"Gata Only" is a song by Chilean singers

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. The solo version was released as a single on 21 December 2023 through

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, with the duet version being released on 2 February 2024, serving as the lead single from the former's debut EP ''El Comienzo''. A remix version of the song was released on 7 June 2024, with the addition of Puerto Rican singer Ozuna and Brazilian singer Anitta and the absence of Álvarez. It was first written by the former in between live performances in his home country Chile, with another verse being written by the latter for the duet and production being handled by Big Cvyu. It is a reggaeton song, featuring upbeat rhythms, about going after a woman. A day after the collaboration was released, Álvarez announced that he had plans to delete it, replacing it with the solo version, after it received negative comments by users. Plans were eventually pulled after being convinced by his fans. Days after, the song went viral in both singers' home country, later debuting atop the Chile Songs chart. Commencing its virality on TikTok, its music video attained over 370 million views by August 2024, with 770 million total streams amassed across YouTube Music. "Gata Only" appeared on international song charts, peaking at number one in ten countries, as well as the top 10 in over 30 countries. With its peak at number 27 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, it became the former's first entry on the chart and the latter's second entry, and also reached a peak of number four on the ''Billboard'' Global 200. It peaked atop song charts in Bolivia, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Peru, and

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, while it peaked within the top 10 in countries such as Argentina, Austria, Italy, Mexico and Portugal. It attained certifications in France (diamond), Italy (double-platinum) and Spain (quadruple-platinum).

Background

Galleguillos, who is from

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, rose to local prominence in his home country prior to releasing "Gata Only", with one of his hit singles being "Pa la Europa". He told ''

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'' that he wrote "Gata Only" between live performances in a different region in Chile. He later confirmed to '' Remezcla'' that it was written around early 2023 and wasn't released before because his musical style was different and he did not find an appropriate time to release it. He would later release it in December 2023 through

, where it would then receive the attention of Álvarez, known for his hit single "

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", where he reached out to Galleguillos and told him that he acknowledged the song and wanted to be part of it, which was originally proposed that it would be the remix version.

Music and lyrics

Produced by Big Cvyu, "Gata Only" is an upbeat reggaeton song that lyrically talks about going after an attractive woman and "kidnapping" her, just to stay with her forever. In the title, the word "Gata" is in Spanish for "cat" but is used in the Latin urban genre to refer to women; its inclusion of "Only" in the title means that the woman both singers are singing about is unique. Gerardo Mejia, who is the Latin A&R lead of UnitedMasters, stated that the lyrics "talk about TikTok, about likes, ndabout following" and that he thinks that " alleguilloshit something that resonates with the kids". The song's refrain went viral; it includes "Mami, te siento lejo', dime dónde estás / Te quiero chingar, te voy a raptar", which translates to "Baby, I feel you far, tell me where you are / I want to have sex with you, I'm going to kidnap you".

Critical Reception

"Gata Only" has been celebrated for its dynamic composition and viral impact, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok. The song's reggaeton beat and catchy hooks have contributed significantly to its popularity, making it a favorite among listeners who enjoy dancing and creating content online. Critics such as Rolling Stone and

have noted that the song's success is not just due to its catchy sound but also its innovative blend of traditional reggaeton elements with modern production techniques. This mix has created a fresh sound that resonates with a global audience, highlighting the evolving nature of Latin music and its increasing influence on the international music scene. The collaboration between Floyymenor and Cris MJ is praised for its energy and the seamless fusion of their distinct musical styles, which has helped the track stand out in a crowded market. By September 2024, the song had accumulated over 10 million searches on Shazam, making it the second most shazamed song of 2024, and among the most shazamed Latin songs overall.

Original versions

The solo version of "Gata Only" was released on 21 December 2023, through

, but was removed days later for the release of its remix version with Álvarez. The remix version and its accompanying music video were released on 2 February 2024, serving as the lead single from the former's debut EP ''El Comienzo''. Upon release, the song received negative comments by users, who pointed out that Álvarez's part had too much reverb or thought the use of artificial intelligence was involved. That same day, Álvarez took to

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that the duet would be deleted and replaced with a version sung by Galleguillos only, adding that his fans are "in charge". After being convinced by his fans, the duet stayed on platforms.

