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| "Pineapple" | ||||
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| Single by Karol G | ||||
| from the album Ocean | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| Released | March 1, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Reggaeton | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
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"Pineapple" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G. It was written by Karol G, Mauricio Reglero, Ricardo Reglero and Sky Rompiendo, and produced by the latter. The song was released on March 1, 2018 through Universal Music Latino, as lead single from her second studio album Ocean.[1]
Background[edit]
The song was first teased a month prior to its official release through Karol G’s social media accounts, with multiple snippets of the song and lyrics used in captions. The song was officially announced on February 25, 2018, with its release date and cover art revealed.[2] The song was released on March 1, 2018.
Critical reception[edit]
Suzette Fernandez from Billboard referred to the song as "that seductive/urban line that characterizes Karol G."[1]
Chart performance[edit]
"Pineapple" debuted and peaked at number 49 on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart dated March 17, 2018. It charted for one week.
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Heat Latin Music Awards | Best Video | Won |
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Pineapple" was directed by Harold from 36 Grados and was released on Karol G’s YouTube channel on March 1, 2018.[3] As of January 2023, it has over 280 million views.
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[4] | 59 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[5] | 49 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[6] | 3× Platinum (Latin) | 180,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ a b Fernandez, Suzette (March 2, 2018). "Karol G Takes You Into the 'Pineapple' Jungle in New Music Video". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ G, Karol [@karolg] (February 25, 2018). "PINEAPPLE 🍍 2 De Marzo !!". Retrieved January 26, 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ "KAROL G - Pineapple (Official Video) - YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- ^ "PINEAPPLE - KAROL G EPDM". El Portal de Música. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ "Karol G Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Karol G – Pineapple". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 26, 2023.