[17] The entire process until the release date took six days. [20], "Despacito" is a reggaeton and Latin pop song composed in common time (44 time) with a length of three minutes and forty-seven seconds and written in the key of B minor with a tempo of 89 beats per minute and a common chord progression of Bm—G—D—A. "Despacito" is a hit single by Puerto Rican artists Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee. 14:39 . "[49] In 2017, six out of the 10 most-viewed YouTube music videos were for songs performed in Spanish by Latin artists and Billboard's Lars Brandle referred to it as "the 'Despacito' effect. [1][2] Released on January 12, 2017, the song was written by Fonsi, Erika Ender, and Daddy Yankee, and produced by Mauricio Rengifo and Andrés Torres. SKU: MN0199642 Bert and Ernie sing it, and it will get stuck in your head. In Latin America, it was the most-played radio song of 2017, with 580,450 spins, as well as the best-performing foreign song of the year in Brazil. 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"[34], Spanish record producer Nahúm García stated that "the way the rhythm breaks before the chorus is genius" and that this "trick" in particular is not common in pop music. [44][191], Credits adapted from Tidal and The Recording Academy. [144], The official music video on YouTube was released on Fonsi's channel on January 12, 2017 and amassed one billion views in 97 days, becoming the second-fastest video on the site to reach the milestone. Daddy Yankee – Despacito", "New Zealand single certifications – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee feat. [39] In 2018, it returned to number one in three different runs for 21 non-consecutive weeks. A remix version featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber was released on April 17, 2017, which helped to improve the song's chart performance in numerous countries, including various number-one positions. Sesame Street just dropped its version of "Despacito" and this rendition of Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's tune is definitely the real song of … [64], The music video received a Latin Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video at the 18th Latin Grammy Awards and a Billboard Music Award for Top Streaming Song (Video) at the 25th Billboard Music Awards, and was nominated for an American Music Award for Video of the Year at the 45th American Music Awards. Deja que te diga cosas al oído, para que te acuerdes si no estás conmigo. [14], Three months after the release of "Despacito", Canadian singer Justin Bieber wanted to record a remix version after seeing how people reacted to the song in a Colombian nightclub during a tour in South America. Instrumental Solo in B Minor. Daddy Yankee – Despacito", Italiancharts.com – Luis Fonsi feat. Move over, Justin Bieber. Screengrab from YouTube/Sesame Street . "[50][51] Rolling Stone and Time selected it as the seventh and third best song of 2017, respectively; the latter stating that "in a year where xenophobia reared its head worldwide, it inspires hope that the charts were dominated by such a universal, multicultural hit. Oh, el patito es mi favorito. It became the first video on the site to reach the milestones of three, four, five, six, and seven billion views. [102][126] It also became the song with most weeks at number one in Switzerland and Germany. [45] In 2018, the remix version received three nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 60th Grammy Awards. Chart peaks in Australia, Canada, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Scotland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the US Hot 100 measure combined data between the original and the Justin Bieber remix version. 14. [148][156][157] It is also the site's most-liked video, with over 40 million likes as of August 9, 2020. Bm G Si, sabes que ya llevo rato mirándote D A Tengo que bailar contigo hoy(DY) Bm G Vi, que tu mirada ya estaba llamándome D A Muéstrame el camino que yo voy (oh) [Verse 1] Bm G Tú, tú eres el imán y yo soy el metal D Me voy acercando y voy armando el plan A Solo con pensarlo se acelera el pulso (oh yeah) Bm G Ya, ya me está gustando más de lo normal D Todos mis sentidos … [57] Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee were selected as the "Stars of the Year" by People en Español. 3,940 Views. "[60], The Recording Industry Association of America reported that Latin music revenues grew 37% in 2017, mostly due to music streaming. [12], Luis Fonsi does not consider it a reggaeton song but feels that "it does have a reggaeton energy and an subtle urban beat. Official music video for "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee. "Despacito" has been dominating the radio all summer, and now the muppets at "Sesame Street" have gotten in on the sensation with their own parody. He got calls from Ricky Martin, Juan Luis Guerra, Marc Anthony and other artists telling him that the track was a "home run. "[27] Nieves played salsa-influenced melodies during the chorus and the hook, which contains "old school pop" effects based on American producer Dr. [26], Mauricio Rengifo and Andrés Torres produced "Despacito" using Pro Tools and the final mix consisted of 47 tracks. [19] Samper wrote the Spanish-language lyrics phonetically to ease Bieber's pronunciation, which was "perfectly" achieved in two hours. "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee is featured on Just Dance 2018, Just Dance Now, and Just Dance Unlimited. 