N5 (song)
{{Short description|2022 single by Lali}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Infobox song
| name = N5
| cover = Lali N5 Artwork.jpeg
| border = yes
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Lali
| album = Lali
| language = Spanish
| released = {{Start date|2022|6|22|df=y}}
| recorded = 2021
| studio =
| genre =
- Pop
- flamenco pop
- house{{cite web|url=https://vorterixsla.com/lali-esposito-presenta-su-nuevo-single-n5/|title=Lali Espósito presenta su nuevo single "N5"|author=Kachi|date=23 June 2022|accessdate=30 July 2022|language=es|work=Vorterix}}
| length = {{Duration|2:34}}
| label = Sony
| writer =
- Mariana Espósito
- Martín D'Agosto
- Mauro De Tommaso
| producer =
- Mauro De Tommaso
| prev_title = Cuanto Antes
| prev_year = 2022
| next_title = 2 Son 3
| next_year = 2022
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|S-pHklWLaED60|"N5"}}}}
}}
"N5" is a song recorded by Argentine singer Lali. The song was released by Sony Music Argentina on 22 June 2022, as the fourth single from Lali's fifth studio album, Lali (2023). The song was written by Lali, Martín D'Agosto and its producer Mauro De Tommaso. The song's title references the famous perfume Chanel No. 5 by Coco Chanel.
Lyrics and composition
"N5" is a pop song with elements of house and flamenco.{{cite web|url=https://www.clarin.com/espectaculos/musica/lali-sorprende-tema-mezcla-house-guitarras-flamencas-video-inspirado-noche-madrilena_0_RZypuONtUe.html|title=Lali sorprende con un tema que mezcla house con guitarras flamencas y un video inspirado en la noche madrileña|date=23 June 2022|accessdate=4 August 2022|language=es|work=Clarín}} The incorporation of elements of Spanish culture into her music is only natural as Lali had settled in Spain between 2019 and 2022 to film Sky Rojo. In fact, Lautaro Furiolo, the director of the single's music video, revealed that Lali wrote the song with the Madrilenian night in mind.{{cite web|url=https://www.el1digital.com.ar/cultura/lautaro-furiolo-el-director-matancero-detras-de-n5-el-popular-videoclip-de-lali/|title=Lautaro Furiolo, el director matancero detrás de "N5", el popular videoclip de Lali|website=El 1 Digital|date=28 June 2022|accessdate=4 August 2022|language=es}} Its lyrics find Lali describing a same-sex relationship for the first time after coming out as bisexual some years before.{{cite web|url=https://www.lanacion.com.ar/espectaculos/personajes/lali-esposito-confirmo-que-n5-su-tema-mas-hot-esta-dedicado-a-la-cantante-espanola-lola-indigo-nid10072022/|title=Lali Espósito confirmó que "N5", su tema más hot, está dedicado a la cantante española Lola Índigo|date=10 July 2022|accessdate=4 August 2022|language=es|work=La Nación}}{{cite web|url=https://shangay.com/2022/03/09/lali-esposito-diva-lgtbi-instagram-sky-rojo-entrevista/|title=Lali: "Antes había un grupo selecto de divas; ahora en Instagram encuentras muchísimas divas de la vida"|first=Agustina|last=Gomez Cascales|date=9 March 2022|magazine=Shangay|access-date=4 August 2022|language=es}}{{cite web|url=https://www.a24.com/show/lali-esposito-sorprendio-al-hablar-su-bi-sexualidad-n883974|title=Lali Espósito sorprendió al hablar sobre su bi sexualidad|date=14 December 2021|accessdate=4 August 2022|language=es|website=América 24}}
Background and release
The song was released on 22 June 2022, one day before Lali kicked off her Disciplina Tour. Once "N5" was released, fans and the media were quick to relate the song to the Spanish singer Lola Indigo. Some months before, Lali and Lola had been recorded kissing at a party, which had made the headlines of numerous magazines and news portals.{{cite web|url=https://www.clarin.com/fama/viralizo-video-lali-esposito-fiesta-madrid-besos-lola-indigo-_0_94D0L9Cu2g.html|title=Se viralizó un video de Lali Espósito en una fiesta de Madrid: ¿está a los besos con Lola Índigo?|date=28 February 2022|accessdate=4 August 2022|language=es|work=Clarín}} These rumors spread rapidly as the lyrics of the song mention find Lali and a mysterious woman being recorded while making out at a party and appearing on cover pages afterwards. After much speculation, Lali confirmed that the inspiration behind the song was indeed Lola Indigo.{{cite web|url=https://www.clarin.com/espectaculos/musica/lali-esposito-confirmo-tema-n5-dedicado-cantante-espanola-lola-indigo_0_dATaS4puIC.html|title=Lali Espósito confirmó que su tema N5 está dedicado a la cantante española Lola Indigo|date=10 July 2022|accessdate=4 August 2022|language=es|work=Clarín}} The Spanish singer also commented on the song and mentioned that she keeps a nice friendship with Lali.{{cite web|url=https://caras.perfil.com/noticias/celebridades/lola-indigo-hablo-de-su-relacion-con-lali-esposito-es-mi-persona-favorita.phtml|title=Lola Índigo habló de su relación con Lali Espósito: "Es mi persona favorita"|date=15 July 2022|accessdate=4 August 2022|language=es|website=Caras}}
