"Bebe" is a song by Romanian singer Inna and Ugandan recording artist Vinka, digitally released on 4 November 2019 by Global Records. It was written by the aforementioned artists alongside Theea Miculescu, while the production was handled by Sebastian Barac and Marcel Botezan. A French, Swahili, Luganda, and English love song, the track's genre has been described as Afro and dancehall-influenced pop. Music critics gave mixed reviews to the track, praising its catchiness but criticizing the track as sonically uninteresting.
An accompanying music video for "Bebe" was uploaded to Inna's YouTube channel simultaneously with the song's digital release. Directed by Bogdan Păun and filmed at the Bucharest Metro, the clip features Inna and Vinka residing in a graffiti-decorated train and walking the corridors of the subway. They wear various Gucci clothing pieces which were praised by critics. Commercially, the track experienced success in Romania, reaching number one on the country's Airplay 100 chart.
"Bebe" was written by Inna, Vinka and Theea Miculescu, while the production was handled by Sebastian Barac and Marcel Botezan.[1] It was released for digital download in various countries on 4 November 2019 by Global Records.[2] A French, Swahili, Luganda, and English love song,[3][4] "Bebe" was composed during a spontaneous studio session, leading to the creation of its concept, melodic line and refrain.[5] Critical commentary noted the track as a "melancholic" Afro and dancehall-influenced pop song.[5][6][7] Lyrics include: "Je suis folle d’amour avec toi / Mon cœur ne s’arrête pas".[6]
Receptionedit
Upon its release, "Bebe" received mixed reviews from music critics. While Mandina Hervé of Radio France International called the song "terribly effective",[8] CelebMix's Jonathan Currinn praised the singers' vocals, as well as the track's catchy and multilingual nature.[4] In a negative review, an Aficia writer described "Bebe" as "relatively banal" and wrote that "the beat is dull. Almost boring", deeming only its title as interesting.[6]OkayAfrica's Camille Storm included the track on her 20 Best East African Songs of 2019 list.[7] Commercially, the track achieved success in Romania, initially peaking at number three on the country's Airplay 100 chart for three weeks as of 23 February 2020.[9][10] On 15 March, "Bebe" topped the chart, becoming Inna's fourth number-one in the country.[11]
An accompanying music video for "Bebe" was uploaded to Inna's official YouTube channel on 4 November 2019. It was directed by Bogdan Păun, while Alexandru Mureșan acted as the director of photography.[1] RDstyling was hired for the outfits used, while Andra Manea and Anca Buldur completed the make-up, and Adonis Enache and Ana Lăzărescu the hair styling.[12]Product placement of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is incorporated in one scene of the video.[4]
Filmed at the Bucharest Metro,[5] the video opens with a subway train driving past a restricted area and entering a tunnel.[4] As the graffiti-decorated[13] interior of the carriage is shown, it sees Inna and Vinka accompanied by several models.[5] The singers wear Gucci clothing, with Inna sporting a nylon hood over a black bra and loose joggers, while the latter wears a long-length red jacket black shorts paired with striking jewelry and sunglasses. As the clip ends, black-and-white shots of them walking the corridors of the subway are shown.[4][5] Upon its release, the music video was praised by critics. Currinn of CelebMix called the clip one of Inna's "most unforgettable music videos to date" and praised its energy,[4] while InfoMusic's Alex Stănescu commended Inna's fashion as "Cleopatra meets Little Red Riding Hood".[5] Elizabeth Musyimi, writing for The Star, further stated that Inna and Vinka express "their strong personalities through their outfits".[3]
^ abc"Inna x Vinka − Bebe | Official Music Video". YouTube. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2019. Note: Open the description for credits.
^ abcCitations regarding the digital release of "Bebe" in various countries:
"Bebe – Single by Inna and Vinka on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
"Bebe – Single by Inna and Vinka on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
"Bebe – Single von Inna und Vinka auf iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
"Bebe – Single by Inna and Vinka on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
^ abMusyimi, Elizabeth (8 November 2019). "Uganda's Vinka and Inna star in 'Bebe'". The Star. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
^ abcdefCurrinn, Jonathan. "Discover: Inna & Vinka Team Up For New Single & Music Video "Bebe"". CelebMix. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
^ abcdefStănescu, Alex (4 November 2019). "Videoclip oficial: Inna x Vinka - Bebe" (in Romanian). InfoMusic. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
^ abc"Clip "Bebe" : Inna folle d'amour en Français !" ["Bebe" music video: Inna is mad with love in French!] (in French). Aficia. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
^ abStorm, Camille (5 December 2019). "The 20 Best East African Songs of 2019". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
^Hervé, Mandina (14 November 2019). "Afro-club, le hit des platines avec Buravan, Stanley Enow et Kanye West" [Afro-club, the platinum hit with Buravan, Stanley Enow and Kanye West] (in French). Radio France International. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
^"Airplay 100 – 23 februarie 2020" (in Romanian). Kiss FM. February 23, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
^"Airplay 100 – 8 March 2020" (in Romanian). Kiss FM. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
^ ab"Airplay 100 – 15 martie 2020" (in Romanian). Kiss FM. 15 March 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
^Butnariu, Mariana (4 November 2019). "Inna şi Vinka au lansat single-ul "Bebe"" [Inna and Vinka have released the single "Bebe"]. Gazeta de Sud (in Romanian). Retrieved 29 December 2019.
