Coconuts (song) explained

Coconuts
Cover:Kim Petras - Coconuts.png
Type:single
Artist:Kim Petras
A-Side:Future Starts Now
Released:3 December 2021
Genre:Disco-pop[1] [2]
Length:2:48
Producer:
Prev Title:Future Starts Now
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Unholy
Next Year:2022

"Coconuts" is a song by German singer-songwriter Kim Petras, included on Petras' debut studio album Feed the Beast (2023).[3] [4] It was initially released on 3 December 2021 as the second single from her intended debut studio album, Problématique. Petras wrote the track with Lil Aaron and its producers Aaron Joseph, Dr. Luke, Housefly, Rocco Did It Again!, Ryan OG, and Vaughn Oliver.

Previously slated for release in January 2022, the song had its date moved forward to December 2021.[5]

Promotion

Petras performed the song at the 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards.[6] Following this, Petras uploaded a short clip of the EMA performance, alongside a studio snippet of the song onto TikTok, which has amassed more than 55 thousand uses.[7]

The song was originally intended to be included on Petras’ originally planned debut studio album, Problématique, with several other songs however, the album was postponed in favour of Feed The Beast (2023), on which the song was later included.[8] [9]

Music video

A dance performance video for the song was released on 10 January 2022.

Charts

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Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 23

Usage in media

The song was featured in the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, being performed by contestant Jessica Wild and guest Ra'Jah O'Hara in a "lipsync for your legacy".[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kim Petras' tongue-in-cheek new single Coconuts is disco-pop perfection. Gay Times. 13 December 2021. 4 December 2021. 4 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211204222624/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/kim-petras-tongue-in-cheek-new-single-coconuts-is-disco-pop-perfection/. live.
  2. Web site: Kim Petras Offers Cheeky Taste Of Upcoming Album With 'Coconuts'. UDiscoverMusic. 13 December 2021. 4 December 2021. 5 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211205004144/https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/kim-petras-coconuts-single-release/. live.
  3. Web site: 2021-11-30. Jigglypuff Tattoos & Keith Haring: Inside The Mind Of Kim Petras. live. 2021-12-03. British Vogue. en-GB. 2021-12-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20211202001956/https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/kim-petras-album-interview.
  4. Web site: Feed the Beast by Kim Petras. Apple Music. 18 May 2023. 31 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Petras . Kim . HUUUUGE Coconuts are coming ! 12/3 ! Presave in my bio ! . TikTok . 8 December 2021 . 8 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211208232200/https://www.tiktok.com/@kimpetras/video/7033893615227325742?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 . live .
  6. Web site: 2021-11-14. Kim Petras Brings Her 'Coconuts' to the EMAs Stage. 2021-12-03. Paper. en. 2021-11-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20211116114722/https://www.papermag.com/kim-petras-emas-coconuts-2021-2655549225.html?rebelltitem=13#rebelltitem13?rebelltitem=13. live.
  7. Web site: Petras . Kim . Coconuts created by Kim Petras . TikTok . 8 December 2021 . 8 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211208232728/https://www.tiktok.com/music/Coconuts-7030852971684514566 . live .
  8. News: Kim Petras Reveals New Music in the Works After Upcoming Album Gets Leaked, Stalled . Stevenson . Mike . 8 August 2022 . 12 August 2022 . Music Times.
  9. News: Kim Petras Seemingly Confirms Her 'Problématique' Album Has Been Scrapped . DIY . 1 August 2022 . 12 August 2022.
  10. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 13 December 2021. 11 December 2021. 14 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211214101158/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5245. live.
  11. Web site: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Recap: She Has a Great Personality. Vulture. Jason P. Frank. May 19, 2023. June 25, 2023. May 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230527120253/https://www.vulture.com/article/rupauls-drag-race-all-stars-recap-season-8-episode-3-the-supermarket-ball.html. live.
  12. News: Spilde . Coleman . 2023-05-19 . A Drag Queen's Hilarious, Big-Boobed Tribute to a Trans Icon . en . The Daily Beast . 2023-05-20.