Fascinada

"Fascinada" (English: "Fascinated") is a song recorded by Argentine singer Lali, as the third track on her fourth studio album, Libra (2020). It was written by Lali, Rec808, Gino The Ghost, and its producers Rafael Arcaute, Angel López and Federico Vindver. On August 5, 2020, the song was released by Sony Music Argentina as the fourth single from the album.

"Fascinada"
Single by Lali
from the album Libra
Released	August 5, 2020 (2020-08-05)
Recorded	2019
Genre	Latin pop urban pop dancehall EDM^[1]
Length	2:44
Label	Sony Argentina
Songwriter(s)	Mariana Espósito Rafael Arcaute Angel López Federico Vindver Gabriel González Gino Borri
Producer(s)	Rafael Arcaute Angel López Federico Vindver
Lali singles chronology
"Las Maravillas de la Vida" (2020) "Fascinada" (2020) "Soy de Volar" (2020)
Music video
"Fascinada" on YouTube

Background and composition

In "Fascinada", Lali achieves a "soft" pop with elements of urban and dancehall. Lyrically, the song narrates the story that is completely smitten with someone. Lali defined the song as "a love encounter that changes us, transforms us, and makes us feel alive; that first meeting with some who may become someone special in our lives, and who may take us higher in every way".^[2] Musically, Lali said: "we aimed at creating a different atmosphere, selecting other types of sounds for the music and playing with the song's structure. In order to transmit the sense of intimacy, we placed my voice in a sensual, almost-whisper way".^[2]

Florencia Mauro of Billboard Argentina praised the song for its "renovated and innovative sound".,^[2] while Jessica Roiz of Billboard highlighted the song's "hypnotic beat of mild urban melodies and sensual EDM rhythms".^[1]

Music video

Production and release

A music video directed by Fernando Rochese and produced by Ghost Kid Films was released on August 5, 2020 on Lali's YouTube channel. The clip was recorded in Madrid, where Lali is settled to shoot Sky Rojo. The video premiered at 5 pm ART.^[2]

Synopsis

The music video shows a tropical and psychedelic aesthetic, with changing and surreal elements that enhance the romantic story within the song. In the clip, Lali delivers all her talent, including intricate choreography and extravagant costumes.^[3]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2020) Peak position Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)^[4] 73 Argentina Airplay (Monitor Latino)^[5] 7 Argentina Latin Airplay (Monitor Latino)^[6] 6 Argentina National Songs (Monitor Latino)^[7] 2 Paraguay (SGP)^[8] 90 Paraguay Pop (Monitor Latino)^[9] 15 Uruguay (Monitor Latino)^[10] 9

Year-end charts Chart (2020) Position Argentina Latin Airplay (Monitor Latino)^[11] 95 Paraguay Pop (Monitor Latino)^[12] 85

References

1. Roiz, Jessica (5 August 2020). "Which Lali Song Are You Obsessed With in 2020? Vote!". Billboard. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
2. "Lali sorprende con su nuevo álbum: "Libra"". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). 12 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
3. "LALI Creates A Fantastic And Innovative World With The Premiere Of Her Most Recent Single, "FASCINADA"". Sony Music Latin. August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
4. "Lali – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Lali. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
5. "Top 20 General – Argentina – Del 24 al 30 de Agosto, 2020" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
6. "Top 20 Latino – Argentina – Del 24 al 30 de Agosto, 2020" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
7. "Top 20 Nacionalidad – Argentina – Del 24 al 30 de Agosto, 2020" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
8. "Septiembre - TOP #100 de canciones de SGP" (in Spanish). Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
9. "Top 20 Paraguay – Pop – Del 17 al 23 de Agosto, 2020" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
10. "Top 20 Uruguay – Del 7 al 13 de Septiembre, 2020" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
11. "Chart Anual monitorLATINO 2020 – Del 1 de Enero al 30 de Noviembre de 2020 – Argentina Latino" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
12. "Chart Anual monitorLATINO 2020 – Del 1 de Enero al 30 de Noviembre de 2020 – Paraguay Pop" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2020.