La Canción
"La Canción" (stylized in upper case; English: "The Song") is a song by Colombian singer J Balvin and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny.[1] The song was released on 2 August 2019 as the second single from their collaborative album Oasis.[2] It reached number one in Mexico and on the US Latin Songs chart.
"La Canción" | ||||
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Single by J Balvin and Bad Bunny | ||||
from the album Oasis | ||||
Language | spanish | |||
English title | "The Song" | |||
Released | 28 June 2019 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:02 | |||
Label | Universal Latin | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Nicael | |||
J Balvin singles chronology | ||||
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Bad Bunny singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"La Canción" on YouTube |
Commercial performance
Like the rest of the songs of Oasis, "La Canción" managed to chart on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, debuting at number 10.[3] The song managed to top the Hot Latin Songs chart on the week of November 30, 2019, earning J Balvin and Bad Bunny their seventh and third number one singles on that chart, respectively.[4] "La Canción" is the second single from Oasis to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, entering the chart at number 98 and later peaking at number 84.[5]
Music video
The music video for "La Canción" was released on 14 October 2019 and was directed by Colin Tilley.[6] It was filmed within a club and its plot revolves around the disparity that occurs when a relationship ends.[7][8]
Covers
In September 2022, British rock band Coldplay covered "La Canción" at their Bogotá, Colombia show of their Music of the Spheres World Tour.[9][10]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Italy (FIMI)[31] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
Portugal (AFP)[32] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[33] | 2× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[34] | Platinum (Latin) | 60,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- "Radio Date: 02/08/2019 - "La Canción"" (in Italian). Retrieved 8 September 2019.
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- Caulfield, Keith. "J Balvin & Bad Bunny's 'Oasis' Makes Streaming Splash at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- Bustios, Pamela. "J Balvin & Bad Bunny Sing Their Way to the Top of Hot Latin Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- Suarez, Gary. "Bad Bunny And J Balvin's 'La Cancion' Climbs Back Up Billboard's Latin Charts". Forbes.
- "Bad Bunny & J Balvin Tell an Emotional Ghost Story in 'La Canción' Video". Billboard.
- Shaffer, Claire (October 14, 2019). "J Balvin, Bad Bunny Weep Over Their Exes in the Club on 'La Cancion'". Rolling Stone.
- "J Balvin and Bad Bunny Share "La Canción" Video". Complex.
- Hernandez, Jeanette (2022-09-19). "Coldplay Covers J Balvin & Bad Bunny & Shares Stage With Manuel Turizo in Bogota". Remezcla. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
- Coldplay. "La Canción x Up&Up @badbunnypr @jbalvin #ColdplayBogota 📹 @resolvefilm". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
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- "TOP#100 de canciones de SGP | TOP#100 de canciones de SGP". TOP#100 de canciones de SGP (in Spanish).
- "Puerto Rico General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on 21 April 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- "Top 100 Canciones: Semana 33". Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
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- "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. 28 June 2019. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
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- "Italian single certifications – J Balvin y Bad Bunny – La Canción" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- "Portuguese single certifications – J Balvin y Bad Bunny – La Canción" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- "Spanish single certifications – J Balvin y Bad Bunny – La Canción". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- "American single certifications – J Balvin – La Canción". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 28 October 2019.