El Beso (Mon Laferte song) explained

El Beso
Cover:El Beso - Mon Laferte.png
Type:single
Artist:Mon Laferte
Album:Norma
Recorded:2018
Studio:Capitol Studios (Los Angeles, California)
Genre:
Length:2:59
Label:Universal
Producer:Omar Rodríguez-López
Prev Title:Amor
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Por Qué Me Fui a Enamorar de Ti
Next Year:2018

"El Beso" is a song by Chilean and Mexican singer Mon Laferte released originally on 7 September 2018 through Universal Music Group as part of her fifth studio album Norma. The song was written by Laferte, Héctor Lavoe and Willie Colón and produced by Omar Rodríguez-López.[1] It was a success in Chile and Mexico, topped the Chile Monitor Latino chart, becoming her first number one and best-ranking song on the chart, and also reached number 6 in Mexico in Monitor Latino chart, becoming her second best-ranking song on that chart, after "Amárrame".

Background

"El Beso" is a salsa song mixed with other Latin American rhythms, it was released on September 7, publishing the music video on her VEVO platform.[2] On the day of its release, the single debuted in the best-selling iTunes tracks in several Latin American countries, in addition to reaching the number one trend in both Chile and Mexico.

The recording of "El Beso" was made in a single shot, in the legendary studios of the Capitol Records Building, in Los Angeles, California. The production of "El Beso" has been carried out by Omar Rodríguez-López. The recording of "El Beso" was reinforced with the participation of a section of 5 metals, two percussions, drums, two guitars, keyboard and bass, in addition to the personal voice of Mon Laferte.[3]

"El Beso" became the first song of Mon Laferte to reach number one on the radio charts of Mexico and Chile, in addition to becoming his first single to enter the popularity charts of Argentina at number 71.

Composition and lyrics

"El Beso" has been described as a cumbia, mambo and salsa song.[4] [5] [6] The track runs at 103 BPM and is in the key of E minor. It runs at two minutes and 58 seconds.[7]

The lyrics address the situation of a couple in which she asks the object of her affection for a complete and totalizing kiss, which, according to the lyrics of the song, encompasses all the sensations that such a contact can cause in the beloved, regardless of whether it is parting.

Music video

The music video was directed by Sebastián Soto Chacón was recorded in Mexico and features the participation of Mexican actor Diego Luna where it shows a satire to which the painting of The Last Supper refers to where a Mon Laferte dancing to Diego on a table, accompanied by a series of dancers while they kiss and dance different Latin American rhythms.

"El Beso" music video won in the MTV Latin America Awards in the category "Video of the year".[8]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Norma liner notes.[9] [10]

Vocals

Musicians

Production

Recording

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Billboard Argentina Hot 100[11] 97
Chile (Monitor Latino)[12] 1
Chile Pop (Monitor Latino)[13] 1
Mexico (Monitor Latino)[14] 6
Mexico Pop (Monitor Latino)[15] 1
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[16] 5
Mexico Pop Español Airplay (Billboard)[17] 2

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)! scope="col"
Position
Chile (Monitor Latino)[18] 58
Chile Pop (Monitor Latino)[19] 25
Mexico Pop (Monitor Latino)[20] 56
Chart (2019)! scope="col"
Position
Chile (Monitor Latino)[21] 7
Chile Pop (Monitor Latino)[22] 4

Notes and References

  1. 2018. "Antes de Ti". single liner notes. Mon Laferte. Universal Music.
  2. Web site: Mon Laferte lanza "El beso", nuevo sencillo y videoclip con la participación de Diego Luna y convoca a "besatón". Escudero. Fabian. Publimetro Chile. es. 2020-01-07.
  3. Web site: Mon Laferte presenta "El Beso", su nuevo single. CANCIONEROS.COM. 2020-01-07.
  4. Web site: La diversidad de 'El Beso' y Diego Luna en el nuevo video de Mon Laferte. Palacios. Jimena. 2018-09-07. Sopitas.com. en. 2020-02-08.
  5. Web site: "El Beso" de Mon Laferte entre las mejores 20 canciones latinas del año según Billboard. Mostrador. El. 2018-12-20. El Mostrador. es. 2020-02-08.
  6. Web site: VIDEO La salsa de Mon Laferte que seduce a Diego Luna en su nuevo sencillo "El Beso". 2018-09-07. El Desconcierto. es. 2020-02-08.
  7. Web site: Key and BPM of El Beso by Mon Laferte Musicstax. musicstax.com. en-US. 2020-02-08.
  8. Web site: MTV Latinoamérica premia "El beso" de Mon Laferte como 'Mejor Video'. 2019-06-24. FMDOS. es. 2020-01-07.
  9. 2018. Norma. CD album liner notes. Mon Laferte. Universal Music. Back cover.
  10. Web site: Norma, Mon Laferte. Qobuz. en-GB. 2019-12-23.
  11. Mon Laferte (Billboard Argentina Hot 100). Billboard. 2020-01-07.
  12. Web site: Chile Top 20 General – Del 22 al 28 de Octubre, 2018. Monitor Latino. charts monitorLATINO. es.
  13. Web site: Chile Top 20 Pop – Del 22 al 28 de Octubre, 2018. Monitor Latino. charts monitorLATINO. es.
  14. Web site: Mexico Top 20 General – Del 26 de Noviembre al 2 de Diciembre, 2018. Monitor Latino. charts monitorLATINO. es.
  15. Web site: Mexico Top 20 Pop – Del 26 de Noviembre al 2 de Diciembre, 2018. Monitor Latino. charts monitorLATINO. es.
  16. Web site: Mon Laferte (Mexico Airplay). Billboard. 2020-01-07.
  17. Web site: Mon Laferte (Mexico Pop Español Airplay). Billboard. 2020-01-07.
  18. Web site: Chile General – Top 100 Chart anual. Monitor Latino. charts monitorLATINO. es.
  19. Web site: Chile Pop – Top 100 Chart anual. Monitor Latino. charts monitorLATINO. es.
  20. Web site: Mexico Pop – Top 100 Chart anual. Monitor Latino. charts monitorLATINO. es.
  21. Web site: Chile General – Top 100 Chart anual. Monitor Latino. charts monitorLATINO. es.
  22. Web site: Chile Pop – Top 100 Chart anual. Monitor Latino. charts monitorLATINO. es.