Beijinho no Ombro explained
"Beijinho no Ombro" (lit. Little Kiss on the Shoulder), is the debut single of Brazilian funk carioca performer Valesca Popozuda of Gaiola das Popozudas fame, released on 1 August 2013. It was composed by Wallace Vianna, André Vieira and Leandro Parda.[1]
Release and impact
Due to the success of the song's video (see below), Popozuda was invited to many television programs to perform her song. These programs include Domingão do Faustão,[2] Legendários,[3] Encontro com Fátima Bernardes,[4] Caldeirão do Huck,[5] Programa do Ratinho[6] and Mais Você.[7]
At Domingão do Faustão, actress Susana Vieira sang "Beijinho no Ombro", which generated reactions at the social networks.[8] On 24 February 2014, a video with the University of São Paulo choir and the Bateria de Agravado de Instrumento of São Francisco Law School performing the song for the new students was published.[9]
In popular culture
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For the 2014 carnaval season, Rio de Janeiro's State Health Secretary chose the song to support their "Beijinho no Ombro e Camisinha no Bolso" (Little Kiss on the Shoulder and Condom in the Pocket) campaign. Other celebrities, such as David Brazil and Lorena Simpson, also took part of the campaign.[10] [11]
Music video
A teaser of the video was revealed on 21 November 2013.[12] In order to release it, she could have had it featured at Rede Globo's "Fantástico", but she opted to release it at her YouTube channel. on 27 December 2013.[1]
In its first day, the video was watched 500,000 times, reaching the 690,000 mark the day after,[13] and 1 million in its third day, being heavily shared at social networks.[14] On 27 February 2014, the video had over 9 million hits and 100,000 Facebook "likes";[15]
The video was shot at Castelo de Itaipa (Itaipava Castle), in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro. All clothes worn by Popozuda were created with imported metallic textiles - such material was only used by the medieval nobility, in order to express "strength and mood". In the video, Popozuda performs with a tiger and an eagle. She spent two weeks having classes with an animal tamer for the tiger, and three days training with the eagle.[16] Valesca spent a total of R$ 437,000, some US$ 200,000.[17]
Cover versions
Dulce María version
"Besito al Hombro" is the Spanish-language version of the hit, recorded as a duet between Popozuda and Dulce María. Dulce came to Brazil and liked the song, so the invited Popozuda to fly to Mexico and record the new version. The song is due to be released in both Brazil and Mexico shortly before the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[18]
Charts
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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- (Brasil Hot 100 Airplay)[19] | 32 |
- Brasil Hot Pop & Popular | 5 |
- São Paulo Hot Songs | 3 |
- Rio de Janeiro Hot Songs | 1 |
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Notes and References
- Web site: Albuquerque. Rafael. Valesca Popozuda comenta suposta rivalidade com Anitta e fala da preferência entre Ivete e Claudia Leitte. Bahia Notícias. 12 April 2014. 2 April 2014.
- Web site: Valesca Popozuda levanta a platéia com sucesso 'Beijinho no Ombro'. Rede Globo. 27 February 2014.
- Web site: Valesca Popozuda afasta as recalcadas comm o sucesso Beijinho no Ombro. R7.com. 27 February 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140306065610/http://noticias.r7.com/videos/valesca-popozuda-afasta-as-recalcadas-com-o-sucesso-beijinho-no-ombro/idmedia/5247a37e0cf2514816ee5f21.html. 6 March 2014.
- Web site: Valesca Popozuda se apresenta ao som de Beijinho no Ombro. Rede Globo. 27 February 2014. 14 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140114213541/http://globotv.globo.com/rede-globo/encontro-com-fatima-bernardes/v/valesca-popozuda-se-apresenta-ao-som-de-beijinho-no-ombro/3069460/. dead.
- Web site: Moderna só nas músicas! Popozuda diz ser rigorosa com o filho: 'Boto de Castigo'. Rede Globo. 27 February 2014.
- Web site: Valesca Popozuda solta a voz no palco do Ratinho. SBT. 27 February 2014.
- Web site: Valesca Popozuda canta sucesso beijinho no ombro no Mais Você. Rede Globo. 27 February 2014. 5 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140305021024/http://globotv.globo.com/rede-globo/mais-voce/v/valesca-popozuda-canta-sucesso-beijinho-no-ombro-no-mais-voce/3174674/. dead.
- Web site: Susana Vieira canta Beijinho no Ombro de Valesca Popozuda no Domingão do Faustão. Veja SP. 27 February 2014.
- Web site: Coral da USP surpreende ao cantar Beijinho no Ombro. TV Ig. 27 February 2014. 2 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140302162305/http://tvig.ig.com.br/variedades/videos-da-internet/coral-da-usp-surpreende-ao-cantar-beijinho-no-ombro-530b68c3d53b0868a7000122.html. dead.
- Web site: Valesca Beijinho no Ombro e Camisinha no Bolso. Clicrbs. 27 February 2014. 2 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140302183758/http://wp.clicrbs.com.br/escutaessa/2014/02/26/valesca-beijinho-no-ombro-e-camisinha/?topo=52,1,1,,186,e186. dead.
- Web site: Beijinho no Ombro inspira campanha com Valesca Popozuda para uso de camisinha. Vírgula Uol. 27 February 2014. 26 February 2014. 26 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140226230003/http://virgula.uol.com.br/musica/pop/beijinho-no-ombro-inspira-campanha-com-valesca-popozuda-para-uso-de-camisinha. dead.
- Web site: Valesca Popozuda lança teaser do clipe 'Beijinho no Ombro'. Terra Networks. 12 April 2014. 21 November 2013.
- Web site: Clipe de Valesca Popozuda já conta 690 mil visualizações. 30 December 2013. Redação A Tarde. 31 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131231182007/http://atarde.uol.com.br/cultura/musica/materias/1558434-clipe-de-valesca-popozuda-ja-conta-690-mil-visualizacoes. dead.
- Web site: Valesca Popozuda comemora um milhão de visualizações de novo videoclipe. 30 December 2013. Portal Ofuxico.
- Web site: O que esperar do Carnaval de 2014? Valesca Popozuda e Beijinho no Ombo. PUTSGRILO.COM.BR. 26 February 2014. 27 February 2014. 27 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140227074107/http://www.putsgrilo.com.br/musica/o-que-esperar-carnaval-2014-valesca-popozuda-e-beijinho-ombro/. dead.
- Web site: Mega produção do novo clipe de Valesca. Tamborzão. 27 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140303030750/http://www.tamborzao.com/noticias/mega-producao-no-novo-clipe-de-valesca-popozuda-beijinho-no-ombro. 3 March 2014. dead.
- Web site: Novo clipe de Valesca Popozuda custou quase meio milhão de reais. Ego. 30 December 2013.
- Web site: Valesca Popozuda vai gravar beijinho no ombro em espanhol com Dulce Maria. Revista Caras Online. 25 March 2014.
- Web site: Too 100 Billboard Brasil - Semanal. Billboard Brasil. April 2014. 30 April 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140502113433/http://www.billboard.com.br/tipo_lista/top-100/20140427/. 2 May 2014.