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List of best-selling Latin singles in the United States

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Latin music in the United States is defined by both the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Billboard magazine as any release with 51% or more of its content recorded in Spanish.[1][2] Since 2010, Billboard has tracked the best-selling Latin Digital Songs chart on January 23, 2010, which shows the top downloaded Spanish-language song of the week.[3] On October 11, 2012, the methodology for the Hot Latin Songs chart were changed to include sales of digital downloads and streaming activity as well as excluding non predominately Spanish languages from appearing on the chart.[4] As a result, English-language versions of a track sung in Spanish are not factored to the digital sales of a Latin song.[5]

Sales certifications for US singles sales are awarded by the RIAA.[6] The RIAA began awarding certifications in 1958.[7] Certifications are based on unit retail sales: sales of 500,000 were awarded gold, 1,000,000 for platinum and 2,000,000 or more for multi-platinum.[7] Beginning on May 9, 2013, the RIAA updated the methodology for singles to include digital downloads and streaming (with 100 streams counting as one download).[8] Since February 1, 2016, 150 streams are equivalent to one download.[9]

In 2000, the RIAA launched Latin certifications to acknowledge that market in the United States.[10] The thresholds for a Latin certification were — 50,000 for gold, 100,000 for platinum, and 200,000 or more for multi-platinum.[11] "La Bomba" by Azul Azul was the only single to receive a Latin certification based on units sold to retails (it was certified platinum).[12] On December 20, 2013, the RIAA established the Latin Digital Singles Award for Spanish-language digital songs. The threshold for the Latin digital songs are 30,000 for gold, 60,000 platinum, and 120,000 or more for multi-platinum. The Latin Digital Singles Awards uses the same methodology as the Digital Singles Award.[13] The RIAA also awards the Latin digital diamond certification for singles that have been certified at least 10× multi-platinum for sales plus track-equivalent streams of 600,000 units. "Ay Vamos" and "6 AM" by J Balvin are the first Latin singles to receive the Latin digital diamond award.[14]

As of January 2018, the highest-certified Latin single is "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, and its remix featuring Justin Bieber.[15] With over 13 million units sold, it is the first and only Latin song to receive a digital diamond certification. With 13 platinum certifications, it is the first and only Latin song to be awarded a digital platinum certification more than five times, surpassing "Danza Kuduro" by Don Omar, the first song to reach digital platinum certification one, two, three, four, and five times. It is the first Latin song to receive all Latin digital diamond certifications from 3 to 14 certifications, surpassing "Propuesta Indecente" by Romeo Santos, the first to receive two, and "Ay Vamos" and "6 AM" by J Balvin, the first to receive one. It is also the first song to receive all Latin digital platinum certifications from 19 to 141 certifications.

Best-selling singles

This list is based on the latest data featured on the list of certified works with Latin Diamond or 10× Platinum (at least 600,000 certified units) status at RIAA's website. RIAA does not automatically issue certifications, even if sales and streaming numbers meet the criteria. Artists have to apply and pay RIAA to have their works certified and recertified. As such, this list does not include all certifiable Latin works and certified works are not routinely updated.[a][b]

