"Penhasco2" (Portuguese: [peˈɲasku ˈdojs], transl. "Cliff 2") is a song by Brazilian singer-songwriter Luísa Sonza and American singer-songwriter Demi Lovato, present in the former's third studio album, Escândalo Íntimo (2023). The song was released as the third single from the album on the same day of release, 29 August 2023, through Sony Music Brazil. The artists wrote the song along with Carol Biazin, Carolzinha, Day Limns, Jenni Mosello, and its producers Douglas Moda, Papatinho and Roy Lenzo. Sung entirely in Portuguese language, it is a continuation of "Penhasco", a track on Sonza's 2021 album Doce 22.
"Penhasco2" | ||||
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Single by Luísa Sonza and Demi Lovato | ||||
from the album Escândalo Íntimo | ||||
Language | Portuguese | |||
Released | 29 August 2023 | |||
Length | 2:53 | |||
Label | Sony Brazil | |||
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Luísa Sonza singles chronology | ||||
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"Penhasco2" on YouTube |
A Diego Fraga-directed music video for "Penhasco2" premiered on 12 September 2023, in which Sonza appears walking and watching a bed on fire. The single peaked at number four on the Brasil Hot 100, published by the Brazilian edition of the Billboard magazine. It marked Sonza's highest-peaking song at the time and Lovato's first appareance on the chart. "Penhasco2" also charted at number 11 in Portugal and at number 107 on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart. The singers performed the song at the first edition of The Town Festival in Brazil and in 2024 at the Billboard Women in Music event.
Background
editLuísa Sonza released her second studio album, Doce 22, on 18 July 2021, which contains the song "Penhasco", the eleventh song on the tracklist, inspired by her split with Whindersson Nunes. "Penhasco", written by Sonza, Douglas Moda, Day, Carol Biazin and André Jordão, was Sonza's most difficult song to write, stating: "It's the hardest I've ever written. I feel proud for having managed to transform this phase so difficult part of my life in music".[1] In an interview for GNT's Saia Justa program, Sonza confirmed the release of a continuation of the song. In response to a comment on social media, the singer said: "'Penhasco' is not about any ex, it's about me and my feelings about what I lived and how I felt. And even if it were, I already warn that "Penhasco 2" has nothing to do with the (real and personal) story of Penhasco. Only the two have the same 'vibe'."[2]
Rumors about a possible collaboration between Demi Lovato and Sonza began in August 2023, when the American singer followed the Brazilian singer on Instagram, and she liked the post of the album announcement of Escândalo Íntimo.[3] The continuation of "Penhasco", with Lovato, was announced on 29 August, the same day of the release of the album, via Sonza's social media.[4] She also posted old tweets of her praising Lovato's songs and talent as a throwback.[5]
Commercial performance
edit"Penhasco2" broke the record of the song with the most streams in its debut in the history of Spotify Brazil, with more than two million.[6] Also, with only two tracking days, the song debuted at number 21 on the Billboard Brasil Hot 100, being the album's highest debut on the chart.[7] It later peaked at number four in the country, and entered the Billboard Global Excl. US, marking Sonza's seventh appearance on the chart.[8]
Music video
editA music video for "Penhasco2" was released on 12 September 2023 through Sonza's Vevo channel; it does not contain Lovato's participation.[9] In the video directed by Diego Fraga,[10] Sonza appears shaken and crying while walking and watching a bed on fire; media publications draw comparisons between "Penhasco2" and the video for the lead single from the album, "Campo de Morango".[9]
Live performances
editThe two performed the song live for the first time in Lovato's set at the first edition of The Town Festival, on 2 September 2023.[11] There was already expectation from the fans about the live performance, since a video of the singers rehearsing the song on the Skyline stage, a day before, was published on social networks. Before inviting Luísa to the stage, Lovato made clear the pleasure it was to participate in Sonza's project.[12] The singers also performed "Penhasco2" at the 2024 edition of the Billboard Women in Music annual event.[13]
Charts
editChart (2023) | Peak position |
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Brazil (Brasil Hot 100)[14] | 4 |
Global Excl. US (Billboard)[15] | 107 |
Portugal (AFP)[16] | 11 |
Release history
editRegion | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 29 August 2023 | Sony Music Brazil | [17] |
References
edit- ^ Kogut, Patricia (10 August 2021). "Luísa Sonza fala de música sobre separação de Whindersson Nunes". O Globo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Nunes, Caian (12 May 2023). "Luísa Sonza responde polêmica sobre "Penhasco 2"". Pop Line (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Bastos, Nicoly (29 August 2023). "Luísa Sonza anuncia parceria com Demi Lovato em "Penhasco 2"; música será lançada hoje". CNN Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Camiotto, Giovanna (29 August 2023). "Luísa Sonza anuncia feat com Demi Lovato em "Penhasco 2"". Terra (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Sonza, Luísa (29 August 2023). "Penhasco 2 com Demi Lovato, hoje as 21h em todas as plataformas 🥹❤️". Twitter (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Albuquerque, Larissa (31 August 2023). "Luísa Sonza e Demi Lovato quebram recorde de streams com 'Penhasco 2'". IG (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Brasil Hot 100 - Week of September 4, 2023". Billboard Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Hervoix, Lex (7 March 2024). "All About Billboard Women In Music's Global Force Honorees". Stage Right Secrets. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Luísa Sonza lança clipe de 'Penhasco2', parceria com Demi Lovato, e web reage: 'Arrepiada'". O Dia (in Portuguese). 12 September 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Luiz, André (12 September 2023). "Sem Demi Lovato, Luísa Sonza se liberta de relacionamento no clipe de "Penhasco2"". Panel Pop (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Albuquerque, Ana (2 September 2023). "Demi Lovato canta 'Penhasco 2' com Luísa Sonza no The Town; vídeo". Grupo Globo. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Sousa, Silvana (2 September 2023). "The Town: Demi Lovato e Luísa Sonza emocionam com "Penhasco 2"". Tracklist (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Raygoza, Isabela (7 March 2024). "Luísa Sonza Performs Fiery Duet With Demi Lovato, Accepts Global Force Award at Billboard Women in Music 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Luisa Sonza Chart History (Brasil Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Luisa Sonza Chart History (Billboard Global Excl. US)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Luísa Sonza & Demi Lovato – Penhasco2". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Sonza, Luísa; Lovato, Demi. "Penhasco2 - Single". Retrieved 30 August 2023.