Gatúbela
2022 single by Karol G and Maldy
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"Gatúbela" (transl. "Catwoman"; stylized in all caps)[1][2] is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G and Puerto Rican rapper Maldy. Written alongside DJ Maff, Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez, and produced by DJ Maff and Navarro, the song was released on August 25, 2022, through Universal Music Latino, as the second single from her fourth studio album, Mañana Será Bonito (2023).[3]
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| Single by Karol G and Maldy | ||||
| from the album Mañana Será Bonito | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| English title | "Catwoman" | |||
| Released | August 25, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Reggaeton | |||
| Length | 3:29 | |||
| Label | Universal Latino | |||
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Background
Critical reception
Commercial performance
"Gatúbela" debuted and peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart dated September 10, 2022. It became Giraldo's fifth top 40 hit and Maldy's first entry as a soloist.
On the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart dated September 10, 2022 the song debuted and peaked at number 4, becoming Giraldo's milestone tenth top five on the chart. It became Maldy's first top ten and first appearance on the chart as a soloist.[6]
On the Billboard Global 200 the song debuted and peaked at number 23 on the chart dated September 10, 2022.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result |
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| 2023 | Latin Grammy Awards | Best Reggaeton Performance | Nominated |
| Latino Music Awards | Best Urban Song | Won | |
| Premios Nuestra Tierra | Best Urban Song | Nominated | |
| Best Urban Collaboration | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Lo Nuestro Awards | Urban Collaboration of the Year | Won |
| BMI Latin Awards | Award Winning Song | Won |
Music video
Live performances
Giraldo performed "Gatúbela" live for the first time on September 7, 2022, while embarking on the Strip Love Tour. At the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, held on November 17, 2022, Karol G performed a mash-up of "Provenza", "Gatúbela" and "Cairo". On February 19, 2023, Karol G was the headlining act for Viña Del Mar International Song Festival, where "Gatúbela" was performed.[8] On March 10, 2023, Karol G performed "Gatúbela" in Puerto Rico for a three-day stadium-show to promote the album Mañana Será Bonito. From August 10, 2023, to July 23, 2024, Karol G embarked on the arena-stadium Mañana Será Bonito Tour, where "Gatúbela" was present throughout the set list.
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[39] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[40] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[41] | 2× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[42] | 13× Platinum (Latin) | 780,000‡ |
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