Remix version

A remix version of "Gata Only" with Puerto Rican singer Ozuna and Brazilian singer Anitta was released on 7 June 2024. Following the worldwide success of the original song, Galleguillos would enlist both singers for the remix, stating that their contributions make it "all bigger and more special", while Ozuna himself admired both Galleguillos and Álvarez's impact in the Latin urban genre. The absence of Cris MJ from the remix was confirmed by Jorge Álvarez, who is his father, but was also speculated that a music video with all four artists would be released soon. It also received mixed reception from users, stating that the song did not need a remix version or that "without �lvarez it is not 'Gata Only'".

Promotion

Music video

An accompanying music video starring both singers was released on 2 February 2024. It begins with Álvarez driving a car to a house and Galleguillos, who is also seen in the car, sending a message to a woman. Throughout the video, both singers and several women are seen in various scenes, near a swimming pool, inside a house, and driving a car. In May 2024, it amassed over 135 million views, and would also be the number-one trending music video worldwide on YouTube, as well as in Chile.

Covers and usage

Chilean band La Caravana Mágica released a cover version of "Gata Only" in May 2024, which infuses multiple musical genres such as cumbia, flamenco, reggae and Hawaiian. in the same month, Brazilian rapper MC Nova Era uploaded a cover of the song in Portuguese, which has since received 338,128 views on Youtube. In August 2024, a video of American rapper Travis Scott dancing to the song went viral on social platform TikTok.

Accolades

"Gata Only" gained significant attention in 2024, earning two nominations at the MTV MIAW Awards, a ceremony that celebrates the most popular music, digital, and social trends across Latin America. The track was recognized in the categories of Viral Anthem, highlighting its massive popularity and cultural impact across social media platforms, and Supreme Perreo, celebrating its infectious beat and influence on dance culture. The song also received three nominations at the 2024 ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards.

Commercial performance

North America

In the United States, "Gata Only" debuted at number eight on the ''Billboard'' Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart on the issue dated 23 March 2024. It eventually debuted at number 98 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 with 5.1 million official streams, becoming Álvarez's second entry and Galleguillos' first entry on the chart. It would peak at number 27 in its fifth week on the chart with 14.1 million US streams, despite receiving no radio in its early weeks. On the

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chart, "Gata Only" reached its peak position of number one on the chart in its seventh week. It became the first Chilean song since 1999 to reach the chart's top 10, the first number-one song by a Chilean artist since 1990 and the first Chilean song to remain atop the chart for 14 consecutive weeks. On other Latin music charts, it peaked atop the

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and the

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chart. It received a Platinum certification by the

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for selling one million units in the country. In Canada's

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"Gata Only" debuted at 41, and nine weeks later would reach its peak of 31 despite also receiving no radio. It charted a total of twenty weeks in the country before going recurrent. in Mexico, "Gata Only" debuted at 25, shooting to number 7 in its second week and eventually reaching its peak of number 2. It would spend seventeen weeks in the top 5 and twenty-five consecutive weeks in the top 10. In other countries in North America, "Gata Only" charted in

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(3), El Salvador (7), Guatemala (12), Nicaragua (3), Panama (3), Puerto Rico (13), Dominican Republic (18), Honduras (14), and Central America (5).

Europe

In Europe, Gata only peaked at number one for 11 weeks in

. and 10 weeks in Luxembourg, as well as peaking atop France, Greece, and Netherlands. In the United Kingdom, "Gata Only” debuted at 76 and peaked at 58, charting eighteen total weeks in the country and being the only Latin song to enter the chart in 2024. In Spain, the song debuted at 72 and rose to 17 in its second week before peaking at number 3 in its ninth week. It would receive a quadruple-platinum certification for selling 240.000 units in the country. In Italy, both the original and remix versions of the song separately peaked at number 5, and the song was certified double platinum for selling 200.000 units in the country, along with a Diamond certification in France. In other countries in Europe, Gata Only charted in Portugal (2), Germany (4), Belgium (6), Austria (6), Estonia (7), Latvia (7), Slovakia (8), Lithuania (11), Romania (16), Hungary (18), Czechia (26), Sweden (27), Ukraine (33), Norway (40), Ireland (46), and Poland (62). It additionally peaked atop the Commonwealth of Independent States, which includes Russia, Moldova, and Belarus among its European members.

