Ni Tú Ni Yo Explained

Type:single
Ni Tú Ni Yo
Cover:Ni Tú Ni Yo cover art.png
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Artist:Jennifer Lopez featuring Gente de Zona
Language:Spanish
English Title:"Neither You Nor I"
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Chronology:Jennifer Lopez
Prev Title:Chegaste
Prev Year:2016
Next Title:Amor, Amor, Amor
Next Year:2017

"Ni Tú Ni Yo" (pronounced as /es/) is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez, featuring Cuban reggaeton duo Gente de Zona. The song was released as the intended lead single to her cancelled-ninth studio album Por Primera Vez, which would had been her second full-length spanish album. It was written by Alexander Delgado Hernández, Lopez, Jerickson Mendoza, Jimmy Abreu, Manuel Bolivar, Marc Anthony, Oscar "Oscarcito" Hernández, Randy Malcom Martínez Amey and Álvaro Farinas, while production was handled by Arbise "Motiff" González, Julio Reyes Copello, Anthony and Hernández. The song was released digitally on July 4, 2017, by Nuyorican Productions and Sony Music Latin.

A dance and reggaeton song about "when love takes you by surprise", "Ni Tú Ni Yo" was praised by critics, who described it as a potential summer hit. While failing to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, it charted moderately worldwide, reaching the top forty in countries such as Poland, Finland, Spain, Hungary, Switzerland and Venezuela. An accompanying music video for the single was directed by Emil Nava. It depicts Lopez falling in love with a photographer played by Khotan Fernández, and features a cameo appearance by Anthony.

Background

In March 2016, it was confirmed by Billboard that Lopez had returned to Epic Records, having previously parted ways with the label in 2010. She signed a new long-term contract that saw her reunite with longtime mentor, L.A. Reid.[2] In October 2016, Billboard magazine confirmed that Lopez is working on her second Spanish album, which was originally set to be released in 2017 through Sony Music Latin. Her ex-husband Marc Anthony serves as executive producer for the album.[3] Anthony described the album as "some of the best work I've ever done and some of the best work that she's ever done", and of their collaboration said: "The fact that she put her career in my hands is a massive responsibility, but no one knows her like I do ... We've always been good friends from day one, you know."[4] "Ni Tú Ni Yo" serves as the album's first single.[5] The single's cover art features Lopez posing in front of a sea, clothed in a 1960s-inspired yellow gown custom designed by Michael Costello.[6] Katie Skinner of Billboard observed that the shot "fits Lopez's glamorous style and personality perfectly."[7]

Composition

"Ni Tú Ni Yo" was produced by Oscar Hernandez "Oscarcito", Jimmy "JIMMIX" Abreu, Manuel "ManyBeat" Bolivar and Motiff.[8] In English, the title translates to "neither you nor I". The track sees Lopez and Gente de Zona "pronounce their love for one another over a joyful production", which features a reggaeton beat and horn section.[9] Lopez commented that the song is "really about when love takes you by surprise — 'Ni Tú Ni Yo,' 'Not You, Not Me' really expected this to happen, you know? That's what it's about, it's one of those things that when love comes, it just comes, it doesn't announce itself, and then it just takes over — ha! — you know what I mean? That's what the song is about, which is why I love it so much."[10] She revealed that the song mirrored her own relationship with boyfriend Alex Rodriguez.

Critical response

Rolling Stone writer Brittany Spanos called the song a "vivacious dance track", noting that "Lopez's vocals stand out over the song's intricate guitars and horns."[11] MTV UK labelled it a "future smash hit" and wrote: "Here's hoping that 'Ni Tú Ni Yo' follows the international success of other Spanish bangers like 'Bailando' and 'Despacito'."[12] Mike Nied from Idolator echoed this sentiment, remarking that the song "may be a contender for the coveted title of Song Of The Summer", calling it a "potentially massive hit".[13] Brooke Metz of USA Today said: "The song, with its fast pace, swinging trumpets and all-Spanish lyrics, creates the perfect soundtrack for beach days and summer nights."[14]

Chart performance

"Ni Tú Ni Yo" peaked at number 24 in Spain, and was certified Gold by Productores de Música de España for sales of 20,000 units. In the United States, it sold 4,867 copies after two days,[15] and later peaked at number 15 on the Hot Latin Songs chart.

