Seven Songs a Week: Saturday: Nathy Peluso

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Saturday's are starting to exclusively be request from my older brother because today is a song from his latest obsession, Nathy Peluso. I found out about Peluso when she released a video for COLORS back in October, much to my and Twitter's amusement. Peluso entranced the general public with her interesting attire, accent, and attitude so much that she received a second COLORS for her single "Puro Veneno." Clearly, Peluso is doing something right because she received two Latin Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Song for today's song "Buenos Aires."

Single Cover for "Buenos Aires"

"Buenos Aires" references to the capital of Argentina and Peluso's hometown. Lyrically, "Buenos Aires" deals with Peluso smoking at home in the city while it's gray, cold and rainy, which bothers her. She is tired of waiting and acting like someone is looking for her. Peluso takes a jab at religion stating "¿A dónde va, eso a lo que rezamos?" translating to "Where does what we pray for go?" and "Conozco esa pesada sensación de soledad ¿Pero a quién esperamos?" translating to "I know that heavy sensation of solitude But who are we waiting for?" which may reference the second coming of Christ. She continues doubting religion with "Es domingo, no me quiero levantar" meaning "It's Sunday, I don't want to get up" as Sunday is considered the Lord's Day and is also the day people typically go to church. After the verse, the chorus has a new meaning, Peluso must be tired of all that comes with religion and begins to doubt it because she feels like she is alone in the world. Peluso turns off her phone and doesn't let anybody know and asks "¿Para qué voy a pedir perdón?" or "Why would I ask for forgiveness?" referencing religion again as she hears a call outside and doesn't know what to do about it. Peluso has become used to the town and ignores it as she states that "Puedo rebobinar y poner en pausa a lo que suceda" or "I can rewind and hit pause on what may happen" referencing the Bible and how she can also read it but it comes to a stop as it describes what should happen. I believe that "Pero a las tres de la mañana. Todos nos miramo' cuando llueve en la ciudad" or "But at 3 a.m We all look at each other when it rains in the city" is a metaphor of when something bad happens to her or somebody all religious people can do is watch as according to them, it is what God intended.

The video for "Buenos Aires" is essentially just Peluso doing what the lyrics describe, She's at home in her apartment, smoking on a rainy day. Cut between Peluso at home are childhood videos of her doing the same thing as a kid. The video is also filmed with a grainy effect and has open captions which I thank Peluso because I couldn't understand her in neither English nor Spanish.

This song is pretty nice, it reminded me alot of Tyler, The Creator and Anderson.Paak. The sound of this song reminds me of an old Vaporwave track I used to listen to called "Beach Walk," Peluso's vocals kinda reminded me of Alicia Keys' song "Love Looks Better." Peluso is a visionary who knows her references, I like how her album cover for "Calambre" calls back to Grace Jones' "Island Life" cover but I think Peluso still has much to grow. Her voice is still very shrill leading to Twitter comparing her to Trina Vega from Victorious and Rachel Berry from Glee.

I give "Buenos Aires" 4.4 confusing accents out of 5

I hope you enjoyed my review. How do you feel about "Buenos Aires"? Leave a comment and a request for next Saturday down below.

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Take Care,

Jonathan