Obsesión (Aventura song)

"Obsesión" is a song by Dominican-American bachata band Aventura with Judy Santos as the female vocalist. It was included on their 2002 album, We Broke the Rules, and an English-language version was made for the same album. The song achieved huge success in many countries, topping many international charts. In France, the song held the French Singles Chart's number-one slot for seven weeks, and as of August 2014, it was the 19th best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 565,000 units sold.[1] A radio remix of the song was added to the 2004 special edition version of Love & Hate, which was exclusively released in Italy.

"Obsesión"
Single by Aventura
from the album We Broke the Rules
B-side	"Cuándo volverás"
Released	August 14, 2002
Recorded	2001–2002
Genre	Bachata
Length	4:12
Label	Premium Latin
Songwriter(s)	Anthony Santos
Producer(s)	Franklin Romero
Aventura singles chronology
"Todavía Me Amas" (2002) "Obsesión" (2002) "Mi Niña Cambió" (2002)

In 2004, the song was covered by 3rd Wish featuring Baby Bash and production from Mintman. This version was less successful than the original version but still reached number seven in Switzerland, number five in Germany, number two in Austria and number 12 in France.[2] Later, in 2005, Mexican-American singer Frankie J made an English and more soul-styled version of the song, also featuring Baby Bash, called "Obsession (No Es Amor)". This version was successful in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, reaching the top five in all three countries.

Content

The lyrics were written by Romeo Santos, and the refrain is performed by the female vocalist Judy Santos (no relation). The song's lyrics explain a man's liking of a woman to the point of obsession. However, this feeling is "not love", and is still only and just an obsession.

Track listings

CD single

1. "Obsesión" – 4:12
2. "Cuando Volverás" – 3:30

CD maxi

1. "Obsesión" (radio mix) – 3:49
2. "Obsesión" (dance remix) – 5:39
3. "Obsesión" (dance radio edit) – 3:52
4. "Obsesión" (English remix) – 4:10
5. "Todavía Me Amas" – 4:43

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2002–2005) Peak position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[3] 1 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] 1 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[5] 2 CIS (Tophit)[6] 5 Czech Republic (IFPI)[7] 20 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[8] 1 France (SNEP)[9] 1 Germany (Official German Charts)[10] 1 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[11] 4 Italy (FIMI)[12] 1 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] 6 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 4 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[15] 2 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[16] 4 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[17] 12 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] 1 US Latin Tropical Airplay (Billboard)[19] 32

Year-end charts Chart (2003) Position Netherlands (Single Top 100)[20] 87 Chart (2004) Position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[21] 9 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[22] 2 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[23] 4 CIS (Tophit)[24] 28 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[25] 3 France (SNEP)[26] 3 Germany (Official German Charts)[27] 8 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[28] 49 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[29] 23 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[30] 44 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[31] 10 Chart (2005) Position Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[32] 35 Decade-end charts Chart (2000–2009) Position Germany (Official German Charts)[33] 63

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[34]	Gold	15,000^*
Belgium (BEA)[35]	Platinum	50,000^*
France (SNEP)[36]	Diamond	500,000^*
Italy (FIMI)[37]	Gold	25,000
^*sales figures based on certification alone sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

Frankie J version

"Obsession (No Es Amor)"
Single by Frankie J featuring Baby Bash
from the album The One
Released	1 March 2005
Recorded	2004–2005
Genre	R&B hip hop Latin pop
Label	Sony Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Romeo Santos, Rogelio Zavala Jr. (Original author), Stewart Magee
Producer(s)	Stewart Magee
Frankie J singles chronology
"Suga Suga" (2003) "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (2005) "How to Deal" (2006)
Baby Bash singles chronology
"That's My Lady (Money)" (2005) "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (2005) "Energy" (2006)

In 2005, Mexican American singer Frankie J covered the song under the title "Obsession (No Es Amor)", featuring Baby Bash. The single peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, number five in Australia and number four in New Zealand. The song was produced by Australian-born UK Based producer Stewart Magee. Model Vida Guerra made a cameo in the video as his love interest and object of his obsession.

Track listings

1. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Album Version)
2. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Not Gangster Version)
3. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element Radio Mix)
4. "Obsession (Luny Tunes Remix)" featuring Mr. Phillips (included in Mas Flow 2)
5. "Obsession (Luny Tunes Remix)" featuring Mr. Phillips (included in The One)

Charts

Weekly charts

Charts (2005)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[38]	5
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[39]	4
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[40]	38
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[41]	24
US Billboard Hot 100[42]	3
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[43]	45
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[44]	17
US Hot Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[45]	12
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[46]	2
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[47]	69
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[48]	2
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[49]	2
US Latin Tropical Airplay (Billboard)[50]	2

Year-end charts

Charts (2005)	Position
Australia (ARIA)[51]	32
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[52]	46
US Billboard Hot 100[53]	33

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[54]	Gold	35,000^^
United States (RIAA)[55]	Platinum	1,000,000^^
^^shipments figures based on certification alone

Tropical Family version

"Obsesión"
Single by Tropical Family featuring Kenza Farah and Lucenzo
from the album Tropical Family
Released	July 1, 2013
Recorded	2013
Genre	Latin pop
Label	Play Loud
Kenza Farah singles chronology
"Coup de cœur" (2012) "Obsesión" (2013) "Avec Toi" (2013)
Lucenzo singles chronology
"Wine It Up" "Obsesión" (2013)

French collective musical project for cover songs of summer, Tropical Family included the song as track number 3. The single is credited as "Obsesión (Tropical Family)", but is interpreted by Kenza Farah and Lucenzo. The single is bilingual in Spanish and French with added French lyrics. The Spanish parts are sung by Lucenzo and the French by Farah. The single entered the SNEP French Singles Chart the same week at number 23.

Chart (2013)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[56]	34
France (SNEP)[57]	17

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External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics