Obsesión (Aventura song)
Single by Aventura
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"Obsesión" (English: "Obsession") is a song by Dominican-American bachata band Aventura with Judy Santos as the female vocalist. It was included on their second studio album, We Broke the Rules (2002), and an English-language version was made for the same album. The song achieved success in many countries, topping many international charts. In France, the song held the number-one slot on the French Singles Chart for seven weeks, and as of August 2014, it is the 19th-best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 565,000 units sold.[1] A radio remix of the song was added to the 2004 special edition version of Love & Hate, which was exclusively released in Italy, where the original version of the song spent 16 consecutive weeks at the top of the FIMI Singles Chart.
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| Single by Aventura featuring Judy Santos | ||||
| from the album We Broke the Rules | ||||
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| Released | 2002 | |||
| Genre | Bachata | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | Premium Latin | |||
| Songwriter | Anthony Santos | |||
| Producer | Franklin Romero | |||
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In 2004, the song was covered by 3rd Wish featuring Baby Bash and production from Mintman on their album Reflections of the South. This version became a top-10 hit in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Later, in 2005, Mexican-American singer Frankie J made an English and more soul-styled version of the song, also featuring Baby Bash, called "Obsession (No Es Amor)" for his album The One. This version was successful in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, reaching the top five in all three countries.
Content
The lyrics for "Obsesión" were written by Aventura vocalist Romeo Santos, and the refrain is performed by the female singer Judy Santos (no relation). The lyrics of the song speak about a man who likes a woman to the point of obsession. However, this feeling is "not love", but only just an obsession. [citation needed]
Track listings
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European CD single[2]
European and German maxi-CD single[3][4]
French CD single[5]
French 12-inch single[6]
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Italian CD single[7]
Spanish CD single[8]
Dutch CD single[9]
Dutch CD single (remix)[10]
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Decade-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Austria (IFPI Austria)[49] | Gold | 15,000* |
| Belgium (BRMA)[50] | Platinum | 50,000* |
| France (SNEP)[51] | Diamond | 500,000* |
| Germany (BVMI)[52] | Platinum | 500,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[53] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[54] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | 2002 | Tropical radio | Premium | [55] |
| United Kingdom | November 29, 2004 | CD | Hit Mania | [56] |
3rd Wish version
| "Obsesión (Si es amor)" | ||||
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| Single by 3rd Wish featuring Baby Bash | ||||
| from the album Reflections of the South | ||||
| Released | 2004 | |||
| Length | 3:30 | |||
| Label | Skreem | |||
| Songwriter | Anthony Santos | |||
| Producer | Mintman | |||
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In 2004, American R&B all-male group 3rd Wish covered the song under the title "Obsesión (Si es amor)", featuring Baby Bash for their album Reflections of the South. Produced by Danish producer Mintman and released as a single in 2004, the cover peaked at number two in Austria, number five in Germany, number seven in Switzerland, number 12 in France, and number 15 in the UK. On the Eurochart Hot 100, 3rd Wish's version peaked at number 19 the same week that Aventura's version first reached number one.[17]
Track listings
European maxi-CD single[57]
- "Obsesión (Si es amor)" (radio edit) – 3:30
- "Obsesión (Si es amor)" (video edit) – 3:56
- "Obsesión (Si es amor)" (DJ Nasty remix) – 3:38
- "Obsesión (Si es amor)" (radio edit without rap) – 3:19
- "Obsesión (Si es amor)" (video—with Vany)
Charts
Weekly charts
| Charts (2004) | Peak position |
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| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[58] | 2 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[59] | 5 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[17] | 19 |
| France (SNEP)[60] | 12 |
| Germany (GfK)[61] | 5 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[62] | 7 |
| Scottish Singles Sales (Official Charts)[63] | 52 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[64] | 15 |
Year-end charts
Frankie J version
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| Single by Frankie J featuring Baby Bash | ||||
| from the album The One | ||||
| Released | January 10, 2005 | |||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Producer | Stewart Magee | |||
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In 2005, Mexican-American singer Frankie J covered the song under the title "Obsession (No Es Amor)", featuring Baby Bash for his album The One. Released as a single on January 10, 2005, the cover peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, number five in Australia and number four in New Zealand. The song was produced by Australian-born UK-based producer Stewart Magee. Model Vida Guerra made a cameo in the video as Frankie J's love interest and object of his obsession.
Track listings
US 12-inch single[69]
- A1. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Luny Tunes reggaeton mix featuring Mr. Phillips) – 3:35
- A2. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (album version featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45
- B1. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element club mix) – 8:19
- B2. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element radio mix) – 3:47
Australian CD single[70]
- "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45
- "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (without rap) – 3:20
- "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Luny Tunes reggaeton mix featuring Mr. Phillips) – 3:35
- "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element radio mix) – 3:47
UK CD single[71]
- "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (album version featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45
- "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Luny Tunes reggaeton remix featuring Mr. Phillips) – 3:35
European maxi-CD single[72]
- "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (album version featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45
- "Don't Wanna Try" – 4:04
- "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element club mix) – 8:18
- "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (video)
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[93] | Gold | 35,000^ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[94] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[95] | Gold | 500,000* |
| United States (RIAA)[95] Mastertone |
Platinum | 1,000,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
Tropical Family version
| "Obsesión" | ||||
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| Single by Tropical Family featuring Kenza Farah and Lucenzo | ||||
| from the album Tropical Family | ||||
| Released | July 1, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Latin pop | |||
| Label | Play Loud | |||
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The French collective musical project of cover songs of summer, Tropical Family included the song as track number 3. The single is credited as "Obsesión (Tropical Family)" and was performed by Kenza Farah and Lucenzo. The single is bilingual in Spanish and French with added French lyrics. The Spanish parts are sung by Lucenzo and the French by Farah. The single entered the SNEP French Singles Chart the same week at number 23.
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[99] | 34 |
| France (SNEP)[100] | 17 |