Sola (J Balvin song)
| "Sola" | ||||
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| File:Sola cover of the single.jpg | ||||
| Single by J Balvin | ||||
| from the album La Familia | ||||
| Released | June 7, 2013 | |||
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| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | Capitol Latin | |||
| J Balvin singles chronology | ||||
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"Sola" (English: Lonely One) is a song by Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin. It was released as the third single from his debut studio album La Familia (2013) on June 7, 2013. The song incorporates the sound of traditional reggaeton and R&B. "Sola" became fifth number-one hit in Colombia (National-Report).
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Background
"Sola" was written by J Balvin, composed by Sky, a DJ from Medellin and recorded in Miami and his natal Medellin. In an interview with El Espectador, Balvin was asked about the production and the intention of the song. He said "Is a commercial rap designed for the clubs... the lyrics isn't vulgar is about the call that one is waiting to go out and have a good time".[1] "Sola" is a rap featuring a melodic chorus, very close to R&B.[2]
Chart performance
The song "Sola" debuted at #5 on the National-Report Top 100 chart dated on the week of June 10, 2013.[3] Three weeks more the song top the chart for two consecutives weeks, replacing "Bailar Contigo" by Colombian singer by Carlos Vives and being succeeded by the same song, the following week.[4] In Venezuela, the song debuted and peaked at #100 on the Record Report Top 100 and peaked #28 on the Top Latino chart.
Track listing
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Sola" | José Osorio Balvin | Sky | 3:47 |
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| Colombia (National-Report)[6] | 1 |
| Venezuela (Record Report)[7] | 100 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
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| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold (Latin) | 30,000 |
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*sales figures based on certification alone |
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See also
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