Qué Pena
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| "Qué Pena" | ||||
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| Single by Maluma and J Balvin | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| English title | "Too Bad" | |||
| Released | 27 September 2019 | |||
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| Length | 3:33 | |||
| Label | Sony Music Latin | |||
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"Qué Pena" is a song by Colombian singers Maluma and J Balvin. The single and its music video were released on September 27, 2019.[1]
Background[edit]
Maluma and J Balvin announced their collaboration on "Qué Pena" on their social media accounts on August 20, 2019.[2] This song is the first original collaboration between the two Colombian singers, after Maluma joined J Balvin on the remix of the latter and Nicky Jam's hit song "X."[3]
Composition and lyrics[edit]
"Qué Pena" is an urban fusion track that contains elements of EDM and tango music. It is described as a seductive track in which Maluma and J Balvin try to convince a woman who they have met before to go out with them, only to feel embarrassed about the situation. They seem to remember her face, but not her name.[4]
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Qué Pena" was directed by Colin Tilley and was filmed in New York City. The video shows Maluma and J Balvin making fun of each other as they attend a private party, where they both meet a woman who they can't fully seem to remember, but they are shown to have a good time regardless.[5] The video has over 180 million views on YouTube as of May 2020.[6]
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[11] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[12] | 3× Platinum | 180,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[13] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[14] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Maluma & J Balvin Are Forgetful and Seductive in 'Que Pena' Lyric Translation". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ Fernandez, Suzette. "Maluma and J Balvin Announce 'Que Pena' Collaboration, Fans Promptly Flip Out: 'Iconic Duo'". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ Leight, Elias (29 June 2018). "Hear Nicky Jam, J Balvin's Star-Studded 'X' Remix With Ozuna, Maluma". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Maluma & J Balvin Are Forgetful and Seductive in 'Que Pena' Lyric Translation". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ Fernandez, Suzette. "Maluma & J Balvin Are Sorry But Not Really 'Que Pena' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Maluma, J Balvin - Qué Pena (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Maluma Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ^ "Maluma Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Maluma Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Maluma and J Balvin – Qué Pena" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved November 11, 2020. Type Maluma and J Balvin in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Qué Pena in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Maluma and J Balvin – Qué Pena" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Spanish single certifications – Maluma and J Balvin – Qué Pena". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved November 11, 2020.