"Por Favor" is a song by American rapper Pitbull and American girl group Fifth Harmony for the group's self-titled third studio album, and was released as its third and final single. The song was released on October 27, 2017, in two versions; a Spanish version, in which Lauren Jauregui and Ally Brooke are the main two contributors from the group heard on the song, and a Spanglish version, where all four members can be heard. The Spanglish version has been performed at the 2017 Latin American Music Awards, on the finale of Dancing with the Stars and on Showtime at the Apollo. The song contains a melody from the 2004 hit single "My Boo" by Usher and Alicia Keys. Shortly after the single's release the Spanglish version was included on the Spotify re-release of the album, thus becoming its third official single.
Video Por Favor (song)
Background and composition
"Por Favor" is a latin pop song that has elements of hip hop, reggaeton and urban contemporary. It runs for three minutes and nineteen seconds. Lyrically, it discusses self empowerment and your love for someone. It has had a Spanish version and a Spanglish version that have the same lyrical meaning but in different languages.
Maps Por Favor (song)
Critical reception
Ross McNeilage from MTV said that the song is a "summer hit anthem during the winter time", similar to the time when the 2013 hit "Timber" was released. Mike Wass from Idolator said that "Mr. Worldwide shows his swagger" on the track and how "Fifth Harmony sing the killer vocal hooks and chorus on the track." Perri Konecky from PopSugar said that the track is a "banger", while calling it a "sexy song" and a "spanglish love letter", and that "it's a perfect jam for as to put on and dance to all weekend."
Live performances
Pitbull and Fifth Harmony performed the song on the finale of the 25th season of Dancing With The Stars, and at the 2017 Latin American Music Awards, at the beginning of Pitbull's medley performance before accepting the Dick Clark Award for Excellence. On February 22nd, 2018, Pitbull performed 'Por Favor' among a medley of hits at the Premio Los Nuestro's 2018. The artists also performed the song on the first episode of the reboot of Showtime at the Apollo (first shown on 1 March 2018), as a remix featuring new English lyrics during the chorus.
Music video
Background and reception
The music video for "Por Favor" was released on November 27, Mike Wass from Idolator said that, "It has been a busy year for both artists. Pit dropped his 10th LP, Climate Change, and is gearing up to release a greatest hits on December 1 -- complete with a new single called 'Jungle'. As for Fifth Harmony, they released their self-titled third LP (their first as a quartet)."
Synopsis
Jeff Benjamin from FUSE represents the synopsis. "The video begins in a traditional Asian temple garden which then Pitbull wanders around, following a mysterious beauty in a red dress who ultimately has a surprise for him at their sensual dinner together. Meanwhile, the four ladies Lauren Jauregui, Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane and Normani Kordei deliver their verses in a red room, looking all sorts of fabulous." It then shows scenes where Pitbull is dancing with his date in a Washitsu where as still showing scenes at the dinner table. His date pulls out a note which shows the word "Dale!" which then leads into the conclusion of the night."
Track listing
Streaming - Spanglish version
Charts
References
Source of article : Wikipedia
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