"Chulo" is a song recorded by Spanish singer-songwriter
Bad Gyal. It was released on 10 February 2023 through
Universal Music Latino and
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remix version featuring rappers
Tokischa and
Young Miko
María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona (born November 8, 1997), known professionally as Young Miko, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter and former footballer. In 2022, she released her debut EP, ''Trap Kitty'', featuring Latin t ...
was released on 21 June 2023 as the fourth single from Bad Gyal's debut studio album, ''
La joia
is the debut studio album by Spanish singer-songwriter Bad Gyal. It was released on 26 January 2024 through Universal Music Latino and Interscope Records. The album was produced by a wide array of producers such as Merca Bae, Caleb Calloway, Nel ...
'' (2024). The remix achieved moderate success, becoming the first song by Bad Gyal to chart in several countries.
Composition
"Chulo" was written by
Alba Farelo, Marco Borrero, and
Alejandro Ramírez. It was composed in the
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of
F minor with a
tempo of 97 beats per minute. It was described as a
reggaeton song. According to ''
El Periódico'', the lyrics narrate "the desire between two people who do not seek to become intimate in a loving way, but rather want to enjoy sex freely."
Live performances
Bad Gyal performed "Chulo" at the
8th Annual Latin American Music Awards on 20 April 2023 at the
MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Remix
On 21 June 2023, Bad Gyal released a remix of the song, titled "Chulo pt. 2", along with Dominican rapper
Tokischa and Puerto Rican rapper
Young Miko
María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona (born November 8, 1997), known professionally as Young Miko, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter and former footballer. In 2022, she released her debut EP, ''Trap Kitty'', featuring Latin t ...
as the fourth single from Bad Gyal's debut studio album, ''
La joia
is the debut studio album by Spanish singer-songwriter Bad Gyal. It was released on 26 January 2024 through Universal Music Latino and Interscope Records. The album was produced by a wide array of producers such as Merca Bae, Caleb Calloway, Nel ...
'' (2024).
In Latin America, the remix achieved moderate success, becoming the first song by Bad Gyal to chart in several countries. In the United States, the remix became her highest appearance in the
''Billboard'' Global 200 chart since "Kármika". It was certified platinum in the United States and gold in Mexico.
Background
About the remix, Bad Gyal called it "a very organic collaboration", saying that Tokischa and Young Miko "gave this song a new meaning and transformed it into a very original and perfect continuation, straying away from the typical remix".
The cover art for the remix was designed by Pol Anglada, who also designed the cover for the original version.
Music video
A music video for the remix was uploaded to Bad Gyal's
YouTube account on 21 June 2023. The video was directed by Artasans and produced by Nora Carbonell, and was shot in
Barcelona, Spain. It features the three artists in a limousine "having a wild girls' night out".
As of February 2024, the video has received over 203 million views, being Bad Gyal's most viewed video on the platform.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
2023 singles
2023 songs
Bad Gyal songs
Interscope Records singles
Music videos shot in Spain
Songs written by Sky Rompiendo
Songs in Spanish
Universal Music Latino singles
Young Miko songs
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