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"Papi"
Song

"Papi" is a song by American recording artist Jennifer Lopez, taken from her seventh studio album, Love? (2011). The Latin-flavored song was written by RedOne, AJ Junior, BeatGeek, Teddy Sky, Bilal Hajji and Jimmy Joker, and produced by RedOne, BeatGeak and Jimmy Joker. The lyrical content of the song revolves around Lopez's love to dance for her man. The song was due for release on April 19, 2011, but the song was unlocked and released on April 17, 2011, through a campaign on Lopez's Facebook page.

Background and composition

"Papi" is a Latin and electro music-flavored, up-tempo dance-pop song written by Bilal Hajji, AJ Junior and Teddy Sky, co-written and produced by BeatGeek, RedOne and Jimmy Joker. The melody is driven by "beating" drums and "pounding" synths.[1] According to Rick Florino, from Artistdirect.com, the song also uses elements of "propulsive house" music.[2] The lyrics center around Lopez's love for dancing for her man.[3] Florino described the song's middle-8 breakdown as "a bass thump and seductive Spanish lines [that] pulsate in tandem before one final crescendo of the chorus."[2] It was scheduled for release on April 19, 2011 as the third of four promotional singles.[4] "I'm Into You" was subsequently confirmed as the album's second single.[5] The track was released three days early, after a preview was posted on Lopez's "Life for Love?" campaign, whereby the Love?'s three promotional singles were released early if enough fans "liked" them through Facebook.[6][7] The opening portion of the song is used in the dance-breakdown present in the music video for Lopez's second Love? single, "I'm Into You" (2011).[8]

Critical reception

Staff from entertainment website Idolator said "While this track, like 'On the Floor,' doesn’t bring anything new to the dance party table, that isn't really a problem. This track is totally club-ready and there's no reason why it shouldn't play just as well as 'On the Floor'."[9] Joe Guerra from The Houston Chronicle agreed calling the song one of Love?'s "best moments."[10] Rick Florino, from Artistdirect.com, gave the song a positive review, saying that on the song, "Lopez [is] at her finest".[2] In his review, Florino praised Lopez's voice, noting that it "pulsates with a fresh, fiery, and focused energy" while also commenting that "her unique delivery brandishes traditional Latin flare, [that] captivates listeners hypnotically." He ended by praising the song's memorable chorus and "majestic hook."[2]

Track listing

  • Digital download[11]
  1. "Papi" – 3:40

Credits and personnel

Technical[12]

"Papi" was recorded at Cove Studio in New York and Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles.

Personnel[12]

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Canada Billboard Hot 100[13] 65
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[14] 9
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[15] 18
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 99

References

  1. ^ "New Music: Jennifer Lopez – Papi". Rap-up.com (Rap-Up). 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2011-05-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ a b c d "Jennifer Lopez "Papi" Single Review — 5 out of 5 Stars - ARTISTdirect News". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
  3. ^ Chad Grischow (2011-02-16). "Jennifer Lopez: Love? Review - Music Review at IGN". Uk.music.ign.com. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
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  5. ^ Wete, Brad (2011-03-30). "Jennifer Lopez caught up in her love's spell on new single 'I'm Into You'". Music-mix.ew.com (Entertainment Weekly / CNN). Retrieved 2011-04-02.
  6. ^ "Hottest Celeb website :: Breaking News :: Ooo, Jennifer Lopez's new song Papi". STAR Magazine. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
  7. ^ Masley, Ed (2011-04-20). "J.Lo's 'Idol'-driven comeback continues with 'Papi'". Azcentral.com. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
  8. ^ Dinh, James (2011-05-02). "Jennifer Lopez Gets Exotic In 'I'm Into You' Video - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
  9. ^ "Jennifer Lopez Dances For Her "Papi" In New 'Love?' Track". Idolator.com (Buzzmedia). 2011-04-16. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
  10. ^ Guerra, Joey (2011-05-02). "Lopez ups her diva status with Love? | Entertainment | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
  11. ^ "Papi - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  12. ^ a b Love? (Media notes). Los Angeles, CA: Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings. 2011. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ a b "Jennifer Lopez Music News & Info". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2011-05-06. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
  14. ^ "Jennifer Lopez: Papi" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
  15. ^ "Jennifer Lopez – Papi" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
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