Contigo (song)
"Contigo" (transl. "With You") is a song by Colombian singer Karol G and Dutch DJ Tiësto. It was released through Bichota Records and Interscope on February 14, 2024, the same day as Valentine's Day and Karol G's birthday.[1][2][3] The song's entire melody is taken directly from "Bleeding Love" (2007) by Leona Lewis.
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| Single by Karol G and Tiësto | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| English title | "With You" | |||
| Released | February 14, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:13 | |||
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| "Contigo" on YouTube | ||||
"Contigo" is the third collaboration for Karol G and Tiësto, after "Don't Be Shy" (2021) and the remix of "Provenza" (2023).
Background and release
On February 7, 2024, the singer announced through her social networks a part of the song's lyrics, which says "No quiero vida si no es contigo".[4] Later, she announced the release date of the song, February 14, the same day as her birthday.[5] A day before the release, she posted a preview of the music video.[6][7]
Music and lyrics
Musically, "Contigo" is a pop song set to an EDM rhythm. Lyrically, "Contigo" is an emotional song that explores the intense longing and dependence on a specific person.[8]
Music video
The music video was released along with the single on February 14, 2024.[9] It has a special appearance by the Puerto Rican singer Young Miko.
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[10] | 47 |
| Chile (Billboard)[11] | 21 |
| Colombia (Billboard)[12] | 7 |
| Ecuador (Billboard)[13] | 12 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[14] | 24 |
| Mexico (Billboard)[15] | 22 |
| Netherlands (Tipparade)[16] | 17 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[17] | 31 |
| Panama (Monitor Latino)[18] | 19 |
| Panama (PRODUCE)[19] | 3 |
| Peru (Billboard)[20] | 19 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[21] | 7 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[22] | 16 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] | 58 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[24] | 61 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[25] | 5 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[26] | 3 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[27] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- "Karol G celebra los 33 con una nueva rola: "Contigo"". amp.elsalvador.com. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- Roiz, Jessica (February 15, 2024). "Karol G y Tiësto celebran el amor en 'Contigo': Mira el video aquí". Billboard (in European Spanish). Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- "Contigo, de Karol G y Tiësto: letra y vídeo con Young Miko". ELMUNDO (in Spanish). February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ""No quiero vida si no es contigo"". Twitter (in Spanish). February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- Figueroa, Por Pablo (February 12, 2024). "Karol G lanzará canción en San Valentín y un detalle pasó desapercibido: habrá colaboración, y no es con Feid". infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- Ospina, Por Daniel (February 13, 2024). "Karol G publicó adelanto del videoclip de 'Contigo': ya tiene fecha y hora de lanzamiento". infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- Barrera, Por Elsa (February 14, 2024). "Karol G estrenará una canción de cumpleaños: video tendría una escena bañándose con Young Miko". infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- "Meaning of "CONTIGO" by KAROL G & Tiësto". www.songtell.com (in Spanish). Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- KAROL G, Tiësto - CONTIGO (Official Video), February 14, 2024, retrieved February 18, 2024
- "Karol G – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Karol G. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- "Karol G Chart History (Chile Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- "Karol G Chart History (Colombia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- "Karol G Chart History (Ecuador Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- "Karol G Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- "Karol G Chart History (Mexico Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- "Tipparade-lijst van week 11, 2024" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- "Top 20 Panama – General – Del 12 al 18 de Febrero, 2024, 2024" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- "TOP 50 INTERNACIONAL BMAT-PRODUCE DEL 16 DE MAYO AL 23 DE MAYO DEL 2024" (in Spanish). Sociedad Panameña de Productores Fonográficos. Archived from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- "Karol G Chart History (Peru Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- "Top 100 Songs Weekly". Productores de Música de España. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 8". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- "Karol G & Tiësto – Contigo". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- "Karol G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- "Karol G Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- "Karol G Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- "Spanish single certifications – Karol G y Tiësto – Contigo". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved May 14, 2024.