Headshot (Anuel AA song)

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"Headshot"
Headshot (Anuel AA song) cover.png
Single by Anuel AA
from the album Real Hasta la Muerte 2
LanguageSpanish
ReleasedSeptember 19, 2024 (2024-09-19)
Genre Latin trap
Length6:49
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Anuel AA singles chronology
"Shampoo de Coco"
(2024)
"Headshot"
(2024)
Music video
"Headshot" on YouTube

"Headshot" is a song by Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA. It was released by Real Hasta la Muerte on September 19, 2024. [1] The song is written by Anuel AA with EZ Made da Beat, Nely el Arma Secreta, Prida and Jaco handling the production. [2]

Contents

Composition

The song is divided into two parts, with the melody changing in the second part. Anuel AA generated controversy by mentioning Colombian singer and songwriter Feid. He also mentioned globally famous singers including Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, Mac Miller and Central Cee. [3]

Music video

The music video was released on September 19, 2024, on Anuel AA's YouTube channel. It was directed by Spiff TV in collaboration with Netflix and contains the participation of American actor and WWE superstar Dave Bautista. [4] In the music video, Anuel AA plays the role of Blaze who is going to avenge his brother who was murdered by drug dealers.

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References

  1. "Anuel AA Mentioned Feid in his New Song "Headshot"". Los 40 . September 21, 2024.
  2. "Headshot - Single by Anuel AA on Apple Music". Apple Music. September 19, 2024.
  3. "Anuel AA Anuel AA "Threatens" Feid in his Song "Headshot": What Did He Say about the Singer?". Sónica MX. September 21, 2024.
  4. "Anuel AA warms up for his Hollywood debut alongside Dave Bautista: "Now my career as an actor begins"". CiberCuba . March 11, 2024.