Qlona
2023 single by Karol G and Peso Pluma
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"Qlona" (read as "Culona"; transl. "Big Ass") is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G and Mexican singer-songwriter and rapper Peso Pluma. Written alongside Daniel Gutierrez and Ovy on the Drums, the song was released on September 6, 2023, through Bichota Records and Interscope, as the third and final single from her second mixtape project, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season).[1][2][3][4][5]
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| Single by Karol G and Peso Pluma | ||||
| from the album Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| English title | "Big Ass" | |||
| Released | September 6, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Reggaeton | |||
| Length | 2:53 | |||
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| Producer | Ovy on the Drums | |||
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| "Qlona" on YouTube | ||||
Background
On July 31, 2023, Karol G announced the release date of her new mixtape Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season).[6] On August 7, 2023, Giraldo revealed the track list, where "Qlona" was featured. The song was released on August 11, 2023, alongside the mixtape's release.[7][8][9][10][11] It was later released as a single on September 3, 2023.[5]
Commercial performance
On the US Billboard Hot 100 chart dated August 26, 2023, the song debuted at number 29. The following week, on the chart dated September 2, 2023, the song climbed one spot to a new peak of number 28.
On the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart dated August 26, 2023, the song debuted at number 2, behind her own "Mi Ex Tenía Razón". On the chart dated September 2, 2023, during its second week, the song reached the top spot of the chart.
On the Billboard Global 200 the song debuted at number 29 on the chart dated August 26, 2023. During its second week, the song reached a new peak of number 12.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Billboard Latin Music Awards | Global 200 Latin Song of the Year | Nominated | [12] |
| Latin Song of the Year | Won | |||
| Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event | Won | |||
| Latin Airplay Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Sales Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Streaming Song of the Year | Won | |||
| Los 40 Music Awards | Best Urban Collaboration | Nominated | [13] | |
| Latin Grammy Awards | Best Reggaeton Performance | Nominated | [14] | |
| Best Urban Song | Nominated | |||
| MTV MIAW Awards | Supreme Bellakeo | Nominated | [15] | |
| Premios Juventud | Best Urban Track | Won | [16] | |
| Premios Nuestra Tierra | Best Urban Song | Nominated | [17] | |
| Spotify Plaques | One Billion Streams Award | Won | [18] | |
| Billboard Music Awards | Top Latin Song | Nominated | [19] [20] | |
| 2025 | BMI Latin Awards | Award Winning Song | Won | [21] |
Audio visualizer
Live performances
From August 10, 2023, to July 23, 2024, Karol G embarked on the arena-stadium Mañana Será Bonito Tour, where "Qlona" was present throughout the set list. On November 19, 2023, Karol G performed a medley of songs, including "Qlona" at the Billboard Music Awards.[23] On December 1, 2023, during the tour, Giraldo brought Peso Pluma for the debut performance of the song sang with both artists.
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)[59] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[60] | Gold | 50,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[61] | 5× Platinum | 300,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[62] | 7× Platinum (Latin) | 420,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||