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"Bailando"
Song

"Bailando" (Template:Lang-en) is a song by Spanish singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias for his tenth studio album Sex and Love (2014). The Spanish version features the Cuban group Gente de Zona and Cuban singer Descemer Bueno, while the Spanglish version features Jamaican singer Sean Paul. A version of the song in Portuguese with Luan Santana was released in May 2014 with the original artists of the song.[1] They are being released by Universal Republic Records as the sixth single from the record. The song was written by Iglesias, Bueno, and Alexander Delgado and Randy Malcom Martinez of Gente de Zona, while production was handled by Carlos Paucar.

An accompanying music videos for both, the Spanish and the Spanglish versions of "Bailando", were filmed in Santo Domingo and directed by Alejandro Perez. The video for Spanish version was premiered through Univision on 10 April 2014 and for the Spanglish version through Vevo on 13 June 2014.

Background

The song was originally recorded by Gente De Zona. In an interview he gave to Univision Musica, backstage at the Premios lo Nuestro he told the reporter that when Descemer presented the song to him, he initially did not like it and did not want to record it. But after recording he loved the song. He termed it as one of his favourites from the album.[2]

Music video

The official music video aired on Univision channel on 10 April 2014 and was premiered worldwide on 11 April 2014 through Iglesias' official Vevo account.[3] The music video is directed by Cuban producer Alejandro Perez, under Enrique Iglesias' longtime collaborators, creative director Yasha Malekzad & executive producer Kasra Pezeshki. The music video was produced by Artist Preserve, London.[4] The featured dancers are from Havana's Ballet Lizt Alfonso.[5] [6] The lead girl in the video is Ana Karla Suárez[7] The music video was shot in Dominican Republic.[8] The video production in the Dominican Republic was produced by Aquiles Jimenez [9] The video has been viewed 100 million times[10] as of June 4, 2014.

Synopsis

The video starts with Descemer singing Bailando in the room with Enrique and Gente De Zona whilst Enrique performing some football skills. As the song starts Iglesias, Bueno and Gente D' Zona walk the streets of the city, surrounded by working people and kids who juggle soccer balls. Enrique and Co. are then seen performing "Bailando" in a tunnel, running through a street market and a troop of flamenco dancers showing off their moves. Shortly after, Iglesias is seen to be seduced by a sexy brunette showing her best dance moves. The video ends with Enrique and Co. running back after they hear police sirens approaching them.[11][12]

Critical Response

Billboard described the video as spectacular and mentioned that a young Cuban flamenco troupe swirling in red dresses meet up with street dancers with some mad soccer skills in one of the best choreographed encounters since the Sharks met the Jets.[13] Huffington Post also mentioned that the video has a little football and a sensual dance.[12]

Live performances

On 17 March 2014, Iglesias performed "Bailando", "I'm a Freak", and "Heart Attack" on Today in New York City.[14]

Iglesias also performed the song live on 2014 Billboard Latin awards.

Tracklist

Digital download [15]
  1. "Bailando" (feat. Sean Paul, Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona) [English Version] – 4:02
  2. "Bailando" (feat. Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona) – 4:03
Other versions
  • Bailando (DJ Buddha Remix)
  • Bailando (Gregor Salto Remix)
  • Bailando (Kassiano Remix)
  • Bailando (DJ Noodles Remix)
  • Bailando (Devastator Remix)
  • Bailando (DJ Blass Remix)
  • Bailando (DJ Class Dub)
  • Bailando (Kizzo Remix)
  • Bailando (Milkman's Mucho Fresco Remix)

Commercial Performance

The song first charted on the Spanish singles chart at no.6. In its third week ,it topped the chart becoming his second Spanish language song to hit no 1 on the chart after Loco, both songs from his latest studio album Sex and Love.

The single debuted on the Latin Pop songs chart at no 34 and on Tropical songs chart at no 39.

The song also debuted at number 81 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The Spanish version of the song has peaked at number 35, making it Iglesias' highest charting Spanish song of his career on the chart, surpassing the peak of "Loco". Bailando is the highest peaking Spanish song by any Artist on Billboard Hot 100.

