Échame la culpa
| Échame la culpa | |
|---|---|
| Luis Fonsi & Demi Lovato | |
| publication | 17th November 2017 |
| length | 2:53 |
| Genre (s) | Latin pop , reggaeton |
| Author (s) | Luis Rodríguez , Alejandro Rengifo, Mauricio Rengifo, Andrés Torres |
| Producer (s) | Andrés Torres, Mauricio Rengifo |
| Label | Universal Latin , Republic Records , Island Records |
| album | Vida |
Échame la culpa ( Spanish for "blame it on me") is a song by the Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi in collaboration with the American singer and actress Demi Lovato . Alejandro Rengifo and the producers Andrés Torres and Mauricio Rengifo were also involved in the creation. The song, influenced by Latin pop and reggaeton , was released on November 13, 2017 via Universal Music Latin , Republic Records and Island Records. Échame la culpa is the follow-up single to the summer hit Despacito from 2017.
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Lovato first drew attention to the joint production by posting a photo of the music video on her Instagram profile on October 21, 2017. Fonsi commented “What is Demi ...” and later published a behind-the-scenes picture on his own Instagram profile with the description “Done! It's in the can ”, to which Lovato replied“ Hola Fonsi ”.
On November 1, 2017, MTV News announced that the collaboration would be titled Échame la culpa and that it would be a song Fonsi would have sung during his live shows that summer. In an interview with Billboard at iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina in Miami, Fonsi described the song as "a fun song, a fun record". He also announced that the song would premiere in two weeks. At Viva Latino he described the lyrics as "very joyful" and that they had worked a lot with "the pun, the famous cliché of 'It's not you, it's me'".
In a clip shared by Billboard on November 13, 2017, Lovato and Fonsi could be seen talking on the phone via FaceTime and discussing details about their collaborations. On November 14, 2017, Lovato announced the release date on social media and shared an excerpt of the song that contained her part it tracks, while Fonsi posted a picture of himself lying on a bed next to three pillows lies. On these are parts of the lyrics.
On November 17, 2017, Fonsi posted a photo showing two trucks on which he and Lovato can be seen with two quotes. They said “¿Qué pasa Demi?” (German: “What is up, Demi?”) And “Hey Fonsi”.
Content and music
The song is based on 4/4 time and the tempo is 96 bpm . After a short intro with Luis Fonsi and Demi Lovato calling out to each other, the first verse begins, in which both performers can be heard. Then the refrain begins. Both parts are designed in Spanish. An English verse by Lovato follows, but Fonsi can be heard in the background. After another chorus, Fonsi takes on a slightly modified version of it, which introduces a second iteration of Lovato's English-speaking part. The song ends with both chorus parts, which are repeated one last time.
The lyrics describe the lyrical self that tries to take the blame for the failure of a relationship. Both sides of the relationship or roles are conveyed through the two voices. With the onset of the second voice, it becomes clear that the second person is also asking you to blame them.
- Refrain, original excerpt
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- Refrain, translation
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reception
criticism
Jon Caramanica of the " New York Times " described the song as "a happy, solemn number", on the other hand, described Lovato's part as a "choppy Spanish, which is only slightly less comfortable than the bumpy English-speaking half-soul that she elsewhere in the song "MTV News" says Deepa Lakshmin that the song is "just as contagious" as Despacito . Ross McNeilage, also from MTV, described the song as "an absolute powerhouse anthem that is harder than 'Despacito'" and praised "Demi's immaculate Spanish and [Fonsi and Lovato's] undeniable chemistry". Bianca Gracie of Fuse TV saw the song as "a welcome refreshment from the ongoing 'Despacito' takeover".
Commercial win
Échame la culpa could not fully follow the success of its predecessor Despacito . Nevertheless, it achieved numerous number one placements, including in most Latin American countries, as well as in Spain. The top 10 of many European single charts were also in evidence. Among other things, it moved into the top ten places in Germany, Belgium, Italy and Poland. After two months, the track was able to show around 200 million streams on Spotify . Within a very short time, the song also achieved high sales figures, which were decisive for, among other things, platinum awards in Spain and the USA (Latin) as well as gold awards in Canada and Italy.
Charts
| Charts | Top ranking | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Chart placements | ||
 Germany (GfK)
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6th (41 weeks) | 41 |
 Austria (Ö3)
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1 (36 weeks) | 36 |
 Switzerland (IFPI)
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2 (44 weeks) | 44 |
 Spain (Promusicae)
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1 (46 weeks) | 46 |
 United Kingdom (OCC)
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46 (4 weeks) | 4th |
 United States (Billboard)
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47 (20 weeks) | 20th |
Awards for music sales
| Country / Region | Award | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Awards for music sales (country / region, Award, Sales) |
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 Belgium (BEA)
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 platinum
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30,000 |
 Brazil (PMB)
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 diamond
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160,000 |
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Germany (BVMI)
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platinum
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400,000 |
 France (SNEP)
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platinum
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150,000 |
 Italy (FIMI)
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3 × platinum
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150,000 |
 Canada (MC)
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platinum
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80,000 |
 Mexico (AMPROFON)
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diamond
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300,000 |
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Austria (IFPI)
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 gold
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15,000 |
 Portugal (AFP)
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platinum
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10,000 |
 Sweden (IFPI)
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2 × platinum
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80,000 |
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Spain (Promusicae)
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4 × platinum
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160,000 |
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United States (RIAA)
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3 × platinum
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180,000 |
| All in all |
1 × gold 17 × platinum 2 × diamond |
1,715,000 |
Publication and promotion
Échame la culpa was released worldwide as a single download on November 17, 2017. This is a radio edit in the form of a single track. In order to promote the song in Germany, there was a live performance during the 2018 Echo Awards . He sang the song in a duet with the German pop singer Helene Fischer during a medley with Despacito .
