23 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100, marking the highest debut of a song for that week in the chart.[11]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Agustín Portela and filmed in Buenos Aires, where Londra is seen dressed as a private school student attending a talent show. Various groups take the stage to showcase their abilities, and then it's his turn. Initially appearing nervous, he gains more confidence when his band joins him, and he starts singing with assurance, lifting the spirits of the audience and the judges.[12][13] In its first 24 hours, the video managed to surpass the 2 million views mark on YouTube, leading it to trend on the platform.[14][15]
The theme of the music video generated a strong impact on social media, particularly on Twitter, where users mentioned that the aesthetic resembled the movie High School Musical (2006), leading the music video to become the subject of various memes. The resemblance of the artist to Ron Weasley, the fictional character from the Harry Potter series, was also highlighted and compared.[16][17]
Credits and personnel
editCredits are adapted from Genius.[18]
- Paulo Londra – songwriter, vocals
- Federico Vindver – songwriter, musical production, record engineering, programming, drum, bass, guitar, keyboards
- Kiel Feher – drum
- Andrew Synowiec – guitar
- Ignacio Portales – record engineering assistance
- Nicholas Acosta – record engineering assistance
Charts
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Release history
editRegion | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various | June 29, 2022 | Original | Warner | [27] | |
November 21, 2022 | Travis Barker remix | [28] |
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 26, 2023.
- ^ "Paulo Londra y Travis Barker de Blink-182, juntos para una nueva versión de "Nublado"". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). November 19, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ Navarro, Alba (June 27, 2022). "Paulo Londra desvela la fecha de su nueva canción, "Nublado"". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Paulo Londra confirmó cuándo sale "Nublado", su nuevo tema". Q Música TV (in Spanish). June 28, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Paulo Londra, "Nublado" y la expectativa del cordobés: "YouTube y Spotify se van a tildar"". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). June 29, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Paulo Londra estrenó su nuevo single "Nublado"". Vía País (in Spanish). June 29, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ Laszewicki, Ofer (July 4, 2022). "Del rap al poprock: Paulo Londra cambia de estilo con "Nublado"". Al Día (in Spanish). Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ Vallecillo, Juan Manuel. "Paulo Londra: Nublado". Extra Jaén (in Spanish). Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ Yebara, Angélica (June 30, 2022). ""Nublado" el nuevo tema de Paulo Londra que promete ser hit". Jujuy Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Así es Nublado, la nueva canción de Paulo Londra: letra y vídeo". El Mundo (in Spanish). June 30, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Argentina Hot 100: Paulo Londra logra el Hot Shot Debut con "Nublado"". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). July 11, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Paulo Londra lanzó dos nuevas canciones: "Nublado" y "Luces"". Página 12 (in Spanish). June 30, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "En busca del tiempo perdido, Paulo Londra sorprendió con un doble lanzamiento". Télam (in Spanish). June 30, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ Coca, Laura (June 30, 2022). "Paulo Londra estrena 'Nublado' al más puro estilo del pop/rock y 'Élite'". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ Castillo, Lucía (June 30, 2022). "Paulo Londra presenta 'Nublado', su esperado nuevo single". Happy FM (in Spanish). Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Los mejores memes que dejaron las nuevas canciones de Paulo Londra". Infobae (in Spanish). June 30, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ Alegre, Alvaro (July 1, 2022). "Paulo Londra estrenó su nueva canción y en las redes lo compararon por su vestimenta idéntica a High School Musical". Gente (in Spanish). Retrieved August 26, 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 26, 2023.
- ^ "Top 20 Argentina – General – Del 25 al 31 de Julio, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Top 20 Argentina – Latino – Del 25 al 31 de Julio, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Top 20 Argentina – Nacional – Del 25 al 31 de Julio, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Top 20 Honduras – Pop – Del 4 al 10 de Julio, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Top 20 Nicaragua – Pop – Del 19 al 25 de Diciembre, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Top 20 Paraguay – Pop – Del 1 al 7 de Agosto, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Agosto – TOP #100 de canciones de SGP" (in Spanish). Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Nublado - Single by Paulo Londra on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ Coca, Laura (November 22, 2022). "Paulo Londra ficha a Travis Barker para el remix de 'Nublado': así suena". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved August 26, 2023.