Soltera (song) explained

Soltera
Cover:Lunay - Soltera.png
Type:single
Artist:Lunay
Album:Épico
Language:Spanish
English Title:"Single Woman"
Genre:Reggaeton
Label:Star Island
Producer:
Chronology:Lunay
Prev Title:A Solas
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Llégale
Next Year:2019

"Soltera" (English: "Single Woman") is a song by Puerto Rican singer Lunay and Puerto Rican producers Chris Jeday and Gaby Music, released through Star Island on February 21, 2019.[1] A remix with Puerto Rican rappers Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny was released on May 10, 2019.[2] Following the release of the remix, it debuted at number one in Spain and reached number 66 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Background

Suzy Exposito of Rolling Stone wrote that the song is about women who prefer being single and who "don't fall in love".[3] The remix version featuring Puerto Rican rappers Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny includes a sample of the chorus of the former's 2002 song "Ella Está Soltera".[4]

Critical reception

Exposito of Rolling Stone called it a "delectable, standout summer anthem".[3]

Commercial performance

In the United States, the original version of "Soltera" debuted at number 45 on Billboards Hot Latin Songs chart on March 23, 2019, eventually peaking at number 38 on March 30.[5] Following the release of the remix version featuring Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny, the single peaked at number three on May 25, 2019, becoming Lunay's first top five song on the list, as well as Daddy Yankee's 18th and Bad Bunny's sixth.[5] [6] [7] [8] On the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart, the remix marked Daddy Yankee's record extending 46th top 10.[9] On the US Billboard Hot 100, the remix version debuted at number 73 on the week ending May 25, 2019.[8]

Music video

A music video was released for both the original song and for the remix, the latter featuring Lunay, Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny crashing a bachelorette party.[10]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2019)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Ecuador (Monitor Latino)[11] 12
El Salvador (Monitor Latino)[12] 16
Italy (FIMI)[13] 61
Mexico (Billboard Espanol Airplay)[14] 18
Puerto Rico (Monitor Latino)[15] 3
Venezuela (Monitor Latino)[16] 14
Chart (2019)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[17] 3
Chile (Monitor Latino)[18] 3
Colombia (Monitor Latino)[19] 2
Dominican Republic (Monitor Latino)[20] 9
Honduras (Monitor Latino)[21] 5
Nicaragua (Monitor Latino)[22] 6
Paraguay (Monitor Latino)[23] 6
Panama (Monitor Latino)[24] 9
Peru (Monitor Latino)[25] 14
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[26] 1
Uruguay (Monitor Latino)[27] 5

Year-end charts

Chart (2019)Position
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[28] 8
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[29] 8

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Soltera – Single by Lunay, Chris Jeday & Gaby Music. February 21, 2019. iTunes Store. May 22, 2019.
  2. Web site: Soltera (Remix) – Single by Lunay, Daddy Yankee & Bad Bunny. May 10, 2019. iTunes Store. May 22, 2019.
  3. Lunay, Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny Praise Single Ladies in 'Soltera' Remix. Rolling Stone. Exposito. Suzy. May 10, 2019. May 22, 2019.
  4. News: Daddy Yankee y Bad Bunny se unen en remezcla de Lunay, promesa del reggaetón. EFE. Hoy Los Angeles. es. May 11, 2019. May 21, 2019.
  5. https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?artist=Lunay&f[0=ts_chart_artistname%3ALunay&f[1]=ss_chart_search_title%3A%2ASoltera%2A&f[2]=itm_field_chart_id%3AHot%20Latin%20Songs&f[3]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&solrsort=is_chart_weeks%3Aasc&title=Soltera&type=1 Billboard Chart Search: Soltera by Lunay / Lunay, Daddy Yankee & Bad Bunny]. Billboard. May 21, 2019.
  6. Daddy Yankee Chart History (Hot Latin Songs). Billboard. May 21, 2019.
  7. Bad Bunny Chart History (Hot Latin Songs). Billboard. May 21, 2019.
  8. News: Bad Bunny Lands A New Hot 100 Hit With Daddy Yankee And Lunay. Forbes. Suarez. Gary. May 21, 2019.
  9. Maluma Scores 13th No. 1 On Latin Airplay Chart With 'HP'. Billboard. June 5, 2019.
  10. Lunay, Daddy Yankee & Bad Bunny Drop Neon-Drenched 'Soltera (Remix)' Video: Watch. Billboard. Roiz. Jessica. May 10, 2019. May 22, 2019.
  11. Web site: Top 20 Monitior Latino Ecuador Semana del 27 de Mayo al 2 de Junio 2019. Monitor Latino.
  12. Web site: Top 20 El Salvador Semana del 3 al 9 de Junio 2019. Monitor Latino.
  13. Web site: Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 21. Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. it. May 25, 2019.
  14. Daddy Yankee. Billboard. 2020-05-29.
  15. Web site: Puerto Rico General. es. Monitor Latino. April 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200421200547/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/puerto%20Rico/general/20190701. April 21, 2020. live.
  16. Web site: Venezuela General. es. Monitor Latino. April 22, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200422120940/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/venezuela/general/20190617. April 22, 2020. live.
  17. Bad Bunny Chart History (Billboard Argentina Hot 100). Billboard. August 18, 2019.
  18. Web site: Chile General. es. Monitor Latino. March 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200321210725/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/chile/general/20190930. March 21, 2020.
  19. Web site: Colombia General. es. Monitor Latino. July 26, 2019.
  20. Web site: Top 20 Republica Dominicana. monitorLATINO. charts monitorLATINO. es. June 4, 2019.
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  26. Web site: Top 100 Canciones: Semana 20. Productores de Música de España. May 22, 2019.
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  28. Web site: Top 100 Songs Annual 2019. Productores de Música de España. es. May 14, 2022.
  29. Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2019. Billboard. January 2, 2013. July 26, 2021.