Qué Pena

"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.

Background

Maluma and J Balvin announced their collaboration on "Qué Pena" on their social media accounts on August 20, 2019. 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."

Composition and lyrics

"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.

Music video

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. The video has over 180 million views on YouTube as of May 2020.

Charts

Certifications

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

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

See also

References

  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.
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