Zorra (song)

"Zorra" (transl. "bitch") is a song recorded by Spanish singer Bad Gyal. It was released by Aftercluv Dance Lab and Interscope Records on 12 December 2019. It was written by Bad Gyal, Scott Storch and Te Whiti Warbrick, and produced by Sickdrumz and Scott Storch.[1] On "Zorra", Bad Gyal reappropiates Spanish misogynistic slur zorra and uses it on an unfaithful man.[2] It is considered a feminist song.

"Zorra"
Single by Bad Gyal
LanguageSpanish
English title"Bitch"
Released12 December 2019 (2019-12-12)
Length3:06
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Sickdrumz
  • Scott Storch
Bad Gyal singles chronology
"Alocao"
(2019)		 "Zorra"
(2019)		 "Tú Eres un Bom Bom (remix)"
(2020)
Music video
"Zorra" on YouTube

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Zorra" was released along with the song on 12 December 2019 on Bad Gyal's YouTube channel. The video was produced by Canada, and directed by Manson.[1]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[3]

  • Bad Gyal – vocals, songwriting
  • Scott Storch – songwriting, production, keyboards
  • Te Whiti Warbrick – songwriting
  • Sickdrumz – production
  • John Greenham – mastering

Charts

Certifications
Certifications for "Zorra"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[7] 3× Platinum 120,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Remix
"Zorra (remix)"
Single by Bad Gyal featuring Rauw Alejandro
from the EP Warm Up
LanguageSpanish
Released21 January 2021 (2021-01-21)
Length3:36
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Scott Storch
  • Sickdrumz
  • El Guincho
Bad Gyal singles chronology
"Blin Blin"
(2020)		 "Zorra (remix)"
(2021)		 "Judas"
(2021)
Rauw Alejandro singles chronology
"La Curiosidad"
(2020)		 "Zorra (remix)"
(2021)		 "En Mi Habitación"
(2021)
Music video
"Zorra (remix)" on YouTube

On 21 January 2021 Bad Gyal released a remix of "Zorra" along with Puerto-Rican singer Rauw Alejandro.[8] Shortly after the song release, Bad Gyal was criticized for choosing a man instead of a woman for a remix of the song; "Zorra", some say, lost meaning with the collaboration.[2][9]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Zorra (remix)" was released along with the song on 21 January 2021. The video was directed by Pawla Casanovas and Javier Peralvo.[10]

Release history
Release formats for "Zorra"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various 12 December 2019
Original
[1]
21 January 2021 Remix
[2]
Spain 12 February 2021 10" vinyl Original
[11]

References
  1. Joshua, Espinoza (12 December 2019). "Premiere: Bad Gyal Shares Video for New Single "Zorra"". Complex. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  2. Alonso, Sebas E. (2 February 2021). "'Zorra' de Bad Gyal pierde sentido con Rauw Alejandro, pero arrasa". Jenesaispop (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  3. "Credits / Zorra / Bad Gyal". Tidal. Retrieved 19 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Top 100 Songs: Week 51 from 13 December 2019 to 19 December 2019" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Archived from the original on 20 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  5. "Top 100 Songs 2020" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  6. "Top 100 Songs 2021" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  7. "Spanish single certifications – Bad Gyal – Zorra". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  8. Salazar, Cynthia (22 January 2021). "Modo zorra activado: hablamos con Bad Gyal sobre Rauw Alejandro". Vice (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  9. Tapia, Javiera (31 March 2021). "Bad Gyal: "la misma gente que te dice que eres la reina de la música feminista luego te dice machista"". POTQ (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  10. "ZORRA REMIX - BAD GYAL FT RAUW ALEJANDRO". Belledenuit Studio. Retrieved 23 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. Bad Gyal [Akabadgyal] (12 February 2021). "VINILO ZORRA" (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 February 2022 – via Facebook.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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