얘들 보면 힘좀 날라나, 어디서 찍었냐고 물어보니까, 브라질 파소 퐁두 Passo Fundo 래. Watch it below and you’ll see what we mean. 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Villa Despacito locates on the North West side of the Island at Los Almendros Beach (well known Surfing Beach by the locals), part of the Yeguada ward of Camuy (485 Street) on a quiet end road and sits on 480 square meters of land. [171][172], The first two official remixes for "Despacito" were released on March 17, 2017: a solo pop version by Fonsi and a salsa version featuring vocals by Puerto Rican musician Victor Manuelle. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee perform the song in a street while elders are playing dominos, a child is getting his hair cut, two people are talking while listening to the radio, and couples are dancing in the background. It's fast, fun and simple. [27], The song uses the side-chaining production technique in order to make the chorus "more prominent," silencing the music as the kick drum hits. Santa monica - Karolina Protsenko, 9 years old, has every one amazed. Most of these year-end charts measure combined data between the original and the Justin Bieber remix version. [58], Rolling Stone's critics ranked the track 91st in its "100 Greatest Songs of the Century So Far" list and included it among the 50 greatest Latin pop songs of all-time, describing it as "one of the most successful hits in pop music history. "[41] Mike Senior of Sound on Sound gave a negative review of the remix's mixing by criticizing its polarity inversion regarding the original version and Justin Bieber's louder vocal track than Daddy Yankee's. "[27] The producers decided to record a cuatro because they wanted "to feel very Puerto Rican and ethnic" and that it "gives the song a really unique character. [27] The remix featuring Justin Bieber maintained the original rhythms and Luis Fonsi translated some lines to English, singing a verse in Spanglish, while Daddy Yankee's verses were kept from the original version. Daddy Yankee – Despacito", Ultratop.be – Luis Fonsi feat. [133] Latin music's consumption in the United States increased 15% between the first half of 2016 and the first half of 2018. "Despacito" is a reggaeton and Latin pop song composed in common time (4 4 time) with a length of three minutes and forty-seven seconds and written in the key of B minor with a tempo of 89 beats per minute and a common chord progression of Bm—G—D—A. Bert and Ernie sing it, and it will get stuck in your head. "[3] In April 2017, American singer and songwriter Nicky Jam revealed that the original version of "Despacito" featured him instead of Daddy Yankee, but had to decline due to the song's release interfering with the launch of his album Fénix. Daddy Yankee – Despacito", "Portuguese single certifications – Luis Fonsi feat. "[53] It was also included among the 100 best singles of 2017 by PopSugar,[54] The New York Times,[55] National Public Radio,[38] The Village Voice,[56] and The Guardian. Perhaps most impressively, it only took six months for "Despacito" — which simply translates to "slowly" — to set the record. [151] The clip became the first on YouTube to receive three, four, five, and six billion views on August 4, 2017; October 11, 2017; April 5, 2018; and February 24, 2019, respectively (dates are based on UTC). By the time he wrote and recorded “Despacito” with reggaeton hitmaker Daddy Yankee in 2016, Fonsi was a multi-Latin Grammy-winner and pop titan in his own right. 1:55. [38], The remix version featuring Justin Bieber was released on April 17, 2017 by Universal Music Latin, Republic Records, Def Jam Recordings, RBMG and School Boy Records. She is a violinist with a massive following. So what exactly are the lyrics to Luis Fonsi's Despacito remix, ... 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This street performer in Rome is known for his incredible violin covers and his ability to have fun and get a large crowd going! "El Patito" ("Rubber Duck" in Spanish), like the original song it's based on, combines English and Spanish lyrics in an ode to the squeaking toy of Ernie's affection. In Spanish, the adverb despacito is the diminutive form of despacio, “slow,” giving its meaning of “slowly” a gentle, soft connotation.The word forms the title and part of the key lyrics of the pop song, “Despacito.” Puerto Rican singer Luis Fons released Despacito, featuring Daddy Yankee, as a single in 2017.The song tells the story of courting a woman with suave and charm. 14. This may be the cutest thing we’ve seen all day. [28] Its percussion consists of guache, cowbell, timbales, güira, and sequenced drum patterns. He Finally Proposed...After THREE WEEKS?! [115][116] It was also the best-selling single of 2017 in Canada, with more than 300,000 digital sales. 