Blanco (song)
2019 single by J Balvin
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"Blanco" is a song by Colombian singer J Balvin.[1] It was released as the lead single from his studio album Colores on November 15, 2019.[2] On Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart, it peaked at number 18.[3] The song was certified double platinum in Mexico,[4] and platinum in Spain[5] and the United States.[6]
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| Single by J Balvin | ||||
| from the album Colores | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| English title | "White" | |||
| Released | 15 November 2019 | |||
| Genre | Reggaeton | |||
| Length | 3:25 | |||
| Label | Universal Latin | |||
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| J Balvin singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Blanco" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
Music video
The music video for "Blanco" premiered on November 15, 2019, and was directed by Colin Tilley.[9] Takashi Murakami was in charge of art and visuals.[10] In the futuristic audiovisual material the white color predominates.[11]
Commercial performance
Like the rest of the songs from Colores, it managed to appear on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, peaking at number eighteen.[3] In addition, it was certified platinum in that country.[6] In Mexico, the single appeared at number thirty-four on Billboard's Airplay chart,[12] and got the double platinum record.[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[13] | 18 |
| Colombia (National-Report)[14] | 1 |
| Mexico (Billboard Mexican Airplay)[12] | 34 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[15] | 7 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[16] | 18 |
| US Latin Airplay (Billboard)[17] | 1 |
| US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard)[18] | 1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[19] | 48 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Spain (Promusicae)[20] | 2× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[21] | 2× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[22] | Platinum (Latin) | 60,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||