Live performances

Lopez debuted "Ni Tú Ni Yo" during her first concert in the Dominican Republic at the Altos de Chavón amphitheater in April 2017. She was joined on-stage by Gente de Zona for the performance.[16] [17] Lopez and Gente de Zona officially premiered the song during her performance at Macy's July 4 Fireworks Spectacular, which aired the same day. It took place before a live audience at Hunter's Point South. The song became available digitally immediately after the performance[18] which received positive feedback on social media, as well as criticism towards Lopez for "performing a Spanish song in celebration of an American holiday".[19] Lopez wore a high-cut, double-slit embroidered gown designed by Fausto Puglisi while performing "Ni Tú Ni Yo",[20] which also drew criticism for its revealing nature. She performed an acoustic version of the song at the Stars Together For One Voice: Somos Live! concert/telethon in October 2017, which benefited victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.[21]

Music video

The song's official music video premiered on Telemundo on July 11, 2017.[22] Lopez shared an image from the set of the video shoot on June 13, in which she and Gente de Zona are featured wearing Caribbean-styled outfits.[23] The music video was directed by Emil Nava, and was shot in Islamorada, Florida Keys over two days. It features several product placements and cameos from Anthony, Mexican actor Khotan Fernández, and actor/Sprint "Test Man" Paul Marcarelli. Lopez's outfits in the music video include a red wrap dress and a canary yellow gown.[24] According to Billboard, set in Miami, the clip "tells the story of Lopez falling in love with a photographer she met through her manager (played by ex-husband Marc Anthony), while also enjoying life in a tropical paradise."[25] The clip begins with a potential director pitching a tropical-themed idea for the song's music video to Lopez and Anthony. This is followed by Lopez "flirtatiously" posing for the photographer while donning a number of "elaborate fashions" and "sultry poses" on a beach, in front of a plain backdrop and amid tropical foliage.[26]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017)Peak
position
Bulgaria (PROPHON)[27] 8
Bolivia (Monitor Latino)[28] 9
Chile Pop Songs (Monitor Latino)[29] 9
Costa Rica (Monitor Latino)[30] 10
Ecuador (National-Report)[31] 26
France (SNEP)[32] 82
Italy (Musica e dischi)[33] 46
Mexican Espanol Airplay (Billboard)[34] 21
Panama Latin Songs (Monitor Latino)[35] 4
Portugal Digital Songs (Billboard)[36] 9
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[37] 24
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[38] 11
Venezuela (National-Report)[39] 30
Venezuela (Record Report)[40] 52

Year-end charts

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)
VariousJuly 4, 2017Digital download
ItalyJuly 7, 2017Contemporary hit radioSony[42]

