In the midst of promoting her fourth studio album, Batidão Tropical (2021), Vittar was invited to participate in the remix of the song "Fun Tonight" by American singer Lady Gaga, featured on the singer's third remix album, Dawn of Chromatica (2021).[3] In December 2021, Pabllo celebrates 5 years of his career and releases his first live album, I Am Pabllo, where he recalls songs from his three previous albums.[4] In 2022, the performer became the first drag queen to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California.[5]
Release and promotion
The album's cover art, track list and release date were revealed on January 30, 2023, along with the album's pre-release on the Spotify platform.[6] Of the 11 tracks, only "Cadeado" was not made available immediately upon the release of the album on February 10,[7] being released only on February 13 as part of a Spotify marketing action in conjunction with the reality show Big Brother Brasil 23, on TV Globo.[8]
Singles
"Descontrolada" was released as the first single on September 22, 2022, the song features funk singer MC Carol.[9]
"A Meia Noite" was chosen as the album's second single and released on October 20, 2022, in partnership with singer and drag queen Gloria Groove.[10]
Tour
Noitada Tour is the fifth world tour by Brazilian singer and drag queen, Pabllo Vittar, to promote his fifth studio album, Noitada. The tour will pass through countries in North America, South America and Europe.
Critical reception
Rodrigo Ortega from the G1 portal, points out that Pabllo "changed his environment: from the Brazilian party of Batidão Tropical (2021) to the dark of an electronic ballad.[7] Columnist Felipe Ernani from the website Quero Mais Discos Que Amigos, analyzes that "Noitada sounds more international than ever, with clear influences from Hyperpop and other similar styles, it also rescues several super Brazilian elements, such as funk and brega that appeared with strength in Batidão Tropical.[11]