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"Medellín"
Single by Madonna and Maluma
from the album Madame X
Language
  • English
  • Spanish
ReleasedApril 17, 2019 (2019-04-17)
RecordedFebruary 2019
GenreLatin pop[1]
Length4:58
LabelInterscope
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Madonna
  • Mirwais
Madonna singles chronology
"Hold Tight"
(2015) 		"Medellín"
(2019)
Maluma singles chronology
"HP"
(2019) 		"Medellín"
(2019) 		"La Respuesta"
(2019)

"Medellín" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna and Colombian singer Maluma. It was released on April 17, 2019, as the lead single from Madonna's upcoming fourteenth studio album Madame X.[2] The song is named after the city in Colombia where Maluma was born.[3] Madonna and Maluma will perform the song together live at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.

Background and release

He's so great to work with. One of the most easygoing, open, warm, generous – doesn't leave the studio until the work is done. Has great work ethic. I adore him. Nothing but great things to say about him.

—Madonna on working with Maluma.[4]

Maluma met Madonna after he performed at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. In February 2019, Maluma posted a photo on Instagram in the studio with Madonna.[5] He revealed in an interview with Forbes that they were working together, saying: "Madonna and I are cooking there together, making some beautiful songs. I'm very excited. That's a huge step for my culture, for Latin culture, it's very very big."[6] On April 15, 2019, Madonna shared the cover art on her social media accounts.[7] The song was released on April 17, 2019, at 12PM EST and premiered on Beats 1 radio.[8]

Critical reception

NME writer Charlotte Gunn called the track a "surprising, self-reflective gem of a pop song", also noting the song sounds "fresh".[1] Entertainment Weekly's Joey Nolfi called it "a breezy, summer-ready anthem that sees its duet partners reflecting on past struggles while dreaming about a trip to the song’s titular Colombian city".[9] Writing for Variety, Jem Aswad felt that "while the song may not be the dancefloor-filling that fans might be hoping for, it’s a sultry and promising introduction to Madonna’s latest era".[10] Sal Cinquemani from Slant opined that "vocally, Maluma does most of the heavy-lifting on the bilingual track, with inuendo-filled verses that reference both Colombia and [Madonna’s] hometown of Detroit. But Madonna’s sugary harmonies, particularly during the song’s rousing hook, balance out Maluma’s gigolo routine with a dreamy sweetness", comparing it to her 1987 hit "La Isla Bonita".[11]

Music video

The music video for "Medellín" was teased on April 17, 2019, and it premiered on April 24, during a live MTV UK and MTV special. It aired across numerous MTV networks and digital channels.[12] Spanish director Diana Kunst and multi-disciplinary artist Mau Morgó, directed the video.[13]

Live performances

Madonna and Maluma will perform the song live for the first time during the Billboard Music Awards on May 1, 2019.[14]

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[15] 26
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[16] 24
Colombia (National-Report)[17] 85
France Downloads (SNEP)[18] 11
Hungary (Single Top 40)[19] 9
Israel (Media Forest)[20] 7
Mexico Espanol Airplay (Billboard)[21] 36
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[22] 37
Scotland (OCC)[23] 42
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[24] 69
UK Singles (OCC)[25] 87
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[26] 34
US Pop Digital Songs (Billboard)[21] 21
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[21] 55

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various April 17, 2019
Interscope Records [3]
Italy Contemporary hit radio Universal Music Group [27]
United Kingdom April 27, 2019 Polydor Records [28]

References

  1. ^ a b Gunn, Charlotte (April 17, 2019). "Madonna's Latin-pop Medellín has left us gagging for her Madame X era". NME. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
  2. ^ Trendell, Andrew (April 15, 2019). "Madonna announces release date of first 'Madame X' comeback single 'Medellin'". NME. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b "Madonna Reveals Release Date for New Single 'Medellin'". Variety. April 15, 2019. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
  4. ^ Fernandez, Suzette (April 18, 2019). "Madonna Talks Collaborating With Maluma On 'Medellin' in New Interview: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
  5. ^ Nied, Mike (April 15, 2019). "Madonna Links Up With Maluma For 'Madame X' Lead Single 'Medellin'". Idolator. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
  6. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (March 1, 2019). "Maluma Explains How New Single 'HP' Starts A 'Colorful' New Chapter' For '11:11' Album". Forbes. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  7. ^ Fernandez, Suzette (April 15, 2019). "Madonna and Maluma Unveil Single Art Cover For Upcoming Collab 'Medellin'". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Beats 1 on Instagram: "Madame ❌... @madonna's #Medellin ft. @maluma is the next #WorldRecord! Listen Wednesday with @zanelowe: 9AM LA 12PM NYC 5PM LDN #madonna…"". Instagram.
  9. ^ Nolfi, Joey (April 17, 2019). "Madonna drops breezy summer anthem 'Medellín' featuring Maluma". EW.com. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  10. ^ Aswad, Jem (April 17, 2019). "Single review: Madonna's "Medellin"". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
  11. ^ Cinquemani, Sal (April 17, 2019). "MUSICReview: Madonna and Maluma Drop Sultry New Single "Medellín," from Madame X". Slant. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
  12. ^ "Madonna and Maluma Engage in a Lustful Liaison in the "Medellín" Video: Watch". breatheheavy.com. April 24, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  13. ^ "De Madonna a Rosalía: Diana Kunst, la madrileña con la que todas quieren rodar". El Confidencial. April 23, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  14. ^ "Madonna and Maluma to Perform 'Medellin' at 2019 Billboard Music Awards". Billboard. April 19, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  15. ^ "Madonna %2B Maluma – Medellín" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  16. ^ "Madonna %2B Maluma – Medellín" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  17. ^ "Top 100 Colombia – Semana 17 del 2019 – Del 19/04/2019 al 25/04/2019" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2019. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; April 28, 2019 suggested (help)
  18. ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés" (in French). SNEP. April 19, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  19. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  20. ^ "Year 2019, Week 17". Media Forest Israel. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  21. ^ a b c "Chart Search: Madonna & Maluma – Medellin". Billboard Chart Search. Retrieved April 24, 2019. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  22. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 29, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  23. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  24. ^ "Madonna %2B Maluma – Medellín". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  25. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  26. ^ "Madonna Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  27. ^ "Medellín by Madonna and Maluma". Radio Airplay (in Italian). April 17, 2019. Archived from the original on April 18, 2019. Retrieved April 17, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  28. ^ "BBC radio 2 New Music Playlist: 27th April 2019". BBC Radio 2. April 24, 2019. Archived from the original on April 24, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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