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El Farsante

"El Farsante" (Spanish: "The Impostor", "The Phony") is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Ozuna. It was released as a single in July 2017 as the third single from his debut album Odisea. A remixed version alongside American bachata singer Romeo Santos was released on January 30, 2018[1] while its music video premiered the same day.[2]

"El Farsante"
Single by Ozuna and Romeo Santos
from the album Odisea
ReleasedJuly 3, 2017 (2017-07-03)
Recorded2017
GenreLatin R&B
Length
  • 3:54 (original version)
  • 4:18 (remix version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Joseph Negron
  • C. Ortíz
  • L. Ortíz
  • Ozuna
  • Saavedra
Producer(s)
Ozuna singles chronology
"Solita"
(2017) 		"El Farsante"
(2017) 		"Se Preparó"
(2017)
Romeo Santos singles chronology
"Bella y Sensual"
(2017) 		"El Farsante"
(2018) 		"Sobredosis"
(2018)
Alternative Cover
El Farsante (Remix) re-edition cover
Music video
"El Farsante" on YouTube

Production edit

The song "El Farsante" is a Latin R&B song. It includes a blend of Latin pop, and trap.

Background edit

In the song, Ozuna speaks of his want to reconcile and save his relationship with an unnamed partner.[3]

Music video edit

The remixed music video, featuring Romeo Santos, was released on January 30, 2018.[4] The video was shot in multiple locations of New York City and Caracas .The video has gained over 1.4 billion views as of April 2020.[5]

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Italy (FIMI)[18] 2× Platinum 200,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[19] 4× Platinum 160,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history edit

Region Date Version Format Label
Worldwide July 3, 2017 Original version
January 30, 2018 Remix version

References edit

  1. ^ "El Farsante (Remix) – Single". iTunes. January 30, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  2. ^ "Ozuna, Romeo Santos Release 'El Farsante' Remix Music Video, And It's All About Love". MusicTimes. January 31, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  3. ^ "Ozuna – El Farsante". Genius. January 30, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  4. ^ "Ozuna x Romeo Santos – El Farsante Remix". YouTube. January 30, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  5. ^ "Romeo Santos & Ozuna Testify to the Ultimate Love on Official Remix of 'El Farsante': Watch". YouTube. January 30, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  6. ^ "Dominican Republic General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  7. ^ "Honduras General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  8. ^ "Peru General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on March 12, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  9. ^ "Top 100 Canciones – Semana 14: del 30.3.2018 al 5.4.2018" (PDF) (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  10. ^ "Uruguay General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  11. ^ "Ozuna Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  12. ^ "Ozuna Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  13. ^ "Ozuna Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  14. ^ "Ozuna Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  15. ^ "Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
  16. ^ "Top 100 Songs Annual 2018" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  17. ^ "Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
  18. ^ "Italian single certifications – Ozuna – El Farsante" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved February 5, 2024. Select "2024" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "El Farsante" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
  19. ^ "Spanish single certifications – Ozuna – El Farsante". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
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