"Psychofreak" is a song by American singer and songwriter Camila Cabello from her third studio album Familia (2022). It was released by Epic Records on April 8, 2022, as the third single from the album. The song features American singer Willow and was written by Cabello, Willow, Scott Harris, Eric Frederic and Tom Peyton.
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| Single by Camila Cabello featuring Willow | ||||
| from the album Familia | ||||
| Released | April 8, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 3:21 | |||
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| "Psychofreak" on YouTube | ||||
Background
edit"Psychofreak" is based on Cabello's anxiety.[3] Cabello said that one line in the song "I don't blame the girls for how it went down" was about her leaving American girl group Fifth Harmony.[4] The song refers to her previous relationship with ex-partner Shawn Mendes.[5]
Critical reception
editAllMusic wrote that "Psychofreak" sounds like '90s trip-hop".[6][7] Nick Levine of NME felt that the song "proves it's still possible to write a smart and original song about mental health in 2022".[8]
Rolling Stone reviewed the song, saying "Camila Cabello wears her heart on her sleeve and faces the scar tissue of her past on 'Psycho Freak.' The Familia track, which features haunting vocals from Willow, paints a picture of the Cuban-Mexican singer’s anxiety as she shares her truth in a vulnerable way."[9]
Commercial performance
edit"Psychofreak" peaked at number seventy-five on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Cabello's milestone twentieth entry on the chart.[10] It peaked at number fifty on the Billboard Global 200, Cabello's 6th entry.[11]
The song peaked at number seventy-three on the UK singles chart.[12]
Live performances
edit"Psychofreak" received its debut performance on TikTok's Familia: Welcome to the Family concert on April 7, 2022, alongside performances of the rest of the album's songs.[13] The song was performed by Cabello and Willow together on Saturday Night Live on April 9, 2022.[14][15]
Cabello performed "Psychofreak" during her festival appearances at Wango Tango and WAZMATAZZ on June 4 and 5 respectively.[citation needed]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Brazil (Pop Internacional)[16] | 9 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] | 41 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[18] | 50 |
| Greece International (IFPI)[19] | 94 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[20] | 49 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[21] | 5 |
| Portugal (AFP)[22] | 107 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[23] | 85 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 73 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[25] | 75 |
References
edit- ^ Bowenbank, Starr (April 8, 2022). "Camila Cabello & Willow's World Gets Turned Upside Down in Trippy 'Psychofreak' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Collar, Matt. "Familia – Camila Cabello". AllMusic. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Gobe, Alan (March 28, 2022). "Camila Cabello es portada de Elle México y habla de su amor por México y Cuba" [Camila Cabello is the cover of Elle Mexico and talks about her love for Mexico and Cuba]. Vogue Mexico. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Powell, Alicia (April 8, 2022). "Camila Cabello gets 'true to herself' with new album". Reuters. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Puckett-Pope, Lauren (2022-04-08). "Camila Cabello's 'psychofreak' Lyrics Reference Both Her Fifth Harmony and Shawn Mendes Break-Ups". ELLE. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
- ^ Collar, Matt. "Familia – Camila Cabello". AllMusic. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Bowenbank, Starr (April 8, 2022). "Camila Cabello & Willow's World Gets Turned Upside Down in Trippy 'Psychofreak' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Levine, Nick (April 7, 2022). "Camila Cabello – 'Familia' review: pin-sharp satire and "emo" anguish galore". NME. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (2022-04-08). "Camila Cabello Faces Her Anxiety, Finds Closure With Fifth Harmony on 'Psycho Freak'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
- ^ "Camila Cabello". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
- ^ "Camila Cabello". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
- ^ "Camila Cabello | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
- ^ Legaspi, Althea (2022-03-15). "Camila Cabello to Celebrate 'Familia' Release With TikTok Concert in April". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
- ^ Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (April 10, 2022). "Watch Camila Cabello and Willow Perform "Psychofreak" on SNL". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ Grant, Sarah (10 April 2022). "'SNL': Camila Cabello Debuts 'Psychofreak' With Willow Smith". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ "Top 10 Pop Internacional: 25/04/2022 - 29/04/2022" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Crowley Broadcast Analysis. Archived from the original on 2 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "Camila Cabello Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ "Camila Cabello Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ "IFPI Charts". ifpi.gr. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Camila Cabello". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 18, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ "Camila Cabello feat. Willow – Psychofreak". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- ^ "Camila Cabello feat. Willow – Psychofreak". Singles Top 100. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Camila Cabello Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2022.