Toda (song) explained

Toda
Cover:Alex Rose, Rauw Alejandro - Toda.jpeg
Type:single
Artist:Alex Rose and Rauw Alejandro
Language:Spanish
English Title:"All"
Genre:R&B
Label:Los Oidos Fresh
Chronology:Alex Rose
Prev Title:Karma
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Infiel
Next Year:2018

"Toda" is a song written and recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriters Alex Rose and Rauw Alejandro. It was released for digital download and streaming as a single by Los Oidos Fresh on December 22, 2017. A Spanish language R&B song, it has been credited for helping the genre reach a more mainstream audience. It marked both artists their first entry on US Billboard Hot Latin Songs, and became a top-20 hit in multiple Latin American countries, such as Argentina and Peru. An accompanying lyric video was released simultaneously with the song.

A remix of "Toda" with Cazzu, featuring Lenny Tavárez & Lyanno was released on May 31, 2018, as the lead single from Rose's debut studio album ENR (2022). The track received a positive review from a Rolling Stone music critic, who complimented the singers' vocals and named it the "definitive Spanish-language R&B hit" of the year. The remix was commercially successful, being certified 22× platinum (Latin) in the United States. The accompanying music video, released simultaneously with the song, has received over 1.5 billion views on YouTube.

Background and release

Alex Rose was born in 1993 in Carolina, Puerto Rico. During his childhood, his parents used to play salsa music for him to dance, which became his first connection with music. He began songwriting at the age of 14, and subsequently released his first official single, "Orgasmo" in May 2016.[1] [2] After releasing several singles, he collaborated with Rauw Alejandro on "Toda". The song was released for digital download and streaming as a single by Los Oidos Fresh on December 22, 2017.[3] The accompanying lyric video was released simultaneously with the song.[4]

Music and lyrics

Musically, "Toda" is a Spanish language R&B song,[5] written by Rose and Alejandro. It runs for a total of four minutes.[3] The sensual lyrics include, "Seré tuyo por esta noche / Te soltaras antes que desabroche el cinturón / Dime que posiciones tú quieres / Sé que tienes novio pero a mi es que me prefieres / Seré tuyo por esta noche" (I'll be yours for tonight / You'll let go before I unbuckle the seatbelt / Tell me what positions you want / I know you have a boyfriend but you prefer me / I'll be yours for tonight).[6]

Reception

Ayana Rashed from Respect gave "Toda" a positive review, labeling the song as one "that broke both artists in the international urban scene", while crediting it for helping "the genre reach a more mainstream audience".[7] The track debuted at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart on October 27, 2018, becoming both Rose and Alejandro's first entry. It reached its peak of number 29, the following week.[8] The song also peaked at number 7 in Costa Rica, and reached the top 20 in Argentina, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru.

Remix

Toda (Remix)
Cover:Alex Rose - Toda Remix.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Alex Rose, Rauw Alejandro, and Cazzu featuring Lenny Tavárez & Lyanno
Album:ENR
Language:Spanish
Genre:R&B
Label:Oidos Fresh
Producer:D-Note The Beatllionare
Chronology:Cazzu
Prev Title:Hello Bitches (Remix)
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Puedo Ser
Next Year:2018

In April 2018, Alejandro teased the release of a remix for "Toda" on Twitter, using the hashtag #TodaRemix.[9] [10] On May 19, 2018, he shared the artwork for the remix, confirming that it would be a collaboration between himself, Rose, Lenny Tavárez, Lyanno, and Cazzu. He also announced that it would be released on June 1, 2018.[11] The remix was released for digital download and streaming by Oidos Fresh on the specified date,[12] as the lead single for Rose's debut studio album ENR (2022). It was included as the last track on the album.[13]

Reception and promotion

Elias Leight from Rolling Stone credited "Toda (Remix)" as the "definitive Spanish-language R&B hit" of the year, labeling it "a sort of R&B counterpart" to "Te Boté", while noting "the careful doses of melisma in Rose's first verse, the smartly arranged backing vocals in Tavárez's hook, [and] the sky-high cry Alejandro lets out before passing the baton to Cazzu".[5]

In Spain's official weekly chart, the song peaked at number 45. It was also certified double platinum by the Productores de Música de España (PROMUSICAE), for track-equivalent sales of over 120,000 units in the country. In the United States, the remix was certified 22× platinum (Latin) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for track-equivalent sales of over 1,320,000 units in the United States. The accompanying music video was released simultaneously with the song. As of January 2023, it has received over 1.5 billion views on YouTube.[14]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[15]

Track listings

  1. "Toda" – 4:00
  1. "Toda" (Remix) [feat. Lenny Tavárez & Lyanno] – 6:07
  1. "Toda - Remix" – 6:07
  2. "Toda - Remix 2" – 4:32
  3. "Toda - Real Hasta La Muerte Remix"– 5:03

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018–2019)!scope="col"
Peak
position
Costa Rica (Monitor Latino)[17] 7
Dominican Republic (Monitor Latino)[18] 13
Honduras (Monitor Latino)[19] 17
Nicaragua (Monitor Latino)[20] 13
Peru (Monitor Latino)[21] 18

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)! scope="col"
Position
Costa Rica (Monitor Latino)[22] 79
Dominican Republic (Monitor Latino)[23] 90
Honduras Urbano (Monitor Latino)[24] 89
Paraguay Urbano (Monitor Latino)[25] 67
Chart (2018)! scope="col"
Position
Dominican Republic (Monitor Latino)99

