9 Lives (Alexandra Stan song)
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Alesta | ||||
Released | 13 January 2017 | |||
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Length | 3:51 | |||
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"9 Lives" is a song recorded by Romanian recording artist
An accompanying music video was shot by Criss Blaziny and was released onto the singer's
Background and composition
"9 Lives" features collaborative rap vocals from Bulgarian
Featuring an extended version, the track was
Critical reception
Jonathan Currinn from website Celebmix praised Jahmmi's contribution for "totally taking the spotlight when he needs to", making the recording a highlight on Alesta.
Promotion
Stan performed an acoustic version of "9 Lives" for Romanian radio station Pro FM on 24 January 2017 during their Matinalul ProFM segment. On the same occasion, the singer was challenged to sing with her mouth closed which she eventually accepted, singing her own "Mr. Saxobeat" (2011) alongside Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna's "This Is What You Came For" (2016).[11] She was also invited to sing "9 Lives" on Romanian television show Vorbește Lumea.[12]
An accompanying music video for "9 Lives" was released on 12 January 2017 on Stan's YouTube channel.[8] It was directed by Criss Blaziny in late 2015,[4] with whom the singer had previously collaborated on the 2016 single "Au gust zilele".[2] The clip was filmed in Stan's native Constanța at the port at low temperatures.[2] In the music video, Stan wears a black wig which is made of 100% natural hair.[3]
The visual commences with shots of a black-haired Stan on a swing, with her being subsequently presented at the aforementioned port wearing black clothing along with a grey cap and white shoes. The singer is next shown performing a
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "9 Lives (feat. Jahmmi)" | 3:51 |
2. | "9 Lives (feat. Jahmmi) [Extended version]" | 3:51 |
Release history
Territory | Date | Format(s) | Label |
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Worldwide[13] | 13 January 2017 | Digital download | Roton/ Global |
References
- ^ a b c Equipe Original Tune (12 January 2017). "Alexandra Stan lança o clipe de "9 Lives", seu novo single" [Alexandra Stan releases new video for "9 Lives", her new single] (in Portuguese). Original Tune. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "Alexandra Stan a lansat azi clipul "9 Lives" ft Jahmmi" [Alexandra Stan has released the clip for "9 Lives" today, in collaboration with Jahmmi] (in Romanian). Antena 1. 12 January 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Currinn, Jonathan (12 January 2017). "Alexandra Stan Drops Music Video For New Single "9 Lives"". Celebmix. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- ^ a b c "Alexandra Stan feat. Jahmmi – 9 Lives" (in Romanian). ZU TV. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- ^ "Q&A | Alexandra Stan featuring Jahmmi – 9 Lives". YouTube. 12 January 2017. Archived from the original on 2020-04-25. Retrieved 12 January 2017. Note: Skip to the 19:30 minute mark.
- ^ a b "9 Lives (feat. Jahmmi) – Single von Alexandra Stan auf Apple Music". iTunes Store. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- Victor Entertainment (Barcode: 4988002709182). 2016.)
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link - ^ a b "Alexandra Stan featuring Jahmmi – 9 Lives (Official Video)". YouTube. 12 January 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-11-14. Retrieved 12 January 2017. Note: Open the description to see credits for the song and its music video.
- ^ a b "Новый клип Александры Стан (Alexandra Stan) — 9 Lives" [Alexandra Stan — 9 Lives] (in Russian). NewsTes. 15 January 2017. Archived from the original on 19 January 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
- ^ Chelu, Gheorghe (14 January 2017). "Alexandra Stan are "9 vieti", ca pisicile" [Alexandra Stan has "9 lives", like the cats] (in Romanian). Click!. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ "Alexandra Stan a cantat in premiera cu gura inchisa. S-a intamplat la Matinalul ProFM" [Alexandra Stan has sung for the first time with her mouth closed at Matinalul ProFM] (in Romanian). Pro FM. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ^ "Alexandra Stan – 9 Lives (Vorbeste lumea – Pro TV)". YouTube. 30 April 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-11-14. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ Citations regarding the worldwide release of "9 Lives":
- "9 Lives (feat. Jahmmi) – Single by Alexandra Stan on Apple Music". iTunes Store. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- "9 Lives (feat. Jahmmi) – Single von Alexandra Stan auf Apple Music". iTunes Store. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- "9 Lives (feat. Jahmmi) – Single de Alexandra Stan en Apple Music". iTunes Store. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- "9 Lives (feat. Jahmmi) – Single by Alexandra Stan on Apple Music". iTunes Store. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2017.