Cayendo Explained

Cayendo
Cover:Cayendo Frank Ocean.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Frank Ocean
English Title:"Falling"
B-Side:"Cayendo" (Sango remix)
Genre:R&B
Length:3:22
Label:Blonded
Producer:
Prev Title:In My Room
Prev Year:2019
Title2:Dear April

"Cayendo" is a song by Frank Ocean, released as a 7-inch single on March 25, 2020, concurrently with "Dear April". It consists of an "acoustic" version as side A, and a remix by Sango as side B. The acoustic version was released on digital platforms on April 3. Ocean wrote the song, and co-produced it with Daniel Aged.

Background and release

In October 2019, Ocean made the 7-inch singles for "Cayendo" and "Dear April" available to pre-order on his website, after previewing Sango's remix of the track at his PrEP+ club night.[1] On March 25, both vinyls began to ship, with the acoustic A-side being released on digital platforms on April 3.[2] [3]

Composition

The track was written by Ocean, and produced by Ocean and Daniel Aged.[4] The R&B ballad has been described as "emotional" and "heart-wrenching", with lyrics sung in both Spanish and English.[5] [6] The track's title translates to "Falling" in English.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frank Ocean Previews New Songs "Dear April" and "Cayendo": Listen. Sodomsky. Sam. Monroe. Jazz. October 19, 2019. Pitchfork. April 4, 2020.
  2. Web site: Frank Ocean releases vinyl-exclusive singles, 'Dear April' and 'Cayendo'. Mao. Jessica. March 31, 2020. Dancing Astronaut. April 4, 2020.
  3. Web site: Frank Ocean Releases New Songs "Dear April" and "Cayendo": Listen. Yoo. Noah. April 3, 2020. Pitchfork. April 4, 2020.
  4. Web site: Credits / Cayendo (Side A - Acoustic) / Frank Ocean. Tidal. April 4, 2020.
  5. Web site: Frank Ocean Drops New Music With Singles 'Dear April' And 'Cayendo'. Lewis. Jon. NPR. April 3, 2020. April 4, 2020.
  6. Frank Ocean Shares Two New Songs 'Dear April' and 'Cayendo'. Zemler. Emily. April 3, 2020. Rolling Stone. April 4, 2020.
  7. Web site: You Can Finally Stream Frank Ocean's "Dear April" & "Cayendo". Wang. Steffanee. April 3, 2020. Nylon. April 4, 2020.
  8. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. April 13, 2020. April 11, 2020.