Muni Lengthy launched the Spanish model of her single “Hrs & Hrs” on Monday (Jan. 30) as a part of her new Spotify Singles.
With The Avila Brothers taking the reins on manufacturing, the Spanish-language observe finds the rising R&B star asking, “¿Pero te puedo cantar…en español?” (i.e. “However can I sing to you…in Spanish?”) earlier than launching into the sultry groove.
“Lo tuyo, es mío, ahora/ Puedo hacer esto por horas/ Sentar y hablarte aquí por horas/ Regalarte unas rosas/ Nos bañamos en las olas/ De champaña y una cena/ Pero eres tu que me devoras,” she croons, roughly translating the feelings of the 2022 sluggish jam, which was named one in all Billboard‘s finest R&B songs of the final yr.
As a part of the Spotify Singles, Lengthy additionally gave The Carpenters’ 1971 traditional “Celebrity” a rhythmic spin, not in contrast to Luther Vandross’ well-known cowl, singing, “Way back and oh, so distant/ I fell in love with you earlier than the second present/ And your guitar, it sounds so candy and clear/ However you’re probably not right here, it’s simply the radio/ Don’t you keep in mind, you advised me you really liked child/ You stated you’d be comin’ again this manner once more, child/ Child, child, child, child, oh child/ I like you, I actually do.”
Lengthy is presently nominated for finest new artist on the upcoming 2023 Grammy Awards, whereas “Hrs & Hrs” picked up nods for each finest R&B efficiency and finest R&B music. Forward of the telecast this Sunday, she was celebrated with a particular occasion on the Grammy Museum.
Stream Lengthy’s “Horas y Horas” and her “Celebrity” cowl under.
