Mi Cama Explained

Mi Cama
Cover:Mi Cama cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Karol G
Album:Ocean
Language:Spanish
English Title:"My Bed"
Genre:Reggaeton
Label:
  • Universal Music Latino
Producer:
  • Andy Clay
  • Antonio Rayo Gibo
Chronology:Karol G
Prev Title:Princesa
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Calypso (Remix)
Next Year:2018

"Mi Cama" (Spanish for "My Bed") is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G. It was written by Karol G, Andy Clay, Antonio Rayo, Omar Sabino and Rene Cano, and produced by Clay and Rayo. The song was released on May 11, 2018 through Universal Music Latino, as the second single from her second studio album Ocean.[1]

Background

The song was first teased days prior to its official release through Karol G’s social media accounts, including snippets of the song and lyrics in captions. On May 9, 2018 the song had its official announcement, and the cover was released the following day.[2] The song was released on May 11, 2018. A remix featuring Colombian singer J Balvin and American singer Nicky Jam was released on July 13, 2018.

Critical reception

Billboard stated: "The song became one of the biggest hits of the summer thanks to its catchy, sheets-shaking melody. Unapologetically sexy and insistent about women reigning in bed."[3]

Commercial performance

"Mi Cama" debuted at number 45 on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart dated June 2, 2018. In its fifth and sixth weeks, the song maintained a new peak of number 17. Following the release "Mi Cama (Remix)" featuring J Balvin and Nicky Jam, the song reached a new peak on its seventh week chart dated July 21, 2018. On its twelfth week, "Mi Cama" reaches its final peak of number 6 for two consecutive weeks on the chart dated August 25, 2018, becoming Karol G’s highest peaking song on the chart at that time. The song received a Latin diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 15, 2019, for sales of 600,000 equivalent-units.

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "Mi Cama"
YearCeremonyCategoryResult
2018Latin Grammy AwardsBest Urban Performance
2019ASCAP AwardWinning Song
Premios Lo NuestroVideo of the Year
Premios Tu Música UrbanoInternational Artist Song
International Artist Video

Music video

The music video for "Mi Cama" was directed by JP Valencia and was released on Karol G’s YouTube channel on May 11, 2018.[4] As of January 2023, it has over 770 million views.

The music video for its remix featuring J Balvin and Nicky Jam was directed by Mike Ho and was released on August 9, 2018. As of January 2023, it has over 240 million views.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[5] 5

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[6] 29

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bautista. Berenice. Karol G sobre “Mi cama”: Nosotras también sentimos. AP News. es. May 16, 2018. January 17, 2023.
  2. G. Karol. Karol G. karolg. BiktPqDFEoL. May 9, 2018. MI CAMA #MICAMASUENA 11 DE MAYO . January 17, 2023.
  3. The 20 Best Latin Songs of 2018: Critics’ Picks. January 17, 2023. Billboard.
  4. Web site: KAROL G - Mi Cama (Official Video) - YouTube . www.youtube.com.
  5. Web site: MI CAMA - KAROL G EPDM. January 17, 2023. El Portal de Música.
  6. Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. January 17, 2023.