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 and release

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]

The song was included in the expansion pack The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle with new vocals in Simlish, the fictional language spoken by Sims.[5]

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".[6]

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".[7]

Music video

Petras released the song's music video on May 11, 2020 and was filmed in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] 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.[9][10][11]

Live performances

Petras performed "Malibu" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on 10 July 2020.[12]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[13] 88
UK Independent Singles Breakers (OCC)[14] 15

References
  1. Rossignol, Derrick. "Kim Petras' Sunny 'Malibu' Is An Upbeat Remedy For Quarantine Summer Blues". Uproxx. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  2. "For Kim Petras, Her New Single Is a Sign of What's to Come". May 8, 2020.
  3. PETRAS, KIM (May 1, 2020). "#MalibuMay7th Woo-Ah!". @kimpetras. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  4. Schatz, Lake. "Kim Petras parties in "Malibu" on new single: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  5. Petras, Kim [@kimpetras] (June 21, 2020). "Still can't believe this is rly a thing 😭😭 u can listen to the simlish version of malibu w the new @TheSims expansion pack 🐩💕 #ecolifestyle" (Tweet). Retrieved September 11, 2020 – via Twitter.
  6. Ellefson, Lindsay. "Kim Petras Fulfills Your Wishes With "Malibu"-Flavored Kisses on New Single". Spin. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  7. Guerrero, Desiree (May 7, 2020). "Kim Petras's 'Malibu' Might Be the Song of the Summer". Out. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  8. "Kim Petras has shared a new video featuring Demi Lovato, Paris Hilton, Charli XCX and loads more". Dork. May 11, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  9. "Kim Petras' Star-Studded 'Malibu' Video: Watch". Billboard. May 11, 2020.
  10. Manzella 5/11/2020, Sam. "You're Invited to Kim Petras' Extremely Gay "Malibu" Pool Party". LOGO News.
  11. "Kim Petras Called All Her Famous Friends for a Virtual Pool Party". PAPER. May 11, 2020.
  12. Peraglia, Jared (July 12, 2020). "Kim Petras drops music video for 'Broken Glass'". V Magazine. Retrieved September 11, 2020. Petras made her late-night debut and performed "Malibu" on Jimmy Kimmel, guest hosted by Billy Eichner, Thursday evening.
  13. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  14. "Official Independent Singles Breakers Chart Top 20". OCC. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
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