^Chelu, Gheorghe (5 November 2019). "Inna şi gaşca ei au filmat în metrou un videoclip cu ţinute şic" [Inna and her team have filmed a music video filled with stunning outfits in the metro]. Click! (in Romanian). Retrieved 29 December 2019.
^"Media Forest – Weekly Charts. Media Forest. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020. Note: Romanian and international positions are rendered together by the number of plays before resulting an overall chart.
^"Media Forest – Weekly Charts. Media Forest. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020. Note: Select 'Songs – TV'. Romanian and international positions are rendered together by the number of plays before resulting an overall chart.
^ (in Romanian). Kiss FM. Archived from the original on 27 December 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
^"Media Forest – Chart 2021". Media Forest. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
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Bebe is a song by Romanian singer Inna and Ugandan recording artist Vinka digitally released on 4 November 2019 by Global Records It was written by the aforementioned artists alongside Theea Miculescu while the production was handled by Sebastian Barac and Marcel Botezan A French Swahili Luganda and English love song the track s genre has been described as Afro and dancehall influenced pop Music critics gave mixed reviews to the track praising its catchiness but criticizing the track as sonically uninteresting Bebe Single by Inna and VinkaReleased4 November 2019GenrePopLength2 53LabelGlobalSongwriter s Elena Alexandra ApostoleanuVeronica LuggyaTheea MiculescuProducer s Sebastian BaracMarcel BotezanInna singles chronology Te Vas 2019 Bebe 2019 Not My Baby 2020 Music video Bebe on YouTube An accompanying music video for Bebe was uploaded to Inna s YouTube channel simultaneously with the song s digital release Directed by Bogdan Păun and filmed at the Bucharest Metro the clip features Inna and Vinka residing in a graffiti decorated train and walking the corridors of the subway They wear various Gucci clothing pieces which were praised by critics Commercially the track experienced success in Romania reaching number one on the country s Airplay 100 chart Contents 1 Background and composition 2 Reception 3 Music video 4 Credits and personnel 5 Track listing 6 Charts 6 1 Weekly charts 6 2 Year end charts 7 Release history 8 See also 9 ReferencesBackground and composition edit Bebe was written by Inna Vinka and Theea Miculescu while the production was handled by Sebastian Barac and Marcel Botezan 1 It was released for digital download in various countries on 4 November 2019 by Global Records 2 A French Swahili Luganda and English love song 3 4 Bebe was composed during a spontaneous studio session leading to the creation of its concept melodic line and refrain 5 Critical commentary noted the track as a melancholic Afro and dancehall influenced pop song 5 6 7 Lyrics include Je suis folle d amour avec toi Mon cœur ne s arrete pas 6 Reception editUpon its release Bebe received mixed reviews from music critics While Mandina Herve of Radio France International called the song terribly effective 8 CelebMix s Jonathan Currinn praised the singers vocals as well as the track s catchy and multilingual nature 4 In a negative review an Aficia writer described Bebe as relatively banal and wrote that the beat is dull Almost boring deeming only its title as interesting 6 OkayAfrica s Camille Storm included the track on her 20 Best East African Songs of 2019 list 7 Commercially the track achieved success in Romania initially peaking at number three on the country s Airplay 100 chart for three weeks as of 23 February 2020 9 10 On 15 March Bebe topped the chart becoming Inna s fourth number one in the country 11 Music video edit nbsp The music video was shot at the Bucharest Metro pictured An accompanying music video for Bebe was uploaded to Inna s official YouTube channel on 4 November 2019 It was directed by Bogdan Păun while Alexandru Mureșan acted as the director of photography 1 RDstyling was hired for the outfits used while Andra Manea and Anca Buldur completed the make up and Adonis Enache and Ana Lăzărescu the hair styling 12 Product placement of Coca Cola Zero Sugar is incorporated in one scene of the video 4 Filmed at the Bucharest Metro 5 the video opens with a subway train driving past