"Cairo" (stylized in
all caps) is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter
Karol G and singer-songwriter and producer
Ovy on the Drums
Daniel Echavarría Oviedo (born 1991), known professionally as Ovy on the Drums, is a Colombian producer, composer, songwriter, and musician. He is a longtime collaborator with Colombian reggaeton artist Karol G, alongside working with Nicki Min ...
. It was written by Karol G, Keityn and Ovy on the Drums, and produced by the latter. The song was released on November 13, 2022, through
Universal Music Latino, as the third single from her fourth studio album, ''
Mañana Será Bonito
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''.
Background
The song was announced on November 8, 2022, through Karol G's social media platforms. The song was released on November 13, 2022.
Commercial performance
"Cairo" debuted at number 8 on the US
Bubbling Under Hot 100 during the chart dated December 3, 2022. During its 8th week on the chart, the song reached a new peak at number 7 on the chart dated February 4, 2023. During the release of its parent album, ''Mañana Será Bonito'', the song entered the US
''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart at number 82. It became Ovy on the Drums' first entry on the chart.
On the US ''
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Hot Latin Songs
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chart dated November 26, 2022, the song debuted at number 16, becoming Ovy on the Drums highest debut and peaking song on the chart. The following week the song reached a new peak at number 11 on the chart dated December 3, 2022. It became Giraldo's twentieth top 15 and Drums' first on the chart.
On the
''Billboard'' Global 200 the song debuted at number 89 on the chart dated December 3, 2022, becoming Drums' first entry on the chart. On the chart dated March 11, 2023, the song reached its peak of 51.
Awards and nominations
Music video
The music video for "Cairo" was directed by Pedro Artola and was released on Karol G's
YouTube channel on November 13, 2022.
Live performances
At the
23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards
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, held on November 17, 2022, Karol G performed a mash-up of "
Provenza", "
Gatúbela" and "Cairo". On March 10, 2023, Karol G performed "Cairo" in Puerto Rico for a three-day stadium-show to promote the album ''Mañana Será Bonito''. On August 10, 2023, Karol G embarked on the arena-stadium
Mañana Será Bonito Tour, where "Cairo" is present throughout the set list.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
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2022 singles
2022 songs
Karol G songs
Songs in Spanish
Songs written by Karol G
Song recordings produced by Ovy on the Drums
Universal Music Latino singles