Nublado Explained

Nublado
Type:single
Cover:Paulo Londra - Nublado.jpg
Artist:Paulo Londra
Album:Back to the Game
Language:Spanish
English Title:"Cloudy"
Length:3:00
Label:Warner
Producer:Federico Vindver
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Luces
Next Year:2022

"Nublado" is a song by Argentine rapper and singer Paulo Londra. It was released on June 29, 2022, through Warner Music Latina, as the third single from his second studio album Back to the Game (2022). It was co-written and produced by Federico Vindver. On November 21, Londra released a remix of the song along with the American drummer Travis Barker from Blink-182.[1]

Background

On June 27, 2022, Londra, in collaboration with Spotify, announced through an Instagram post the release of his fourth song "Nublado", which would premiere on June 29.[2] [3] The next day, Paulo released a teaser of the music video, revealing that its theme would be set in a high school talent show.[4] The teaser managed to surpass one million views in its first 24 hours, positioning itself at the top of trending for most viewed videos in different countries.[5]

Critical reception

"Nublado" received positive reviews. Ofer Laszewicki from Al Día wrote that Londra "aims to showcase his musical versatility, with a commitment to pop-rock of evident American influence", and highlighted that "his energetic voice stands out above the instrumental base, as well as the fact that the song recalls the sounds of Blink-182, Sum 41 or Green Day", just like the vocal lines and the concept of the video.[6] Juan Manuel Vallecillo from the website Extra Jaén described the song as a "fresh, catchy and with formidable arrangements"; and also highlighted that "it's a song that gives strength and energy".[7] The single was also regarded as a continuation of the musical direction set by "Plan A", which marked Londra's return to music.[8] [9]

Commercial performance

The single debuted at number 23 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100, marking the highest debut of a song for that week in the chart.[10]

Music video

The music video was directed by Agustín Portela and filmed in Buenos Aires, where Londra is seen dressed as a private school student attending a talent show. Various groups take the stage to showcase their abilities, and then it's his turn. Initially appearing nervous, he gains more confidence when his band joins him, and he starts singing with assurance, lifting the spirits of the audience and the judges.[11] [12] In its first 24 hours, the video managed to surpass the 2 million views mark on YouTube, leading it to trend on the platform.[13] [14]

The theme of the music video generated a strong impact on social media, particularly on Twitter, where users mentioned that the aesthetic resembled the movie High School Musical (2006), leading the music video to become the subject of various memes. The resemblance of the artist to Ron Weasley, the fictional character from the Harry Potter series, was also highlighted and compared.[15] [16]

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from Genius.[17]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Argentina (Monitor Latino)[18] 14
Argentina Latin (Monitor Latino)[19] 12
Argentina National (Monitor Latino)[20] 4
Honduras Pop (Monitor Latino)[21] 10
Nicaragua Pop (Monitor Latino)[22] 15
Paraguay Pop (Monitor Latino)[23] 8

Monthly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Paraguay (SGP)[24] 74

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormat(s)VersionLabel
VariousJune 29, 2022OriginalWarner[25]
November 21, 2022Travis Barker remix[26]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paulo Londra y Travis Barker de Blink-182, juntos para una nueva versión de “Nublado” . . August 26, 2023 . November 19, 2022 . Spanish .
  2. Web site: Navarro . Alba . Paulo Londra desvela la fecha de su nueva canción, “Nublado” . Los 40 . August 26, 2023 . June 27, 2022 . Spanish .
  3. Web site: Paulo Londra confirmó cuándo sale "Nublado", su nuevo tema . Q Música TV . August 26, 2023 . June 28, 2022 . Spanish .
  4. Web site: Paulo Londra, “Nublado” y la expectativa del cordobés: “YouTube y Spotify se van a tildar” . La Voz del Interior . August 26, 2023 . June 29, 2022 . Spanish .
  5. Web site: Paulo Londra estrenó su nuevo single “Nublado” . Vía País . August 26, 2023 . June 29, 2022 . Spanish .
  6. Web site: Laszewicki . Ofer . Del rap al poprock: Paulo Londra cambia de estilo con “Nublado” . Al Día . August 26, 2023 . July 4, 2022 . Spanish .
  7. Web site: Vallecillo . Juan Manuel . Paulo Londra: Nublado . Extra Jaén . August 26, 2023 . Spanish .
  8. Web site: Yebara . Angélica . “Nublado” el nuevo tema de Paulo Londra que promete ser hit . Jujuy Diario . August 26, 2023 . June 30, 2022 . Spanish .
  9. Web site: Así es Nublado, la nueva canción de Paulo Londra: letra y vídeo . El Mundo . August 26, 2023 . June 30, 2022 . Spanish .
  10. Web site: Billboard Argentina Hot 100: Paulo Londra logra el Hot Shot Debut con “Nublado” . . August 26, 2023 . July 11, 2022 . Spanish .
  11. Web site: Paulo Londra lanzó dos nuevas canciones: "Nublado" y "Luces" . . August 26, 2023 . June 30, 2022 . Spanish .
  12. Web site: En busca del tiempo perdido, Paulo Londra sorprendió con un doble lanzamiento . . August 26, 2023 . June 30, 2022 . Spanish .
  13. Web site: Coca . Laura . Paulo Londra estrena 'Nublado' al más puro estilo del pop/rock y ‘Élite’ . Los 40 . August 26, 2023 . June 30, 2022 . Spanish .
  14. Web site: Castillo . Lucía . Paulo Londra presenta ‘Nublado’, su esperado nuevo single . Happy FM . August 26, 2023 . June 30, 2022 . Spanish .
  15. Web site: Los mejores memes que dejaron las nuevas canciones de Paulo Londra . . August 26, 2023 . June 30, 2022 . Spanish .
  16. Web site: Alegre . Alvaro . Paulo Londra estrenó su nueva canción y en las redes lo compararon por su vestimenta idéntica a High School Musical . . August 26, 2023 . July 1, 2022 . Spanish .
  17. Web site: Paulo Londra — Nublado Lyrics — Genius Lyrics. Genius. August 26, 2023.
  18. Web site: Top 20 Argentina – General – Del 25 al 31 de Julio, 2022. Monitor Latino. Spanish. August 26, 2023.
  19. Web site: Top 20 Argentina – Latino – Del 25 al 31 de Julio, 2022. Monitor Latino. Spanish. August 26, 2023.
  20. Web site: Top 20 Argentina – Nacional – Del 25 al 31 de Julio, 2022. Monitor Latino. Spanish. August 26, 2023.
  21. Web site: Top 20 Honduras – Pop – Del 4 al 10 de Julio, 2022. Monitor Latino. Spanish. August 26, 2023.
  22. Web site: Top 20 Nicaragua – Pop – Del 19 al 25 de Diciembre, 2022. Monitor Latino. Spanish. August 26, 2023.
  23. Web site: Top 20 Paraguay – Pop – Del 1 al 7 de Agosto, 2022. Monitor Latino. Spanish. August 26, 2023.
  24. Web site: Agosto – TOP #100 de canciones de SGP. Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay. Spanish. August 26, 2023.
  25. Web site: Nublado - Single by Paulo Londra on Apple Music. iTunes Store (US). August 26, 2023.
  26. Web site: Coca . Laura . Paulo Londra ficha a Travis Barker para el remix de ‘Nublado’: así suena . Los 40 . August 26, 2023 . November 22, 2022 . Spanish .