"Por el Contrario" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American singer Becky G with Mexican singers Ángela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar, from Gomez's third studio album Esquinas (2023).[1] It was released on December 13, 2023, as the fifth and last single from the album, due to its success and fan requests, promoted with a music video.
| "Por el Contrario" | ||||
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| Single by Becky G, Ángela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar | ||||
| from the album Esquinas | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| English title | "On the Contrary" | |||
| Released | December 13, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Mariachi | |||
| Length | 3:05 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Edgar Barrera | |||
| Becky G singles chronology | ||||
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| Ángela Aguilar singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Por el Contrario" (Performance Video) on YouTube | ||||
Music video edit
The song received a video titled "Por el Contrario (Performance Video)" which was directed by Karla Read and released on December 13, 2023.[2] Set against a desert backdrop that pulls inspiration from José María Velasco, the artists showcase their emotional depth in a synchronized display, dressed in a rich red wine hue that elevates the visual elements at play, inviting viewers to get a fly-on-the-wall look at their performance as the artists break the fourth wall. The chemistry between them takes center stage, elevated by the accompaniment of a 6-person mariachi band skillfully creating a powerful symphony that encapsulates the song’s emotions and allows the message to resonate even further with its audience.[3]
Charts edit
| Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] | 18 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[5] | 17 |
| US Latin Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 1 |
| US Regional Mexican Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[8] | Gold | 70,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | December 13, 2023 | [9] |
References edit
- ^ Bustios, Pamela (2023-09-28). "Becky G Makes Top Five Debut on Regional Mexican Albums Chart With 'Esquinas'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "Becky G sorprende a sus fanáticos con una presentación en vivo de "Por El Contrario"". December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Becky G Surprises Fans with Live Performance Visualizer for "Por el Contrario"". December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Becky G Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Becky G Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ "Becky G Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "Becky G Chart History (Regional Mexican Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved January 23, 2024. Type Becky G in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Por el Contrario in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
- ^ "Esquinas by Becky G". 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2023-09-16.