Hollywood (Estevan Plazola song) explained

"Hollywood" is a song written and performed by American singer Estevan Plazola, which was originally released as a single on 31 July 2020, through Rancho Humilde, from his live album Infinit (2020). A re-recorded duet-cover version with fellow singer Peso Pluma was released on 20 June 2024, through Double P Records, as part of the former's fourth studio album Éxodo (2024).^{[1] [2]}

Background and composition

"Hollywood" was released as a single by Plazola in 2020, through Rancho Humilde.^[3] After he met Peso Pluma, they would re-record the song together.^[4] "Hollywood" is a song where its lyrics revolve around being abused as a child and gaining eventual fame, while it is entirely an ode to Hollywood, Los Angeles.^[5] He stated that it is about "our reality [and] how our lives went through this process — getting famous, getting money [and] getting what we've wanted since we were kids".^[6]

Release and reception

The original version of "Hollywood", performed by Plazola, was released on July 31, 2020, through Rancho Humilde. The re-recorded version of the song, which features Peso Pluma, was released on 20 June 2024, as the 10th track from his fourth studio album Éxodo.^[7] It was named the 11th best track from the album by Billboard, and also peaked at number 11 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart after it was released.^{[8] [9]} On 10 November 2024, both artists performed "Hollywood" at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, where Peso Pluma also won the award for Best Latin.^[10]

Charts

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Peak position
Mexico (Billboard)[11]	14

Notes and References

1. Web site: H Mora. Luis Ángel. Peso Pluma arremete contra el 'presidente' en su nueva canción: esto dice la letra completa de 'HOLLYWOOD'. Peso Pluma attacks the 'president' in his new song: these are the lyrics for 'HOLLYWOOD'. 21 June 2024. 25 June 2024. Infobae. es.
2. News: Andrade Jáuregui . Nancy . Peso Pluma critica al 'Presidente' en su nueva canción del álbum 'Éxodo' . Peso Pluma criticizes the 'President' in his new song from the album Éxodo . 21 June 2024 . 16 August 2024 . Informador .
3. News: Cisneros . Luis . Peso Pluma ataca al presidente en su nueva canción ¿Se refiere a AMLO? . Peso Pluma attacks the president in his new song. Is he referring to AMLO? . 21 June 2024 . 16 August 2024 . La Verdad .
4. Web site: Peso Pluma confiesa cómo la fama cambió su vida y cómo enfrenta las críticas . Peso Pluma confesses how fame changed his life and how he faces criticism . 24 June 2024 . 16 August 2024 . .
5. Mier. Tomás. Review: Peso Pluma Strays From His Corrido Comfort Zone, a Little, on Éxodo. https://web.archive.org/web/20240621002406/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/peso-pluma-exodo-review-1235042949/. 20 June 2024. 21 June 2024. 16 August 2024. Rolling Stone. live.
6. Garcia. Thania. Peso Pluma Breaks Down Album Inspirations: Ric Flair, Cardi B and More. 21 June 2024. 16 August 2024. Variety.
7. Garcia. Thania. Peso Pluma on His 'Éxodo' Era, Cardi B Co-Sign and Coachella Glory. 20 June 2024. 25 July 2024. Variety.
8. Flores . Griselda . Raygoza . Isabela . Peso Pluma's 'Éxodo' Songs Ranked Worst to Best . 20 June 2024 . 16 August 2024 . .
9. Bustios. Pamela. Peso Pluma's 'Exodo' Rules Top Latin Albums Chart. 2 July 2024. 16 August 2024. Billboard.
10. Here Are the Latine Winners at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards. Villa. Lucas. 11 November 2024. 11 November 2024. Remezcla. 11 November 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241111174155/https://remezcla.com/music/here-are-the-latine-winners-at-the-2024-mtv-europe-music-awards/. live.
11. Peso Pluma Chart History (Mexico Songs). Billboard. 26 August 2024.