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Malibu (Kim Petras song)

"Malibu"
A close-up picture of tanned breasts in a pink bikini top. Between them, there is a silver necklace with the song title and a corresponding tan line with the artist name.
Single by Kim Petras
Released7 May 2020 (2020-05-07)
Genre
Length3:10
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Kim Petras singles chronology
"Reminds Me"
(2020) 		"Malibu"
(2020) 		"Future Starts Now"
(2021)

"Malibu" is a song by German singer-songwriter Kim Petras. It was released as a single on 7 May 2020.[2]

Background and release

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On 1 May 2020, Petras announced that the song would be released on 7 May 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 mixtape, 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] Battle Royale game Fortnite also included "Malibu" in their 2021 Rainbow Royale pride event where the song would play in their Power Play radio stations used in the games cars.[6]

The song was also featured in the June 2021 Rocket League soundtrack as both a Playlist song and as a player anthem.

Composition

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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".[7]

Reception

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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".[8] Music critic Thomas Bleach named the song a "bonafide banger" and said it "deserves to be embraced on mainstream radio."[9] Maxamillion Polo from Ones to Watch wrote that "'Malibu' is Petras at her finest" and called the song "a euphoric joyride from start to finish".[10]

Music video

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Petras released an "at home" music video on 11 May 2020. Filmed in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic,[11] it features appearances from 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.[12][13][14]

Live performances

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Petras performed "Malibu" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on 10 July 2020.[15] She also performed it during HBO Pride Live along with "Heart to Break" and "Blow It All".[citation needed]

Charts

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[16] 88
UK Independent Singles Breakers (OCC)[17] 15

References

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  1. ^ MeGarry, Daniel (7 May 2020). "Kim Petras' new single Malibu is an early contender for song of the summer". Gay Times. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  2. ^ "For Kim Petras, Her New Single Is a Sign of What's to Come". 8 May 2020.
  3. ^ PETRAS, KIM (1 May 2020). "#MalibuMay7th Woo-Ah!". @kimpetras. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  4. ^ Schatz, Lake (7 May 2020). "Kim Petras parties in "Malibu" on new single: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  5. ^ Petras, Kim [@kimpetras] (21 June 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 11 September 2020 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ "Rainbow Royale is here!". Epic Games' Fortnite. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  7. ^ Ellefson, Lindsay. "Kim Petras Fulfills Your Wishes With "Malibu"-Flavored Kisses on New Single". Spin. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  8. ^ Guerrero, Desiree (7 May 2020). "Kim Petras's 'Malibu' Might Be the Song of the Summer". Out. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  9. ^ "SINGLE REVIEW: Kim Petras - Malibu". thomasbleach.com. 10 May 2020.
  10. ^ "Kim Petras' "Malibu" Is Picture-Perfect Pop Escapism". onestowatch.com.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "Kim Petras' Star-Studded 'Malibu' Video: Watch". Billboard. 11 May 2020.
  13. ^ Manzella 5/11/2020, Sam. "You're Invited to Kim Petras' Extremely Gay "Malibu" Pool Party". LOGO News.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ "Kim Petras Called All Her Famous Friends for a Virtual Pool Party". PAPER. 11 May 2020.
  15. ^ Peraglia, Jared (12 July 2020). "Kim Petras drops music video for 'Broken Glass'". V Magazine. Retrieved 11 September 2020. Petras made her late-night debut and performed "Malibu" on Jimmy Kimmel, guest hosted by Billy Eichner, Thursday evening.
  16. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  17. ^ "Official Independent Singles Breakers Chart Top 20". OCC. Retrieved 11 June 2020.