Tabú (song)
"Tabú" | ||||
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Single by Pablo Alborán and Ava Max | ||||
from the EP Tabú | ||||
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English title | "Taboo" | |||
Released | 6 November 2019 | |||
Length | 2:59 | |||
Label | Warner Spain | |||
Songwriter(s) | Pablo Alborán | |||
Producer(s) | Edgar Barrera | |||
Pablo Alborán singles chronology | ||||
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Ava Max singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Tabú" on YouTube |
"Tabú" (transl. "Taboo") is a song by Spanish singer-songwriter Pablo Alborán and American singer Ava Max. It was released on 6 November 2019.[1]
Background and promotion
On 25 October 2019, Alborán started posting cryptic illustrations of a group called El Clan.[2] According to the captions, all of the figures are connected to flashbacks Alborán's character once experienced and were collectively aimed at a project called "Tabú" which would be out on 6 November.[3] Three days later, Alborán posted the image of a partially masked Ava Max and hinted at a possible collaboration. Both artists confirmed the song "Tabú" a day after that.[4][5] The singers performed the song live for the first time a few days before release.[6]
Music video
The music video was released on 6 November 2019 and was directed by Santiago Salviche.[7] The release of the video was broadcast live at Callao Square in Madrid.[8] According to Diario Sur, the video is based on classic tragedies like Blood Wedding and Romeo and Juliet but with a futuristic spin, reminiscent of Blade Runner or Mad Max.[7] Thematically, the video deals with a man falling in love just before getting married, therefore breaking a "taboo".[9]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]
- Pablo Alborán – songwriting, vocals
- Ava Max – vocals
- Edgar Barrera – production, engineering
- Oscar Clavel – engineering
- Bori Alarcón – mastering
- Cirkut – mixing
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2019–2020) | Peak position |
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Chile (Monitor Latino)[11] | 10 |
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 10 |
Mexico Pop Español Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 2 |
Puerto Rico (Monitor Latino)[14] | 11 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[15] | 13 |
Spain Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[16] | 2 |
US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[17] | 21 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Peru (UNIMPRO)[18] | Gold | 10,000* |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[19] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Australia | 8 November 2019 | Contemporary hit radio | WMA | [20] |
References
- ^ "Tabú - Single by Pablo Alborán & Ava Max on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Pablo Alborán estrena el vídeo de "Tabú", su temazo junto a Ava Max, en la plaza de Callao". Europa FM (in Spanish). 6 November 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Rodríguez, Christian (30 October 2019). "Así suena el adelanto de "Tabú", la canción de Pablo Alborán y Ava Max". Cosmopolitan (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "CONTINUARÁ... #Tabú #PabloAlborán&AvaMax TO BE CONTINUED #Tabú #PabloAlborán&AvaMax". Retrieved 6 November 2019 – via Instagram.
- ^ Fernandez, Suzette (29 October 2019). "This Week in Latin Notas: Pablo Alborán Announces a Collaboration With Ava Max & More". Billboard. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Villacañas, Javier (6 November 2019). "Así se ha vivido el estreno mundial de "Tabú", la canción de Pablo Alborán y Ava Max". Cadena 100 (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ a b Sotorrío, Regina (6 November 2019). "Pablo Alborán presenta su nuevo tema, 'Tabú', en Madrid". Diario Sur (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Pablo Alborán estrena sencillo "Tabú" ft Ava Max con transmisión en vivo". IHeartRadio Mexico (in Spanish). 6 November 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Herrero, Javier (6 November 2019). "Así suena "Tabú", lo nuevo de Pablo Alborán con Ava Max". Levante-EMV (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Tabú / Pablo Alborán, Ava max – Tidal". Tidal. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ Top 20 Chile General – Monitor Latino at the Wayback Machine (archived 31 July 2020)
- ^ "Ava Max Chart History (Mexico Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Ava Max Chart History (Mexico Pop Español Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ Top 20 Puerto Rico General – Monitor Latino at the Wayback Machine (archived 21 April 2020)
- ^ "Pablo Alborán & Ava Max – Tabú" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ^ "Ava Max Chart History (Spain Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Ava Max Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ Pablo Alborán recibe el año con disco de oro – Diario UNO at the Wayback Machine (archived 26 December 2020)
- ^ "Spanish single certifications – Pablo Alborán & Ava Max – Tabú". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Singles To Radio". The Music Network. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2020.