Por el Contrario explained

Por el Contrario
Type:single
Cover:POR EL CONTRARIO.png
Artist:Becky G, Ángela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar
Album:Esquinas
Language:Spanish
English Title:"On the Contrary"
Genre:Mariachi
Length:3:05
Label:
Producer:Édgar Barrera
Chronology:Becky G
Prev Title:Amigos
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:Boomerang
Next Year:2024

"Por el Contrario" is a song by American singer Becky G with Mexican singers Ángela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar, from Gomez's third studio album Esquinas (2023).[1] It was released via Kemosabe and RCA Records on December 13, 2023, as the fifth and last single from the album, due to its success and fan requests, promoted with a music video.

Music video

The song received a video titled "Por el Contrario (Performance Video)" which was directed by Karla Read and released on December 13, 2023.[2] Set against a desert backdrop that pulls inspiration from José María Velasco, the artists showcase their emotional depth in a synchronized display, dressed in a rich red wine hue that elevates the visual elements at play, inviting viewers to get a fly-on-the-wall look at their performance as the artists break the fourth wall. The chemistry between them takes center stage, elevated by the accompaniment of a 6-person mariachi band skillfully creating a powerful symphony that encapsulates the song’s emotions and allows the message to resonate even further with its audience.[3]

Track listing

  1. "Por el Contrario (Demo)" – 3:17
  2. "Por el Contrario (Acapella)" – 3:03
  3. "Por el Contrario (Original)" – 3:05

Accolades

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YearCategoryResult
Premios Juventud2024Best Regional Mexican Fusion[4]
The Perfect Collab

Charts

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Peak
position
Bolivia (Billboard)[5] 11
Ecuador (Billboard)[6] 19

Release history

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DateFormat(s)LabelVersion
VariousDecember 13, 2023Original[7]
August 7, 2024Demo and Acapella[8]

References

  1. Bustios. Pamela. Becky G Makes Top Five Debut on Regional Mexican Albums Chart With 'Esquinas'. Billboard. 2023-09-28. 2023-09-28.
  2. Web site: Becky G sorprende a sus fanáticos con una presentación en vivo de "Por El Contrario" . December 13, 2023 .
  3. Web site: Becky G Surprises Fans with Live Performance Visualizer for "Por el Contrario" . December 13, 2023 .
  4. Carín León, Maluma & Peso Pluma Lead Premios Juventud 2024 Nominations: See the Complete List. Billboard. Griselda. Flores. June 25, 2024. June 25, 2024.
  5. Becky G Chart History (Bolivia Songs). Billboard. February 24, 2022.
  6. Becky G Chart History (Ecuador Songs). Billboard. March 18, 2022.
  7. Web site: ESQUINAS by Becky G. Apple Music. 28 September 2023.
  8. Web site: POR EL CONTRARIO - Single by Becky G. Apple Music. 20 August 2024.