Fiel (song) explained

Fiel
Artist:Los Legendarios, Wisin and Jhayco
Type:single
Album:Los Legendarios 001
Language:Spanish
Genre:
  • Reggaeton
Label:
  • WK Records
  • La Base Music Group
Chronology:Los Legendarios singles
Prev Title:Mari Mari
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Playita
Next Year:2021

"Fiel" (English: "Faithful") is a song by Puerto Rican producer duo Los Legendarios and Puerto Rican rappers and singers Wisin and Jhayco. It was released by WK Records and La Base Music group as the second single from the album Los Legendarios 001 on February 5, 2021, for digital download and streaming. The song peaked in top 10 on the charts of the United States and Spain. On June 15, 2021, a remixed version of the song with the participation of Puerto Rican rappers Anuel AA and Myke Towers was released as single.[1]

Background

In an interview for Billboard magazine, the artists said the song came "organically" and was result of a hard work and good vibes. They were meant to create a classic reggaeton hit. Jhayco stated that he has been very happy to work with Wisin. Previously, he accepted Los Legendarios' invitation for a song on their album.[2]

Composition

Jhayco's verse in Fiel became viral on Tiktok and Los Legendarios said "it as was like a snowball — every day it kept growing": Tú 'tás dura sin ir al gym (You look good without going to the gym). In the song, Wisin and Jhayco name-drops several songs from fellow artists, such as Wisin & Yandel's "Noche de Sexo" (featuring Romeo Santos), "Llame Pa' Verte" and "Paleta" (featuring Daddy Yankee) and "Como Se Siente" by Jhayco himself.[3]

Commercial performance

In the United States, "Fiel" appeared at number 20 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart on the issue dated April 24, 2024, before reaching its debut at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 with and would peak at number 62 in its 9th week. On the Hot Latin Songs chart, it debuted at number 42 and eventually peaked at number fifth on the chart dated May 22, 2021. It would also peak atop the Latin Airplay chart and the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart on the issue dated 12 June, 2021.[4] "Fiel" also peaked at number fourth the Latin Digital Song Sales chart, the Latin Pop Airplay chart and the Latin Streaming Songs chart.

"Fiel" debuted at number 119 on the Billboard Global 200 on the issue dated March 27, 2021. The song would reach the 13th position on the chart dated July 3, 2021. It also appeared on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart and would reach its peak on the chart at number eight on the issue dated April 24, 2021. On the song chart in Spain, it debuted at the 31st position, before reaching the 10th position in its sixth week on the chart. It has won the first place of the chart and was also certified quintuple-platinum in the country.[5] "Fiel" was certified with 21 Platinum by RIAA.[6]

"Fiel" reached at the top also in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. The song also peaked at top 5 in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru and Puerto Rico. It also peaked at top 10 in Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay.

Charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Bolivia (Monitor Latino)[7] 4
Colombia (Monitor Latino)[8] 2
Costa Rica (Monitor Latino)[9] 4
Dominican Republic (Monitor Latino)[10] 4
Ecuador (Monitor Latino)[11] 8
El Salvador (Monitor Latino)[12] 1
Guatemala (Monitor Latino)[13] 1
Honduras (Monitor Latino)[14] 1
Nicaragua (Monitor Latino)[15] 4
Panama (Monitor Latino)[16] 2
Paraguay (Monitor Latino)[17] 6
Peru (Monitor Latino)[18] 2
Puerto Rico (Monitor Latino)[19] 3
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] 1

Remix

Fiel (remix)
Artist:Wisin, Jhayco and Anuel AA featuring Los Legendarios and Myke Towers
Type:single
Language:Spanish
Genre:
  • Reggaeton
Label:
  • WK Records
  • La Base Music Group
Chronology:Anuel AA singles
Prev Title:Location
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Los De Siempre
Next Year:2021

On June 15, 2021, a remix of the song with Puerto Rican rappers Anuel AA and Myke Towers was released by WK Records and La Base Music group and was made available worldwide as a single. It was written by Wisin, Jhay Cortez, Anuel AA and Myke Towers alongside Puerto Rican producers Los Legendarios and Fino como el Haze, Nydia Laner, Orlando Jovani Cepeda Matos and Puerto Rican rapper and singer Mora. It was produced by Los Legendarios and Fino como el Haze. In Spain, the remix of "Fiel" debuted at number 59 on the chart dated June 18, 2021, and would reach its peak at number nine at its second week. It got an octuple-platinum certification by RIAA and a double-platinum certification in Spain.[21]

Music video

The music video was released the same day the single was released and was directed by NAVS. It has reached 180 million views on YouTube.[22]

Certifications

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Global success of "Fiel", by Wisin and Jhay Cortez, thanks to the work. SWI swissinfo. es. April 5, 2021.
  2. Web site: How Wisin, Jhay Cortez & Los Legendarios Brought ‘Fiel’ to Life. Billboard. es. May 11, 2021.
  3. Web site: Wisin dice que éxito mundial de "Fiel", con Jhay Cortez, se debe al trabajo. Impacto Latino. es. April 6, 2021.
  4. Web site: El ‘Fiel’ de Wisin, Jhay Cortez y Los Legendarios es número uno en Billboard. Los Angeles Times. es. June 7, 2021.
  5. Web site: “Fiel”, de Wisin y Jhay Cortez, número 1 en EE.UU. y triple platino en España. Diario Libre. es. June 7, 2021.
  6. Web site: “Fiel” Named Highest Certified Latin Single in RIAA 2021 Mid-Year Report. Daily Rind Blog. en. July 15, 2021.
  7. Web site: Top 20 General – Bolivia – Del 31 de Mayo al 6 de Junio, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  8. Web site: Top 20 General – Colombia – Del 17 de al 23 de Mayo, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  9. Web site: Top 20 General – RD – Del 21 de Mayo al 27 de Junio, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  10. Web site: Top 20 General – RD – Del 31 de Mayo al 6 de Junio, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  11. Web site: Top 20 General – Ecuador – Del 24 al 30 de Mayo, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  12. Web site: Top 20 General – El Salvador– Del 17 de al 23 de Mayo, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  13. Web site: Top 20 General – Guatemala – Del 17 de al 23 de Mayo, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  14. Web site: Top 20 General – Honduras – Del 12 al 18 de Abril, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  15. Web site: Top 20 General – RD – Del 6 al 13 de Junio, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  16. Web site: Top 20 General – Panama – Del 3 de al 9 de Mayo, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  17. Web site: Top 20 General – Paraguay – Del 17 de al 23 de Mayo, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  18. Web site: Top 20 General – Peru – Del 17 de al 23 de Mayo, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  19. Web site: Top 20 General – Puerto Rico – Del 31 de Mayo al 6 de Junio, 2021. Monitor Latino. June 5, 2023. Spanish.
  20. Web site: Top 100 Songs – Week 16, 2021. Productores de Música de España. El Portal de Música.
  21. Web site: Latin Remix of the Week: Wisin & Jhay Cortez Reel In Anuel & Myke Towers For a New Take on ‘Fiel’. Billboard. es. June 16, 2021.
  22. Web site: Myke Towers, Wisin, Jhay Cortez, Anuel AA y Los Legendarios se unen en 'Fiel Remix'. RTVE. es. June 16, 2021.