"Mezzo rotto" (transl. "Half broken") is a song recorded by Italian singers Alessandra Amoroso and BigMama. It was released on 31 May 2024 through Epic Records.[1][2]
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| Single by Alessandra Amoroso and BigMama | ||||
| Released | 31 May 2024 | |||
| Genre | Dance pop | |||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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| Alessandra Amoroso and BigMama singles chronology | ||||
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| "Mezzo rotto" on YouTube | ||||
The song peaked at number six on the Italian singles chart, becoming Amoroso eleventh and BigMama first song to achieve it.[3] It was certified platinum by FIMI.
Background and composition
editThe song is written by Zef, Davide Petrella and the singer BigMama, with dance-pop music sounds.[4][5] In an interview with Cosmopolitan Italia Amoroso told that the idea of collaborate on a song with BigMama came after the two artists' performance during the charity event Una.Nessuna.Centomila at the Verona Arena in early May 2024;[6] in the same interview BigMama explained the meaning of the song and the writing process:[6]
"For me writing is the most beautiful thing of all, maybe just after performing live, but I don't know how to write love pieces, at least I thought that was a big limitation for me because love doesn't inspire me at all. I didn't know what to write so I got on the bed with Ludovica [the singer fiancée] and in total panic she was saying "think of something sad, make up that we broke up!". and I was replying, "But I only know how to write real things, not make them up!" Then I thought of when we are far apart, her in Carrara, me in my home, "That sea you look at, me listening to pieces to remember you." Again I only told the truth."
Critics reception
editThe song was praised by music critics, who called it an Italian summer hit of 2024.[7][8]
Vincenzo Nasto of Fanpage.it stated that the song features "clear dance sounds" whose lyrics "indulge in the details of the summer passion experienced by the two women."[9] Francesca D'Angelo of Elle Italia, writes that the song is reminiscent of Gabry Ponte, stating that "the voices of Alessandra Amoroso and Bigmama blend well, each maintaining their own personality", who sing a "very easy and catchy lyric".[10]
All Music Italia associate the sounds to L'amour toujours by Gigi D'Agostino, appreciating the collaboration and that "Amoroso is able to deliver sweetness with the depth of a timbre that is always recognisable and never predictable".[11] Cristina Mariani of Quotidiano Nazionale also associated the sounds with D'Agostino, finding it a successful collaboration thanks to the "pounding" sound and the "dance background".[12]
Music video
editThe music video for the song, directed by Byron Rosero, was released on June 11, 2024, through Amoroso's YouTube channel.[13][14]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Italy (FIMI)[15] | 6 |
| Italy Airplay (EarOne)[16] | 9 |
| Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[17] | 100 |
| Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[18] | 5 |
| Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[19] | 51 |
| San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[20] | 6 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Italy (FIMI)[21] | Platinum | 100,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Alessandra Amoroso, uscita la canzone Mezzo rotto col feat di BigMama". Sky TG24 (in Italian). 31 May 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Chimera, Patrizia (1 June 2024). "BigMama e Alessandra Amoroso insieme con la canzone "Mezzo rotto"". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Redazione (9 August 2024). "Classifiche FIMI 32 - 2024: Anna, ancora prima negli album. Prossimo obiettivo? Battere Giusy Ferreri!". All Music Italia. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "L'estate tutta al femminile di Alessandra Amoroso e BigMama con "Mezzo rotto"". All Music Italia (in Italian). 17 May 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Alicandri, Alessandro (30 May 2024). ""Mezzo rotto" di Alessandra Amoroso e BigMama: divertimento e calore umano". TV Sorrisi e Canzoni (in Italian). Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ a b Mozzati, Marina (5 June 2024). "Alessandra Amoroso e BigMama, la nostra dichiarazione d'amore". Cosmopolitan Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Ciavarelli, Giulia (28 June 2024). "I tormentoni dell'estate 2024". TV Sorrisi e Canzoni (in Italian). Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Marchetti, Roberta (12 June 2024). "I tormentoni dell'estate 2024: la nostra top 10". Today (in Italian). Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Nasto, Vincenzo (31 May 2024). "Testo e significato di Mezzo Rotto, Amoroso e Big Mama raccontano solidarietà femminile e delusioni". Fanpage.it (in Italian). Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ D'Angelo, Francesca (7 June 2024). "I tormentoni dell'estate sono (rigorosamente) in coppia". Elle Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "New music Friday, pagelle ai brani del 31 maggio: Fedez ed Emis Killa servono la hit post "Ferragnez", Elodie sempre sensuale e ritmata". All Music Italia (in Italian). 31 May 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Mariani, Cristina (4 June 2024). "Pagelle tormentoni estate 2024: le hit e i flop del momento". Quotidiano Nazionale (in Italian). Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Bizzocco, Mara (11 June 2024). "Alessandra Amoroso e BigMama vanno a una festa per il video di Mezzo rotto". Radio Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Alessandra Amoroso e BigMama, fuori il video del brano Mezzo Rotto". Sky TG24 (in Italian). 11 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Classifica settimanale WK 33 (dal 09.08.2024 al 15.08.2024)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Classifica Airplay – Mezzo rotto – Alessandra Amoroso, BigMama". EarOne. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Nov 14, 2024". TopHit. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 05.10.2024–11.10.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie" (Select week 11.10.2024–17.10.2024.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 01/08/2024" (in Italian). San Marino RTV. 1 August 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-08-01. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Alessandra Amoroso feat. BigMama – Mezzo rotto" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 26 August 2024.