Noche de Novela

"Noche de Novela" is a song by Argentine rapper and singer Paulo Londra and English singer Ed Sheeran. Taken from Londra's second studio album, Back to the Game (2022), it was released as the seven single from the album on August 11, 2022 by Warner Music Latina.

"Noche de Novela"
Single by Paulo Londra and Ed Sheeran
from the album Back to the Game
Language	Spanish • English
English title	"Novel Night"
Released	August 11, 2022 (2022-08-11)
Genre	R&B
Length	3:11
Label	Warner
Songwriter(s)	Paulo Londra Ed Sheeran Federico Vindver
Producer(s)	Federico Vindver
Paulo Londra singles chronology
"Julieta" (2022) "Noche de Novela" (2022) "Party en el Barrio" (2022)
Ed Sheeran singles chronology
"Are You Entertained" (2022) "Noche de Novela" (2022) "My G" (2022)
Music video
"Noche de Novela" on YouTube

Background and release

In 2019, Londra and Sheeran had their first professional encounter, as they had worked together on the song "Nothing on You", which belongs to the Sheeran´s fourth studio album, No. 6 Collaborations Project.^[1] From this point on, both artists stayed in touch, even during the time when Londra couldn't release his music due to the conflict with Big Ligas.^[2] In November 2021, during an interview with MTV Argentina, Sheeran publicly voiced his support for Londra in his contractual situation with the record label, stating, "I can only think about how wrong it is that they won't let him release his music". "How can you hinder the talent of a guy like Paulo? It's unbelievable". "In fact, I recently had a deep conversation about this with J Balvin, and we both agreed that it's a crime that he can't release his music". "The person responsible for this situation needs to change their stance quickly".^[3] In reference to a possible second collaboration, he expressed:

Every time he wants to collaborate, I'll always be there. I would literally do anything for him whenever he needs it. He knows this, and I told him: every time I can help him, I will.

— Sheeran about Londra, MTV Argentina^[4]

In June 2022, Londra revealed in the music video for his single "Luces" that he had four collaborations in store.^[5] In July, Paulo announced through his social media the release of a series of four songs, among which he unveiled "Noche de Novela", also revealing that it would be a collaboration with Sheeran and that its release date was scheduled on August 11, 2022.^[6][7] In the days leading up to the song's release, both artists began to share several teasers of what the music video would be like, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the recording.^[8][9]

Composition and lyrics

The song was co-written by Londra and Sheeran along with Federico Vindver, who also handled the production of the single.^[10] "Noche de Novela" is three minutes and 11 seconds long and the lyrics are divided into spanish and english, incorporating rap as accompaniment.^[10] The single was described as an R&B track with pop influences, supported by an up-tempo beat.^[11][12] The lyrical content includes themes such as friendship, getting rid of negative vibes, and living life to the fullest.^[11]

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from experts. Ana Escobar Rivas of the radio network Los 40 noted that "this Anglo-Spanish combo fits perfectly" and that "both voices blend really well".^[13] Oh Magazine described the song as having "a pop rhythm in which both artists perform very well, breaking down the romance that characterizes them".^[14] Lucía Castillo of Ok Diario mentioned that Londra and Sheeran do not disappoint with "Noche de novela", expressing that the single has "a very catchy rhythm and melody that makes you unable to stop listening to it".^[15] In regards to the aesthetics of the music video, Alicia Fortanet from the Cadena 100 website described it as "spectacular".^[16]

In a dual review for La Voz del Interior, Juan Manuel Pairone wrote that Londra in the chorus of the music track "once again finds that ability to captivate with his simplicity and naturalness as a performer", while Diego Tabachnik gave a more negative opinion, saying that "Noche de novela seems like one more in the bunch, lacking that spark of simple guys that characterized both artists".^[17] However, María Solando of The Honey Pop pointed out that Londra and Sheeran effortlessly blend english and spanish, coming together to provide an incredible musical bridge.^[18]

Commercial performance

In the first week, "Noche de Novela" entered at number 66 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100, marking the highest debut of a song that week.^[19] In its second week, the single managed to reach position number 40 and was named the Greatest Gainer of the week, climbing 26 positions compared to the previous week.^[20][21] In its third week, the song reached its peak, securing position 39 on the chart.^[22]

Music video

The music video was directed by Greg Davenport and was filmed in London during a night session.^[23] The video depicts Londra leaving a supermarket to meet Sheeran on the street, which is characterized by neon lights, where both artists celebrate with several friends while drinking beer bottles and some cocktails.^[24]

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from Genius.^[25]

• Paulo Londra – songwriter, vocals
• Ed Sheeran – songwriter, vocals
• Federico Vindver – songwriter, musical production, programming, keyboards, bass, electric and acoustic guitar
• Patrizio "Teezio" Pigliapoco – mixing engineering
• Dale Becker – mastering engineering
• Ashton Miranda – voice engineering
• Noah McCorkle – mastering engineering assistance
• Ignacio Portales – mixing engineering assistance

Charts

Weekly charts Chart performance for "Noche de Novela" Chart (2022) Peak position Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)^[26] 39 Argentina (Monitor Latino)^[27] 8 Chile Urban (Monitor Latino)^[28] 10 Ecuador Urban (Monitor Latino)^[29] 16 Panama (PRODUCE)^[30] 50 Panama Urban (Monitor Latino)^[31] 12 Peru Urban (Monitor Latino)^[32] 17

Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for "Noche de Novela" Chart (2022) Peak position Paraguay (SGP)^[33] 57

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Noche de Novela"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Ref.
Various	August 11, 2022	Digital download streaming	Warner	^[34]

References

1. "¡Hasta que salió! Escuchá "Nothing on you", la colaboración de Paulo Londra con Ed Sheeran". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). July 12, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
2. "Paulo Londra y Ed Sheeran refuerzan su vínculo musical con «Noche de novela»". Rolling Stone en Español (in Spanish). August 11, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
3. "Ed Sheeran respaldó a Paulo Londra y cuestionó que no pueda trabajar: "¿Cómo van a atentar contra el talento?"". La Nación (in Spanish). November 9, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
4. "Ed Sheeran apoya a Paulo Londra: "Cada vez que quiera colaborar, siempre voy a estar"". La República (in Spanish). November 9, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
5. "Así es "Luces", el tema que Paulo Londra estrenó por sorpresa junto a "Nublado"". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). June 30, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
6. "Paulo Londra anunció cuatro nuevos lanzamientos: uno de ellos es una canción con Ed Sheeran". Clarín (in Spanish). July 24, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
7. "Paulo Londra anunció el lanzamiento de cuatro canciones, una en colaboración con Ed Sheeran". TN (in Spanish). July 25, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
8. Liguori, Macarena (August 8, 2022). "Paulo Londra mostró un adelanto de "Noche de novela", su nueva colaboración con Ed Sheeran". Vía País (in Spanish). Retrieved September 2, 2023.
9. "Paulo Londra se reencontró con Ed Sheeran: se viene "Noche de novela"". TN (in Spanish). August 10, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
10. Pérez Payá, Santiago (August 12, 2022). "Ed Sheeran se pasa al rap de Paulo Londra y se anima con el español". RTVE (in Spanish). Retrieved September 2, 2023.
11. Roiz, Jessica (August 12, 2022). "Paulo Londra & Ed Sheeran Cement Their Bromance in 'Noche De Novela': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
12. "Paulo Londra y Ed Sheeran recorrieron Londres en el videoclip de "Noche de novela"". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). August 12, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
13. Escobar Rivas, Ana (August 12, 2022). "Paulo Londra y Ed Sheeran dejan los males afuera en 'Noche de Novela': ¡Mirá el vídeo y la letra!". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved September 2, 2023.
14. "Paulo Londra y Ed Sheeran lanzan su segunda colaboración: "Noche de novela"". Oh Magazine (in Spanish). August 12, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
15. Castillo, Lucía (August 12, 2022). "Paulo Londra y Ed Sheeran no decepcionan con el lanzamiento de 'Noche de Novela'". Ok Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved September 2, 2023.
16. Fortanet, Alicia (August 12, 2022). "Ed Sheeran se une a la fiesta de Paulo Londra en 'Noche de novela': cómo encajar dos voces opuestas". Cadena 100 (in Spanish). Retrieved September 2, 2023.
17. Pairone, Juan Manuel; Tabachnik, Diego (August 13, 2022). "Miradas opuestas al nuevo tema de Paulo Londra y Ed Sheeran: ¿el cordobés perdió la brújula?". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). Retrieved September 2, 2023.
18. Solano, María (August 15, 2022). "Ed Sheeran And Paulo Londra Meet Again In 'Noche de Novela'". The Honey Pop. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
19. "Billboard Argentina Hot 100: Paulo Londra y Ed Sheeran obtienen Hot Shot Debut con "Noche De Novela"". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). August 22, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
20. "Billboard Argentina Hot 100: Emilia logra el Hot Shot Debut con "La chain"". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). August 29, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
21. "Bizarrap & Quevedo Dominate Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Chart for a Seventh Week". Billboard. September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
22. "¿Qué artistas lideran el Billboard Argentina Hot 100?". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). September 9, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
23. "Paulo Londra y Ed Sheeran, juntos en "Noche de Novela"". El Espectador (in Spanish). August 13, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
24. López, Camila (August 12, 2022). "Paulo Londra y Ed Sheeran otra vez juntos: presentaron Noche de Novela". Spoiler (in Spanish). Retrieved September 2, 2023.
25. "Paulo Londra & Ed Sheeran — Noche de Novela Lyrics — Genius Lyrics". Genius. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
26. "Ed Sheeran – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Ed Sheeran. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
27. "Top 20 Argentina – General – Del 22 al 28 de Agosto, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
28. "Top 20 Chile – Urbano – Del 19 al 25 de Septiembre, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
29. "Top 20 Ecuador – Urbano – Del 22 al 28 de Agosto, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
30. "Top 50 Internacional BMAT-PRODUCE del 23 a el 29 de septiembre 2022" (in Spanish). Sociedad Panameña de Productores Fonográficos. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
31. "Top 20 Panamá – Urbano – Del 19 al 25 de Septiembre, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
32. "Top 20 Perú – Urbano – Del 17 al 23 de Octubre, 2022" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
33. "Septiembre – TOP #100 de canciones de SGP" (in Spanish). Sociedad de Gestión de Productores Fonográficos del Paraguay. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
34. "Noche de Novela - Single de Paulo Londra & Ed Sheeran". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved September 2, 2023.