KG0516

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KG0516
Karol G - KG0516.png
Studio album by
Karol G
ReleasedMarch 26, 2021
Recorded2019–2021
Length58:10
LabelUniversal Latin
ProducerOvy on the Drums
Karol G chronology
Ocean
(2019) 		KG0516
(2021)
Singles from KG0516
  1. "Tusa"
    Released: November 7, 2019
  2. "Ay, Dios Mío!"
    Released: July 10, 2020
  3. "Bichota"
    Released: October 23, 2020
  4. "Location"
    Released: February 12, 2021
  5. "El Makinon"
    Released: March 25, 2021

KG0516 is the third studio album by Colombian singer Karol G, released on March 26, 2021, by Universal Music Latin Entertainment.[1] Consisting of sixteen tracks, the album was preceded by the commercially successful and Latin Grammy-nominated single "Tusa" with Nicki Minaj, "Ay, Dios Mío!", "Bichota", and "Location" which features vocals by Anuel AA and J Balvin.[2] It also includes guest appearances by Mariah Angeliq, Camilo, Nathy Peluso, Ozuna , Yandar & Yostin, Juanka, Brray, Ludacris, Emilee, Wisin & Yandel, Nicky Jam, Ivy Queen, Zion and Alberto Stylee.[3]

Background[]

Recording sessions for KG0516 started approximately in the summer of 2019. It includes the song "Tusa", with vocals by Nicki Minaj, which was released to commercial success, reaching the number one spot on the charts of seventeen countries for multiple weeks, including Argentina, Guatemala, Colombia, Chile and Spain. The track was later nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards,[4] During the following year, Karol G collaborated with other artists including Pop Smoke, Ozuna, Myke Towers and the Jonas Brothers.[5][6] In July 2020, the Ovy on the Drums-produced track "Ay, Dios Mío!" was released on streaming platforms to moderate success. Later in October, "Bichota" was released as the album's official lead single reaching Internet virality.[7] "Bichota" topped the charts in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Peru and the US Latin Airplay chart. In February 2021, the Western-influenced track "Location" featuring Anuel AA and J Balvin was released.[8]

On March 17, 2021, Karol G announced via a half-minute video the release of her upcoming album alongside its release date and cover art, which was photographed by David LaChapelle.[9][10] The announcement met some criticism for resembling the music video for Rosalía's "Con Altura".[11] The tracklist was announced on March 22.[12]

Track listing[]

All songs produced by Ovy on the Drums, except where noted.

KG0516 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Déjalos Que Miren"
2:47
2."El Makinon" (with Mariah Angeliq)
  • Giraldo
  • Mariah Pérez
  • Gabriel Mora
  • Freddy Montalvo
  • Jose Cruz
Neo3:29
3."200 Copas"
  • Giraldo
  • Daniel Félix
  • Echavarría
  • Ovy on the Drums
  • Karol G
3:37
4."Contigo Voy a Muerte" (featuring Camilo)
 3:39
5."DVD"
  • Giraldo
  • Echavarría
 3:18
6."El Barco"
  • Giraldo
  • Jorge Muñiz
  • Echavarría
  • Ovy on the Drums
  • Karol G
3:23
7."Location" (with Anuel AA and J Balvin)
 4:23
8."Gato Malo" (with Nathy Peluso)
 3:45
9."Odisea" (with Ozuna)
 3:43
10."Bichota"
  • Giraldo
  • González
  • Quiles
  • Cristian Salazar
  • Echavarría
 2:58
11."Sola Es Mejor" (with Yandar & Yostin)
  • Giraldo
  • Oscar Gutiérrez
  • Juan Castañeda
  • Anderson Arrelan
  • Echavarría
  • Gutiérrez
  • Ovy on the Drums
3:20
12."Arranca Pal Carajo" (with Juanka and Brray)
  • Giraldo
  • Juan Bauza
  • Bryan García
  • Echavarría
 4:06
13."Ay, DiOs Mío!"
 3:09
14."Beautiful Boy" (with Ludacris and Emilee)
 3:17
15."Tusa" (with Nicki Minaj)
 3:21
16."Leyendas" (with Wisin & Yandel and Nicky Jam featuring Ivy Queen, Zion, and Alberto Stylee)
5:55
Total length:58:10

Charts[]

Chart performance for KG0516
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Italian Albums (FIMI)[13] 68
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[14] 3
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] 48
US Billboard 200[16] 20
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[17] 1

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Mexico (AMPROFON)[18] Diamond 700,000double-dagger
United States (RIAA)[19] 6× Platinum (Latin) 360,000double-dagger

double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References[]

  1. ^ Martoccio, Angie (March 17, 2021). "Karol G Announces New Album 'KG0516'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  2. ^ KG0516 by KAROL G, retrieved March 20, 2021
  3. ^ "Karol G presenta el tracklist de 'KG0516' y Camilo sobresale de sus colaboraciones". www.sonica.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  4. ^ Villa, Lucas (November 20, 2020). "Karol G Channels Her Inner Greek Goddess at Latin Grammys". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  5. ^ "Se va de fiesta Karol G en "Miedito o Qué?", su nueva colaboración". Sound Park (in Spanish). Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  6. ^ LOS40 (April 24, 2020). "Así suena 'X', la inesperada colaboración entre los Jonas Brothers y Karol G". LOS40 (in Spanish). Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  7. ^ INFORMACION.ES (December 9, 2020). "¿Qué significa "Bichota", la nueva canción viral de Karol G?". Información (in Spanish). Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  8. ^ "La explosiva colaboración de Karol G junto a Anuel AA Y J Balvin: "Location"". La radio para todos (in Spanish). February 17, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  9. ^ "Karol G Reveals New Album Title, Release Date and Cover Art". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  10. ^ "Karol G revela el título y la fecha de su nuevo álbum". Billboard (in Spanish). March 17, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  11. ^ PLAYZ (July 10, 2020). "Karol G y su tema "Ay, DiOs Mío"... ¿Inspiración en Rosalía?". RTVE.es (in Spanish). Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  12. ^ "Karol G Reveals Nathy Peluso, Camilo, Ludacris & More Collabs on 'KG0516' Track List". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  13. ^ "Album – Classifica settimanale WK 13 (dal 26.3.2021 al 1.4.2021)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  14. ^ "Spanishcharts.com – Karol G – KG0516". Hung Medien. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  15. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Karol G – KG0516". Hung Medien. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  16. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  17. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  18. ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved August 5, 2021. Type Karol G in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and KG0516 in the box under TÍTULO
  19. ^ "American album certifications – Karol G – KG0516". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
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