Mi Mala
"Mi Mala" ("My Mean Girl") is a single by Venezuelan duo Mau y Ricky and Colombian singer Karol G. The song was co-written by the duo, Karol G, Matluck, Jon Leone, Camilo Echeverry and its producer, Tainy. A remix version featuring Becky G, Lali and Leslie Grace was released on 9 February 2018.
| "Mi Mala" | ||||
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| Single by Mau y Ricky and Karol G | ||||
| from the album Para Aventuras y Curiosidades | ||||
| English title | "My Mean Girl" | |||
| Released | 13 October 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:42 | |||
| Label | Sony Latin | |||
| Songwriter(s) | List
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| Producer(s) | Tainy | |||
| Mau y Ricky singles chronology | ||||
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| Karol G singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Mi Mala" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
The song was written by Mau y Ricky, Karol G, Camilo Echeverry, Max Matluck, Tainy and Jon Leone. It is about two people who don't want to be in a serious relationship with each other, so they know that the other sees other people, but they don't care.
Charts edit
| Chart (2017–18) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[1] | 68 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[2] | 2× Platinum+Gold | 150,000‡ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[3] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[4] | 3× Platinum (Latin) | 180,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Remix version edit
| "Mi Mala (Remix)" | ||||
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| Single by Mau y Ricky and Karol G featuring Becky G, Lali and Leslie Grace | ||||
| from the album Para Aventuras y Curiosidades | ||||
| Language |
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| English title | "My Mean Girl" | |||
| Released | February 9, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | January 2018 | |||
| Length | 4:15 | |||
| Label | Sony Latin | |||
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| Producer(s) | Tainy | |||
| Becky G singles chronology | ||||
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| Lali singles chronology | ||||
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| Leslie Grace singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Mi Mala (Remix)" on YouTube | ||||
On 9 February 2018 a remix version featuring vocals by Becky G, Lali and Leslie Grace was released. Its music video was shot on 18 January 2018 in Miami, Florida, and was directed by David Bohórquez. The song received a nomination for Remix of the Year at the 31st edition of the Lo Nuestro Awards.[5]
Background and composition edit
For the remix, Mau y Ricky invited three more female voices. On the Spotify's exclusive behind the scenes, Ricky said "I think it's very important to support female talent, [so] it gets more powerful with the other ladies." Karol G admitted that she was "excited" about the song because it "is loyal to what [she]'s ever wanted with [her] project: give women reasons to feel inspired and great." Leslie Grace stated that "in the music industry, women are getting hold of their territory" and Lali added that "it's time for women to join". Finally, Becky G also expressed her excitement by saying: "we are this younger generation in music, and to be able to share the light is just incredible."[6]
Becky G and Grace had previously worked together on their joint single "Díganle". The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Latin Digital Song Sales chart and was certified Latin platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America certification (RIAA).[7] In 2011, Mau y Ricky ("MR" back then) had opened a show for Teen Angels, Lali's former group, at the Gran Rex Theatre in Buenos Aires.[8]
Critical reception edit
Billboard described the song as a "sizzling remix of the slow reggaeton jam."[9] Additionally, Diana Marti from E! Online said that the track "is infectious and you'll find yourself leaving it on repeat."[10] Fuse's Jeff Benjamin added that "[the remix] is more than just a hot rework, it's a larger spotlight on the great female talent coming from the Latin music community and highlights the necessity to shed more light on it".[11]
Music video edit
The official music video was shot by director David Bohórquez in Miami, Florida on 18 January 2018. It premiered on Spotify's mobile app on 9 February 2018, on the newly relaunched ¡Viva Latino! playlist. Three days after, on 12 February, it made its premiere on Vevo. Bohórquez had previously directed the music video for the original version.[12]
In the music video, Karol, Becky, Leslie and Lali all get to pose and smize for a camera recording them, but they're not doing it for Mau y Ricky's affection. Instead, the guys get to coolly hang out with their co-stars' faces projecting on screens. Furthermore, the diversity of Latin music's female superstars are on display here with all different kinds of body types, singing styles, fashion looks and hair colors are displayed by all four women who personify the exciting range of types of people around the world rocking the industry.[11]
Accolades edit
| Year | Awards | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Premios Quiero | Best Collaboration | Won | [13] |
| Latin Music Italian Awards | Best Latin Male Video of The Year | Nominated | [14] | |
| 2019 | Premio Lo Nuestro | Remix of the Year | Nominated | [15] |
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
| Chart (2017–18) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentina (Monitor Latino)[16] | 10 |
| Bulgaria (PROPHON)[17] | 1 |
| Colombia (National-Report)[18] | 68 |
| Colombia Pop (Monitor Latino)[19] | 9 |
| Costa Rica (Monitor Latino)[20] | 12 |
| Dominican Republic Pop (Monitor Latino)[21] | 8 |
| Ecuador (National-Report)[22] | 15 |
| Ecuador Pop (Monitor Latino)[23] | 7 |
| Guatemala (Monitor Latino)[24] | 10 |
| Panama Pop (Monitor Latino)[25] | 7 |
| Paraguay Pop (Monitor Latino)[26] | 9 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[27] | 57 |
| Uruguay (Monitor Latino)[28] | 8 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[29] | 38 |
| US Latin Airplay (Billboard)[30] | 33 |
| US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard)[31] | 21 |
