Medellin 5 Year Anniversary

[Debord 423]

It was 5 years ago today that we first heard Medellin on Zane Lowe, and it was released. I still remember downloading Apple Music to listen to it on my way home from work. It got a mixed reception from fans I think but I think it holds up really well, it's absolutely packed with hooks.

[johncba 15]

Well, I had a similar experience, I first listened to Medellin walking home from work. Loved it then, love it now! Five years is too long, we need new music! 

[mirtillo 1,858]

Like first single from a new album after 4 years, Medellin it was a real disappointment! 

[Redha DBL 7,374]

Her worst lead single with "Gimme all your luvin". I remember when the song hadn't been released yet and the extras from the videos where describing the song, all they would say was "it goes One Two Cha Cha Cha" and i knew it wasn't very good. No one said "the track is amazing " or "it's gonna be a hit this summer", nothing like that, just "she sings one two cha cha cha" ok lol...

[mirtillo 1,858]

2 minutes ago, Redha DBL said:

Her worst lead single with "Gimme all your luvin".

It's true! It's all the Super Bowl's fault!

 

[Prayer 14,408]

Still fresh. I also remember my first listen and be surprised but happy overall. Everyone (me included) expected the usual Maluma dirty reggaeton smash, but instead she gave us this smooth, cool, almost nostalgic song. I also liked that sonically it was something different for her, right where "Body Shop" had left in the previous album. She tried something different.

I took a pill and had a dream...

The video is still one of her best of last decade and I'd even say one of her best ever...

And the chemistry between them was always cute to see:

Slow down on the criticism, papis!

[Redha DBL 7,374]

2 minutes ago, mirtillo said:

It's true! It's all the Super Bowl's fault!

 

Hmmm even with a sport/cheerleader theme she could have made a better song. 

[mirtillo 1,858]

Just now, Redha DBL said:

Hmmm even with a sport/cheerleader theme she could have made a better song. 

The videoclip I like it. The song was perfect like a bonus track into deluxe edition!

Medellin is so slow...! The wigs used in the videoclip are terrible! The performance at Billboard was nice and well done.

[Debord 423]

10 minutes ago, Prayer said:

Still fresh. I also remember my first listen and be surprised but happy overall. Everyone (me included) expected the usual Maluma dirty reggaeton smash, but instead she gave us this smooth, cool, almost nostalgic song. I also liked that sonically it was something different for her, right where "Body Shop" had left in the previous album. She tried something different.

I took a pill and had a dream...

The video is still one of her best of last decade and I'd even say one of her best ever...

And the chemistry between them was always cute to see:

Slow down on the criticism, papis!

I went to the MTV premiere of the video and was sat right in front of her. Amazing memories.

I remember The Guardian review of the Madame X tour said the performance of Medellin made it sound like the massive hit it should have been and it's very true.

[Prayer 14,408]

6 minutes ago, Debord said:

I went to the MTV premiere of the video and was sat right in front of her. Amazing memories.

I remember The Guardian review of the Madame X tour said the performance of Medellin made it sound like the massive hit it should have been and it's very true.

I think it's one of those songs that could have been bigger with proper label push and promotion - and also a shorter edit maybe xd Sadly she never had proper push from Interscope except for the radio deal for "Give Me All Your Luvin'".

General public (I'm talking about Spanish-speaking countries, were Maluma was massive back then) were just surprised it wasn't the usual reggaeton hit and never cared about it again, I think. But it could have helped him too to expand his quite limited sonically and image-wise catalogue. It was a win-win for both.

That said, it got OK numbers, it wasn't this massive flop either, but... yeah, a lost proper hit.

[Frank 42,551]

I remember watching the MTV premiere special when it was broadcasted and being with my mouth open about how gorgeous she looked in the video. About the song, when i 1st listened to it, i was a bit surprised, but when the "si te enamoro" part kicked in, wow, that was it!!! There was the chorus!!!!. For me, Madame X is one of her best albums, a beautiful inspired work of art, and those amazing videos... She put her heart and soul on the whole project.

[Andreo 5,326]

I remember disliking it when it came out lol. It's a cute fresh Summer Song but as a lead single it sucks Sorry. Even Gimme All Your Luving was a better lead

[Debord 423]

In terms of lead singles I'd put it above GMAYL, LFL and 4 Minutes...I think it's about the same level as Secret, American Life.

