Rapide (song)

"Rapide" is a song performed by Italian singer Mahmood. The song was released as a digital download on 16 January 2020 by Island Records.[1][2] The song peaked at number five on the Italian Singles Chart.

"Rapide"
Single by Mahmood
Released16 January 2020
Recorded2019
Length4:03
LabelIsland Records
Songwriter(s)
  • Mahmood
  • Dario Faini
  • Francesco Catitti
Producer(s)Dardust
Mahmood singles chronology
"Barrio"
(2019)		 "Rapide"
(2020)		 "Moonlight popolare"
(2020)

Background

The song was produced by Dardust and written by Mahmood, Dario Faini (as Dardust) and Francesco Catitti. Wiwibloggs said, "'Rapide' sets a different tone compared to Mahmood's previous singles 'Barrio' and 'Soldi'. The track sees the reigning Sanremo champ touches upon different relationship aspects. He gets even with a past love. Lyrics like "I won't fall into your rapids" or "now that I have nothing I'll defend myself from the trust I didn't and don't have" underline his state of mind. Mahmood also brings the subject of cheating and heartbreak across in his delicate vocal delivery. With the support of simple yet effective production, the chorus is where his voice stands out the most. Several Italian expletives are interwoven throughout the lyrics, illustrating his frustrations."[3]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Rapide" was first released onto YouTube on 23 January 2020.[4] The music video was produced by Antonio Giampalo for Maestro Production.[5]

Track listing
Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Rapide"4:03

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Italy (FIMI)[6] 5

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Italy (FIMI)[7] Platinum 70,000

sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

Release history
Region Date Format Label
Italy 16 January 2020
Island Records

References
  1. "Rapide - Single by Mahmood on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  2. "New Music - This week with Mahmood, Tamta, Oscar Zia, Manel Navarro & more!". ESCXTRA.com. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  3. "Mahmood: Rapide Lyrics in English". Wiwibloggs. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  4. "Mahmood - Rapide". Retrieved 15 February 2020 – via YouTube.
  5. "Italy: Mahmood releases the official music video of 'Rapide'". esctoday.com. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  6. "Italiancharts.com – Mahmood – Rapide". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  7. "Italian single certifications – Mahmood – Rapide" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 14 April 2020. Select "2020" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Rapide" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli online" under "Sezione".
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