Gatúbela Explained

Gatúbela
Type:single
Artist:Karol G and Maldy
Album:Mañana Será Bonito
Language:Spanish
English Title:"Catwoman"
Genre:Reggaeton
Length:3:29
Label:Universal Latino
Producer:
  • Karol G
  • DJ Maff
Chronology:Karol G
Prev Title:Provenza
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Cairo
Next Year:2022

"Gatúbela" (Spanish for "Catwoman"; stylized in all caps)[1] is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G and Puerto Rican rapper Maldy. It was written by Karol G, Maldy, DJ Maff, Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez, and produced by DJ Maff and Karol G. The song was released on August 25, 2022, through Universal Music Latino, as the second single from her fourth studio album, Mañana Será Bonito.[2]

Background

The song was announced a day prior to its release through Karol G's social media platforms.[3] The song was released the following day on August 25, 2022.

Critical reception

Jessica Roiz from Billboard described Karol G on the track as "fiery and unapologetic" and the song as "an infectious old-school reggaeton laced with intense perreo beats.[4]

Commercial performance

"Gatúbela" debuted and peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart dated September 10, 2022. It became Giraldo's fifth top 40 hit and Maldy's first entry as a soloist.

On the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart dated September 10, 2022 the song debuted and peaked at number 4, becoming Giraldo's milestone tenth top five on the chart. It became Maldy's first top ten and first appearance on the chart as a soloist.[5]

On the Billboard Global 200 the song debuted and peaked at number 23 on the chart dated September 10, 2022.

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "Gatúbela"
YearCeremonyCategoryResult
2023Latin Grammy AwardsBest Reggaeton Performance
Premios Nuestra TierraBest Urban Song
Best Urban Collaboration
2024Premios Lo Nuestro AwardsUrban Collaboration of the Year
BMI Latin AwardsAwards Winning Song

Music video

The music video for "Gatúbela" was directed by Pedro Artola and was released on Karol G's YouTube channel on August 25, 2022.[6]

Live performances

Giraldo performed "Gatúbela" live for the first time on September 7, 2022, while embarking on the Strip Love Tour. At the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, held on November 17, 2022, Karol G performed a mash-up of "Provenza", "Gatúbela" and "Cairo". On February 19, 2023, Karol G was the headlining act for Viña Del Mar International Song Festival, where "Gatúbela" was performed.[7] On March 10, 2023, Karol G performed "Gatúbela" in Puerto Rico for a three-day stadium-show to promote the album Mañana Será Bonito. On August 10, 2023, Karol G embarked on the arena-stadium Mañana Será Bonito Tour, where "Gatúbela" is present throughout the set list.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Bolivia (Billboard)[8] 13
Chile (Billboard)[9] 13
Colombia (Billboard)[10] 1
Ecuador (Billboard)[11] 9
Mexico (Billboard)[12] 18
Peru (Billboard)[13] 12
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[14] 17

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[15] 37

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coca. Laura. ¿Qué significa "Gatúbela", el título de la nueva canción de Karol G?. Los 40. August 24, 2022. January 28, 2021.
  2. Web site: Mier. Tomás. Karol G Adds a Little Horror to Steamy Video for "Gatúbela" with Plan B's Maldy. . August 25, 2022. January 28, 2023.
  3. G. Karol. Karol G. karolg. ChqD4x0NWv5. August 24, 2022. GATÚBELA x @maldysociety MAÑANA 7PM COLOMBIA ‍⬛ . January 28, 2023.
  4. Karol G Reels In Maldy for Fiery Old-School Reggaeton Track "Gatúbela": Watch. January 28, 2023. Billboard.
  5. Karol G & Maldy's "Gatúbela" Debuts in the Top 10 on Hot Latin Songs Chart. January 28, 2023. Billboard.
  6. Web site: KAROL G, Maldy - GATÚBELA (Official Video) . YouTube.
  7. El momento incómodo de Karol G en Viña del Mar. Odreman. Vanessa. E!. February 20, 2023. April 17, 2024.
  8. Karol G Chart History (Bolivia Songs). Billboard. January 28, 2022.
  9. Karol G Chart History (Chile Songs). Billboard. January 28, 2022.
  10. Karol G Chart History (Colombia Songs). Billboard. January 28, 2022.
  11. Karol G Chart History (Ecuador Songs). Billboard. January 28, 2022.
  12. Karol G Chart History (Mexico Songs). Billboard. January 28, 2022.
  13. Karol G Chart History (Peru Songs). Billboard. January 28, 2022.
  14. Web site: Gatúbela - Karol G x Maldy. Productores de Música de España. January 28, 2022.
  15. Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. January 28, 2023.