Por el Contrario
2023 single by Becky G, Ángela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar
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"Por el Contrario" is a song by American singer Becky G and Mexican-American singers Ángela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar, from the former's third studio album Esquinas (2023).[1] It was released via Kemosabe and RCA Records on December 13, 2023, as the fourth and final single from the album, due to its success and fan requests, promoted with a music video. On August 7, 2024, Gomez released the demo and acapella versions, with the latter appearing on her fourth studio album Encuentros (2024). The song was nominated for Best Regional Mexican Song at the 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
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Artwork used for the Demo and Acapella versions, released in August 2024 | ||||
| Single by Becky G, Ángela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar | ||||
| from the album Esquinas and Encuentros | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| English title | "On the Contrary" | |||
| Released | December 13, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Genre | Mariachi | |||
| Length | 3:05 | |||
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| Producer | Édgar Barrera | |||
| Becky G singles chronology | ||||
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| Ángela Aguilar singles chronology | ||||
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| Leonardo Aguilar singles chronology | ||||
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| "Por el Contrario" (Performance Video) on YouTube | ||||
Music video
The song received a video titled "Por el Contrario (Performance Video)" which was directed by Karla Read and released on December 13, 2023.[2] Set against a desert backdrop that pulls inspiration from José María Velasco, the artists are dressed in a rich red wine color. They sing to the camera (the viewers) and are accompanied by eight musicians from Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán (the University of Texas at Austin).[3]
Live performances
Gomez and the Aguilar siblings performed the song for the first time at a Los Angeles show during the Jaripeo Sin Fronteras Tour, a concert series by the Aguilars and their father Pepe Aguilar. They performed the song again at the Latin Grammy Awards on November 14, 2024, wearing similar outfits to those used in the music video.[4]
Track listing
- Streaming/digital download
- "Por el Contrario (Demo)" – 3:17
- "Por el Contrario (Acapella)" – 3:03
- "Por el Contrario" – 3:05
Accolades
| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| ASCAP Latin Music Awards | 2025 | Winning Songwriters & Publishers[a] | Won | [5] |
| Grammy Awards | Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical[b] | Nominated | [6] | |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2024 | Best Regional Mexican Song[c] | Nominated | [7] |
| Songwriter of the Year[d] | Won | |||
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 2025 | Song of the Year | Nominated | [8] |
| The Perfect Mix of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Song of the Year – Mexican Music | Nominated | |||
| Mariachi/Ranchera Song of the Year | Won | |||
| Premios Juventud | 2024 | Best Regional Mexican Fusion | Nominated | [9] |
| The Perfect Collab | Nominated | |||
| Ritmo Latino Entertainment Awards | 2025 | Favorite Music Video | Nominated | [10] |
Charts
| Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
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| Argentina Hot 100 (Billboard)[11] | 69 |
| Bolivia (Billboard)[12] | 11 |
| Ecuador (Billboard)[13] | 19 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[14] | 18 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[15] | 17 |
| US Latin Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 1 |
| US Regional Mexican Airplay (Billboard)[17] | 1 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Mexico (AMPROFON)[18] | 4× Platinum | 560,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
Notes
- Awards and nominations Kevyn Cruz (Keityn) has received as songwriter.
- Awards and nominations Édgar Barrera has received as songwriter.
- Awards and nominations Édgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, Becky G and Elena Rose have received as songwriters.
- Awards and nominations Édgar Barrera has received as songwriter.