"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 samples the chorus of "Bleeding Love" (2007) by Leona Lewis.

"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)
Tiësto singles chronology
"Waterslides"
(2024)
"Contigo"
(2024)
Music video
"Contigo" on YouTube

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

Background and release edit

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, he posted a preview of the music video.[6][7]

Music and lyrics edit

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

Music video edit

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

Charts edit

Chart performance for "Contigo"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[10] 47
Chile (Billboard)[11] 21
Colombia (Billboard)[12] 7
Ecuador (Billboard)[13] 12
Global 200 (Billboard)[14] 24
Mexico (Billboard)[15] 22
Netherlands (Tipparade)[16] 17
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[17] 31
Panama (Monitor Latino)[18] 19
Peru (Billboard)[19] 19
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] 7
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[21] 16
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[22] 58
US Billboard Hot 100[23] 61
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[24] 5
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[25] 3

Certifications edit

Certifications for "Contigo"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[26] Gold 30,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  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), retrieved February 18, 2024
  10. ^ "Karol G – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Karol G. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  11. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Chile Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  12. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Colombia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  13. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Ecuador Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  14. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  15. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Mexico Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  16. ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 11, 2024" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  17. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  18. ^ "Top 20 Panama – General – Del 12 al 18 de Febrero, 2024, 2024" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  19. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Peru Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  20. ^ "Top 100 Songs Weekly". Productores de Música de España. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  21. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 8". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  22. ^ "Karol G & Tiësto – Contigo". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  23. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  24. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  25. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  26. ^ "Spanish single certifications – Karol G y Tiësto – Contigo". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved March 27, 2024.