Notes and References

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  2. Jennifer Lopez Signs New Deal With Epic Records . March 2, 2016 . . . March 2, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094959/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6897352/jennifer-lopez-signs-new-deal-with-epic-records . March 4, 2016 . United States . live . mdy .
  3. Cobo. Leila. Jennifer Lopez to Release Spanish Album, Executive Produced by Marc Anthony: Exclusive. Billboard. October 7, 2016. October 6, 2016. June 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180618233615/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7533475/jennifer-lopez-spanish-album-marc-anthony-executive-producer. live.
  4. Web site: Jennifer Lopez drops new song Ni Tu Ni Yo. Sunday World. Independent News & Media. July 5, 2017. July 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170705144601/http://www.sundayworld.com/entertainment/music/jennifer-lopez-drops-new-song-ni-tu-ni-yo. July 5, 2017. dead.
  5. Web site: Exclusive: Jennifer Lopez Talks 'World Of Dance' & Her New Album (Video). Access Hollywood. NBCUniversal. July 4, 2017. June 12, 2017. September 25, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170925132116/http://www.accesshollywood.com/videos/exclusive-jennifer-lopez-talks-world-of-dance-her-new-album/. live.
  6. Web site: Nodell. Andrew. Jennifer Lopez Exudes Sixties Glamour in Latest Cover Art. Women's Wear Daily. July 4, 2017. July 4, 2017. July 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180709154058/https://wwd.com/eye/people/jennifer-lopez-exudes-sixties-glamour-latest-cover-art-10934281/. live.
  7. Skinner. Katie. Jennifer Lopez Wore A Bright Yellow Custom Gown For 'Ni Tu Ni Yo' Cover. Billboard. Eldridge Industries. July 6, 2017. July 5, 2017. June 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180627084211/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lifestyle/7857078/j-lo-custom-gown-for-new-single-art. live.
  8. Cobo. Leila. Jennifer Lopez to Premiere New Single at Macy's 4th of July Celebration. Billboard. July 4, 2017. July 4, 2017. July 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180717124952/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7850314/jennifer-lopez-jlo-macys-gente-de-zona-marc-anthony-fourth-of-july-2017. live.
  9. Web site: WATCH: JLo reunites with ex Marc Anthony in 'Ni Tu Ni Yo' music video. Rappler. Agence France-Presse. October 6, 2017. July 12, 2017. July 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180709160818/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/175350-jennifer-lopez-reunites-ex-husband-marc-anthony-ni-tu-ni-yo-music-video. live.
  10. Web site: J.Lo Opens Up About A-Rod: 'He's a Beautiful Person'. ExtraTV. July 4, 2017. July 2, 2017. July 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180709153650/http://extratv.com/2017/07/02/j-lo-opens-up-about-a-rod-hes-a-beautiful-person/. live.
  11. Spanos . Brittany . Brittany Spanos . Hear Jennifer Lopez's Lively New Song 'Ni Tu Ni Yo' . . July 5, 2017 . July 5, 2017 . December 11, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171211221214/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-jennifer-lopezs-lively-new-song-ni-tu-ni-yo-w490966 . live.
  12. Web site: Jennifer Lopez Releases Brand New Spanish Single 'Ni Tú Ni Yo'. MTV. July 5, 2017. July 5, 2017. July 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715182819/http://www.mtv.co.uk/jennifer-lopez/news/jennifer-lopez-releases-brand-new-single-ni-tu-ni-yo. live.
  13. Web site: Nied. Mike. Jennifer Lopez Lights Up The Night On 'Ni Tu Ni Yo'. Idolator. July 6, 2017. July 5, 2017.
  14. Web site: Metz. Brooke. Jennifer Lopez set off sparks with 'Ni Tu Ni Yo' premiere. USA Today. July 6, 2017. July 5, 2017. June 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180630222418/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/07/05/jennifer-lopez-set-off-sparks-ni-tu-ni-yo-premiere/103434368/. live.
  15. Web site: Billboard Digital Songs Chart Week Ending July 6, 2017. Nielsen SoundScan. October 21, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170919211328/http://www.defjampromo.com/files/2009/10/BB-Digital-Songs-Chart-Wk.-Ending-7-06-17.pdf. September 19, 2017. July 10, 2017.
  16. Web site: Jennifer Lopez Knocked It Out of the Park For Her First Concert in the Dominican Republic. PopSugar. May 1, 2017. April 23, 2017. July 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715122931/https://www.popsugar.com/latina/Jennifer-Lopez-Dominican-Republic-Concert-April-2017-43438915. live.
  17. Web site: Jennifer Lopez baila 'Ni tú ni yo', su nueva canción. Univision. May 23, 2017. May 6, 2017. July 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715122947/https://www.univision.com/musica/jennifer-lopez-baila-ni-tu-ni-yo-su-nueva-cancion. live.
  18. Web site: Moreno. Carolina. J.Lo Debuts New Single During Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular. HuffPost. HPMG News. July 6, 2017. July 6, 2017. July 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715123222/https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/jlo-debuts-new-single-during-macys-4th-of-july-fireworks-spectacular_us_595cf0f0e4b05c37bb8126bb. live.
  19. Web site: Diaz. Thatiana. J.Lo Premieres New Single With Sizzling Performance and Thanks Ex-Husband Marc Anthony. People. July 6, 2017. July 5, 2017. July 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715123101/https://people.com/chica/jennifer-lopez-new-single-2017-thanks-ex-husband/. live.
  20. Web site: Rodulfo. Kristina. Jennifer Lopez Wears Dangerously High-Cut, Double-Slit Dress. Elle. July 6, 2017. July 5, 2017. July 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715123119/https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/news/a46438/jennifer-lopez-double-slit-dress/. live.
  21. Web site: Fernandez. Celia. Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Brought a TON of Stars Together For One Voice: Somos Live!. PopSugar. October 17, 2017. October 16, 2017. July 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715094101/https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/photo-gallery/44136820/image/44147604/Jennifer-Lopez-rocked-stage-performing-Ni-Tu-Ni-Yo. live.
  22. Iasimone. Ashley. Jennifer Lopez Releases New Song 'Ni Tu Ni Yo': Listen. Billboard. Eldridge Industries. July 4, 2017. July 4, 2017. July 10, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180710011056/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7857055/jennifer-lopez-ni-tu-ni-yo-listen. live.
  23. Web site: Jennifer López anuncia estreno del vídeo "Ni tu ni yo" junto a Gente de Zona. Diario Panorama. es. June 13, 2017. June 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715181341/http://www.panorama.com.ve/espectaculos/Jennifer-Lopez-anuncia-estreno-del-video-Ni-tu-ni-yo-junto-a-Gente-de-Zona-20170613-0020.html. July 15, 2018. dead.
  24. Web site: Jennifer López resplandece en Islamorada sin pantis, brasier ni Alex Rodríguez. Univision.com. June 15, 2017. es. June 14, 2017. July 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715182834/https://www.univision.com/entretenimiento/jennifer-lopez-resplandece-en-islamorada-sin-pantis-brasier-ni-alex-rodriguez. live.
  25. Fernández. Suzette. Jennifer Lopez Falls in Love (But Not With Co-Star & Ex Marc Anthony) in 'Ni Tu Ni Yo' Music Video: Watch. Billboard. Eldridge Industries. October 3, 2017. July 11, 2017. July 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180701164210/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7865013/jennifer-lopez-ni-tu-ni-yo-music-video-gente-de-zona. live.
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