Acaramelao Explained

Acaramelao
Type:single
Artist:María Becerra
Album:Animal and the EP Animal, Pt. 1
Released:25 February 2021
Language:Spanish
Label:300 Entertainment
Producer:Big One
Chronology:María Becerra
Prev Title:Animal
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Además de Mí
Next Year:2021

"Acaramelao" (English: "Caramelized") is a song by Argentine singer-songwriter María Becerra. It was written by Becerra and Enzo Sauthier and produced by Big One. The song was released on 25 February 2022 as the second single from her debut studio album, Animal.[1]

The song is featured on the album's first part and extended play (EP) Animal, Pt. 1.

Background

On 22 February 2021 María Becerra revealed the title and released date for her extended play (EP) and first part of her debut album Animal, Pt. 1, in which "Acaramelao" was included.[2] The song was officially released on 25 February 2021 alongside the four track EP.

Commercial performance

In Argentina, the song debuted at number 28 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 during the tracking week of 13 March 2021.[3] On its third week, the song entered the top ten. The song reached the top five at number 4 on its seventh week, becoming Becerra's fourth top 5 in the chart. The song would spend 28 weeks on the chart.

Music video

The music video for "Acaramaleo" was directed by Julián Levy and was released on 25 February 2021 simultaneously with the rest of the EP Animal, Pt. 1, including a music video for each track. As of 2024, the song has accumulated over 130 million views on Becerra's official YouTube channel.

Notes and References

  1. First Stream Latin: New Music From Maria Becerra, Daddy Yankee, Los Dos Carnales & More. Billboard. 26 February 2021.
  2. Becerra. María. María Becerra. mariabecerra. CLnMtB4D-E. 22 February 2021. ANIMAL parte 1 En esta primera parte de mi álbum quiero contarles una historia de amor y como esta va avanzando a lo largo de las 4 canciones. Con los sentimientos y el instinto animal a flor de piel. Liberemos el Animal que llevamos dentro. 22 February 2021.
  3. Billboard Argentina Hot 100. Billboard. 13 March 2021.
  4. Billboard Argentina Hot 100: Week of April 17, 2021. Billboard. 17 April 2021.