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"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.

For the Skrillex song featuring the Doors, see Breakn' a Sweat.
"Break a Sweat"
Single by Becky G
ReleasedAugust 21, 2015 (2015-08-21)
Genre
  • Pop
  • dance-pop
Length3:28
Label
  • Kemosabe
  • RCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dr. Luke
Becky G singles chronology
"Lovin' So Hard"
(2015)		 "Break a Sweat"
(2015)		 "Sola"
(2016)

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 November 2019, the video has gathered over 46 million views.


Charts


Chart (2015) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[5] 67
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[6] 82
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[7] 84
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[8] 36

Awards and nominations


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

Release history


Region Date Format Label
United States[9] August 20, 2015 Digital download Kemosabe, RCA

References


  1. Garibaldi, Christina (August 20, 2015). "You're Going To 'Break A Sweat' Listening To Becky G's New Single". MTV News. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  2. Kritselis, Alex (August 21, 2015). "Becky G Releases "Break A Sweat" & Proves She's Incapable Of Putting Out A Bad Song — LISTEN". Bustle. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  3. "Becky G – Break A Sweat (Lyric)". YouTube. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  4. Cota, Eddie. "Becky G Is a New Kind of Mexican-American Pop Star". LA Weekly. No. November 5, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  5. "Becky G – Break A Sweat" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  6. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201539 into search. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
  7. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201439 into search. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
  8. "Becky G Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  9. "iTunes – Music – Break a Sweat – Single by Becky G". iTunes. Retrieved August 20, 2015.


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