여기가 Rio Grande do Sul 브라질 맨 아래주야. Karolina Protsenko is no average 9-year-old. "El Patito" ("Rubber Duck" in Spanish), like the original song it's based on, combines English and Spanish lyrics in an ode to the squeaking toy of Ernie's affection. 'Sesame Street' Parodies 'Despacito' With Rubber Ducky Song, Bet You Haven't Heard 'Despacito' Opera Style, Pianists Play 'Despacito' With Their Feet, These Sweet Pups Are Ready For The Holidays, Kick Off The Holiday Season With Homemade Gingerbread Hot Cocoa, 'Tis The Season For Kylie Jenner And Stormi To Make Grinch Cupcakes, Nothing Says Fall Like Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes, Meghan Trainor Shares Her Top 10 Christmas Essentials, Shay Mitchell's BFF Surprises Her With Festive Home Makeover, Here’s What Rapper Common Needs In His Life, Couple Reunites After Longest Time Spent Apart In 65 Years. [63], In the United States, the single debuted at number two on Billboard's multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart on February 4, 2017, becoming Fonsi's highest-charting single since "Aquí Estoy Yo" on June 13, 2009. remakexperts. [137] Before its success, Sony "had a big Latin single roughly every two years," a situation that reverted into an "avalanche of Latin songs around the world. [27] Rengifo stated that the guitar "was actually played, but then [they] chopped it and made it really digital. The song topped the charts of 47 countries and reached the top 10 of six others. [44] It also won Collaboration of the Year and was nominated for Video of the Year at the 45th American Music Awards. Quiero ver bailar tu pelo, quiero ser tu ritmo Que le enseñes a mi boca, tus lugares favoritos. Released on January 12, 2017, the song was written by Fonsi, Erika Ender, and Daddy Yankee, and produced by Mauricio Rengifo and Andrés Torres. [64] "Despacito" reached number one on the US Hot Latin Songs chart on February 18, 2017 and remained there for 35 consecutive weeks until October 14, 2017. Man's Overjoyed Reaction To Seeing Color For The First Time, Street Performer Steals Crowd With 'Despacito' Violin Cover. [72][73] It also became the first mostly-Spanish-language song to lead the all-genre US Digital Songs chart, as well as the first non-primarily-English-language song to top the all-format Radio Songs and Mainstream Top 40 charts. Daddy Yankee – Despacito", Spanishcharts.com – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Violinist Ahmed Mokhtar creates a soulful track of ‘Despacito’ using the violin. [79] It ranked at number two on the Hot 100 year-end chart and was the best-performing single on Hot Latin Songs for two years in a row in 2017 and 2018. Watch 'Sesame Street' Take On Luis Fonsi's 'Despacito' In New Parody August 24, 2017 Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee have taken over the charts this summer with "Despacito," but the global smash has official reached new territory as its been covered by Sesame Street for a new parody featuring Ernie and his Rubber Duckie. The vocals span from F# 4 to A 5. [29] Fonsi referred to it as "the new pop" and Ender said that "everyone is making this type of fusions. 4. "[31] Leila Cobo of Billboard praised its "undeniable immediate catchiness" and wrote that the song "is a clever blend of romantic Latin pop with a reggaeton beat and subtly naughty lyrics. As of December 2020, Despacito reached more than 7.1 billion views on YouTube. Justin Bieber", "Monitor Latino – Top 20 General – Panama – del 23 al 29 de enero de 2017", "Monitor Latino – Top 20 General – Paraguay – Del 5 al 11 de Junio, 2017", "Monitor Latino – Top 20 General – Peru – del 27 de febrero al 5 de marzo de 2017", Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video", Portuguesecharts.com – Luis Fonsi feat. [42], In July 2017, officials from the Government of Malaysia reported that "Despacito" was being banned from airing on government-owned broadcast stations as a result of public complaints. Rosita, his turquoise guitar-playing friend, joins in to assist. [3][4] He woke up mulling about "a song called 'Despacito'" and invited Brazilian-Panamanian singer and songwriter Erika Ender to a songwriting session. [102] Across Europe, the song was certified 13× platinum in Sweden[103] and Spain,[104] diamond in France[105] and Italy[106] and 4× platinum in the United Kingdom[107] and Germany, among others. Daddy Yankee – Despacito", Offiziellecharts.de – Luis Fonsi feat. “Despacito” is one spectacular product of this grassroots globalization, a phenomenon amplified by the network effects of such shared sites as YouTube and Spotify. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. ", "Official Russia Top 100 Airplay Chart (week 24)", "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100: 12 May 2017 – 18 May 2017", "Serbia - Radio airplay chart (Settimana 32.2017)", "SloTop50 | Slovenian official singles weekly charts", Spanishcharts.com – Luis Fonsi feat.