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Chica Paranormal

"Chica Paranormal" is a song by Argentine rapper and singer Paulo Londra, released through Big Ligas and Warner Music Latina on July 23, 2018, as the fourth single from his debut studio album, Homerun (2019). It was written by Londra and produced by Ovy on the Drums.

"Chica Paranormal"
Single by Paulo Londra
from the album Homerun
LanguageSpanish
English title"Paranormal Girl"
ReleasedJuly 23, 2018 (2018-07-23)
Genre
Length3:41
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Paulo Londra
  • Daniel Echavarría Oviedo
  • Cristian Salazar
Producer(s)Ovy on the Drums
Paulo Londra singles chronology
"Dímelo"
(2018) 		"Chica Paranormal"
(2018) 		"Cuando Te Besé"
(2018)
Music video
"Chica Paranormal" on YouTube

Background and composition

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On July 15, 2018, Londra uploaded a video to Instagram, where he showcased a musical snippet along with the description "Paranormal, what's coming", hinting at the title of his new song.[1] On July 21, he announced "Chica Paranormal" as the next single of his debut studio album and revealed its cover art and release date, July 23.[2]

"Chica Paranormal" is a latin trap song composed by Londra, in which he expresses his feelings towards a girl who is dangerous to fall in love and establish a romantic relationship with her.[3]

Critical reception

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Billboard Argentina's Martín Sanzano placed "Chica Paranormal" at the top spot of the highlights in Argentine trap music of the year 2018.[4] About the song and Londra, he said "that it's just an example of his ability to create instant hits", [...] and perhaps it's the best snippet to delve into his sound, into that flow that seems to glide over slow yet danceable beats".[4]

Commercial performance

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The song debuted at number 55 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100, where it remained for six weeks.[5] The single received platinum certification for its high sales in Argentina.[6] In Spain, "Chica paranormal" reached the 99th position on the Top 100 Songs chart.[7] The single was one of the most played trap songs during the years 2018 and 2019 in Latin America.[8] The single put Londra on the international music radar.[9]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for "Chica Paranormal"
Year Organization Award Result Ref(s)
2019 Carlos Gardel Awards Best Urban / Trap Song Nominated [10]

Music video

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The music video was premiered on July 23, 2018, on Londra's official YouTube channel.[11] It was directed by Jonathan Quintero, filmed in Colombia, and features the singer with his friends entering a haunted house.[12] The footage is captured using a green night vision camera, drawing inspiration from the American supernatural horror film Paranormal Activity (2007).[12]

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted from Genius.[13]

  • Paulo Londra – songwriter, vocals
  • Daniel Echavarría Oviedo – songwriter, engineering, musical production
  • Cristian Salazar – songwriter
  • Mosty – engineering

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Chica Paranormal"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Argentina (CAPIF)[6] Platinum 20,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[22] Platinum 60,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Chica Paranormal"
Region Date Version Label Ref.
Various July 23, 2018
[23]

References

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  1. ^ Londra, Paulo (July 15, 2018). "PARANORMAL lo que viene 🚨🚨🚨". Instagram (in Spanish). Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  2. ^ Londra, Paulo (July 21, 2018). "23 de julio, lanzamiento de un nuevo sencillo Chica Paranormal, estoy muy ansioso por sacar esto, letras con significado oculto". Instagram (in Spanish). Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  3. ^ "Paulo Londra lanza nuevo single y video: «Chica paranormal»". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). July 23, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Sanzano, Martín (December 18, 2018). "#LosCríticosEligen: lo más destacado del trap". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  5. ^ "Argentina Hot 100 – Semana del 30 de Diciembre de 2018". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). December 30, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Warner: Paulo Londra, el más nominado" (PDF). Prensario Música (in Spanish). No. 549. May 2019. p. 26. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  7. ^ "Chica Paranormal - Paulo Londra". El Portal de la Música (in Spanish). Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  8. ^ "Paulo Londra: 6 canciones con las que ha logrado conquistar el panorama musical". Happy FM (in Spanish). December 9, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  9. ^ "Viva Friday Playlist: New Music by Juanes With Alessia Cara, Ricardo Montaner & More". Billboard. May 24, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  10. ^ "Paulo Londra, el más nominado en unos Premios Gardel con fuerte tonada cordobesa". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). April 17, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  11. ^ ""Paranormal", así es el nuevo video de Paulo Londra que la rompe en las redes". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). July 23, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  12. ^ a b García, Jon (July 24, 2018). "Paulo Londra nos pone los pelos de punta con 'Chica Paranormal'". The Medizine (in Spanish). Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  13. ^ "Paulo Londra — Chica Paranormal Lyrics — Genius Lyrics". Genius. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  14. ^ "Paulo Londra – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Paulo Londra. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  15. ^ "Top 20 Argentina – Nacional – Del 8 al 14 de Octubre, 2018" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  16. ^ "Top 20 Costa Rica – Urbano – Del 13 al 19 de Agosto, 2018" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  17. ^ "Total Streams Peru: Semana 45 (05/11/2021 al 11/11/2021)" (PDF) (in Spanish). Unión Peruana de Productores Fonográficos. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  18. ^ "Paulo Londra – Chica Paranormal" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  19. ^ "Total Streams Paraguay: Semana 13 (25/03/2022 al 31/03/2022)" (in Spanish). Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  20. ^ "Rankings" (in Spanish). Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers. Retrieved August 13, 2023.To view the peak position, select digital mensual, 2018 and Agosto.
  21. ^ "Total Streams Panama: Semana 10 a 13 (01/03/2019 al 28/03/2019)" (PDF) (in Spanish). Sociedad Panameña de Productores Fonográficos. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  22. ^ "Spanish single certifications – Paulo Londra – Chica Paranormal". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  23. ^ "Chica Paranormal - Single by Paulo Londra on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved August 14, 2023.
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