Contigo (song)

"Contigo"
Single by Karol G and Tiësto
LanguageSpanish
English title"With You"
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2024
Genre
Length3:13
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Karol G singles chronology
"Qué Chimba de Vida"
(2023)
"Contigo"
(2024)
"Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido"
(2024)
Tiësto singles chronology
"Waterslides"
(2024)
"Contigo"
(2024)
Music video
"Contigo" on YouTube

"Contigo" (transl. "With You") is a song by Colombian singer Karol G and Dutch DJ Tiësto. It was released through Bichota Records and Interscope on February 14, 2024, the same day as Valentine's Day and Karol G's birthday.[1][2][3] The song's entire melody is sampled directly from "Bleeding Love" (2007) by Leona Lewis.

"Contigo" is the third collaboration between Karol G and Tiësto, after "Don't Be Shy" (2021) and the remix of "Provenza" (2023).

Background and release

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On February 7, 2024, the singer announced through her social networks a part of the song's lyrics, which says "No quiero vida si no es contigo".[4] Later, she announced the release date of the song, February 14, the same day as her birthday.[5] A day before the release, she posted a preview of the music video.[6][7]

Music and lyrics

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Musically, "Contigo" is a pop song set to an EDM rhythm. Lyrically, it is an emotional song that explores the intense longing and dependence on a specific person.[8]

Music video

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The music video was released along with the single on February 14, 2024.[9] It has a special appearance by the Puerto Rican rapper and singer Young Miko.

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Contigo"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[36] 2× Platinum 120,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Karol G celebra los 33 con una nueva rola: "Contigo"". amp.elsalvador.com. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Roiz, Jessica (February 15, 2024). "Karol G y Tiësto celebran el amor en 'Contigo': Mira el video aquí". Billboard (in European Spanish). Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "Contigo, de Karol G y Tiësto: letra y vídeo con Young Miko". ELMUNDO (in Spanish). February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  4. ^ ""No quiero vida si no es contigo"". Twitter (in Spanish). February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Figueroa, Por Pablo (February 12, 2024). "Karol G lanzará canción en San Valentín y un detalle pasó desapercibido: habrá colaboración, y no es con Feid". infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Ospina, Por Daniel (February 13, 2024). "Karol G publicó adelanto del videoclip de 'Contigo': ya tiene fecha y hora de lanzamiento". infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Barrera, Por Elsa (February 14, 2024). "Karol G estrenará una canción de cumpleaños: video tendría una escena bañándose con Young Miko". infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  8. ^ "Meaning of "CONTIGO" by KAROL G & Tiësto". www.songtell.com (in Spanish). Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  9. ^ KAROL G, Tiësto - CONTIGO (Official Video), February 14, 2024, retrieved February 18, 2024
  10. ^ "Karol G – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Karol G. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
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  12. ^ "Top 20 Centroámerica + Caribe – Para la semana del 27 de Setiembre 2024" [Top 20 Central America + Caribbean – for the week of 27 September 2024] (in Spanish). FONOTICA. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
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  20. ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 11, 2024" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  21. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  22. ^ "Top 20 Panama – General – Del 12 al 18 de Febrero, 2024, 2024" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  23. ^ "TOP 50 INTERNACIONAL BMAT-PRODUCE DEL 16 DE MAYO AL 23 DE MAYO DEL 2024" (in Spanish). Sociedad Panameña de Productores Fonográficos. Archived from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  24. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Peru Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  25. ^ "Top Radio Hits Romania Weekly Chart: Jul 18, 2024". TopHit. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  26. ^ "Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 22/03/2024" (in Italian). San Marino RTV. March 22, 2024. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  27. ^ "Top 100 Songs Weekly". Productores de Música de España. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  28. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 8". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  29. ^ "Karol G & Tiësto – Contigo". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
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  31. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  32. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  33. ^ "Top Radio Hits Latvia Monthly Chart: March 2024". TopHit. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  34. ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: March 2024". TopHit. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  35. ^ "Top Radio Hits Romania Monthly Chart: May 2024". TopHit. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  36. ^ "Spanish single certifications – Karol G y Tiësto – Contigo". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved May 14, 2024.