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For the Italian-Spanish melodrama film, see [[:Revelation (1955 film)]]. For other uses, see [[:Revelation (disambiguation)]].

Revelación
File:Selena Gomez - Revelación.jpg
EP by
Selena Gomez
ReleasedMarch 12, 2021 (2021-03-12)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length19:31
Language
  • Spanish
  • English
LabelInterscope
Producer
Selena Gomez chronology
Rare
(2020) 		Revelación
(2021)
Alternative cover
File:Selena Gomez - Revelación (Target).jpg
Target edition artwork
Singles from Revelación
  1. "De Una Vez"
    Released: January 14, 2021
  2. "Baila Conmigo"
    Released: January 29, 2021
  3. "Selfish Love"
    Released: March 4, 2021

Revelación is the first Spanish-language extended play (EP) by American singer Selena Gomez. It was released on March 12, 2021, by Interscope Records. It was preceded by the singles "De Una Vez", "Baila Conmigo" and "Selfish Love".

Background

In a February 2020 interview with Dazed, Gomez revealed that she had plans to release Spanish-language music.[1] To tease the unveiling of new music in Spanish, in January 2021, Gomez "quoted" a tweet from January 2011 that referenced a never-released Spanish-language album, stating: "I think it will be worth the wait".[2]

This has been something I've wanted to do for 10 years, working on a Spanish project, because I'm so, so proud of my heritage, and just genuinely felt like I wanted this to happen. Just with all the division in the world, there’s something about Latin music that globally just makes people feel things, you know?

— Selena Gomez on making Spanish music, Zane Lowe[3]

Recording

Recording of Revelación began right before the introduction of COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdowns;[4] it was almost entirely recorded remotely, in a home recording studio,[5] using Zoom to communicate.[4][6] Gomez hired Leyla Hoyle-Guerrero, a language coach, to help restore her Spanish vocabulary, work on her accent, and practice her slang.[5]

Composition

Revelación has been described as a reggaeton, R&B and electropop record,[5][7] with influences of urbano.[8] It marks a departure from the dance-pop sound of its predecessor, Rare (2020).[7] Gomez stated that the EP's themes are "strength, love, forgiveness and moving on".[4]

Release and promotion

The EP's lead single, "De Una Vez", was released on January 14, 2021. Her first venture into Latin music since the release of the Spanish-language version of her former band Selena Gomez & the Scene 2010 single "A Year Without Rain", titled "Un Año Sin Lluvia", she described the song as "a beautiful love anthem".[9][10] The music video, directed by Los Pérez premiered the same day.[11]

The EP's release was announced on January 27, 2021, along with the announcement of its second single, "Baila Conmigo", featuring Puerto Rican rapper and singer Rauw Alejandro.[12] The single was released as on January 29, 2021, and the EP was made available for pre-order the same day.[13][14][15][16] The accompanying music video also premiered along the song and was directed by Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Nogari.[17]

The third single from the project, a collaboration with French DJ and producer DJ Snake, titled "Selfish Love", was announced on February 25, 2021,[18] and was released on March 4, 2021,[19] alongisde its music video, directed by Rodrigo Saavedra.[20] The track marked the second partnership between the artists, first as a duo, following their 2018 hit single "Taki Taki" with Cardi B and Ozuna.[21] The track listing for the EP was unveiled on March 2, 2021.[22] In the days prior to Revelación's release, Gomez released previews of the songs yet to be released through social media.[23]

Tour

When safe again, Gomez plans to embark on her first post-pandemic tour in South America.[5][24]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Entertainment WeeklyA-[8]
Gigwise[25]
NME[7]
Rolling Stone[26]

Hannah Mylrea of NME stated that Revelación replaces "all-out pop belters" of Gomez's older catalog with "tasteful R&B and reggaeton" that shine new confidence.[7] Entertainment Weekly critic Marcus Jones stated that the project succeeds in establishing Gomez's ability "to toe the line", as she does not fully embrace urbano Latino, but adds her own twist to it. He opined that the EP is a risky venture for Gomez, calling her "a far more versatile musician than she's been given credit for".[8] Rolling Stone's Lucas Villa described Revelación as a "captivating flirtation with the Latin music world" for Gomez.[26]

Track listing

Revelación track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."De Una Vez"
2:35
2."Buscando Amor"
  • Jota Rosa
  • Neon16
  • Tainy
  • Schoudel[a]
3:08
3."Baila Conmigo" (with Rauw Alejandro)
  • Albert Hype
  • Jota Rosa
  • Neon16
  • Tainy
  • Schoudel[a]
3:06
4."Dámelo To'" (featuring Myke Towers)
  • Albert Hype
  • Jota Rosa
  • Neon16
  • Tainy
  • Schoudel[a]
3:04
5."Vicio"
  • Cordero Boria
  • Melendez
  • Borrero
  • Mangiamarchi
  • Gregory Aldae Hein
  • Rodríguez
  • Masis
  • Gomez
  • Santiago Beltran
  • Albert Hype
  • Jota Rosa
  • Neon16
  • Tainy
2:40
6."Adiós"
  • Neon16
  • Nito
  • Tainy
  • Schoudel[a]
2:10
7."Selfish Love" (with DJ Snake)
2:48
Total length:19:31

Notes

  • ^[a] indicates a vocal producer

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[27]

