A Veces Explained

A Veces
Cover:Paulo Londra - A Veces.jpg
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Paulo Londra and Feid
Album:Back to the Game
Language:Spanish
English Title:"Sometimes"
Genre:Reggaeton
Length:3:11
Label:Warner Latina
Producer:
  • Federico Vindver
  • Rio Root
Chronology:Paulo Londra
Prev Title:Party en el Barrio
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Necio
Next Year:2022

"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

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.

Composition and lyrics

"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. 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

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".[5] [6]

Commercial performance

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.[7] In Spain, the song managed to reach the eighth position on the music charts of Spotify.

Music video

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.

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from Genius.[9]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Argentina (Monitor Latino)[10] 17
Bolivia (Billboard)[11] 17
Colombia (Billboard)[12] 9
Colombia Streaming (PROMÚSICA)[13] 6
Costa Rica (FONOTICA)[14] 19
Costa Rica Urban (Monitor Latino)[15] 11
Global Excl. US (Billboard)[16] 130

Monthly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Paraguay (SGP)[17] 44

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormat(s)Label
VariousNovember 3, 2022Warner Latina[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coca . Laura . Feid y Paulo Londra confirman su colaboración y desvelan la fecha de estreno . . October 8, 2023 . November 2, 2022 . Spanish .
  2. Web site: Paulo Londra y Feid presentan «A veces» . QEPD News . October 8, 2023 . November 17, 2022 . Spanish .
  3. Web site: Díaz . Natalia . Paulo Londra y Feid sorprenden con ‘A veces’, su colaboración . OK Diario . October 8, 2023 . November 4, 2022 . Spanish .
  4. Web site: Porto Toledano . Darío . Paulo Londra y Feid se unen ‘A veces’ . Urbano Rooster . October 8, 2023 . November 4, 2022 . Spanish .
  5. Web site: “A veces”, la nueva colaboración de Paulo Londra junto a Feid . . October 8, 2023 . November 4, 2022 . Spanish .
  6. Web site: Vera . Eduardo . Paulo Londra se juntó con Feid en su nuevo sencillo 'A Veces' . News Digital . October 8, 2023 . November 14, 2022 . Spanish .
  7. Web site: =Paulo Londra lanzó “A veces” junto al colombiano Feid: “No les den cabida a cosas que se filtran” . . October 8, 2023 . November 4, 2022 . Spanish .
  8. Web site: Paulo Londra se une a Feid para el estreno de “A veces” . El Comercio Perú . October 8, 2023 . November 5, 2022 . Spanish .
  9. Web site: Paulo Londra & Feid — A Veces Lyrics — Genius Lyrics. Genius. October 8, 2023.
  10. Web site: Top 20 Argentina – General – Del 14 al 20 de Noviembre, 2022. Monitor Latino. October 8, 2023.
  11. Feid Chart History (Bolivia Songs). Billboard. October 8, 2023.
  12. Feid Chart History (Colombia Songs). Billboard. October 8, 2023.
  13. Web site: Stream Rankings: Semana del 04/11/22 al 10/11/22. Promúsica Colombia. October 8, 2023.
  14. Web site: Top 20 Semanal Streaming Costa Rica. https://archive.today/20221118212653/https://fonotica.com/top-radio-y-tv. November 18, 2022. October 8, 2023. Asociación Costarricense de la Industria Fonográfica y Afines.
  15. Web site: Top 20 Costa Rica – Urbano – Del 20 al 26 de Febrero, 2023. Monitor Latino. October 8, 2023.
  16. Feid Chart History (Billboard Global Excl. US) . . October 8, 2023.
  17. Web site: Diciembre – TOP #100 de canciones de SGP. Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay. Spanish. October 8, 2023.
  18. Web site: A Veces - Single by Paulo Londra & Feid. iTunes Store (US). October 8, 2023.