Notes and References

  1. News: 40 cosas sobre Alex Rosé, por Alex Rosé. Los 40. Moral. Selene. Coca. Laura. October 27, 2020. April 7, 2023. April 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407225003/https://los40.com/los40/2020/10/27/los40urban/1603793769_601392.html. live.
  2. Web site: Orgasmo - Single by Alex Rose. Apple Music (US). April 7, 2023. April 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407225307/https://music.apple.com/us/album/orgasmo-single/1111475884. live.
  3. Web site: Toda - Single by Alex Rose & Rauw Alejandro. Apple Music (US). April 7, 2023. April 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407225902/https://music.apple.com/us/album/toda-single/1326343031. live.
  4. Web site: Alex Rose ft. Rauw Alejandro - Toda (Letra Oficial). YouTube. March 21, 2023. April 7, 2023.
  5. Latin Artists Changed Trap Music Forever — R&B Is Next. Rolling Stone. Leight. Elias. January 22, 2019. April 7, 2023. April 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407213425/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/latin-trap-music-r-and-b-alex-rose-paloma-mami-774772/. live.
  6. Web site: Toda - Alex Rose Ft. Rauw Alejandro Lyrics. Letras2.com. May 27, 2023. May 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230527084903/https://letras2.com/alex-rose-ft-rauw-alejandro-toda-lyric-letra/. live.
  7. Alex Rose Teams Up With Rauw Alejandro Once Again on 'Me Fijé'. Respect. Rashed. Ayana. March 22, 2021. May 27, 2023. May 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230527121023/https://respect-mag.com/2021/03/alex-rose-teams-up-with-rauw-alejandro-once-again-on-me-fije/. live.
  8. Billboard Hot Latin Songs. Billboard. May 27, 2023. December 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221213002858/https://www.billboard.com/charts/latin-songs/2018-10-27/. dead.
  9. rauwalejandro. Rauw Alejandro. 981023032138502145. April 3, 2018.
    1. LaBellakeraRemix #TodaRemix ...Abril ....
    . live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230618071355/https://twitter.com/rauwalejandro/status/981023032138502145?t=HcgIpBhQG6KMWYWwGn-ilA&s=19. June 18, 2023. June 18, 2023.
  10. rauwalejandro. Rauw Alejandro. 988276654479900672. April 23, 2018. Tienes algo mas cabron, ya olvidate de el .... #TodaRemix soon. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230618071418/https://twitter.com/rauwalejandro/status/988276654479900672?t=HcgIpBhQG6KMWYWwGn-ilA&s=19. June 18, 2023. June 18, 2023.
  11. rauwalejandro. Rauw Alejandro. 997968571119611904. May 19, 2018. 01.06.18 #TodaRemix @yosoyalexrose ❌ @rauwalejandro ❌ @LennyTavarezTM ❌ @LyannoDP ❌ @Cazzuuuu. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230618073734/https://twitter.com/rauwalejandro/status/997968571119611904?s=19. June 18, 2023. June 18, 2023.
  12. Web site: Toda (Remix) by Alex Rose, Rauw Alejandro, Cazzu, Lenny Tavárez & Lyanno. Apple Music (US). June 18, 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230618074446/https://music.apple.com/us/album/toda-remix/1388787407?i=1388787411. June 18, 2023.
  13. Web site: ENR by Alex Rose. Apple Music (US). June 18, 2023. June 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230618075447/https://music.apple.com/us/album/enr/1622092198. live.
  14. Web site: Alex Rose ft. Cazzu, Lenny Tavarez, Lyanno & Rauw Alejandro - Toda (Remix). YouTube. March 26, 2020. June 15, 2023. June 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230615160925/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKDGxAHZt0E. live.
  15. Web site: Toda - Remix / Alex Rose, Rauw Alejandro, Lenny Tavárez, Cazzu, Lyanno. Tidal. June 20, 2023.
  16. Web site: Toda (The Remixes) - Single by Alex Rose. Spotify. June 20, 2023. April 7, 2023. https://archive.today/20230407232052/https://open.spotify.com/album/79qcevVykL8VPGVQyTbtkC. dead.
  17. Web site: Top 20 General – Costa Rica – Del 29 de Octubre al 4 de Noviembre, 2018. Monitor Latino. April 7, 2023. Spanish. live. April 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407210704/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/costa%20rica/general/20181029.
  18. Web site: Top 20 General – República Dominicana – Del 10 al 16 de Septiembre, 2018. Monitor Latino. April 7, 2023. Spanish. live. April 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407210643/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/rd/general/20180910.
  19. Web site: Top 20 General – Honduras – Del 17 al 23 de Septiembre, 2018. Monitor Latino. April 7, 2023. Spanish. live. April 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407210729/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/honduras/general/20180917.
  20. Web site: Top 20 General – Nicaragua – Del 17 al 23 de Diciembre, 2018. Monitor Latino. April 7, 2023. Spanish. live. April 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407210649/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/nicaragua/general/20181217.
  21. Web site: Top 20 General – Peru – Del 8 al 14 de Octubre, 2018. Monitor Latino. April 7, 2023. Spanish. live. April 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407210706/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/peru/general/20181008.
  22. Web site: Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Costa Rica. es. June 20, 2023. Monitor Latino. June 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620153416/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top100/anual/2018/Costa%20Rica/general. live.
  23. Web site: Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – República Dominicana. es. June 20, 2023. Monitor Latino. June 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620153449/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top100/anual/2018/RD/general. live.
  24. Web site: Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Honduras Urbano. es. June 20, 2023. Monitor Latino. June 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620153422/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top100/anual/2018/Honduras/urbano. live.
  25. Web site: Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Paraguay Urbano. es. June 20, 2023. Monitor Latino. June 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620153510/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top100/anual/2018/Paraguay/urbano. live.

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