Malibu (Kim Petras song)


"Malibu" is a song by Kim Petras, released as a single on May 7, 2020 for her upcoming third studio album.

Background

On May 1, 2020, Petras announced that the song would be released on May 7, 2020. Petras described the song as a "return to color, the feeling of being in love, and the escapism pop that I love the most". Petras also revealed that she "had cried all tears and moved on, so this is a reflection of how been feeling".

Composition

Petras described the track as a "pick-me-up pop song" which displays a "punchy mix of synth-bass squirts and tropical-funk guitar that lives up to its namesake".

Reception

Desiree Guerrero from Out wrote that the track "might be the song of the summer", describing the song as "glittery, sugary, summery" which is "giving us all the fantasy pop escapism we need right now".

Music video

Petras released the song's music video on May 11, 2020 and was filmed in isloation during the COVID-19 pandemic. It features Paris Hilton, Demi Lovato, Jonathan Van Ness, Madelaine Petsch, Todrick Hall, Pabllo Vittar, Jessie J, Charli XCX, Aly & AJ, Scott Hoying, Aquaria, Loren Gray, Nikita Dragun, Amanda Lepore, Dorian Electra, Bowen Yang, Slayyyter, and Teddy Quinlivan as cameo appearances.

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