Esquemas Explained

Esquemas
Type:studio
Artist:Becky G
Cover:Esquemas - Becky G.jpg
Recorded:2020–2021
Language:Spanish
Length:48:48
Label:
Producer:
  • A.C
  • Blake Slatkin
  • Brasa
  • Di Genius
  • Édgar Barrera
  • Juacko
  • Juanjo Monserrat
  • KBeaZy
  • Kuinvi
  • Luny Tunes
  • Mazzari
  • Ovy on the Drums
  • Rafael Pina
  • Rafael Rodríguez
  • Skylar Mones
  • Supa Dups
  • Valley Girl
  • YannC El Armónico
Prev Title:Mala Santa
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Esquinas
Next Year:2023

Esquemas (Spanish for "Schemes") is the second Spanish-language studio album by American singer Becky G. It was released on May 13, 2022[1] through Kemosabe, RCA Records and Sony Music Latin. Esquemas is primarily a Latin, pop rock, focusing more on dance-pop and R&B sounds.

Background

Gomez first announced the album through Instagram by unveiling the album's cover art and title just hours after the album's promotional single "No Mienten" was released.[2]

Gomez started sharing snippets of songs after the album was announced including the songs "Tajín" with Puerto Rican rapper Guaynaa, "Kill Bill" and the album's fifth single "Bailé Con Mi Ex". The song titles for the album's tracklist were unveiled on May 5, 2022, and the official tracklist was unveiled on May 9, 2022. It revealed that the album has new collaborations with Guaynaa and Elena Rose, and the previously released collaborations with El Alfa, Natti Natasha and Karol G.[3]

Singles

On April 20, 2021, Gomez and Natti Natasha released their second collaboration and third song together "Ram Pam Pam" as a single for both of their second studio albums.[4] On June 4, 2021, Gomez collaborated with El Alfa on the song "Fulanito", released as the second single from the album.[5] A dance for the song became viral on the app TikTok.[6] On February 10, 2022, Gomez collaborated with Karol G on the song "Mamiii", released as the third single from the album. The song became both their highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100.[7] "No Mienten" was released on April 20, 2022, as the album's promotional single.[8] "Bailé Con Mi Ex" was released on May 10, 2022, as the album's fifth single.[9]

Critical reception

Year-end lists

BillboardThe 50 Best Albums45[10]
The 22 Best Latin Albums[11]
Rolling StoneThe 100 Best Albums69[12]
UPROXXThe Best Latin Albums[13]
VarietyThe 10 Best Latin Albums7[14]

Accolades

Organization! scope="col"
YearCategoryResult
Billboard Latin Music Awards2022Latin Pop Album of the Year[15]
Latin American Music Awards2023Album of the Year[16]
Best Album – Pop
Lo Nuestro AwardsAlbum of the Year[17]
Urban Album of the Year
Los 40 Music Awards2022Best Album[18]
Premios Juventud2023Best Female Urban Album[19]
Premios Tu Música UrbanoBest Female Album[20]

Commercial performance

Esquemas debuted at number 92 on the US Billboard 200, including number 5 on the Top Latin Albums and number 1 on the Latin Pop Albums chart with 11,000 album equivalent units.[21]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[22] 30
Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[23] 49

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
VariousMay 13, 2022[24]

Notes and References

  1. Becky G Announces New Album 'Esquemas,' Drops the First Single: Listen. Billboard. Jessica. Roiz. April 20, 2022. April 20, 2022.
  2. Web site: Gomez . Becky . April 20, 2022 . Becky G on Instagram "ESQUEMAS 5/13". April 20, 2022 . Instagram.
  3. Web site: Gomez . Becky . May 9, 2022 . Becky G on Instagram "#ESQUEMAS. 4 DÍAS. ". May 9, 2022 . Instagram.
  4. Web site: BECKY G APARECE RADIANTE "SIN MAQUILLAJE Y SIN FILTRO". los40.com. es. March 22, 2022. March 22, 2022.
  5. Web site: Morgan . Nyoko . June 8, 2021 . Becky G Drops New Sexy Latin Single 'Fulanito' . April 22, 2022 . Glitter Magazine.
  6. Web site: Young . Nicole . July 30, 2021 . TikTok Reggaeton Dances Challenges You Need to Try . April 23, 2022 . HipLATINA.
  7. Karol G's Coachella Debut Set Features Guests Becky G & Tiesto, Honors Iconic Latin Songs & More. Billboard. April 18, 2022. April 18, 2022.
  8. Web site: Garcia . Thanoa . April 20, 2022 . Becky G Announces 'Esquemas' Album for May and Releases New Single, 'No Mienten' . April 23, 2022 . VARIETY.
  9. Web site: Pecherska . Izabela . May 10, 2022 . Becky G calienta motores para su álbum "Esquemas" con el estreno de "Bailé con mi ex" . May 10, 2022 . Cibercuba.
  10. Billboard's The 50 Best Albums of 2022. Billboard. December 1, 2022.
  11. Billboard Staff . 2022-06-30 . The 22 Best Latin Albums of 2022 So Far: Staff Picks . 2023-02-05 . Billboard . en-US.
  12. Best Albums of 2022. Rolling Stone. Billboard Staff. December 1, 2022. December 1, 2022.
  13. Web site: 2022-12-06 . The Best Latin Albums Of 2022 . 2023-02-05 . UPROXX . en-US.
  14. The 10 Best Latin Albums of 2022. Variety. Variety. December 1, 2022. December 1, 2022.
  15. Billboard Staff . 2022-07-05 . Billboard Latin Music Awards Airing Live Sept. 29 on Telemundo . 2022-08-19 . Billboard . en-US.
  16. Bad Bunny Leads 2023 Latin American Music Awards Nominations: Complete List . . March 14, 2023 .
  17. Sebastian Yatra Leads 2023 Premio Lo Nuestro Nominations: Complete List . . January 23, 2023 .
  18. Web site: Entradas ya a la venta para LOS40 Music Awards 2022: el 4 de noviembre en el Wizink Center. 28 September 2022. LOS 40. Spanish. 28 September 2022.
  19. 2023 Premios Juventud Nominations: See the Complete List . . June 13, 2023 .
  20. Premios Tu Música Urbano 2023: Lista completa de nominados . .
  21. Bustios. Pamela. Becky G Debuts at No. 1 on Latin Pop Albums Chart With 'Esquemas'. Billboard. 2022-05-25. 2022-05-29.
  22. Top Latin Albums – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2022.
  23. Top Latin Albums – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  24. Web site: ESQUEMAS by Becky G.. Apple Music. April 28, 2022.