Hot (Pia Mia song)
"Hot" (stylized as "HOT")[1] is a song by American singer Pia Mia released on July 24, 2020 by Republic Records and Electric Feel Entertainment. The song follows Mia's previous single, "Princess", and serves as the second single from Mia's upcoming debut studio album.
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Single by Pia Mia | ||||
Released | July 24, 2020 | |||
Recorded | 2020 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 2:35 | |||
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Background and composition
—Pia Mia talking about the meaning of "Hot"[2]
Pia Mia first revealed the title of the song in an interview with Idolator, revealing it would be the next single to be released from her upcoming album after "Princess".[3] Pia Mia shared a snippet of the song on July 18, 2020 on her social media.[4] She later revealed the cover art of the song 3 days before its release.[5]
Music video
In an interview with Wonderland Magazine, Pia revealed that a couple of "visualisers" for the song were shot by a local team in Guam, whilst an official music video will be shot in Los Angeles.[6]
Critical reception
Evan Real of Billboard praised the song stating that the song features, "shimmering vocals, seductive lyrics and an island-tinged beat that will send fans straight to the (socially-distanced) dance floor".[2] Wonderland Magazine called the song "a sizzling, sun-soaked summer bop, with the mileage to follow suit of 'Do It Again'".[6]
References
- HOT, retrieved July 24, 2020
- "Pia Mia Drops Fiery New Summer Single 'Hot': Listen". Billboard. July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- "Interview: Pia Mia Talks "Princess" & New Music". Idolator. May 27, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- "🐚 Princess Pia Mia 🦋 on Instagram: "As long as you're keepin it HOT 7/24"". Instagram. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- "🐚 Princess Pia Mia 🦋 on Instagram: "HOT 🔥 July 24"". Retrieved July 24, 2020 – via Instagram.
- "Pia Mia Is Back With Her New Single "HOT" And Role In the After Sequel". Wonderland. July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.