Labios Mordidos Explained

Labios Mordidos
Cover:Kali Uchis and Karol G - Labios Mordidos.png
Type:single
Artist:Kali Uchis and Karol G
Album:Orquídeas
English Title:"Bitten Lips"
Genre:Reggaeton
Length:3:15
Label:Geffen
Producer:
  • Lara
  • Albert Hype
  • Austen Jux-Chandler
Chronology:Kali Uchis
Prev Title:Te Mata
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:Igual que un Ángel
Next Year:2024

"Labios Mordidos" is a song by American singer Kali Uchis and Colombian singer Karol G. It was released on November 23, 2023, through Geffen Records as the third single from Uchis' fourth studio album, Orquídeas (2024).

Background and composition

As Kali Uchis and Karol G began a friendship, they planned to record music together. The latter revealed that they wrote several songs during their visits to each other homes.[1] [2] From that sessions, they finished two songs: "Me Tengo Que Ir", which was released on Karol G's second mixtape Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) (2023) and an undisclosed song that would be released in one Uchis works.[3] On October 18, 2023, Uchis revealed the song with Karol G to be titled "Labios Mordidos", which was recorded for her fourth studio album Orquídeas (2024).[4]

"Labios Mordidos" is a reggaeton song,[5] produced by Albert Hype, Austen Jux-Chandler, and Manuel Lara.[6] A song with sapphic themes, it details the flirtation between two women.[7]

Release and promotion

Uchis first performed her part of "Labios Mordidos" during her set at Lollapalooza Brazil 2023.[8] Karol G also teased the song's release during an interview with Rolling Stone, hinting to be released in November 2023. She later sang part of "Labios Mordidos" as a medley with "Qlona" and "Ojos Ferrari" during her performance at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.[9]

Both Uchis and Karol G posted the song's release date, with the former uploading photos taken on the music video's set. "Labios Mordidos" premiered as the third single from Orquídeas on November 23, 2023, at 21:00 PT (5:00 UTC on November 24, 2023).[10]

Music video

A music video for "Labios Mordidos" was directed by Shan Phearon (TK) and released on November 24, 2023. The film-styled visual sees both Uchis and Karol G dancing together at a female-only party, concluding with a scene of the singers walking behind an explosion.[11]

Charts

Chart (2023–2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Colombia (Billboard)[12] 15
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 23
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[14] 59

Notes and References

  1. Kali Uchis y Karol G se unieron en «Labios Mordidos», adelanto del nuevo álbum de la americana. Kali Uchis and Karol G joined forces in "Labios Mordidos", a preview of the American's new album. Billboard Argentina. November 24, 2023. January 15, 2024. es.
  2. Herrera. Isabela. Karol G Bet on Herself and Won. Rolling Stone. August 14, 2023. January 15, 2024.
  3. Paul. Marisha. Karol G Talks About Selling Out Stadiums and Wanting to Be a Mom One Day. Rolling Stone. August 15, 2023. January 15, 2024.
  4. Blistein. Jon. Kali Uchis Unveils 'Orquídeas' Track List Featuring Peso Pluma, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro. Rolling Stone. October 18, 2023. January 15, 2024.
  5. Raygoza. Isabela. Kali Uchis & Karol G Unleash Sweltering Reggaeton Collab 'Labios Mordidos': Stream It Now. Billboard. November 24, 2023. January 15, 2024.
  6. Web site: Strauss. Matthew. Kali Uchis and Karol G Reunite for New Song and Video "Labios Mordidos": Watch. Pitchfork. November 24, 2023. January 15, 2024.
  7. Mier. Tomás. Karol G and Kali Uchis Unite for a Colombian Baddie Link-Up on 'Labios Mordidos'. Rolling Stone. November 24, 2023. January 15, 2024.
  8. News: Flores. Andrea. A Colombian Thanksgiving: Kali Uchis and Karol G announce another collaboration. Los Angeles Times. November 20, 2023. January 15, 2024.
  9. Trujillo. Jovita. Kali Uchis Shares a Sneak Peek of "Labios Mordidos" Featuring Karol G. Hola!. November 20, 2023. January 15, 2024.
  10. Sales. Alex. Karol G y Kali Uchis: todo lo que sabemos sobre su colaboración. Karol G and Kali Uchis: everything we know about their collaboration. Glamour México. November 21, 2023. January 15, 2024. es.
  11. Web site: Beltrán. Erick. Karol G coquetea con Kali Uchis en video musical de "Labios mordidos". Karol G flirts with Kali Uchis in the music video for "Labios Mordidos". CNN en Español. November 24, 2023. January 15, 2024. es.
  12. Kali Uchis Chart History (Colombia Songs). Billboard. January 15, 2024.
  13. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. December 4, 2023. January 15, 2024. December 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231202042515/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5719. live.
  14. Web site: Top 100 Songs Weekly. Productores de Música de España. January 15, 2024.