Format Digital download Genre Tropical house Label Kemosabe
RCA | Recorded 2016 Length 3:55 | |
Released June 24, 2016 (2016-06-24) | ||
"Sola" is a song recorded by Mexican-American singer and actress Becky G. It was released on June 24, 2016 through Kemosabe Records as the lead single from her forthcoming Spanish debut album. "Sola" was written by Gomez alongside Saul Alexander Castillo Vasquez, Steven Dominguez, and Martin Rodriguez Vincente; it is her first song to be recorded entirely in Spanish. The song features elements of reggaeton, urban, and Latin music, and lyrically speaks of gaining freedom after the conclusion of a negative relationship. It was also produced by Saul Alexander Castillo Vasquez, taking the name A.C. Gomez has confirmed that an English version of the song has been recorded, and is set to be released in the future.
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Release and reception
Upon its release, "Sola" received a generally positive reception from music critics. Billboard praised the use of Reggaeton elements in the songs production, while PopSugar described the song as her "sexiest" release yet. "Sola" had some success on Billboard subsidiary charts; it reached number 18 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, and number 11 on the Latin Pop Songs chart.
Live performances
Gomez first performed the song at the 2016 Premios Juventud, paying tribute to Britney Spears' performance of "I'm a Slave 4 U" (2001) at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
Music video
The accompanying music video, released on August 26, was co-directed by Gomez with Frank Borin. The premise sees Gomez attending her own funeral. The scene is cut with Gomez riding in a red car across a desert. The video then shows of what appears to be what Gomez did before faking her death and using a new appearance. Gomez is later seen arriving at a restaurant taking the dress of a waiter while passing a note to her ex's girlfriend. The duo drives off as the clip ends. Gomez was inspired to make a "cinematic" music video while on the set of her feature film debut, Power Rangers (2017).