"Tonta" (stylized in all caps) is a single by Argentine singer Nathy Peluso, released on 20 April 2023.

"Tonta"
Single by Nathy Peluso
LanguageSpanish
English title"Stupid"
Released20 April 2023
GenrePop
Length3:53
LabelSony Spain
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Nathy Peluso singles chronology
"Estás Buenísimo"
(2022)
"Tonta"
(2023)
"Salvaje"
(2023)
Music video
Tonta on YouTube

Background and composition edit

"Tonta" was co-written by Peluso and Didi Gutman, and was produced by Illangelo.[1] A week before the song's release, Peluso shared a column in Vogue about the inspiration behind the single: "Recently I entered a tormenting inspiration process (a slap in the face). I choked on a lot of transcendental information. Basically a consequence of being pre-thirty (laughs). In the midst of the earthquake, for the first time in my life, I allowed myself to enjoy that crisis. And you don't know the pleasure it gave me to indulge in a fight of that kind."[2][3] In an interview with Elle, Peluso stated that "Tonta" was inspired by her personal story and encourages listeners to overcome their limitations and embrace their strength.[4]

"Tonta" combines 80s-inspired rhythms and classic pop with electronic influences.[5][6] The song speaks in first person about a romantic disappointment but also about self-recognition, confidently asserting her empowerment and that she's "not a fool",[7] and features a message of empowerment and self-love.[6] Mondo Sonoro noted that "Tonta" brings the "distinctive pop touch of her debut studio album, Calambre, but elevated to a higher level of maturity."[8]

Music video edit

The music video for "Tonta" was directed by Félix Bollaín and produced by LittleSpain.[1] The singer dances and walks through the streets of Manhattan, New York City after seemingly deciding to move out of her apartment in order to forget everything that reminds her of her ex.[2] The video references the Sex and the City character Carrie Bradshaw.[1][6][9]

Charts edit

Chart (2023) Peak
position
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[10] 83

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Diario, Listin (2 May 2023). "Nathy Peluso le da una oportunidad al pop con". listindiario.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  2. ^ a b Rivas, Ana Escobar (2023-04-21). "Nathy Peluso no tiene un pelo de 'Tonta' y vuelve a apostar por el amor propio en su faceta más pop". LOS40 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  3. ^ "No tengo un pelo de tonta". Vogue España (in European Spanish). 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  4. ^ Pacella, Di Giulia (2023-04-27). "Nathy Peluso ci racconta il suo debutto nella moda e la prima collezione per Desigual (da comprare subito)". ELLE (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  5. ^ 20minutos (2023-04-21). "Nathy Peluso estrena su canción más personal, 'Tonta', en la que reivindica el amor propio". www.20minutos.es - Últimas Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ a b c López, Por Gema (2023-04-21). "Nathy Peluso lanza 'Tonta', una canción con un mensaje cargado de amor propio". Cosmopolitan (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  7. ^ "Nathy Peluso lanzó "Tonta": así es el video en el que juega a ser la protagonista de "Sex and the City"". Todo Noticias (in Spanish). 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  8. ^ Malagón, Glòria Vela (2023-04-22). "Nathy Peluso abraza el pop bailable con su "Tonta"". MondoSonoro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  9. ^ "Nathy Peluso's Worldwide Takeover". Office Magazine. 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  10. ^ Música, El portal de, TONTA - Nathy Peluso | EPDM, retrieved 2023-05-09