Jaleo (Ricky Martin song)

"Jaleo"
Single by Ricky Martin
from the album Almas del Silencio
Released	May 2, 2003 (2003-05-02)
Format	CD single
Recorded	2002-03
Genre	Latin pop
Length	3:42
Label	Sony Music Latin, Columbia
Writer(s)	Antonio Rayo "Rayito" José Miguel Velásquez Jodi Marr
Producer(s)	Tommy Torres
Ricky Martin singles chronology
"Tal Vez" (2003) "Jaleo" (2003) "Asignatura Pendiente" (2003)
Music video "Jaleo" on YouTube

"Jaleo" is the first international and second US single from Ricky Martin's album Almas del Silencio. It was released on May 2, 2003 in the United States. "Jaleo", a Spanish word of Hebrew origin, has various meanings: to clap or yell out words such as "olé!", "eso!" to encourage flamenco dancers during a performance, or a style of dancing.

Music video

A music video, directed by Kacho López and Carlos Pérez, aired in May 2003.

Chart performance

"Jaleo" peaked at number one on the US Hot Latin Songs for one week and in Spain for four weeks. It was a top-forty hit around the world.

Awards

"Jaleo" (Roger Sanchez Remix) was nominated at the 2004 Latin Billboard Music Awards as the Latin Dance Club Play Track of the Year.

Formats and track listings

European mini CD single

1. "Jaleo" (Spanglish Version) – 3:41
2. "Jaleo" (Spanish Version) – 3:41

European CD single

1. "Jaleo" (Spanglish Version) – 3:41
2. "Jaleo" (Spanish Version) – 3:41
3. "Jaleo" (Pablo Flores Spanglish Radio Edit Remix) – 4:13

European/Australian CD maxi-single

1. "Jaleo" (Spanglish Version) – 3:41
2. "Jaleo" (Spanish Version) – 3:41
3. "Jaleo" (Pablo Flores Spanglish Radio Edit Remix) – 4:13
4. "Jaleo" (Roger Sanchez Spanglish Radio Edit Remix) – 3:08

Italian 12" promotional single

1. "Jaleo" (Spanglish Version) – 3:41
2. "Jaleo" (Roger Sanchez Casa de Gitano Mix) (Spanglish) – 8:08
3. "Jaleo" (Jam Factory Oriental Remix) (Spanglish Extended Mix) – 4:47
4. "Jaleo" (Pablo Flores PF Dub) – 7:43

UK 12" promotional single

1. "Jaleo" (Roger Sanchez Casa de Gitano Mix) (Spanglish) – 8:08
2. "Jaleo" (Miracle Workz Remix) (Spanglish) – 4:19
3. "Jaleo" (Pablo Flores Spanish Club) – 8:22
4. "Jaleo" (Jam Factory Oriental Remix) (Spanish Extended Mix) – 4:47

US 12" promotional single

1. "Jaleo" (Roger Sanchez Casa de Gitano Mix) (Spanglish) – 8:08
2. "Jaleo" (Roger Sanchez Trizalismo Dub) (Spanglish) – 7:13

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2003)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	23
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)	45
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)	30
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)	44
Canada (Canadian Singles Chart)	19
Denmark (Tracklisten)	17
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)	30
Finland (Finnish Top 50 Hits)	5
Finland (Finnish Airplay Chart)	4
France (SNEP)	32
Germany (Official German Charts)	45
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)	36
Italy (FIMI)	8
Italy (Hit Parade Italia)	7
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)	26
Netherlands (Single Top 100)	14
Norway (VG-lista)	11
Poland (National Airplay Chart)	20
Romania (Romanian Top 100)	1
Spain (PROMUSICAE)	1
Spain (Airplay Chart)	1
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)	10
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)	22
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)	22
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)	13
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)	1
US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard)	2
US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)	2

Year-end charts

Chart (2003)	Position
Italy (Hit Parade)	36
Spain (Airplay Chart)	4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)	96

See also

• List of number-one Billboard Hot Latin Tracks of 2003
• List of number-one singles of 2000s in Romania
• List of number-one singles of 2003 (Spain)

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics