Chulo (song)

"Chulo" is a song recorded by Spanish singer-songwriter Bad Gyal. It was released on 10 February 2023 through Universal Music Latino and Interscope Records as the fourth single from Bad Gyal's upcoming debut studio album, La joia (2023).[1] A remix version was released on 21 June 2023 featuring rappers Tokischa and Young Miko.

"Chulo"
Single by Bad Gyal
from the album La joia
LanguageSpanish
Released10 February 2023 (2023-02-10)
GenreReggaeton
Length2:00
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Mag
Bad Gyal singles chronology
"Real G"
(2022)		 "Chulo"
(2023)		 "Qué rico"
(2023)
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Composition

"Chulo" was written by Alba Farelo, Marco Borrero and Alejandro Ramírez. It was composed in the key of F minor with a tempo of 97 beats per minute.[2] 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."[3][4][5][6]

Live performances

Bad Gyal performed "Chulo" at the 8th Annual Latin American Music Awards on 20 April 2023 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.[7]

Charts
Weekly chart performance for "Chulo"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[8] 16

Certifications
Certifications for "Chulo"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[9] 2× Platinum 80,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Remix
"Chulo pt. 2"
Single by Bad Gyal, Tokischa and Young Miko
LanguageSpanish
Released21 June 2023 (2023-06-21)
Length3:39
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Mag
  • Mauro
Bad Gyal singles chronology
"El sol me da"
(2023)		 "Chulo pt. 2"
(2023)		 "Mi lova"
(2023)
Tokischa singles chronology
"Players"
(2023)		 "Chulo pt. 2"
(2023)
Young Miko singles chronology
"ID"
(2023)		 "Chulo pt. 2"
(2023)		 "Wiggy"
(2023)
Music video
"Chulo pt. 2" on YouTube

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.[10]

In Latin America, the remix achieved moderate success, becoming the first song by Bad Gyal to chart in Chile, Ecuador and Peru. In the United States, the remix became her highest appearance in the Global 200 chart since "Kármika". It was also certified platinum in that country.

Background

About the remix, Bad Gyal called it "a very organic collaboration", saying that the 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".[10] The cover art for the remix was designed by Pol Anglada, who also designed the cover for the original version.[11]

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. It features the three artists in a limousine "having a wild girls' night out".[10] As of September 2023, the video has over 80 million views, being Bad Gyal's most viewed video on the platform.

Charts
Weekly chart performance for "Chulo pt. 2"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[12] 16
Chile (Billboard)[13] 7
Costa Rica (FONOTICA)[14] 10
Dominican Republic (SODINPRO)[15] 24
Ecuador (Billboard)[16] 11
Global 200 (Billboard)[17] 89
Nicaragua (Monitor Latino)[18] 9
Paraguay (SGP)[19] 94
Peru (Billboard)[20] 9
Puerto Rico (Monitor Latino)[21] 9
Uruguay (CUD)[22] 18
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[23] 33

Certifications
Certifications for "Chulo pt. 2"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Mexico (AMPROFON)[24] Gold 70,000‡
United States (RIAA)[25] Platinum (Latin) 60,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Coca, Laura (10 February 2023). "Bad Gyal hace realidad el deseo de sus fans y estrena 'Chulo'" [Bad Gyal makes her fans' wish come true and releases 'Chulo']. Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  2. "Key & BPM for Chulo by Bad Gyal". Tunebat. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  3. "Bad Gyal estrena nueva canción: 'Chulo'" [Bad Gyal releases new song: 'Chulo']. El Periódico (in Spanish). 10 February 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  4. Díaz, Natalia (14 February 2023). "Bad Gyal regresa con 'Chulo', su nuevo single" [Bad Gyal returns with 'Chulo', her new single]. Okdiario (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  5. "Bad Gyal estrena 'Chulo' y agota entradas en Barcelona y Madrid" [Bad Gyal releases 'Chulo' and sells out tickets in Barcelona and Madrid]. Mondo Sonoro (in Spanish). 10 February 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  6. Bardají, Jordi (17 February 2023). "Bad Gyal le da 'duro' en el reggaetón oscuro de 'Chulo'" [Bad Gyal hits it hard in the dark reggaeton of 'Chulo']. Jenesaispop (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  7. "Bad Gyal llena de 'blin blin' los Latin AMA con la presentación de 'Chulo'" [Bad Gyal fills the Latin AMAs with 'blin blin' with the presentation of 'Chulo']. Europa FM (in Spanish). 21 April 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  8. "Top 100 Songs: Week 7 from 10 February to 16 February, 2023" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  9. "Spanish single certifications – Bad Gyal – Chulo". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  10. Villa, Lucas (22 June 2023). "Watch: Tokischa & Young Miko Hop on Bad Gyal's Chulo Pt. 2' Remix". Remezcla. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  11. Coca, Laura (22 June 2023). "Bad Gyal, Tokischa y Young Miko salen de fiesta en Barcelona en 'Chulo pt. 2'" [Bad Gyal, Tokischa and Young Miko party in Barcelona in 'Chulo pt. 2']. Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  12. "Argentina Hot 100: Week of 16 September 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  13. "Chile Songs: Week of 19 August 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  14. "TOP 20 Semanal Streaming Costa Rica". Asociación Costarricense de la Industria Fonográfica y Afines. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023.
  15. "Top 50 Semanal Republica Dominicana - 04/08/2023 - 10/08/2023". SodinPro. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  16. "Ecuador Songs: Week of 23 September 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  17. "Global 200: Week of 16 September 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  18. "Top 20 Nicaragua – General – Del 9 al 15 de Octubre, 2023". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  19. "Septiembre – Top #100 de canciones de SGP" (in Spanish). Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  20. "Peru Songs: Week of 30 September 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  21. "Top 20 Puerto Rico – General – Del 18 al 24 de Septiembre, 2023". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  22. "Historial Chart Mensual - Agosto 2023" (in Spanish). Cámara Uruguaya de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  23. "Hot Latin Songs: Week of 30 September 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  24. "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved 17 October 2023. Type Bad Gyal, Tokischa, Young Miko in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Chulo Pt.2 in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
  25. "American single certifications – Bad Gyal, Tokischa, Young Miko – Chulo Pt.2". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 29 August 2023.


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