Break a Sweat explained

"Break a Sweat" is a song by American singer and rapper Becky G.^[1] It was released on August 21, 2015. An accompanying music video was released onto Gomez's official Vevo account on October 9, 2015.

Background and release

"Break a Sweat" was originally intended for American singer Demi Lovato. Lovato reportedly "stormed off" from the studio after an argument with Dr. Luke, who later offered the song to Gomez. It was released for digital download on August 20, 2015. The audio for the song was uploaded to YouTube and Vevo, on the same day of its release.^[2] A lyric video was uploaded onto Gomez's official Vevo account on September 4, 2015.^[3]

Music video

The music video for "Break a Sweat" was released on October 9, 2015, via Vevo, and was also uploaded to YouTube the same day. The video included product placement for brands such as CoverGirl and Beats Electronics.^[4] As of September 2024, the video has gathered over 51 million views.

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result
2016	Radio Disney Music Awards	Best Song to Dance To	"Break a Sweat"
	Teen Choice Awards	Choice Music: Party Song

Notes and References

1. News: Garibaldi. Christina. You're Going To 'Break A Sweat' Listening To Becky G's New Single. https://web.archive.org/web/20150822233416/http://www.mtv.com/news/2246489/becky-g-break-a-sweat-single/. dead. August 22, 2015. June 12, 2017. MTV News. August 20, 2015.
2. News: Kritselis. Alex. Becky G Releases "Break A Sweat" & Proves She's Incapable Of Putting Out A Bad Song — LISTEN. June 12, 2017. Bustle. August 21, 2015.
3. Web site: Becky G – Break A Sweat (Lyric). YouTube. September 4, 2015.
4. News: Cota. Eddie. Becky G Is a New Kind of Mexican-American Pop Star. June 12, 2017. November 5, 2015. LA Weekly.
5. Web site: iTunes – Music – Break a Sweat – Single by Becky G. iTunes. August 20, 2015.