Music video
The accompanying music video for "N5" was released together with the single on 22 June 2022. Directed by Lautaro Furiolo and filmed at the Coliseo Theater in Lomas de Zamora, Argentina, the clip sees Lali showing herself off as an actress in a story full of glamour, seduction and an Iberian imprint.{{cite web|url=https://billboard.com.ar/lali-lanza-su-nuevo-tema-n5/|title=Lali lanza su nuevo tema, "N5"|work=Billboard Argentina|accessdate=4 August 2022|date=22 June 2022|language=es}} The video features guest appearances by Leonardo Sbaraglia and Verónica Llinás, with whom Lali had previously worked in The Accused (2018) and El Fin del Amor (2022), respectively.{{cite web|url=https://www.clarin.com/fama/lali-dirige-veronica-llinas-leonardo-sbaraglia-ultimo-videoclip_3_7N9XEdcUqL.html|title=Lali dirige a Verónica Llinás y Leonardo Sbaraglia en su último videoclip|date=3 August 2022|accessdate=4 August 2022|language=es|work=Clarín}}
=Synopsis=
At the beginning of the clip, Lali enters a hotel parlour where an elegant dinner is taking place. In one of the many gambling tables, Llinás is accompanied by a woman who catches the attention of Lali. After exchanging glances, both women leave the room and carry out a choreography in a private place. Later, they leave the hotel and dance together with a ten of other diverse dancers. Towards the end of the clip, it is revealed that everything had taken place in Lali's mind as Sbaraglia enters the room and exchange complicit looks with her. The woman then receives a tarot card, which is believed symbolizes an invitation to join Lali and Sbaraglia on their hotel room.{{cite web|url=https://www.pagina12.com.ar/431579-lali-esposito-lanzo-su-nueva-cancion-y-video-n-5|title=Lali Espósito lanzó su nueva canción y video "N5"|date=23 June 2022|accessdate=4 August 2022|work=Página 12|language=es}}
Commercial performance
"N5" became an instant success in Argentina and Uruguay. In Argentina, the song reached the seventeenth spot on Spotify's Argentina Top 200 chart, the highest position ever for any Lali song. The song debuted at number 86 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 and surged to number 14 on the following week.{{cite web|url=https://billboard.com.ar/billboard-argentina-hot-100-lali-logra-el-hot-shot-debut-con-n5/|title=Billboard Argentina Hot 100: Lali logra el Hot Shot Debut con "N5"|work=Billboard Argentina|accessdate=8 July 2022|date=6 July 2022|language=es}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/shakira-rauw-alejandro-te-felicito-billboard-argentina-hot-100-chart/|title=Shakira & Rauw Alejandro's 'Te Felicito' Leads Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Chart for a Fourth Week|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=28 July 2022|date=15 July 2022}} Eventually, the song entered the chart's top ten at number nine, marking Lali's highest charting song since the chart's debut in October 2018 and her first ever top ten entry.{{cite web|url=https://billboard.com.ar/billboard-argentina-hot-100-duki-llega-al-2-con-givenchy/|title=Billboard Argentina Hot 100: Duki llega al 2° con "Givenchy"|work=Billboard Argentina|accessdate=4 August 2022|date=3 August 2022|language=es}} In August 2022, the single received a gold certification in Argentina.
Charts
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Argentina|title=N5|artist=Lali|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2022|certyear=2022|access-date=29 August 2022|certref={{Cite tweet|user=lalioficial|number=1564104099078934529|title=♥️}}}}
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References
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Category:Sony Music Latin singles