Malibu (Kim Petras song)

"Malibu" is a song by Kim Petras, released as a single on May 7, 2020 for her upcoming third studio album.[2]

"Malibu"
Single by Kim Petras
ReleasedMay 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)
GenrePop rock[1]
Length3:10
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Kim Petras singles chronology
"Reminds Me"
(2020)		 "Malibu"
(2020)		 "Broken Glass"
(2020)

Background

On May 1, 2020, Petras announced that the song would be released on May 7, 2020.[3] Petras described the song as a "return to color, the feeling of being in love, and the escapism pop that I love the most". Petras also revealed that she "had cried all [her] tears [in the last single, 'Reminds Me' and album, Clarity] and moved on, so this is a reflection of how [she’s] been feeling".[4]

Composition

Petras described the track as a "pick-me-up pop song" which displays a "punchy mix of synth-bass squirts and tropical-funk guitar that lives up to its namesake".[5]

Reception

Desiree Guerrero from Out wrote that the track "might be the song of the summer", describing the song as "glittery, sugary, summery" which is "giving us all the fantasy pop escapism we need right now".[6]

Music video

Petras released the song's music video on May 11, 2020 and was filmed in isloation during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] It features Paris Hilton, Demi Lovato, Jonathan Van Ness, Madelaine Petsch, Todrick Hall, Pabllo Vittar, Jessie J, Charli XCX, Aly & AJ, Scott Hoying, Aquaria, Loren Gray, Nikita Dragun, Amanda Lepore, Dorian Electra, Bowen Yang, Slayyyter, and Teddy Quinlivan as cameo appearances.[8][9][10]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[11] 88
UK Independent Singles Breakers (OCC)[12] 15
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References
  1. Rossignol, Derrick. "Kim Petras' Sunny 'Malibu' Is An Upbeat Remedy For Quarantine Summer Blues". Uproxx. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  2. "For Kim Petras, Her New Single Is a Sign of What's to Come". May 8, 2020.
  3. PETRAS, KIM (1 May 2020). "#MalibuMay7th Woo-Ah!". @kimpetras. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  4. Schatz, Lake. "Kim Petras parties in "Malibu" on new single: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  5. Ellefson, Lindsay. "Kim Petras Fulfills Your Wishes With "Malibu"-Flavored Kisses on New Single". Spin. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  6. Guerrero, Desiree (2020-05-07). "Kim Petras's 'Malibu' Might Be the Song of the Summer". Out. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  7. "Kim Petras has shared a new video featuring Demi Lovato, Paris Hilton, Charli XCX and loads more". Dork. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  8. "Kim Petras' Star-Studded 'Malibu' Video: Watch". Billboard. May 11, 2020.
  9. Manzella 5/11/2020, Sam. "You're Invited to Kim Petras' Extremely Gay "Malibu" Pool Party". LOGO News.
  10. "Kim Petras Called All Her Famous Friends for a Virtual Pool Party". PAPER. May 11, 2020.
  11. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  12. "Official Independent Singles Breakers Chart Top 20". OCC. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
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