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† Indicates Latin digital single certification
* Indicates digital single certification
^ Indicates standard single certification
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Best-selling Latin singles in the U.S. (sales plus track-equivalent streams)
Single Artist(s) Record label[c] Release date Chart peaks[d] Multi-platinum
certification[e]		 Certified
units		 Certified date Ref.
US Latin
"Despacito (Remix)"
April 17, 2017 1 1 13× * 13,000,000 January 6, 2020 [19][20][21]
"Despacito"
January 13, 2017 1 1 141× * 8,460,000 August 19, 2024 [19][20][21]
"Te Boté (Remix)"
Flow La Movie Inc. April 13, 2018 36 1 106× † 6,360,000 May 21, 2025 [22][23][24]
"No Me Conoce"
August 15, 2010 71 4 90× * 5,400,000 April 3, 2024 [25]
"Danza Kuduro"
Machete February 22, 2019 82 1 5× * 5,000,000 May 9, 2013 [26][27][28]
"Mi Gente"
Universal Latin June 30, 2017 3 1 68× † 4,080,000 October 29, 2018 [29][30][31]
"Macarena" Los del Río RCA August 11, 1995 1 12 4× ^ 4,000,000 October 14, 1996 [32][33][34]
"Bailando"
Republic March 18, 2014 12 1 4× * 4,000,000 September 19, 2017 [35][36][37]
"Taki Taki"
Geffen September 28, 2018 11 1 4× * 4,000,000 December 2, 2020 [38][39][40]
"Propuesta Indecente" Romeo Santos Sony Latin July 30, 2013 79 1 65× † 3,900,000 January 16, 2024 [41][42][43]
"Oye Mujer"
  • Universal Latin
 June 30, 2017 – 7 53× * 3,180,000 October 29, 2025 [44]
"Pepas"
  • Universal Latin
 June 24, 2021 – 7 52× * 3,120,000 February 28, 2023 [45]
"Mia"
October 11, 2018 5 1 50× † 3,000,000 November 19, 2021 [46]
"Gata Only" FloyyMenor, Cris MJ UnitedMasters February 27, 2024 27 1 3× * 3,000,000 June 26, 2025 [47]
"Amanece"
December 14, 2018 – 11 47× * 2,820,000 December 5, 2025 [48]
"Mayores"
Sony Latin July 14, 2017 74 3 46× † 2,760,000 September 4, 2021 [49][50][51]
"Solita"
January 19, 2018 – 3 47× * 2,640,000 October 10, 2024 [52]
"Felices Los 4" Maluma Sony Latin April 21, 2017 48 2 44× † 2,640,000 September 4, 2021 [53][54][55]
"La Bicicleta"
Sony Latin May 27, 2016 95 2 43× † 2,580,000 June 9, 2025 [56][57][58]
"Dura" Daddy Yankee El Cartel January 18, 2018 43 2 43× † 2,580,000 August 6, 2020 [46]
"El Azul"
Warner Latina February 10, 2023 55 8 42× † 2,520,000 October 1, 2025 [59][60][61]
"Con Calma"
El Cartel January 24, 2019 22 1 41× † 2,460,000 August 6, 2020 [62]
"Eres Mía" Romeo Santos Sony Latin February 25, 2014 – 2 39× † 2,340,000 August 31, 2022 [42][43]
"Sin Pijama"
Sony Latin April 20, 2018 70 4 38× † 2,280,000 April 16, 2021 [50]
"TQM" Fuerza Regida Sony Latin May 19, 2023 34 5 37× † 2,220,000 November 6, 2024 [63][64][65]
"Sabor Fresa" Fuerza Regida Sony Latin June 22, 2023 26 3 37× † 2,220,000 November 6, 2024 [66][67][65]
"X"
Sony Latin March 2, 2018 41 1 35× † 2,100,000 March 25, 2019 [68][69][58]
"Promise"
Sony Latin September 6, 2011 83 1 34× † 2,040,000 August 31, 2022 [42][43]
"Odio"
Sony Latin January 28, 2014 45 1 34× † 2,040,000 August 31, 2022 [42][43]
"El Gordo Trae el Mando" Chino Pacas Street Mob October 14, 2024 58 11 34× † 2,040,000 October 14, 2024 [70][71][72]
"La Tortura"
Epic May 20, 2005 23 1 32× † 1,920,000 March 8, 2018 [68][69][58]
"Que Vuelvas"
Sony Latin September 29, 2023 50 3 28× † 1,680,000 September 29, 2023 [73][74][75]
"El Perdón"
Sony Latin February 5, 2015 56 1 27× † 1,620,000 September 18, 2017 [76][77][78]
"Harley Quinn"
Sony Latin December 15, 2023 40 2 27× † 1,620,000 November 6, 2024 [79][80][65]
"Calma (Remix)"
Sony Latin October 5, 2018 71 3 25× † 1,500,000 September 19, 2019 [46]
"Shaky Shaky" Daddy Yankee
April 8, 2016 88 1 23× † 1,680,000 August 6, 2020 [46]
"Hasta El Amanecer" Nicky Jam Sony Latin January 15, 2016 73 1 22× † 1,320,000 September 18, 2017 [77][78]
"El Hijo Mayor" Junior H Warner Latina October 8, 2024 — 41 22× † 1,320,000 October 22, 2025 [60][61]
"Adiós Amor" Christian Nodal Universal Latin January 13, 2017 –[f] 4 21× † 1,260,000 May 22, 2018 [82][83]
"Me Niego"
Sony Latin February 16, 2018 77 6 21× † 1,260,000 June 24, 2020 [84]
"Ella Baila Sola"
DEL March 17, 2023 4 1 21× † 1,260,000 July 12, 2023 [85][86][87]
"Los Botones Azules"
Warner Latina October 8, 2024 — 20 21× † 1,260,000 October 8, 2024 [60][61]
"Se Amerita" Junior H Warner Latina October 8, 2024 — — 19× † 1,140,000 October 8, 2024 [61]
"Y Lloro" Junior H Warner Latina October 8, 2024 79 10 19× † 1,140,000 October 8, 2024 [59][60][61]
"El Tsurito"
Warner Latina October 8, 2024 —[g] 23 17× † 1,020,000 October 22, 2025 [60][61]
"Vivir Mi Vida" Marc Anthony Sony Latin April 30, 2013 92 1 16× † 960,000 December 18, 2015 [89][90][91]
"Chantaje"
Sony Latin October 28, 2016 51 1 16× † 960,000 May 19, 2017 [69][58]
"Krippy Kush"
Sony Latin July 31, 2017 75 5 16× † 960,000 April 16, 2018 [92][93][94]
"La Mordidita"
Sony Latin April 21, 2015 – 6 15× † 900,000 August 26, 2021 [95]
"Chanel"
Kemosabe March 30, 2023 55 8 15× † 900,000 September 22, 2023 [85][86][87]
"Encantadora"
Sony Latin October 2, 2015 – 3 14× † 840,000 May 12, 2021 [96][97]
"No Me Acuerdo"
Sony Latin June 1, 2018 – 14 14× † 840,000 September 4, 2021 [98]
"Vamos Para Arriba"
Warner Latina October 8, 2024 — 32 14× † 840,000 October 22, 2025 [60][61]
"Síguelo Bailando" Ozuna Sony Latin November 10, 2017 – 16 13× † 780,000 September 6, 2018 [99]
"El Amante" Nicky Jam Sony Latin January 20, 2017 92 2 13× † 780,000 September 18, 2017 [77][78]
"La Bebé (Remix)"
Warner March 17, 2023 11 2 13× † 780,000 July 7, 2023 [85][86][87]
"Duele El Corazón"
Sony Latin March 17, 2016 82 1 12× † 720,000 May 18, 2017 [35][36][37]
"La Gozadera"
Sony Latin May 4, 2015 –[h] 2 12× † 720,000 March 30, 2017 [101][102]
"Corazón"
Sony Latin November 3, 2017 87 5 11× † 660,000 April 20, 2018 [54][55]
"6 AM"
Capitol Latin December 3, 2013 – 5 10× † 600,000 October 19, 2015 [30][31]
"Ay Vamos" J Balvin Capitol Latin September 16, 2014 –[i] 1 10× † 600,000 October 19, 2015 [30][31]
"Ginza" J Balvin Capitol Latin July 17, 2015 84 1 10× † 600,000 June 22, 2016 [29][30][31]
"Báilame" Nacho Universal Latin April 14, 2017 –[j] 5 10× † 600,000 March 1, 2018 [105][106]
"Fiebre"
Sony Latin February 23, 2018 – 17 10× † 600,000 June 6, 2018 [107][108]
"Ahora Me Llama"
Universal Latin May 26, 2017 – 10 10× † 600,000 March 1, 2018 [109][110]
"Ando Enfocado"
Virgin Latin November 18, 2022 – 33 10× † 600,000 May 8, 2024 [86][87]
"Qué Onda"
Street Mob August 30, 2023 61 8 10× † 600,000 March 13, 2024 [111][112][65]
"Rockstar" Junior H Warner Latina October 8, 2024 —[k] 26 10× † 600,000 October 8, 2024 [60][61]
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English-language songs by Latin artists with Spanish versions

