Soltera (song)
"Soltera" (English: "Single Woman") is a song by Puerto Rican singer Lunay and Puerto Rican producers Chris Jeday and Gaby Music, released through Star Island on February 21, 2019.[1] A remix with Puerto Rican rappers Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny was released on May 10, 2019.[2] Following the release of the remix, it debuted at number one in Spain and reached number 66 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Soltera" | ||||
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Single by Lunay | ||||
from the album Épico | ||||
Language | Spanish | |||
English title | "Single Woman" | |||
Released | February 21, 2019 | |||
Genre | Reggaeton | |||
Length | 3:33 | |||
Label | Star Island | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) |
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Lunay singles chronology | ||||
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Daddy Yankee singles chronology | ||||
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Remix cover | ||||
Single cover for the remix | ||||
Music video | ||||
"Soltera (Remix)" on YouTube |
Background
Suzy Exposito of Rolling Stone wrote that the song is about women who prefer being single and who "don't fall in love".[3] The remix version featuring Puerto Rican rappers Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny includes a sample of the chorus of the former's 2002 song "Ella Está Soltera".[4]
Critical reception
Exposito of Rolling Stone called it a "delectable, standout summer anthem".[3]
Commercial performance
In the United States, the original version of "Soltera" debuted at number 45 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart on March 23, 2019, eventually peaking at number 38 on March 30.[5] Following the release of the remix version featuring Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny, the single peaked at number three on May 25, 2019, becoming Lunay's first top five song on the list, as well as Daddy Yankee's 18th and Bad Bunny's sixth.[5][6][7][8] On the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart, the remix marked Daddy Yankee's record extending 46th top 10.[9] On the US Billboard Hot 100, the remix version debuted at number 73 on the week ending May 25, 2019.[8]
Music video
A music video was released for both the original song and for the remix, the latter featuring Lunay, Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny crashing a bachelorette party.[10]
Charts
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[11] Soltera (Remix) |
3 |
Chile (Monitor Latino)[12] Soltera (Remix) |
3 |
Colombia (Monitor Latino)[13] Soltera (Remix) |
2 |
Dominican Republic (Monitor Latino)[14] Soltera (Remix) |
9 |
Ecuador (Monitor Latino)[15] | 12 |
El Salvador (Monitor Latino)[16] | 16 |
Honduras (Monitor Latino)[17] Soltera (Remix) |
5 |
Italy (FIMI)[18] | 61 |
Mexican Pop Airplay (Billboard)[19] | 18 |
Nicaragua (Monitor Latino)[20] Soltera (Remix) |
6 |
Paraguay (Monitor Latino)[21] Soltera (Remix) |
6 |
Panama (Monitor Latino)[22] Soltera (Remix) |
9 |
Peru (Monitor Latino)[23] Soltera (Remix) |
14 |
Puerto Rico (Monitor Latino)[24] | 3 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[25] | 3 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[26] Soltera (Remix) |
1 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[27] | 58 |
Uruguay (Monitor Latino)[28] Soltera (Remix) |
5 |
US Billboard Hot 100[29] Soltera (Remix) |
66 |
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[30] Soltera (Remix) |
3 |
Venezuela (Monitor Latino)[31] | 14 |
References
- "Soltera – Single by Lunay, Chris Jeday & Gaby Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- "Soltera (Remix) – Single by Lunay, Daddy Yankee & Bad Bunny". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- Exposito, Suzy (May 10, 2019). "Lunay, Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny Praise Single Ladies in 'Soltera' Remix". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- EFE (May 11, 2019). "Daddy Yankee y Bad Bunny se unen en remezcla de Lunay, promesa del reggaetón" (in Spanish). Hoy Los Angeles. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- "Billboard Chart Search: Soltera by Lunay / Lunay, Daddy Yankee & Bad Bunny". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- "Daddy Yankee Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- "Bad Bunny Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- Suarez, Gary. "Bad Bunny Lands A New Hot 100 Hit With Daddy Yankee And Lunay". Forbes. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- "Maluma Scores 13th No. 1 On Latin Airplay Chart With 'HP'". Billboard. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- Roiz, Jessica (May 10, 2019). "Lunay, Daddy Yankee & Bad Bunny Drop Neon-Drenched 'Soltera (Remix)' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- "Bad Bunny Chart History (Billboard Argentina Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- "Chile General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on October 16, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- "Colombia General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- monitorLATINO. "Top 20 Republica Dominicana". charts monitorLATINO (in Spanish). Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- "Top 20 Monitior Latino Ecuador Semana del 27 de Mayo al 2 de Junio 2019". Monitor Latino.
- "Top 20 El Salvador Semana del 3 al 9 de Junio 2019". Monitor Latino.
- http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/Honduras/general/20190617
- "Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 21" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
- "Daddy Yankee". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/honduras/nicaragua/20190603
- http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/paraguay/general/20190603
- http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/panama/general/20190603
- http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/peru/general/20190610
- "Puerto Rico General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- "Spanishcharts.com – Lunay – Soltera" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- "Top 100 Canciones: Semana 20". Productores de Música de España. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- "Swisscharts.com – Lunay – Soltera". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
- http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/Uruguay/general/20190617
- "Daddy Yankee Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
- "Daddy Yankee Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- "Venezuela General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on April 22, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.