A Veces
"A Veces" | ||||
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Single by Paulo Londra and Feid | ||||
from the album Back to the Game | ||||
Language | Spanish | |||
English title | "Sometimes" | |||
Released | November 3, 2022 | |||
Genre | Reggaeton | |||
Length | 3:11 | |||
Label | Warner Latina | |||
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Paulo Londra singles chronology | ||||
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"A Veces" on YouTube |
"A Veces" is a song by Argentine rapper and singer Paulo Londra and Colombian singer Feid. It was released on November 3, 2022, through Warner Music Latina, as the ninth single from Londra's second studio album Back to the Game (2022).
Background and release
[edit]The rumors of a possible collaboration between Londra and Feid sparked when the Argentine artist posted on his social media an Instagram story in which he was listening to the song "Normal" by the Colombian singer.[1] On November 2, 2022, both artists confirmed that they would release the single "A Veces", and that it would be part of Londra's second album.[1]
Composition and lyrics
[edit]"A Veces" is a reggaeton song that incorporates elements of percussion into its melody.[2] The lyrics of the song deal with a feeling of nostalgia towards a desire for a past romantic interest, where there was reciprocity at some point.[3] However, at present, everything has changed, including the emotions and the dynamics of the relationship.[3] The song was composed in a single day by Londra and Feid, while the production was handled by Federico Vindver and Rio Root.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]The single was positively received by various specialized media, which mentioned that in the song, "the essence of both stars is highlighted to perfection, showcasing the powerful lyrical skill of Paulo Londra and the distinctive voice for which Feid has become known".[2][5][6]
Commercial performance
[edit]In its first 24 hours, the song managed to accumulate more than two million views on YouTube, placing it at the top of the music trends in Argentina.[4][7] In Spain, the song managed to reach the eighth position on the music charts of Spotify.[3]
Music video
[edit]The music video was premiered on November 3, 2022, on Londra's official YouTube channel. It was directed by Facundo Ballve and filmed in the city of Miami.[8] The video shows Londra and Feid in the midst of the composition and production process of the song in the recording studios, as well as scenes on a rooftop illuminated by red neon lights.[3][8]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits are adapted from Genius.[9]
- Paulo Londra – songwriter, vocals
- Feid – songwriter, vocals
- Federico Vindver – songwriter, musical production, programming, keyboards, bass, guitar, synthesizer, record engineering
- Rio Root – musical production
- Patrizio "Teezio" Pigliapoco – mixing engineering
- Dale Becker – mastering engineering
- Ignacio Portales – mixing engineering assistance
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Monthly charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
‡ Sales streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | November 3, 2022 | Warner Latina | [21] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Coca, Laura (November 2, 2022). "Feid y Paulo Londra confirman su colaboración y desvelan la fecha de estreno". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ a b "Paulo Londra y Feid presentan «A veces»". QEPD News (in Spanish). November 17, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Díaz, Natalia (November 4, 2022). "Paulo Londra y Feid sorprenden con 'A veces', su colaboración". OK Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ a b Porto Toledano, Darío (November 4, 2022). "Paulo Londra y Feid se unen 'A veces'". Urbano Rooster (in Spanish). Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ ""A veces", la nueva colaboración de Paulo Londra junto a Feid". El Espectador (in Spanish). November 4, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Vera, Eduardo (November 14, 2022). "Paulo Londra se juntó con Feid en su nuevo sencillo 'A Veces'". News Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "=Paulo Londra lanzó "A veces" junto al colombiano Feid: "No les den cabida a cosas que se filtran"". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). November 4, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ a b "Paulo Londra se une a Feid para el estreno de "A veces"". El Comercio Perú (in Spanish). November 5, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Paulo Londra & Feid — A Veces Lyrics — Genius Lyrics". Genius. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Feid – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Feid. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Top 20 Argentina – General – Del 14 al 20 de Noviembre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Feid Chart History (Bolivia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Feid Chart History (Colombia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Stream Rankings: Semana del 04/11/22 al 10/11/22". Promúsica Colombia. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Top 20 Semanal Streaming Costa Rica". Asociación Costarricense de la Industria Fonográfica y Afines. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Top 20 Costa Rica – Urbano – Del 20 al 26 de Febrero, 2023". Monitor Latino. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Feid Chart History (Billboard Global Excl. US)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Paulo Londra x Feid – A Veces" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Diciembre – TOP #100 de canciones de SGP" (in Spanish). Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Spanish single certifications – Paulo Londra & Feid – A Veces". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "A Veces - Single by Paulo Londra & Feid". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved October 8, 2023.