Labios Mordidos

"Labios Mordidos"
Single by Kali Uchis and Karol G
from the album Orquídeas
Language
  • Spanish
English title"Bitten Lips"
ReleasedNovember 23, 2023 (2023-11-23)
GenreReggaeton
Length3:15
LabelGeffen
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Lara
  • Albert Hype
  • Austen Jux-Chandler
Kali Uchis singles chronology
"Te Mata"
(2023) 		"Labios Mordidos"
(2023) 		"Igual que un Ángel"
(2024)
Karol G singles chronology
"Mi Ex Tenía Razón"
(2023) 		"Labios Mordidos"
(2023) 		"Qué Chimba de Vida"
(2023)
Music video
"Labios Mordidos" on YouTube

"Labios Mordidos" (transl. "Bitten Lips") is a song by American singer Kali Uchis and Colombian singer Karol G. It was released on November 23, 2023, through Geffen Records as the third single from Uchis' fourth studio album, Orquídeas (2024).

Background and composition

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As Kali Uchis and Karol G began a friendship, they planned to record music together. The latter revealed that they wrote several songs during their visits to each other homes.[1][2] From that sessions, they finished two songs: "Me Tengo Que Ir", which was released on Karol G's second mixtape Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) (2023) and an undisclosed song that would be released in one Uchis works.[3] On October 18, 2023, Uchis revealed the song with Karol G to be titled "Labios Mordidos", which was recorded for her fourth studio album Orquídeas (2024).[4]

"Labios Mordidos" is a reggaeton song,[5] produced by Albert Hype, Austen Jux-Chandler, and Manuel Lara.[6] A song with sapphic themes, it details the flirtation between two women.[7]

Release and promotion

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Uchis first performed her part of "Labios Mordidos" during her set at Lollapalooza Brazil 2023.[8] Karol G also teased the song's release during an interview with Rolling Stone, hinting to be released in November 2023.[2] She later sang part of "Labios Mordidos" as a medley with "Qlona" and "Ojos Ferrari" during her performance at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.[9]

Both Uchis and Karol G posted the song's release date, with the former uploading photos taken on the music video's set.[9] "Labios Mordidos" premiered as the third single from Orquídeas on November 23, 2023, at 21:00 PT (5:00 UTC on November 24, 2023).[10]

Music video

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A music video for "Labios Mordidos" was directed by Shan Phearon (TK) and released on November 24, 2023.[1][9] The film-styled visual sees both Uchis and Karol G dancing together at a female-only party, concluding with a scene of the singers walking behind an explosion.[9][11]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Labios Mordidos"
Chart (2023–2024) Peak
position
Colombia (Billboard)[12] 15
Global 200 (Billboard)[13] 108
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] 23
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[15] 59
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 97
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[17] 10
US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard)[18] 22

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kali Uchis y Karol G se unieron en «Labios Mordidos», adelanto del nuevo álbum de la americana" [Kali Uchis and Karol G joined forces in "Labios Mordidos", a preview of the American's new album]. Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). November 24, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Herrera, Isabela (August 14, 2023). "Karol G Bet on Herself and Won". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  3. ^ Paul, Marisha (August 15, 2023). "Karol G Talks About Selling Out Stadiums and Wanting to Be a Mom One Day". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  4. ^ Blistein, Jon (October 18, 2023). "Kali Uchis Unveils 'Orquídeas' Track List Featuring Peso Pluma, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  5. ^ Raygoza, Isabela (November 24, 2023). "Kali Uchis & Karol G Unleash Sweltering Reggaeton Collab 'Labios Mordidos': Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Strauss, Matthew (November 24, 2023). "Kali Uchis and Karol G Reunite for New Song and Video "Labios Mordidos": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Mier, Tomás (November 24, 2023). "Karol G and Kali Uchis Unite for a Colombian Baddie Link-Up on 'Labios Mordidos'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  8. ^ Flores, Andrea (November 20, 2023). "A Colombian Thanksgiving: Kali Uchis and Karol G announce another collaboration". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c d Trujillo, Jovita (November 20, 2023). "Kali Uchis Shares a Sneak Peek of "Labios Mordidos" Featuring Karol G". Hola!. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  10. ^ Sales, Alex (November 21, 2023). "Karol G y Kali Uchis: todo lo que sabemos sobre su colaboración" [Karol G and Kali Uchis: everything we know about their collaboration]. Glamour México (in Spanish). Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  11. ^ Beltrán, Erick (November 24, 2023). "Karol G coquetea con Kali Uchis en video musical de "Labios mordidos"" [Karol G flirts with Kali Uchis in the music video for "Labios Mordidos"]. CNN en Español (in Spanish). Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  12. ^ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Colombia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  13. ^ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  14. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 4, 2023. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  15. ^ "Top 100 Songs Weekly". Productores de Música de España. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  16. ^ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  17. ^ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  18. ^ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
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