Blow Your Mind (Mwah)
"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" | ||||
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Single by Dua Lipa | ||||
from the album Dua Lipa | ||||
Written | February 2016 | |||
Released | 26 August 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
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Length | 2:58 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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Producer(s) | Jon Levine | |||
Dua Lipa singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" on YouTube |
"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" is a song by English-Albanian singer
. Lyrically, the song is about being comfortable in one's own skin.Several
The music video for "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" was directed by Kinga Burza and released on 12 September 2016. It was filmed in London's Barbican Centre, and features Lipa and her girl gang posing in the area, as well as walking around; model Tawan Kedkong makes an appearance. According to Lipa, the video is a campaign for niceness. Critics commended the video's fashion looks. Lipa further promoted the song in 2016 with live performances for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, the Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala, and Today. The song received several remixes, including ones by Alex Metric and Karma Kid, as well as an acoustic version.
Background and release
Lipa announced the release of "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" on 24 August 2016. It was released for
Music and lyrics
Musically, "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" is a
The song begins slowly, with ethereal synths, and echoing tribal drums.[21][5] The first verse has empowerment themes and sees Lipa being secure with herself, even though at one time she was not. In the bridge, Lipa sings about her desire to pursue music and how people told her she was crazy for it, as well as commenting that people think she has changed but her aspirations have only gotten bigger.[3] The chorus has k-pop sawtooth synths, electro beats and synth-bass hits.[15][21] Vocally, Lipa blows a kiss at the end of the chorus and half-talks the post-chorus.[22] Lipa describes the chorus as being "in the heat of an argument," lyrically asking someone why they keep coming back to her if they dislike her aspirations and who she is. She eventually states that the person will love her blind, meaning that they have chosen Lipa because they would not want her any other way. The post-chorus sees Lipa wanting to live her life, not needing money or superficial stuff. In the second verse, Lipa addresses the lover, showing that they enjoy the arguments.[3]
Critical reception
Anna Gaca of
Ben Hogwood of musicOMH viewed "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" as "a confident declaration of intent" and "outright feminine power," but criticized Lipa blowing a kiss in the style of Holly Valance, stating the song "spoils itself" with that aspect.[23] However, Raúl Guillén of Jenesaispop enjoyed the kiss, writing that it is "one of those silly details that you cannot later get out of your head" and called the chorus as a whole one of her "most effective."[24] The same website later named it the 73rd best song of 2016, praising the combination of a "forceful" bass and vocal performance as well as calling the chorus "casual and fresh," while concluding by stating the song is "frankly irresistible."[25] In The Line of Best Fit, Claire Biddles categorized the song's aesthetic as "high-heeled in a club" and called it "the most enticing moments in recent pop."[26] Of the same magazine, Laurence Day stated "it's fizzing with youthful energy and oozes cheeky joy from every refrain."[27]
The staff of Billboard called the song "cheeky" and stated that it "impressively showcases her attitude and nuanced voice."[28] In Renowned for Sound, Rachael Scarsbrook compared the song to Carly Rae Jepsen and wrote that it "gets people going." She concluded by stating, "[t]here isn't one negative way this track could be perceived."[29] For The Guardian, Hannah J Davies called "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" "unapologetically in-your-face" as well as "strong and stylish."[30] Alim Kheraj of DIY viewed the song as "flirtatious," but criticized the lack of longevity, writing that it is "still immensely enjoyable, although over time [it's] lost some of [its] glittery sheen."[31] Rick Pearson from Evening Standard criticized the song, calling it "irritating in the extreme."[32] "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" won Performance of the Year by an International Artist at the Wish 107.5 Music Awards.[33]
Commercial performance
"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" debuted at number 50 on the
The song became Lipa's third entry on the
Music video
The music video for "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" premiered via YouTube on 12 September 2016.[51] It was directed by Kinga Burza and filmed at the Barbican Centre in London.[52][53] Tawan Kedkong, and Lipa's friends Sarah and Rosie make appearances in the visual.[54][55] Burza cut the video at his house while on Skype with editor Emilie Aubry in Los Angeles.[56][52] The production company was Partizan Darkroom while The Mill graded and post-produced the video. Jason Oakley handled the production while Claire Stubbs did the executive production and post-producer from Lucy Mason. Other crew members include production manager Lucy Rogers, first assistant director Dominic Asbridge, second assistant director John Joe O'Driscoll, director of photography Benoit Soler, focus puller Thomas Nicholson, second clapper loaders Jomar O'Meally and Will Gardner, gaffer Rik Burnell, art director Anna Rhodes, wardrobe from Lorenzo Possecco, hair from Anna Cofone, make-up from Francesca Brazzo, colourist Oisín O'Driscoll, commissioner Caroline Clayton, steadicam Richard Lewis and location manager Thomas Gale.[52] When asked about it, Lipa stated that "the whole video is a campaign for niceness. It's like the girl gang that everyone can be a part of."[57]
The music video opens with Lipa and her girl gang posing against a charcoal wall. Lipa is seen wearing a diamond "Mwah" choker and the girls appear in a manner that was noted for being individualistic.[53][58] They are then seen posing and dancing in the modern Barbican centre, on a bench, in a flower garden and walking around the buildings.[52][59] The group chews gum and blow bubbles, as well as riding skateboards. They are also seen walking in a tunnel, where Lipa walks backwards while singing to the camera. Eventually, the group holds a pride parade as Lipa sings through a megaphone and the girls are seen holding rainbow flags alongside signs that say "Dua for President" and "You Can Sit With Us".[22] At the end, the group go to a rooftop on which they dance. The video closes with the group holding a sign with the song's title on it over the railing of the rooftop.[59]
Nied called the visual a "fashionable affair" and a "simple but striking offering."[22] The staff of V viewed the video as a "walking fashion editorial" and compared it to Karl Lagerfeld's Spring 2015 Chanel runway show.[60] For Fuse, Bianca Gracie stated that the "Mwah" choker and "Dua for President" sign were video highlights.[61] In Coup De Main Magazine, Rose Riddell called it a "sassy video of solidarity."[62] The staff from DIY stated that the video makes London look like a paradise.[63]
Live performances
"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" was first performed live during Lipa's Hotter than Hell Tour (2016) and was included on regular set lists for the tour.
Track listings
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Personnel
- Dua Lipa – vocals
- Jon Levine – production, engineering, keyboards, Rhodes, bass, guitar, drum programming
- Serban Ghenea – mixing
- John Hanes – engineering for mix
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[49] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[87] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
France ( SNEP)[88]
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Gold | 100,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[42] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV)[89] | 2× Platinum | 100,000‡ |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[90] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
Sweden (GLF)[91] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[35] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[48] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 26 August 2016 | Original | Warner Bros.
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Italy | 2 September 2016 | Radio airplay
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Radio edit | [6] | |
United States | 20 September 2016 | Contemporary hit radio | [7] | ||
Various | 21 October 2016 |
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Acoustic | [10] | |
Remixes | [9] |
See also
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External links
- Audio on YouTube
- Lyrics of this song at Musixmatch