Papi chulo... (te traigo el mmmm...)
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"Papi Chulo..." is a 2003 song recorded by rapper and reggaeton
artist Lorna
. Released as her debut single in 2003 summer, the song achieved a huge success in many countries, becoming a top five hit in France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy.
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In the music video, Lorna performs a suggestive dance while singing.
In France, the single went to number 46 on July 20, 2003. It climbed quickly and reached the top ten three weeks later. It finally topped the chart for a sole week, then dropped but managed a total of 14 weeks in the top ten and 20 weeks on the chart. It fell off the chart after being at #25 probably because the song was available on the singer's next single then released. The single is currently the 937th best-selling single of all time.
A Pakistan
i cover version
of the song has also been released with Urdu
lyrics sung by popular Makrani
singer Younis Jani.
In Italy
the song title and the song itself have been widely used in political satire: "papi" (daddy) is one of the nicknames of Silvio Berlusconi
, first used by Noemi Letizia, a girl involved in one of the many sexual scandals of the Italian
Prime Minister. "Chulo", other than meaning "pimp" in spanish, sounds like "ciùlo", an Italian slang term for the sexual act.
CD maxi
12" maxi
Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
artist Lorna
Lorna (rapper)
Lorna Zarina Aponte , better known simply as Lorna, is a female rapper and reggaeton artist best known for her song "Papi chulo... "...
. Released as her debut single in 2003 summer, the song achieved a huge success in many countries, becoming a top five hit in France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy.
Song information
Sponsored by NRJ, the song also features as B-side on Lorna's second single, "Papito ven a mí". In the refrains, the singer can be heard sighing in a sexual mannerOrgasm
Orgasm is the peak of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, characterized by an intense sensation of pleasure...
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In the music video, Lorna performs a suggestive dance while singing.
In France, the single went to number 46 on July 20, 2003. It climbed quickly and reached the top ten three weeks later. It finally topped the chart for a sole week, then dropped but managed a total of 14 weeks in the top ten and 20 weeks on the chart. It fell off the chart after being at #25 probably because the song was available on the singer's next single then released. The single is currently the 937th best-selling single of all time.
A Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
i cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of the song has also been released with Urdu
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
lyrics sung by popular Makrani
Makrani
Makrani are the inhabitants of Makran coast of Balochistan in Iran and Pakistan.-Sheedi:Black Africans were enslaved and brought to Balochistan in medieval times. The descendants are called Makrani or Sheedi. The Sheedis are a Negroid people in Pakistan...
singer Younis Jani.
In Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
the song title and the song itself have been widely used in political satire: "papi" (daddy) is one of the nicknames of Silvio Berlusconi
Silvio Berlusconi
Silvio Berlusconi , also known as Il Cavaliere – from knighthood to the Order of Merit for Labour which he received in 1977 – is an Italian politician and businessman who served three terms as Prime Minister of Italy, from 1994 to 1995, 2001 to 2006, and 2008 to 2011. Berlusconi is also the...
, first used by Noemi Letizia, a girl involved in one of the many sexual scandals of the Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
Prime Minister. "Chulo", other than meaning "pimp" in spanish, sounds like "ciùlo", an Italian slang term for the sexual act.
Track listings
CD single- "Papi Chulo... (te traigo el mmmm)" (radio edit) — 2:58
- "Papi Chulo... (te traigo el mmmm)" (original version) — 2:56
CD maxi
- "Papi Chulo... (te traigo el mmmm)" (radio edit) — 3:00
- "Papi Chulo... (te traigo el mmmm)" (extended edit) — 5:45
- "Papi Chulo... (te traigo el mmmm)" (original version) — 3:00
12" maxi
- "Papi Chulo... (te traigo el mmmm)"
- "Papi Chulo... (te traigo el mmmm)" (jiggy's Latin-afro remix)
- "Papi Chulo... (te traigo el mmmm)" (original mix)
Credits
- Licensed from Metropol Records
- Produced by Rodney S.Clark Donalds
- Published by Metropol Music
- Sub-published in France by Scorpio Music (Black Scorpio) Sacem
- P&C 2003 Metropol Records
Peak positions
| Chart (2003–2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 12 |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 2 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 4 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 2 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 49 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 12 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2003) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 67 |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 34 |
| Dutch Top 40 | 46 |
| French Singles Chart | 15 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 41 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Gold | December 6, 2003 | 20,000 | |
| France | Gold | September 24, 2003 | 250,000 | 362,000 |