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Imán (Two of Us)

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"Imán (Two of Us)"
Single by María Becerra
Language
  • Spanish
  • English
Released16 May 2024 (2024-05-16)
StudioMXM Studios (Stockholm, Sweden)
Genre
Length2:02
LabelWarner Latina
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Liohn
  • Xavier Rosero "Xross"
María Becerra singles chronology
"Spicy Margarita"
(2024)
"Imán (Two of Us)"
(2024)
"Low Key"
(2024)
Music video
"Imán (Two of Us)" on YouTube

"Imán (Two of Us)" is a song by Argentine singer María Becerra. It was released through Warner Music Latina on 16 May 2024, as the second single from her upcoming third studio album. Becerra wrote the song alongside Elvira Anderfjärd, Richard Zastenker, and Xavier Rosero "Xross", while the latter and Liohn handled its production. Musically, it is a pop and urban pop track with lyrics about a love interest.

A music video for "Imán (Two of Us)", directed by Julián Levy and Lucas Fossati, was released alongside the song; it sees Becerra and a group of visitors entering a minimalist art gallery where a pop art exhibition is displayed. Becerra performed the song at the Kings and Queens League finale, on Susana Giménez, and on The Kelly Clarkson Show. "Imán (Two of Us)" peaked at number two on the Argentina Hot 100, number 12 in Uruguay, and number 78 in Paraguay.

Release

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Becerra announced the release of "Imán (Two of Us)" through her social media accounts on 10 May 2024, six days before its official release date.[1][2] She also shared a 16-second snippet and the and information about the world premiere.[2] It was released alongside a music video directed by Julián Levy and Lucas Fossati, and produced by Asalto.[3][4] It sees Becerra introducing into a futuristic and minimalist art gallery where a pop art exhibition is displayed.[5] It sees all the visitors experiment with chewing gum, which has love potion-like effects.[6] "Imán (Two of Us)" was released as the first single from Becerra's upcoming album.[7][8]

Composition

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"Imán (Two of Us)" is a pop[3][6][5] and urban pop[9][10] track with funk guitar riffs.[11] Its bilingual lyrics are a declaration of love directed to a love interest.[5] The song was recorded at MXM Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, with production handled by Liohn and Xross; the latter is the main producer of Becerra's team.[5] In a statement, Becerra said: "I am very happy to finally be able to share this song that we have been slowly showing both live and on my social networks. [...] It was all a journey to this new era that we have been conceiving for some time".[5]

Live performances

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Becerra debuted the song at the Kings and Queens League finale on 20 April 2024, alongside the remix to "Spicy Margarita" with American singer Jason Derulo and Canadian singer Michael Bublé.[9] After the release of "Imán (Two of Us)", she performed it on Susana Giménez and on The Kelly Clarkson Show.[12][13]

Charts

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Chart positions for "Imán (Two of Us)"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[14] 2
Argentina Airplay (Monitor Latino)[15] 1
Paraguay (SGP)[16] 78
Uruguay (CUD)[17] 12
Uruguay Airplay (Monitor Latino)[18] 3

References

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  1. ^ "Maria Becerra anunció su nueva canción: ¿cuándo es el estreno?". Oh La La. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b Escobar Rivas, Ana (11 May 2024). "María Becerra anuncia el estreno mundial de 'Imán (Two of Us)', su nuevo sencillo con aires de pop". Los 40. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b "María Becerra Drops «IMAN (The Two Of Us)»: Meaning & English Lyrics". Los 40. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Maria Becerra lanzó "Imán", un adelanto de su nuevo álbum". Cronica. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e Cordero Orellana, Melanie (17 May 2024). "Maria Becerra adelanta nuevo álbum con sencillo "IMÁN (Two Of Us)"". Los 40. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  6. ^ a b Escobar Rivas, Ana (17 May 2024). "María Becerra se pasa al 'bubblegum' pop y se pega como el chicle en su nueva canción: 'Imán (Two of Us)'". Los 40. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  7. ^ Castro, Nohelia (18 May 2024). "Maria Becerra lanza "Imán", Carlos Vives junto a Luis Fonsi y más estrenos musicales". People en Español. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  8. ^ Phoyú, Cristian (17 May 2024). "María Becerra estrenó su nuevo tema, Imán, y comenzó la próxima era de la nena de Argentina". Oh La La. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  9. ^ a b Coca, Laura (20 April 2024). "María Becerra presenta 'IMAN (Two Of Us)' y 'Spicy Margarita (Remix)' con Jason Derulo y Michael Bublé". Los 40. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  10. ^ "María Becerra cantó "Imán (Two Of Us)", su nueva canción por primera vez". Los 40. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  11. ^ "María Becerra explora su lado más pop en "Imán", el primer adelanto de su nuevo disco". TN. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  12. ^ Florio, Paola (22 September 2024). "María Becerra lloró en el living de Susana: el compromiso con J Rei, la pérdida de su embarazo y una visita especial". Infobae. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  13. ^ "'IMAN (Two Of Us)' by Maria Becerra Kelly Clarkson Show". NBC. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Billboard Argentina Hot 100". Billboard Argentina. Archived from the original on 28 May 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Top 20 Argentina – General – Del 23 al 29 de Septiembre, 2024" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  16. ^ "Agosto - TOP #100 de Canciones de SGP". Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  17. ^ "Historial Chart Mensual - Junio 2024". Cámara Uruguaya de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  18. ^ "Top 20 Uruguay – General – Del 23 al 29 de Septiembre, 2024" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 19 October 2024.