a restricted area and entering a tunnel 4 As the graffiti decorated 13 interior of the carriage is shown it sees Inna and Vinka accompanied by several models 5 The singers wear Gucci clothing with Inna sporting a nylon hood over a black bra and loose joggers while the latter wears a long length red jacket black shorts paired with striking jewelry and sunglasses As the clip ends black and white shots of them walking the corridors of the subway are shown 4 5 Upon its release the music video was praised by critics Currinn of CelebMix called the clip one of Inna s most unforgettable music videos to date and praised its energy 4 while InfoMusic s Alex Stănescu commended Inna s fashion as Cleopatra meets Little Red Riding Hood 5 Elizabeth Musyimi writing for The Star further stated that Inna and Vinka express their strong personalities through their outfits 3 Credits and personnel editCredits adapted from YouTube 1 Elena Alexandra Apostoleanu Inna lead vocals songwriter music Veronica Luggya Vinka lead vocals songwriter music Sebastian Barac producer music Marcel Botezan producer music Theea Miculescu songwriterTrack listing editDigital download 2 Bebe 2 53Charts editWeekly charts edit Chart 2020 Peakposition Romania Airplay 100 11 1 Romania Romanian Radio Airplay 14 4 Romania Romania TV Airplay 15 3 Year end charts edit Chart 2020 Position Romania Airplay 100 16 7 Chart 2021 Position Romania Media Forest 17 99Release history editCountry Date Format s Label Ref Various 4 November 2019 Digital download Global 2 See also editList of Airplay 100 number ones of the 2020sReferences edit a b c Inna x Vinka Bebe Official Music Video YouTube 4 November 2019 Retrieved 11 December 2019 Note Open the description for credits a b c Citations regarding the digital release of Bebe in various countries Bebe Single by Inna and Vinka on iTunes iTunes Store Retrieved 11 December 2019 Bebe Single by Inna and Vinka on iTunes iTunes Store Retrieved 11 December 2019 Bebe Single von Inna und Vinka auf iTunes iTunes Store Retrieved 11 December 2019 Bebe Single by Inna and Vinka on iTunes iTunes Store Retrieved 11 December 2019 a b Musyimi Elizabeth 8 November 2019 Uganda s Vinka and Inna star in Bebe The Star Retrieved 29 December 2019 a b c d e f Currinn Jonathan Discover Inna amp Vinka Team Up For New Single amp Music Video Bebe CelebMix Retrieved 29 December 2019 a b c d e f Stănescu Alex 4 November 2019 Videoclip oficial Inna x Vinka Bebe in Romanian InfoMusic Retrieved 28 December 2019 a b c Clip Bebe Inna folle d amour en Francais Bebe music video Inna is mad with love in French in French Aficia 14 November 2019 Retrieved 29 December 2019 a b Storm Camille 5 December 2019 The 20 Best East African Songs of 2019 OkayAfrica Retrieved 29 December 2019 Herve Mandina 14 November 2019 Afro club le hit des platines avec Buravan Stanley Enow et Kanye West Afro club the platinum hit with Buravan Stanley Enow and Kanye West in French Radio France International Retrieved 29 December 2019 Airplay 100 23 februarie 2020 in Romanian Kiss FM February 23 2020 Retrieved February 24 2020 Airplay 100 8 March 2020 in Romanian Kiss FM 10 March 2020 Retrieved 9 March 2020 a b Airplay 100 15 martie 2020 in Romanian Kiss FM 15 March 2020 Retrieved 16 March 2020 Butnariu Mariana 4 November 2019 Inna si Vinka au lansat single ul Bebe Inna and Vinka have released the single Bebe Gazeta de Sud in Romanian Retrieved 29 December 2019 Chelu Gheorghe 5 November 2019 Inna si gasca ei au filmat in metrou un videoclip cu ţinute sic Inna and her team have filmed a music video filled with stunning outfits in the metro Click in Romanian Retrieved 29 December 2019 Media Forest Weekly Charts Media Forest 2 March 2020 Retrieved 9 March 2020 Note Romanian and international positions are rendered together by the number of plays before resulting an overall chart Media Forest Weekly Charts Media Forest 2 March 2020 Retrieved 9 March 2020 Note Select Songs TV Romanian and international positions are rendered together by the number of plays before resulting an overall chart Airplay 100 Topul Anului 2020 in Romanian Kiss FM Archived from the original on 27 December 2020 Retrieved 28 December 2020 Media Forest Chart 2021 Media Forest Retrieved 19 January 2022 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bebe Inna and Vinka song amp oldid 1172657783, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