[Babooshka 227]

Worst first single ever

Worst era ever

Worst boyfriend ever

[Sheridan1980 1,104]

Really love this song and the Madame X album. The video is great, the song is pretty good, it makes you want to fall in love   

And I don't give a damn about summer hits, this song is for people who listen to real music, not for idiots who listen to hits on the radio that everyone will have forgotten by the following year 

[Debord 423]

6 minutes ago, Sheridan1980 said:

Really love this song and the Madame X album. The video is great, the song is pretty good, it makes you want to fall in love   

And I don't give a damn about summer hits, this song is for people who listen to real music, not for idiots who listen to hits on the radio that everyone will have forgotten by the following year 

Yeah the whole era was quite thrilling I think, it was M back firing on full cylinders. 

[Brendanlovesu1 12,036]

the only complaint I have about the video is the Madame X intro speech, it should have been moved to the end of the video, apart from that I lve it

When Maluma says 'show me' in response to 'I felt so naked and alive' I still get chills

[Redha DBL 7,374]

She hadn't have a solid lead since Hung Up anyway. Some were nice (Living for Love, 4 minutes...) but nowhere near as strong  as a lead should be. Like a Prayer, Frozen, Music, Hung up, this is what i'm talking about.

[Prayer 14,408]

10 minutes ago, Redha DBL said:

She hadn't have a solid lead since Hung Up anyway. Some were nice (Living for Love, 4 minutes...) but nowhere near as strong  as a lead should be. Like a Prayer, Frozen, Music, Hung up, this is what i'm talking about.

I'd say "4 Minutes" was everything it needed to be in 2008, a killer commercial song for the time + a killer video. Plus it was one of the biggest hits of that year. It was literally everywhere in Spring 2008.

Even today, with Justin Timberlake "cancelled" and her completely ignoring the song on her greatest hits tour, remains one of her most streamed songs still.

"GMAYL", "Living For Love" and "Medellín" we can discuss for days, yes, apart from personal preferences. IMO "Living For Love" was the weakest combo (song + video), I like the song but there's something missing in the original album version (she always performed remixes and different versions of it since day one). And the video is quite simple for a lead. I think "Bitch I'm Madonna" should have been the lead on "Rebel Heart".

[Debord 423]

They're 4 of the greatest pop songs of all time. I think Medellin is a solid 8.

[musicinferno 3,691]

I remember refreshing YouTube on my lunch break to the hear it in my car. I enjoyed it a lot as it sounded so different. I did lose interest over the years though and I much prefer Crave and IDSIF. 

[Sheridan1980 1,104]

1 hour ago, Redha DBL said:

She hadn't have a solid lead since Hung Up anyway. Some were nice (Living for Love, 4 minutes...) but nowhere near as strong  as a lead should be. Like a Prayer, Frozen, Music, Hung up, this is what i'm talking about.

Above all, once she passed the age of 49, the media no longer gave her any credit. Unfortunately, the media decide whether a song is a hit or not. It has nothing to do with the quality of his music, it's just a question of age. Besides, a 50-year-old woman who wants to stay in the game is just too much for them. 

[Redha DBL 7,374]

1 hour ago, Prayer said:

I'd say "4 Minutes" was everything it needed to be in 2008, a killer commercial song for the time + a killer video. Plus it was one of the biggest hits of that year. It was literally everywhere in Spring 2008.

Even today, with Justin Timberlake "cancelled" and her completely ignoring the song on her greatest hits tour, remains one of her most streamed songs still.

"GMAYL", "Living For Love" and "Medellín" we can discuss for days, yes, apart from personal preferences. IMO "Living For Love" was the weakest combo (song + video), I like the song but there's something missing in the original album version (she always performed remixes and different versions of it since day one). And the video is quite simple for a lead. I think "Bitch I'm Madonna" should have been the lead on "Rebel Heart".

For me "4 minutes" was not groundbreaking at all, especially in 2008. It just benefited from great public attraction because Madonna was coming from the mega successfull Confessions era and Justin was still big at that time. Musically the song is average, especially in 2008 when the Timbaland sound was already over.

[Inco 9,852]

Medellín could be better, it's good, nothing than that but the video is awesome, it could've been the start of a visual album but it didn't happen unfortunately. I really liked this era, specially the videos and some moments in the tour. 

[Pootz333 2,695]

I never cared for Justin but 4 Minutes is a bop and has aged bopfully.

The video is terrible though. Same with Give It To Me. She looked amazing but that's it.

Medellin is a cute. Unpopular opinion: There are several songs on MDNA that blow it out of the water.