Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)

Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)
Mixtape by
Karol G
ReleasedAugust 11, 2023 (2023-08-11)
Genre
Length30:06
LanguageSpanish
Label
Producer
Karol G chronology
Mañana Será Bonito
(2023) 		Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)
(2023)
Singles from Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)
  1. "S91"
    Released: July 13, 2023
  2. "Mi Ex Tenía Razón"
    Released: August 11, 2023

Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) (Spanish for Tomorrow Will Be Pretty (Bichota Season)) is the second mixtape[3] by Colombian singer Karol G. It was released on August 11, 2023, through Bichota Records and Interscope.[4] Comprising ten tracks, the album is primarily a reggaeton and Latin trap record and features guest appearances by Peso Pluma, Cris MJ, Ryan Castro, Kali Uchis, Dei V, Young Miko and Tiësto.

Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) was supported by two singles: "S91" and "Mi Ex Tenía Razón", and standout tracks with commercial success, including "Qlona". The mixtape was a commercial success and became the second all-Spanish language album by a woman to reach the top three on the US Billboard 200, after her own Mañana Será Bonito, earning 67,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.

The recipient of several nominations, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) and its songs also garnered seven nominations at the 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Urban Music Album.

Background

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Following the release of her fourth studio album in 2023, Mañana Será Bonito, Karol G announced the release of "S91" through her social media accounts.[5] The song was released on July 13, 2023, as the mixtape's lead single. At the end of the accompanying video for "S91", the release of Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) was teased.[6] On July 31, 2023, Karol G announced the release date of the mixtape alongside its title and cover art.[7] Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) was released on August 11, 2023, set to coincide with the release of Karol G's upcoming concert tour, the Mañana Será Bonito Tour, before the first concert was moved a day earlier.

On August 7, 2023, Giraldo revealed the track list for the mixtape, featuring guest appearances from Peso Pluma, Cris MJ, Ryan Castro, Kali Uchis, Dei V, Young Miko and Tiësto.[8] Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) was officially released on August 11, 2023, alongside the second single from the mixtape, "Mi Ex Tenía Razón".

Concept

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The project was first thought as a deluxe edition for her previous fourth studio album, Mañana Será Bonito, before the decision was changed. In an interview with Apple Music, she revealed:

By then, the deluxe version did not make sense. I started listening to the music again and started seeing it as a cassette with an A-side and a B-side. Mañana Será Bonito was very beautiful, particularly after living a process of transition, change and evolution. With Bichota Season, I feel more free, self-confident, and empowered. I want to show my force and the grandiosity of what I have accomplished with so much sacrifice and work. That's Bichota Season for me, the evolution.[9]

Title

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The title Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) references two previous Karol G projects: her album, Mañana Será Bonito, and "Bichota", a single from her third studio album, KG0516.

The phrase "Mañana Será Bonito" (Spanish for tomorrow will be pretty), came from Karol G repeating it every day when she did not feel good. In an interview with Rolling Stone, she revealed: "The name of the album is a phrase I kept repeating to myself when nothing felt great. I mean, I was going through the best moment of my career, but personally I was really disconnected from myself and from my friends. I wasn't unhappy, but I wasn't happy either. So every day I'd say to myself, 'It's okay, mañana será bonito, tomorrow will be beautiful."[10]

The word "Bichota" comes from the Puerto Rican slang "bichote".[11] A "bichote" is an individual who due to his economic or political position, is considered important or influential, generally related to the sale of drugs. Despite this, Karol G gave the word a new meaning to her song, stating: "It's a moment of feeling sexy, flirtatious, daring, strong, empowered, and to a certain extent, translates into personal motivation and self-confidence. We are all super 'Bichotas' inside. It's about believing and working so that the rest of the world can see it too."[12]

Release and promotion

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See also: Mañana Será Bonito Tour

The album was released on August 11, 2023, through Bichota Records and Interscope. It was released on CD, vinyl, digital download and streaming. On August 4, 2023, Karol G headlined the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago, where "S91" was performed for the first time.[13] On August 10, 2023, Karol G embarked on the "Mañana Será Bonito Tour", promoting Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) and Mañana Será Bonito. "Mi Ex Tenía Razón", among others from the mixtape, were performed on the tour for the first time. The arena-stadium tour lasted through July 23, 2024, and became the highest-grossing Latin tour of all time by a female artist. On November 19, 2023, Karol G performed a medley of songs, including "Qlona" at the Billboard Music Awards.

Singles

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"S91" was released on July 13, 2023, as the album's lead single. It reached the top fifty of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, at number 45. The song also reached the top ten of the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs.

"Mi Ex Tenía Razón" was released as the second single on August 11, 2023, alongside the album's release. It debuted at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the highest charting Spanish song by a female soloist. The song debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs. It was nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NME[14]

Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) was well received by Nick Levine from NME, stating: "With 10 tracks clocking in at a whisker over half an hour, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) is less substantial than its 52-minute sister album. However, the quality control is still sky-high. [On] this evidence, the sun won't be setting on Karol G's "bichota season" any time soon."

