A Bailar is the debut studio album by Argentine singer Lali, released independently on 21 March 2014 and later re-released on 3 December 2014 by Sony Music Argentina as a special edition. The album was entirely produced by the team 3musica, formed by Pablo Akselrad, Luis Burgio and Gustavo Novello, and blends pop, dance and hip hop elements. Its standard edition contains ten tracks, including the singles "A Bailar", "Asesina", "Mil Años Luz", "Del Otro Lado", and "Histeria".
To support the album, Lali embarked on the A Bailar Tour, which consisted of more than 70 dates around Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
Background and release
In 2013, while starring in the telenovela Solamente Vos, Lali announced her solo debut through a Twitcam and released "A Bailar" on 12 August 2013.[1][2] The song marked the beginning of an independent project in which she took an active role as producer, making all the creative decisions.[3]
Her first solo concert was held on 2 September 2013 at La Trastienda Club, presented in partnership with Coca-Cola and streamed online. There, she performed "A Bailar", "Asesina" and the ballad "Del Otro Lado".[4][5] In the following months she released the latter two as promotional singles, with "Asesina" becoming the second official single on 10 March 2014.[6][7]
The album was issued physically on 21 March 2014 and digitally on 25 March.[5] In November 2014, Lali signed with Sony Music Argentina, who re-released the album as A Bailar (Versión Bonus) on 3 December, including two unreleased tracks and a DVD.[8][9]
Title and concept
The title A Bailar reflects the central concept of the album: music made for the dance floor, with a strong rhythmic base and a visual aesthetic tied to movement and energy.[2][10] Lali conceived the project as an authentic personal statement, saying, "This project is me".[2] From the start, she paid special attention to visuals, wardrobe and staging, with live shows featuring dancers, large screens and elaborate costume changes.[8][3]
Music and lyrics
Musically, the album blends pop, dance and hip-hop. Lyrically, it ranges from celebration and fun to stories of heartbreak and empowerment.[10][11]
Reception
Critical reception
The album was well received by both audiences and the press, who praised its fresh approach to Argentine pop and its blend of genres less common among local artists.[10][9] Critics highlighted Lali's stage energy and charisma, as well as her hands-on involvement in the production.[3][8]
The A Bailar Tour began on 19 April 2014 at Opera Theatre with two sold-out dates, later visiting cities across Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Spain, Italy and Israel.[8][16] The shows featured a live band, dancers, elaborate costumes and LED screens. In 2015, the tour's farewell leg once again sold-out venues in multiple Argentine provinces, ending with two sold-out shows at the Luna Park Arena in March 2016.
Singles
Lali released "A Bailar" as the album's lead single on 12 August 2013. The single, which is a dance track with strong hip hop influences, encouraging listeners to let go and enjoy, was met with success in Argentina and Latin America.[10][5][4] In 2014, the song won in the category for Favorite Latin Song at the Kids' Choice Awards Argentina and for Best Female Music Video at the Quiero Awards.
"Asesina", which combines pop and hip hop, portraying a seductive, dominant woman, was released on 29 October 2013 as a promotional single of the album, and it was released on 10 March 2014 as the album's second single.[17] The song won the Quiero Award for Best Choreography at the 2014 Quiero Awards.[6]
In November 2014, Lali released "Mil Años Luz" the third single of A Bailar. The song incorporates electronic music elements and speaks about letting go of fears and emotional burdens.[18] The song won in the category for Favorite Song at the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards Argentina.
"Del Otro Lado", a pop ballad about the end of a relationship, was released as the album's fourth single on 7 January 2015.[19]
The fifth and final single from A Bailar, "Histeria", was released on 11 September 2015. The song mixes pop and electronic sounds to tell, with irony, the story of a relationship marked by ego and confusion.[20]
Promotional singles
Before being released as official singles, "Del Otro Lado" and "Asesina" had been released as promotional singles in 2013. After Lali signed with Sony Music Argentina in November 2014, "Amor de Verdad" was released as a promotional single from the deluxe version of A Bailar.
All tracks are written by Mariana Espósito, Luis Burgio, Peter Akselrad, and Gustavo Novello, and produced by 3musica. Tracks 8 and 9 were also co-written by Antonella Giunta.[21][22]
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