Yandel 150 Explained

Yandel 150
Cover:Yandel 150.png
Type:single
Artist:Yandel and Feid
Album:Resistencia
Language:Spanish
Genre:Reggaeton
Length:3:37
Label:
Producer:
  • Jowan
  • Rolo
Chronology:Yandel
Prev Title:Delincuente
Prev Year:2022
Yandel 150
Year:2022
Next Title:Poropopompón
Next Year:2023

"Yandel 150" is a reggaeton song by Puerto Rican singer Yandel and Colombian singer Feid, from the former's seventh studio album, Resistencia (2023). It was released on December 20, 2022, under Y Entertainment and Sony Music Latin. It was written by Feid, Yandel, Fantakuko, Rolo, Jowan and Wain, as well as produced by the latter three.[1]

Background

"Yandel 150" marks the second collaboration between Yandel and Feid, after "Xq Te Pones Así" (2022).[2] They have also shared in the composition of "Ginza (remix)" (2015) by J Balvin, where they also participate Yandel, Farruko, Nicky Jam, De La Ghetto, Daddy Yankee, Zion and Arcángel.[3]

Lyrics

"Yandel 150" it is introduced by the first chords as a heartbreak song. The lyrics imply that it is dedicated to a woman who works in a nightclub, but it is impossible to engage in a conversation with her because of her profession. This composition is similar to their previous collaboration "XQ Te Pones Así" and could be considered as a continuation.[4]

Commercial performance

In the United States, "Yandel 150" topped the Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay chart in its ninth week and the Latin Airplay chart in its eleventh week, dated April 15, 2023. On the Latin Airplay chart, it gives Yandel his fifteenth number one, after "Déjà Vu" (2021), while Feid earned his third number one after "Hey Mor" (2022). On Latin Rhythm Airplay, the song is Yandel's fifteenth number one and Feid's fourth.[5] It also debuted at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated February 18, 2023, later peaking at number 71 on April 1, 2023.

In Spain, it peaked at number 2 and was certified 2× platinum by PROMUSICAE. In Latin America, it led the charts in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, while it entered the top ten in Argentina, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Paraguay.

Music video

The music video was released on December 20, 2022.

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] 53
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[7] 17

Remix version

Yankee 150
Cover:Yankee 150.png
Type:single
Artist:Yandel, Feid and Daddy Yankee
Language:Spanish
Genre:Reggaeton
Length:4:03
Label:
Producer:
  • Jowan
  • Rolo
  • Wain
Chronology:Yandel
Prev Title:Cuando Te Toca
Prev Year:2023
Yankee 150
Year:2023
Next Title:Juego
Next Year:2023

A remixed version was released in June 15, 2023 featuring Puerto Rican singer and rapper Daddy Yankee. The title of the song "Yankee 150" is a tribute to the artist..[8] It was written by the three said artists, Jowan, Rolo, Wain, Fantakuka, and Justin Quiles and produced by Rolo, Jowan, and Wain.

The song marks their first collaboration between the three of them, and Daddy Yankee had previously worked on other previous Yandel songs, and between Feid and Daddy Yankee it marks their first collaboration.

Critical reception

Laura Coca of Spanish radio station Los 40 gave the song a positive review, highlighting Daddy Yankee as a "talent" and that he "brings some unmistakable verses and a catchy beat". He also predicted that the theme "is going to become the theme of the dance floors this summer" although "there are many artists who bring out their musical arsenal in the weeks before the hottest time of the year begins."[9]

Lucía Castillo from the Spanish newspaper Okdiario also positively reviewed the remix, noting that it "maintains the essence of the original song", but that "the presence of Daddy Yankee takes this song to another level". In the same way, the Peruvian radio station Moda highlighted that "it maintains the same dynamics and essence that made the original hit such a success."[10]

The Argentine newspaper Crónica published that "the addition of Daddy Yankee's verses exploits the full potential of a hit with which they already speculate if it will not be 'the theme of the summer' in the northern hemisphere".[11] The Ecuadorian television station Ecuavisa, through an article on its website, indicated that "it promises to be one of the best songs of 2023" and "that Feid is in the cast makes the product even more popular".[12]

On the other hand, according to the Spanish newspaper Diario de Avisos, the song disappointed the public, being criticized mainly for the "substitution of some of the favorite parts of the original song to add to the reggaeton legend (Daddy Yankee)" and that "the part in which (the) new star Feid appears has been moved to the end of the song". Also, some of the fans who were dissatisfied posted their opinions on Twitter, which turned the topic of the song's release into a trending topic.[13]

Commercial performance

In the United States, "Yankee 150" peaked at number 33 on Billboards Hot Latin Songs chart. In Argentina it debuted and peaked at number 75 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100.[14] In the rest of Latin America it reached the top twenty-five in Chile, Colombia and Ecuador. In Europe it charted at number 45 in Spain.

Music video

The music video was released on June 15, 2023.

Certifications

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LOS40 . Redacción . 2022-12-23 . YANDEL Y FEID SE UNEN PARA EL TEMA "YANDEL 150" UNA SUPER COLABORACIÓN . 2023-06-29 . LOS40 República Dominicana.
  2. Web site: ‘Yandel 150′: Feid y Yandel se unieron para cantarle al desamor . 2023-06-29 . infobae . es-ES.
  3. Web site: Mega . La . 2022-12-28 . El particular origen detrás de Ginza, el éxito de J Balvin que compuso Feid y se volvió un hit . 2023-06-29 . La Mega . spanish.
  4. Web site: ‘Yandel 150′: Feid y Yandel se unieron para cantarle al desamor . 2023-06-29 . infobae . es-ES.
  5. Web site: Bustios . Pamela . 2023-04-13 . 'Yandel 150' de Yandel y Feid llega al No. 1 de las listas Latin Airplay y Latin Rhythm Airplay . 2023-06-29 . Billboard . es-ES.
  6. Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  7. Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  8. Web site: 2023-06-16 . "Yankee 150": Así suena remix del temazo de Yandel y Feid con Daddy Yankee . 2023-07-22 . CiberCuba . es.
  9. Web site: LOS40 . 2023-06-16 . ¿Es 'Yankee 150' de Yandel, Daddy Yankee y Feid la canción del verano de 2023? LOS40 Urban . 2023-07-22 . LOS40 . es-ES.
  10. Web site: 2023-06-16 . Yandel, Feid y Daddy Yankee unen fuerzas en 'Yankee 150' . 2023-07-22 . okdiario.com . es.
  11. Web site: June 17, 2023 . Daddy Yankee comienza a despedirse de la música con "Yankee 150" un relix junto a Yandel y Feid . July 22, 2023 . es.
  12. Web site: Redacción . 2023-06-16 . ¡Daddy Yankee sale del retiro!; este es el nuevo remix junto a Feid y Yandel . 2023-07-22 . www.ecuavisa.com . es-EC.
  13. Web site: 2023-06-16 . Lluvia de críticas contra Daddy Yankee: le piden que se retire . 2023-07-22 . diariodeavisos.elespanol.com . es.
  14. 2023-06-29 . LIT Killah, Tiago PZK, Maria Becerra, Duki y más siguen liderando el Hot 100 de Billboard Argentina . 2023-07-22 . Billboard . es-ES.