Since Billboard and the RIAA only provide overall sales of a song without separating Spanish-language versions of a track sung in English, some Spanish versions' sales are incalculable. Counting both versions, "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean sold 3,553,000 copies,[113][114] "She Wolf" by Shakira sold 1,812,000 as of March 2014,[115][114] "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" by Shakira featuring Freshlyground sold 1,763,000 as of March 2014,[116][114] and "Livin' La Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin sold 1,100,000 physical copies as of 1999[117][118] and 502,000 digital units as of 2011.[119]

Spanglish songs performed mainly in English

Since Billboard and Nielsen SoundScan are inconsistent with the definition of Latin music (Billboard states that the US Latin Digital Songs chart only ranks Spanish-language songs[120] but the English-language song "Conga" was ranked on the 2016 US Latin Digital Songs year-end chart),[121] some Spanglish songs primarily sung in English were excluded from the table above. Following that, "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" by Pitbull sold over two million digital units as of November 2009[122] and "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias sold 700,000 physical copies as of 1999.[118]

Best-selling single by year

This is a list of the best-selling Latin digital songs in the United States since 2010.

See also

Notes

  1. [a]
    Spanish or Portuguese-language songs does not need to rank on the US Latin Digital Songs chart to be included on the table.
  2. [b]
    In order to be included on the table, singles must have at least a Diamond Latin or 10× Platinum Latin certifications. If not certified, units must surpass 600,000 sales plus track-equivalent streams.
  3. [c]
    The record labels, dates, and shipment/digital download values are those given by the RIAA.[16]
  4. [d]
    The charts are those given by Billboard magazine.[17][18]
  5. [e]
    Since May 2013, digital certifications are based on digital sales plus track-equivalent streams. From February 2016 onwards, 150 streams are counted as one download.[9]
  6. [f]
    "Adiós Amor" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, though did peak at number five on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[81]
  7. [g]
    "El Tsurito" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, though did peak at number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[88]
  8. [h]
    "La Gozadera" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, though did peak at number 12 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[100]
  9. [i]
    "Ay Vamos" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, though did peak at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[103]
  10. [j]
    "Báilame" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, though did peak at number eight on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[104]
  11. [k]
    "Rockstar" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, though did peak at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[88]

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