Somos Nada

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"Somos Nada"
Somos Nada single cover.jpg
Single by Christina Aguilera
from the EP La Fuerza
ReleasedNovember 18, 2021 (2021-11-18)
Genre
Length3:01
LabelSony Music Latin
Songwriter(s)Christina Aguilera, Federico Vindver, Mario Domm, Sharlene Taulé
Producer(s)Jean Rodríguez
Christina Aguilera singles chronology
"Pa Mis Muchachas"
(2021) 		"Somos Nada"
(2021) 		"Santo"
(2022)
Music video
"Somos Nada" on YouTube

"Somos Nada" (English: "We Are Nothing") is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera for her first Spanish-language extended-play, La Fuerza. The song was written by Aguilera, Federico Vindver, Mario Domm, Sharlene Taulé, and produced by Jean Rodríguez. It was released by Sony Music Latin as the second single from La Fuerza on November 18, 2021.[1] A music video was shot in Los Angeles[2] and directed by Alexandre Moors.[3]

Background and composition[]

"Somos Nada" is a "stripped-down piano-led nostalgic ballad that puts her deep, powerful tone at the forefront".[4] The track was called a "signature" Aguilera song where she "delivers a raw and emotional performance".[4] The song is about the search for love in the face of emptiness and flying on "glass wings".[5][6] "Somos Nada" taps into emptiness, the universal theme of vulnerability and inner strength, courage and independence, faith in one's own abilities, taking risks in the face of difficulties.[7][8] In the song, Aguilera sings about overcoming obstacles and trying to not lose faith in love.[9] According to The Recording Academy, the song explores "how someone can simultaneously be your everything and nothing".[10]

The song is written in the key of A minor, with a moderately slow tempo of 50 beats per minute.[11][12] Aguilera's vocals span from C3 to D5.[11]

Critical reception[]

"Somos Nada" received mostly positive reviews from music critics.[13] Aldo Magallanes of a daily newspaper El Siglo de Torreón called Aguilera's vocal performance "powerful" and noted that it "brings the lyrics to life in a way that only she knows how". According to the critic, the singer's voice perfectly captures "Somos Nada's" "depth, vulnerability, and intensity".[8] Rolling Stone en Español commented that "Aguilera dares to take risks with 'Somos Nada', her new song".[14] Pip Ellwood-Hughes, a journalist for Entertainment Focus, said the song was "strong" and significantly different from La Fuerza's previous single, "Pa Mis Muchachas".[15] Lucas Villa from Rolling Stone said: "Aguilera weathers the elements and heartbreak to find her inner strength to move on".[16] Writing for NEIU Independent, Enrique Cerros opined that "Aguilera is at her best when she can showcase her mezzo-soprano vocals without heavy, distracting beats", and "'Somos Nada' does exactly that".[9]

Live performances[]

On November 19, Aguilera debuted the second single, "Somos Nada", at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards and performed it and "Pa' Mis Muchachas" alongside Becky, Nicole and Peluso.[17][18] On December 7, 2021, Aguilera was honored with the first-ever Music Icon award at the 47th People's Choice Awards and performed a medley of hits, as well as "Somos Nada".[19]

Credits and personnel[]

Credits adapted from Spotify,[20] and from the liner notes of La Fuerza:

  • Lead vocals – Christina Aguilera
  • Producers – Rafa Arcaute, Federico Vindver
  • Composers – Aguilera, Federico Vindver, Mario Domm, Sharlene Taulé
  • Co-producer – Afo Verde
  • Vocal producer – Jean Rodríguez

Charts[]

Chart (2021) Peak
position
Spain Digital Songs (Billboard)[21][22] 10
US Latin Digital Songs (Billboard)[23] 5

References[]

  1. ^ "Somos Nada – Single by Christina Aguilera". iTunes. November 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Martínez, Estefanía (November 24, 2021). "Escucha 'Somos Nada' de Christina Aguilera". CusicaPlus, Cusica. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022.
  3. ^ "Christina Aguilera y 'Somos Nada', su nuevo vídeo". Qué!, Grupo Vocento. November 19, 2021. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Weiner, Josh (January 28, 2022). "Our Take: Christina Aguilera Makes a Triumphant Return to Latin Music with 'La Fuerza'". Atwood Magazine. Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  5. ^ Martínez, Estefanía (November 24, 2021). "Escucha 'Somos Nada' de Christina Aguilera". CusicaPlus, Cusica. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022.
  6. ^ Huston-Crespo, Marysabel (January 20, 2022). "Christina Aguilera vuelve a cantar en español en 'La Fuerza', su primera producción en español en 20 años". CNN en Español, WarnerMedia. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022.
  7. ^ Joe, Bernadette (November 21, 2021). "The Real Meaning Of Somos Nada By Christina Aguilera". Nicki Swift. Static Media. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Magallanes, Aldo (November 19, 2021). "Christina Aguilera lanza el tema Somos nada, compuesto por el lagunero Mario Domm". El Siglo de Torreón. El Siglo, Cía. Archived from the original on March 4, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  9. ^ a b Cerros, Enrique (March 5, 2022). "Christina Aguilera Embraces her Latin Roots with 'La Fuerza'". NEIU Independent. Illinois College Press Association/Associated Collegiate Press. Archived from the original on March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  10. ^ Caraballo, Ecleen Luzmila (November 19, 2021). "Bad Bunny, Christina Aguilera, Rubén Blades, Danna Paola & More: 10 Unforgettable Moments From The 2021 Latin GRAMMYs". The Recording Academy. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  11. ^ a b "Christina Aguilera 'Somos Nada' Sheet Music in A Minor". Musicnotes.com. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  12. ^ "Somos Nada by Christina Aguilera, Ozuna – Key and BPM". SongData.io. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  13. ^ "„Stream: Christina Aguilera's Spanish EP 'La Fuerza'"". That Grape Juice, Townsquare Music. January 21, 2022. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022.
  14. ^ "Christina Aguilera se atreve a tomar riesgos en 'Somos nada', su nueva canción". Rolling Stone en Español (in Spanish). Penske Media Corporation. November 24, 2021. Archived from the original on November 25, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  15. ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (January 27, 2022). "„Christina Aguilera – 'La Fuerza' EP Review"". Entertainment Focus, Piñata Media Limited. Archived from the original on January 29, 2022.
  16. ^ Villa, Lucas (January 24, 2022). "Christina Aguilera Successfully Embraces Her Roots on 'La Fuerza'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  17. ^ "Christina Aguilera Debuts Sultry Song "Somos Nada" During the Latin Grammys". Pop Sugar. November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  18. ^ "Christina Aguilera Rocks Fiery Look During Epic Return to the 2021 Latin Grammys Stage". E!. November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  19. ^ "Christina Aguilera Reflects on Her Incredible 2021: 'This Has Been a Year FULL of Celebration!'". People. December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  20. ^ "Somos Nada – Single by Christina Aguilera". Spotify. November 18, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  21. ^ "Spain Digital Songs – The week of December 4, 2021". Billboard. Billboard Media, LLC. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  22. ^ "Christina Aguilera Chart History (Spain Digital Songs)". Billboard. Billboard Media, LLC. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  23. ^ "Christina Aguilera Chart History (Latin Digital Songs)". Billboard. Billboard Media, LLC. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
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