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Qué Pena

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"Qué Pena"
Single by Maluma and J Balvin
LanguageSpanish
English title"Too Bad"
Released27 September 2019
Genre
Length3:33
LabelSony Music Latin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Sky Rompiendo
  • Edge
Maluma singles chronology
"No Se Me Quita"
(2019)
"Qué Pena"
(2019)
"Así Así"
(2019)
J Balvin singles chronology
"La Canción"
(2019)
"Qué Pena"
(2019)
"Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)"
(2019)

"Qué Pena" is a song by Colombian singers Maluma and J Balvin. The single and its music video were released on September 27, 2019.[1]

Background

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Maluma and J Balvin announced their collaboration on "Qué Pena" on their social media accounts on August 20, 2019.[2] This song is the first original collaboration between the two Colombian singers, after Maluma joined J Balvin on the remix of the latter and Nicky Jam's hit song "X."[3]

Composition and lyrics

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"Qué Pena" is an urban fusion track that contains elements of EDM and tango music. It is described as a seductive track in which Maluma and J Balvin try to convince a woman who they have met before to go out with them, only to feel embarrassed about the situation. They seem to remember her face, but not her name.[4]

Music video

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The music video for "Qué Pena" was directed by Colin Tilley and was filmed in New York City. The video shows Maluma and J Balvin making fun of each other as they attend a private party, where they both meet a woman who they can't fully seem to remember, but they are shown to have a good time regardless.[5] The video has over 180 million views on YouTube as of May 2020.[6]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[11] Platinum 40,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)[12] 3× Platinum 180,000
Portugal (AFP)[13] Gold 5,000
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[14] Gold 20,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Maluma & J Balvin Are Forgetful and Seductive in 'Que Pena' Lyric Translation". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  2. ^ Fernandez, Suzette. "Maluma and J Balvin Announce 'Que Pena' Collaboration, Fans Promptly Flip Out: 'Iconic Duo'". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  3. ^ Leight, Elias (29 June 2018). "Hear Nicky Jam, J Balvin's Star-Studded 'X' Remix With Ozuna, Maluma". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Maluma & J Balvin Are Forgetful and Seductive in 'Que Pena' Lyric Translation". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  5. ^ Fernandez, Suzette. "Maluma & J Balvin Are Sorry But Not Really 'Que Pena' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Maluma, J Balvin - Qué Pena (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Maluma Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  8. ^ "Maluma Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  9. ^ "Maluma Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  10. ^ "Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  11. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Maluma and J Balvin – Qué Pena" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  12. ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved November 11, 2020. Type Maluma and J Balvin in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Qué Pena in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
  13. ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Maluma and J Balvin – Qué Pena" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  14. ^ "Spanish single certifications – Maluma and J Balvin – Qué Pena". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved November 11, 2020.