"Malibu" is a 2021 song by Italian singer Sangiovanni. It was written by Alessandro La Cava and Dardust, and released by Sugar Music and Universal on 17 May 2021 as the fifth single from his debut EP Sangiovanni.[1][2][3]
| "Malibu" | ||||
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 Cover of the remix version with Trevor Daniel | ||||
| Single by Sangiovanni | ||||
| from the EP Sangiovanni | ||||
| Language | Italian | |||
| Released | 17 May 2021 | |||
| Length | 2:46 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Dardust | |||
| Sangiovanni singles chronology | ||||
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The song was released at the end of Sangiovanni's participation at the talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi.[4] It topped the Italian singles chart and was certified eight platinums in Italy.
A remix version of the song featuring American singer Trevor Daniel was released on 30 July 2021.[5]
Music video
editA music video to accompany the release of "Malibu", directed by Late Milk, was first released onto YouTube on 23 July 2021. Giulia Stabile, winner of that edition of Amici and Sangiovanni's girlfriend at the time, also starred in the video.[6]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[7] | 1 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[8] | 48 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[9] | 1 |
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[10] | 60 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[11] | 8× Platinum | 800,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Nicoletta Zagone (17 May 2021). "Sangiovanni - malibu (Radio Date: 17-05-2021)". EarOne. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Antonio Silvestri. "Sangiovanni (2021): Review". Ondarock. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Il testo e il significato di Malibù, la canzone di Sangiovanni tormentone dell'estate". 3 May 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Sangiovanni, il testo del singolo Malibu". Sky TG24. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Sangiovanni annuncia il remix di Malibu con Trevor Daniel". Sky TG24. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Romina Disconzi (23 July 2021). "Sangiovanni lancia il video di Malibù ed è boom di visualizzazioni". Vicenza Today. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Sangiovanni – Malibu". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Sangiovanni – Malibu". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Classifica annuale 2021" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Classifica annuale 2022" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Sangiovanni – Malibu" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 29 June 2024.