| US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard)[32] | 21 |
| Venezuela (National-Report)[33] | 30 |
| Venezuela Pop (Monitor Latino)[34] | 10 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (2018) | Position |
|---|---|
| Argentina (Monitor Latino)[35] | 25 |
| Argentina Latin (Monitor Latino)[36] | 24 |
| Chile Pop (Monitor Latino)[37] | 80 |
| Colombia Pop (Monitor Latino)[38] | 32 |
| Costa Rica (Monitor Latino)[39] | 25 |
| Dominican Republic Pop (Monitor Latino)[40] | 50 |
| Ecuador (Monitor Latino)[41] | 48 |
| Ecuador Pop (Monitor Latino)[42] | 16 |
| Guatemala (Monitor Latino)[43] | 57 |
| Guatemala Pop (Monitor Latino)[44] | 46 |
| Panama Pop (Monitor Latino)[45] | 27 |
| Uruguay (Monitor Latino)[46] | 17 |
| Venezuela Pop (Monitor Latino)[47] | 25 |
Credits and personnel edit
Credits adapted from Tidal.[48]
- Mauricio Montaner — vocals, songwriting, executive producer
- Ricky Montaner — vocals, songwriting, executive producer, guitar
- Karol G — vocals, songwriting
- Becky G — vocals
- Lali Espósito — vocals
- Leslie Grace — vocals
- Tainy — songwriting, production
- Max Matluck — songwriting
- Jon Leone — songwriting, vocal production
- Camilo Echeverry — songwriting
- Earcandy – mixing
- Mike Bozzi – mastering
- Alejandro M. Reglero – A&R
References edit
- ^ "Mau y Ricky & Karol G – Mi Mala". elportaldemusica.es (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved 1 January 2021. Type Mau y Ricky in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Mi Mala in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
- ^ "Mau y Ricky | Encuentros digitales". El Mundo (in Spanish). 8 October 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ "American single certifications – Mau y Ricky – Mi Mala". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
- ^ Roiz, Jessica (9 January 2019). "Premio Lo Nuestro 2019 Nominations: Natti Natasha, J Balvin, Bad Bunny Lead Nods". Billboard. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ "Lali Espósito con poca ropa y muy sensual en "Mi Mala"". Los Andes (in Spanish). 15 February 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ^ Fernandez, Suzette (12 February 2018). "This Week on Latin Notas: Nicky Jam Receives 4× Diamond Album For 'El Perdon'". Billboard. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ^ "Los hijos de Montaner estarán con los Teen Angels". Infobae (in Spanish). 5 July 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ^ Billboard Staff (12 February 2018). "Becky G, Karol G, Leslie Grace & Lali Are Squad Goals in Mau y Ricky's 'Mi Mala (Remix)' Video Premiere". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ Marti, Diana (13 February 2018). "Inside "Mi Mala" Remix's Music Video with Becky G, Mau y Ricky, Karol G, Leslie Grace and Lali". E! Online. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ a b Benjamin, Jeff (14 February 2018). "Mau y Ricky's 'Mi Mala' Remix Shines a Much-Deserved Spotlight on Superstar Latinas". Fuse.tv. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- ^ Fernandez, Suzette (13 October 2017). "Mau & Ricky Premiere 'Mi Mala' Video Featuring Karol G: Watch". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- ^ . Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). 7 December 2018. Archived from the original on 10 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ "Latin Music Official Awards 2018: lista completa dei vincitori – Latin Music Official". www.latinmusicofficial.it. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ Fernandez, Suzette (21 February 2019). "Ozuna, Reik & Wisin Win Big at Premio Lo Nuestro 2019: See Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ "Top 20 Argentina – Del 2 al 8 de Abril, 2018" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Архив класации ПРОФОН". PROPHON (in Bulgarian). 2 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "Top 20 Pop Colombia – Del 26 de Marzo al 1 de Abril, 2018" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on 10 May 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
- ^ "Top 20 Pop RD – Del 21 al 27 de Mayo, 2018" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ^ (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ "Top 20 Pop Ecuador – Del 26 de Febrero al 4 de Marzo, 2018" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Top 20 Guatemala – Del 26 de Marzo al 1 de Abril, 2018" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Top 20 Pop Panamá – Del 26 de Marzo al 1 de Abril, 2018" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Top 20 Pop Paraguay – Del 19 al 25 de Febrero, 2018". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ "Top 100 Canciones – Semana 15: del 06.04.2018 al 12.04.2018" (PDF) (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "Top 20 Uruguay – Del 19 al 25 de Febrero, 2018" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Karol G Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Karol G Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Karol G Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Latin Pop Songs: The Week of May 19, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on 11 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ "Top 20 Pop Venezuela – Del 26 de Febrero al 4 de Marzo, 2018" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Argentina". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Argentina – Latino". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Chile – Pop". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Colombia – Pop – Audiencia". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Costa Rica – Audiencia". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – RD – Pop RD". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Ecuador – Audiencia". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Ecuador – Pop – Audiencia". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Guatemala – Audiencia". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Guatemala – Pop – Audiencia". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Panama – Pop". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2018 – Uruguay". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
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- ^ "Mi Mala (Remix) / Mau y Ricky TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 14 February 2018.