Performers

  • Selena Gomez – vocals (all tracks), background vocals (3, 7)
  • Elena Rose – background vocals (1–6)
  • Albert Hype – programming (1, 3, 4)
  • Jota Rosa – programming (1–4, 6)
  • Tainy – programming (1–4, 6)
  • Kat Dahlia – background vocals (5–7)
  • Nito – programming (6)

Technical

  • Chris Gehringer – mastering engineer (1–6)
  • Nicholas Mercier – mastering engineer, mix engineer (7)
  • Serban Ghenea – mixer (1–6)
  • DJ Snake – mixer (7)
  • John Hanes – mix engineer (1, 3, 6)
  • Angelo Carretta – engineer (1, 3)
  • Bart Schoudel – engineer (all tracks), vocal engineer (7)
  • Mick Raskin – assistant recording engineer (5)

Release history

Release dates and formats for Revelación
Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Various March 12, 2021 Standard
Interscope [28][29][30][31]
Japan March 19, 2021 Deluxe CD Universal Music [32]

References

  1. ^ "6 things we learned from Selena Gomez's Dazed interview". Dazed. February 5, 2020. Archived from the original on September 30, 2020. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  2. ^ "Selena Gomez Announces Her Second Spanish Single "De Una Vez"". Seventeen. January 14, 2021. Archived from the original on January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  3. ^ Bailey, Alyssa (January 15, 2021). "Selena Gomez's 'De Una Vez' Lyrics Capture The Beauty Of Overcoming Heartbreak". Elle. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Chakraborty, Riddhi (March 12, 2021). "COVER STORY: The Many Triumphs of Selena Gomez". Rolling Stone India. Archived from the original on March 14, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d Exposito, Suzy (March 11, 2021). "How Selena Gomez embraced her Mexican heritage as 'a source of healing'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Flores, Griselda (February 8, 2021). "Selena Gomez Says Her Upcoming Spanish Album Was Recorded Almost Entirely Over Zoom". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 21, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d Mylrea, Hannah (March 12, 2021). "Selena Gomez – 'Revelación' EP review: love and self-confidence abound". NME. Archived from the original on March 12, 2021.
  8. ^ a b c Jones, Marcus (March 10, 2021). "Selena Gomez takes a risk that pays off on 'Revelación'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on March 12, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  9. ^ McKenna Aiello, Kaitlin Reilly. "Listen to Selena Gomez's Romantic Spanish-Language Song "De Una Vez"". E! Online. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  10. ^ John R. Kennedy. "WATCH: Selena Gomez Debuts 'De Una Vez'". iHeart Radio. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  11. ^ Althea Legaspi (January 15, 2021). "Selena Gomez Chronicles Her Evolution in New Spanish Language 'De Una Vez' Video". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  12. ^ Sandra Song (January 28, 2021). "Selena Gomez Announces Her First Spanish Language EP". Paper. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  13. ^ Selena Gomez [@selenagomez] (January 29, 2021). "REVELACIÓN, my first EP in Spanish, is now available for preorder. I'm so excited to share this with you, and so proud of my heritage" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ^ Mike Wass (January 26, 2021). "Selena Gomez Links With Rauw Alejandro For "Baila Conmigo"". Idolator. Archived from the original on March 5, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  15. ^ "Selena Gomez Teases Next Spanish Song 'Baila Conmigo' Featuring Rauw Alejandro". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  16. ^ "First Stream Latin: New Music From Danny Felix, Maluma, Nella & More". Billboard. January 29, 2021. Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  17. ^ Madison, Madison (January 29, 2021). "Selena Gomez Announces Spanish-Language EP, Shares Video for New Song". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on February 14, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  18. ^ DJ Snake [@djsnake] (February 25, 2021). "SELFISH LOVE with @selenagomez / MARCH 4" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  19. ^ Brereton, Greta (March 5, 2021). "Selena Gomez and DJ Snake team up on new bilingual single 'Selfish Love'". NME. Archived from the original on March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  20. ^ Clarie Shaffer (March 4, 2021). "DJ Snake, Selena Gomez Share Surreal Video for 'Selfish Love'". Rolling Stone.
  21. ^ Bain, Katie (March 2, 2021). "DJ Snake Teases a 'Selfish' New Collab With Selena Gomez". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  22. ^ Rose, Anna (March 3, 2021). "Selena Gomez shares 'Revelación' EP tracklist and collaborators". NME. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  23. ^ Frasinelli, Isabela Pascoal (March 10, 2021). "Selena Gomez divulga prévias das músicas do EP em espanhol, "Revelación"" [Selena Gomez unveils previews of songs from Spanish EP, "Revelación"]. TodaTeen (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
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  26. ^ a b Villa, Lucas (March 15, 2021). "Selena Gomez Moves Smoothly into Spanish-Language Pop on 'Revelación'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 15, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
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  28. ^ Selena Gomez. "Revelación". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  29. ^ "Revelación CD". Universal Music Online Shop. Archived from the original on January 30, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  30. ^ "REVELACIÓN BOX SET". Selena Gomez Store. Archived from the original on March 12, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  31. ^ "Selena Gomez - Revelación (Target Exclusive, CD)". Target. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  32. ^ Selena Gomez. "Revelacion (Deluxe Edition) [Limited Edition] | CD Album". CDJapan. Archived from the original on February 15, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
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