Music video
The official music video was released on November 16, 2017 on Luis Fonsi's Vevo account. Carlos Perez directed it. He was already involved in the shooting of Despacito's music video . Lovato's bedroom serves as the setting at the beginning, after which she meets with Fonsi in an abandoned warehouse and organizes a party. Within the first 24 hours of its release, the music video reached more than 17 million views, which is a new record for Lovato.
On YouTube , the video reached 100 million views fifth fastest, 200 million, 300 million and 600 million views fourth fastest, and 400 million and 500 million views third fastest. After two months, the number of views was over half a billion views.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Échame La Culpa / Luis Fonsi on " Tidal "
- ↑ Sam Prance: Demi Lovato Shares Stunning Behind the Scenes Photo From New Music Video Shoot on "MTV News"
- ↑ Ross McNeilage: Demi Lovato Films Music Video For Rumored Luis Fonsi Collaboration on "MTV News"
- ↑ Kevin Apaza: Demi Lovato & Luis Fonsi Song Confirmed, They've Shot The Music Video on "Direct Lyrics"
- ↑ Ross McNeilage: Demi Lovato and Luis Fonsi's Collaboration Reportedly Titled 'Échame La Culpa' on "MTV News"
- ↑ Suzette Fernandez: Luis Fonsi Reveals a 'Fun' New Song is On the Way: Watch on " Billboard "
- ↑ Lena Hansen: WATCH: Demi Lovato and Luis Fonsi's Hot New Music Video on "People"
- ↑ Suzette Fernandez: Demi Lovato Meets Luis Fonsi Via Facetime to Discuss Their New Collab: Watch Exclusive on "Billboard"
- ↑ Sam Prance: Demi Lovato Debut's Incredible Snippet of Luis Fonsi Collaboration on "MTV News"
- ↑ Jonathan Borge: Is Demi Lovato's New Song with Luis Fonsi the Next “Despacito”? on " InStyle "
- ↑ Shirley Gomez: Demi Lovato, Luis Fonsi Song: Singers Team Up For Secret Collab Reportedly Titled 'Échame La Culpa' on "Latin Times"
- ↑ Luis Fonsi & Demi Lovato - Echame La Culpa - 96 BPM on "Run Hundret"
- ↑ Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica & Giovanni Russonello: The Playlist: Demi Lovato Seeks Her 'Despacito' and 9 More New Songs on " New York Times "
- ↑ Deepa Lakshmin: Demi Lovato Shows Off Her Spanish In Fierce New Song With Luis Fonsi on "TV News"
- ↑ Ross McNeilage: Demi Lovato and Luis Fonsi Throw Una Fiesta In 'Échame La Culpa' on "MTV News"
- ↑ Demi Lovato Gets Her 'Wild Thoughts' On With Luis Fonsi For Steamy 'Échame la Culpa' Video: Watch on " Fuse TV "
- ↑ Charts DE
- ↑ Charts AT
- ↑ Charts CH
- ↑ Charts ES
- ↑ Charts UK
- ↑ Charts US
- ^ Award in Belgium
- ↑ Award in Brazil
- ↑ Gold / platinum database. musikindustrie.de, accessed on July 5, 2018 .
- ^ Award in France
- ↑ Award in Italy
- ↑ Award in Canada
- ^ Award in Mexico
- ↑ Gold & Platinum. ifpi.at, accessed on May 3, 2018 .
- ↑ PORTUGUESE CHARTS - SINGLES TOP 20 - 09/2018 ( Memento from March 8, 2018 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ Award in Sweden
- ↑ Award in Spain
- ↑ Distinction in the United States
- ↑ Échame la culpa - Single / Luis Fonsi & Demi Lovato on " iTunes "
- ↑ Lara Walsh: Demi Lovato Sizzles in Sexy “Echame la Culpa” Music Video on “InStyle”
- ↑ Sylvia OgwengDemi Lovato And Luis Fonsi Drop Spanish Duet 'Échame La Culpa (Blame Me)' on "Entertainment Tonight"
- ↑ Kevin Zelman: Demi Lovato & Luis Fonsi 'Echame La Culpa' Music Video Is Here on "Access Hollywood"
- ↑ @ddlovato: Just saw we broke the @VEVO 24 hour Latin record ?! Thank YOU Lovatics #EchameLaCulpa @luisfonsi demilovato.co/elcvideo on " Twitter "
- ↑ Fastest to each milestone on "Kworb"