Commercial performance

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During the first day of release on Spotify, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) opened with 17.5 million streams on the Spotify Global chart and 18.7 million overall, breaking the record for the second debut for a Spanish-language album by a woman, previously held by Rosalía's Motomami, and only behind her own Mañana Será Bonito.[15]

United States

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Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 67,000 album-equivalent units in its opening week, of which 17,000 came from pure sales, becoming Giraldo's second top three album on the chart.[16] It became the third all-Spanish-language album by a woman to reach the top five on the Billboard 200 and second highest, surpassing Shakira's Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 and only behind her own Mañana Será Bonito.[citation needed]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)
Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards Top Latin Album of the Year Nominated [17]
Latin Rhythm Album of the Year Nominated
Heat Latin Music Awards Album of the Year Won [18]
Latin Grammy Awards Album of the Year Pending [19]
Best Urban Music Album Pending
Premios Juventud Best Urban Album - Female Won [20]

Track listing

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Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) track listing[8]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bichota G"
2:13
2."Oki Doki"
  • Giraldo
  • Jaña
  • Ramírez
  • Sky Rompiendo[p]
  • Taiko
  • Iglesias[v]
2:23
3."Mi Ex Tenía Razón"
  • Giraldo
  • Andrés Jael Correa Ríos
  • Edgar Barrera
  • Kevyn Mauricio Cruz Moreno
  • Marco Daniel Borrero
2:34
4."S91"
  • Giraldo
  • Daniel Echavarria Oviedo
  • Kevyn Cruz
Ovy on the Drums2:53
5."Qlona" (with Peso Pluma)
Ovy on the Drums2:52
6."Una Noche en Medellín (Remix)" (with Cris MJ and Ryan Castro)
  • Eduardo Burgos
  • Esteban Higuita Estrada[v]
3:25
7."Me Tengo Que Ir" (with Kali Uchis)
  • Sky Rompiendo[p]
  • Iglesias[v]
  • Austen Jux-Chandler[v]
4:36
8."Gatita Gangster" (with Dei V)
  • Giraldo
  • Davis G. Juarbe
  • Jaña
  • Ramírez
  • Sky Rompiendo[p]
  • Taiko
  • Iglesias[v]
2:50
9."Dispo[a]" (with Young Miko)
Ovy on the Drums3:13
10."Provenza (Remix)" (with Tiësto)
  • Giraldo
  • Cruz
  • Echavarría
Tiësto3:07
Total length:30:06
Physical bonus track[8]
No.TitleLength
11."Un Clásico" 

Notes

  • ^[p] signifies a primary and vocal producer.
  • ^[v] signifies a vocal producer.

Personnel

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Musicians

Technical

  • Dave Kutch – mastering (1, 2, 4–10)
  • Colin Leonard – mastering (3)
  • Joel Iglesias – mixing, engineering (1, 2, 7, 8); vocal engineering (3)
  • Josh Gudwin – mixing (1, 2, 7, 8)
  • Mag – mixing (3)
  • Rob Kinelski – mixing (4, 5, 9)
  • Esteban Higuita Estrada – mixing (6)
  • Luca Brown – engineering (7)
  • Austen Jux-Chandler – engineering (7)
  • Eli Heisler – mixing assistance (5, 9)

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[33] Platinum 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ "Dispo" does not appear on physical copies of "Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)".

References

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  1. ^ "Karol G – 'Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)' review: Her reign continues". NME. August 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Karol G Drops 'Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)': Stream It Now". Billboard.
  3. ^ "MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO (BICHOTA SEASON) by KAROL G". Apple Music (IT). Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023. Thus began a reevaluation of the project into a separate companion piece, a 10-track mixtape of sorts replete with fresh features by Peso Pluma, Dei V and Young Miko.
  4. ^ Garcia, Thania (July 31, 2023). "Karol G Rings in 'Bichota Season' With Surprise Album Announcement". Variety. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  5. ^ G, Karol [@karolg] (July 13, 2023). "1. La vida está llena de situaciones lobas vestidas de ovejas..." Retrieved August 2, 2023 – via Instagram.
  6. ^ Roiz, Jessica (July 14, 2023). "Karol G lanza emotivo sencillo 'S91': 'Este video es especial por muchas razones'". Billboard (in Spanish). Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  7. ^ Roiz, Jessica (July 31, 2023). "Karol G anuncia fecha de lanzamiento de 'Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)'". Billboard (in Spanish). Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  8. ^ a b c Roiz, Jessica (August 7, 2023). "Karol G Reels In Peso Pluma, Kali Uchis & More for New Album 'Bichota Season': See the Tracklist". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  9. ^ "MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO (BICHOTA SEASON) by KAROL G". Apple Music (IT). Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  10. ^ Lopez, Julyssa (February 10, 2023). "Karol G Reveals Cover Art for Highly Anticipated Album "Mañana Será Bonito"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  11. ^ Savova, Marta (April 22, 2023). "Bichota Meaning: The Evolution of a Word in Latin Music and Its Cultural Impact". Tema 21. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  12. ^ "What's A 'Bichota'? Here Are The English Lyrics To Karol G's Daring New Hit". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  13. ^ Flores, Griselda (August 4, 2023). "Karol G da inicio a su 'Bichota Season' en Lollapalooza 2023: Los 6 mejores momentos". Billboard (in Spanish). Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  14. ^ Levine, Nick (August 11, 2023). "Karol G – 'Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)' review: her reign continues". NME. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
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  17. ^ Ratner-Arias, Sigal (September 12, 2024). "Karol G Tops 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  18. ^ Roiz, Jessica (July 11, 2024). "Karol G Wins Big at 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards: Complete Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  19. ^ Garcia, Thania (September 17, 2024). "Latin Grammy Nominations 2024: Edgar Barrera Leads List With 9, Followed by Karol G and Bad Bunny". Variety. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  20. ^ Flores, Griselda (July 25, 2024). "Aquí los ganadores de los Premios Juventud 2024". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
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