The song became Enrique's 26th no 1 on the Latin Airplay Chart, extending his lead of most number ones having double the number of no 1s than second placed Ricky Martin (having 13 no. 1 placed songs on the chart).[16]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[17] 50
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[18] 18
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[19] 34
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[20] 77
Brazil (Billboard Brasil Hot 100)[b][21] 76
Colombia (National-Report)[22] 1
Colombia Latino(National-Report)[23] 1
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[24] 31
Dominican Republic (Monitor Latino)[25] 2
Dominican Republic Pop (Monitor Latino)[25] 1
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[26] 16
France (SNEP)[27] 123
Invalid chart entered Germany2 44
Mexico (Monitor Latino)[28] 3
Mexico Pop (Monitor Latino)[28] 2
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[29] 1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[30] 24
US Billboard Hot 100[31] 35
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[32] 1
US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[33] 1
US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)[34] 1
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[35]
English Version 		38

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[36] Gold 20,000*

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

  • France - April 28, 2014[37]
  • New Zealand - April 28, 2014[38]
  • Italy - April 28, 2014[39]
  • Germany - May 2, 2014 - Digital Download[40]
  • United States - May 26, 2014 - Top 40/Mainstream radio[41]
Notes
  • ^[a] signifies a Spanglish version
  • ^[b] signifies version featuring Luan Santana

References

  1. ^ Piunti, André (15 May 2014). "http://universosertanejo.blogosfera.uol.com.br/2014/05/15/luan-santana-participa-de-cd-de-enrique-iglesias/". Universo Sertanejo (in Portuguese). Universo Online. Retrieved 16 May 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  2. ^ "Enrique Iglesias entrevista en el Backstage de Premios lo Nuestro".
  3. ^ "BAILANDO MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE".
  4. ^ ""Bailando" with Descemer, Gente de Zona, Enrique Iglesias and Sean Paul".
  5. ^ "Enrique Iglesias, 'Bailando': Flamenco Meets Reggaeton in New Video".
  6. ^ "Lizt Alfonso Official website".
  7. ^ "BAILANDO, BAILANDO!".
  8. ^ "Enrique Iglesias on 'Sex & Love': 'They're the Two Things We Can All Relate To'".
  9. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2073645/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
  10. ^ "Youtube. Official Music Video 'Bailando', Enrique Iglesias' official Vevo Channel".
  11. ^ http://www.directlyrics.com/enrique-iglesias-bailando-music-video-news.html
  12. ^ a b http://voces.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/11/enrique-iglesias-bailando-video_n_5134309.html
  13. ^ http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin-notas/6049850/enrique-iglesias-bailando-video-watch
  14. ^ "Enrique Iglesias Live Freak, Heartattack And Bailando @Today Show".
  15. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/bailando-feat.-sean-paul-descemer/id865921261
  16. ^ "Chart Highlights: Enrique Iglesias Extends Latin Airplay No. 1s Record".
  17. ^ "Enrique Iglesias feat. Descemer Bueno / Gente De Zona – Bailando" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  18. ^ "Enrique Iglesias feat. Sean Paul / Gente De Zona / Descemer Bueno – Bailando" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  19. ^ "Enrique Iglesias feat. Sean Paul / Gente De Zona / Descemer Bueno – Bailando" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  20. ^ "Enrique Iglesias Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  21. ^ "Top 100 Billboard Brasil - weekly". Billboard Brasil. June 3, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  22. ^ "Top 10 Música Nacional Radio". National-Report (in Spanish). Radio y Música. June 2, 2014. Archived from the original on June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  23. ^ http://colombia.national-report.com/reporteGeneros.php
  24. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 25. týden 2014 in the date selector.
  25. ^ a b http://dom.monitorlatino.com/topSRD.aspx
  26. ^ http://www.ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/artistit/enrique+iglesias/bailando+%28feat.+descemer+bueno+%26+gente+de+zona%29
  27. ^ "Enrique Iglesias feat. Descemer Bueno / Gente De Zona – Bailando" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  28. ^ a b http://monitorlatino.com.mx/topsMx.aspx
  29. ^ "Enrique Iglesias feat. Descemer Bueno / Gente De Zona – Bailando" Canciones Top 50.
  30. ^ "Enrique Iglesias feat. Descemer Bueno / Gente De Zona – Bailando". Swiss Singles Chart.
  31. ^ "Enrique Iglesias Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  32. ^ "Enrique Iglesias Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard.
  33. ^ "Enrique Iglesias Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  34. ^ "Enrique Iglesias Chart History (Tropical Airplay)". Billboard.
  35. ^ "Enrique Iglesias Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  36. ^ "Spanish single certifications – Enrique Iglesias feat. Gente De Zona & Descemer Bueno – Bailando". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España.
  37. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/bailando-feat.-sean-paul-descemer/id864676914
  38. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/bailando-feat.-sean-paul-descemer/id864676914
  39. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/it/album/bailando-feat.-sean-paul-descemer/id864676914
  40. ^ http://www.amazon.de/Bailando-English-Version-feat-Descemer/dp/B00JVUE8O4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400782871&sr=8-1&keywords=enrique+bailando
  41. ^ http://www.republicplaybook.com/track/enrique-iglesias-bailando/

References

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