THE SONG, WHICH CELEBRATES SENSUALITY AND FEMALE EMPOWERMENT, SOLIDIFIES ITS PLACE AS THE ANTHEM OF THE SUMMER
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Miami, FL (August 2, 2023) - International artist Bad Gyal is leaving an indelible mark this summer with the incredible success of the hit track “Chulo pt. 2” featuring Tokischa and Young Miko, which has solidified its place as this summer’s hottest anthem celebrating sensuality and female empowerment. The music video for the song has amassed over 23 million views on YouTube, while the song itself has garnered an impressive 28 million streams on Spotify. These milestones represent Bad Gyal's first entry as a main artist into Spotify's Daily Top Songs Global charts, with the song climbing to the #131 spot quickly. The track has also achieved significant popularity in Latin America, charting in 18 countries, including Mexico.
Notable highlights of “Chulo pt. 2” success include its continuous rise on the Spotify Daily Global Charts and its impressive positions in various Latin American countries, such as Chile (#10), Argentina (#28), Colombia (#52), Spain (#56), and Mexico (#109).
The music video entered the YouTube charts, positioning at #88 in the Global Top Music Videos, and is steadily climbing in countries like Mexico (#74), Chile (#24), Argentina (#44), and Spain (#23). The TikTok trend for “Chulo pt. 2” has also contributed to its viral success, further propelling the song's reach and influence. maintaining its upward trajectory on the app, showcasing its continued appeal to a global audience.
Bad Gyal began 2023 with a strong impact, solidifying her place in the US and Latin America with the release of “Chulo” in February. Even without a music video, the song has achieved almost 7 million views on YouTube and over 28 million streams on Spotify. Following this hit, she collaborated with Karol G and Sean Paul on “KÁRMIKA,” which has since garnered over 40 million views on YouTube and over 64 million streams on Spotify.
Her achievements extend beyond the music scene, as Bad Gyal was featured in LOEWE's “Paula's Ibiza” 2023 campaign alongside renowned artists such as Karol G, Alewya, Mason Hyce Barnes, Guitarricadelafuente, Emily Ratajkowski, and Devin Halbal. Furthermore, her captivating performance at the Latin AMAs marked her first appearance at a US award show, where she dazzled audiences with “Chulo,” filling the stage with her presence, bold attitude, sensual lyrics, and provocative moves.
Bad Gyal has graced major music festivals in Europe, leaving a lasting impact on stages at Primavera Sound, Sonar, Bombastic Canarias, Salinas Sound Festival, and many more. Her talent and dedication have not gone unnoticed, earning her a nomination for Premio Lo Nuestro as Female Revelation Artist, Premios Tu Música Urbano as Top Rising Star - Female, and another nomination for Premios Juventud in the category of Female Artist on the Rise.
In addition to “Chulo pt. 2,” Bad Gyal released another successful track, “Mi Lova” featuring Myke Towers, which has reached over 3.2 million views on YouTube and 10 million streams on Spotify.
With her undeniable presence in the industry and her growing catalog of hits, Bad Gyal continues to solidify her position as not only this summer’s “It Gyal” but also, her generation’s “It Gyal.”
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