South America

In both singers' native country Chile, "Gata Only" debuted at number 22 and reached its chart's eighth position on the issue dated 27 January 2024, before disappearing from the chart for two weeks following its removal from streaming services. It later re-entered the chart at a peak of number one, spending 9 weeks at the top. In Argentina's Argentina Hot 100 Gata Only debuted at 76, shooting to number 8 in its third week and eventually peaking at number 3, spending seventeen weeks in the top 10 Gata Only peaked at number 1 in Bolivia for three weeks and in Peru for a single week. In Ecuador, the song peaked at number 2, being blocked from the top spot by Feid's " LUNA" for ten consecutive weeks. In other South American countries, it charted in Colombia (7), Paraguay (9), and Uruguay (1), as well as the unified Latin America chart (5).

Africa and Asia

Gata Only peaked at number 5 on the official MENA chart, which tracks consumption from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates. It additionally peaked at number 3 on the regional North Africa chart. In the United Arab Emirates, Gata Only debuted at number 12 and peaked at number 5, spending thirteen weeks in the top 10 and nineteen total weeks on the chart. The song peaked at number 12 in Saudi Arabia and number 19 in India, where it charted twenty-five weeks. On streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, Gata Only made appearances on daily charts for countries including Indonesia, Egypt, Malaysia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Israel, and Singapore among others. As of September 2024, the song has 3 million plays on Anghami, which is the largest streaming service in the Arabic speaking world. In other countries of the region, Gata Only charted in Turkey (1), Morocco (2), Lebanon (12), and Kazakhstan (10), as well as the Commonwealth of Independent States which includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan among its Asian members.

Global

"Gata Only" debuted at number 149 on the ''Billboard'' Global 200 on the issue dated 24 February 2024. In its ninth week, the song would reach the sixth position on the chart, which became both singers' first top 10 single, later peaking at number four. It also appeared at number 174 on the ''Billboard'' Global Excl. US chart a week earlier. It would reach its peak on the chart at number three in its 12th week, before descending and remaining at number four on the issues dated 11 May and 18 May 2024. It would descend to number five in its 15th week on the chart. On

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's 2024 mid-year music report, "Gata Only" was ranked as the fifth most-streamed song globally by overall on-demand audio streaming volume, achieving 982 million on-demand subscription streams between January 1 and July 1, 2024, across music platforms. Additionally, it is the only Latin song that appeared within the list's top 10. In September,

announced "Gata Only" as the 10th most consumed song globally during the summer of 2024, across sales and on-demand streaming figures. The song ranked high despite being released early in February, and Billboard's harsh filtering of free streams which benefits western artists, all showing testament to its longevity and global reach. On the social media platform TikTok, Gata Only was crowned as the number one song of the summer globally, with over 15 million videos accumulated within the period. The platform named it "the biggest Latin track in the world this year" due to its groundbreaking success and viral impact across every corner of the globe.

Streaming figures

"Gata Only" first appeared on the Spotify global chart on February 10, eventually entering the top 10 of the platform's chart 1 month later with 3,909,830 streams. It would reach a peak of number two on the chart, with 8,628,580 streams in a single day. "Gata Only" would amass over 859 million streams as of July 2024, dismissing "Una Noche en Medellín" to become the most-streamed song by a Chilean artist on Spotify. On August 9, it became the fastest Latin song in the platform to surpass 1 billion streams, dethroning " Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52", and the 10th fastest song overall, accomplishing this within 190 days. Additionally, it became the first song by a Chilean artist to attain 1 billion streams, as well as the third song released in 2024 to achieve this after Benson Boone's " Beautiful Things" and

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's " Espresso". The song spent 22 consecutive weeks as the most streamed Latin song on weekly Spotify spanning from March to August, dethroning

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" On the weekly global chart, the song peaked with 54,990,825 streams during its 11th week. In total the song spent 13 weeks doing above 40 million streams, 20 weeks doing above 30 million streams, and 26 weeks doing above 20 million streams. The song reached number one on the Spotify charts designated for Argentina, Chile, Italy, France, Peru, Ecuador, Switzerland, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Luxembourg. Additionally, the song reached top 10 in daily Spotify charts for Mexico, Spain, Germany, Colombia, Netherlands, Guatemala, Belgium, Portugal, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Austria, Romania, Hungary, Morocco, Venezuela, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Kazakhstan, UAE, Lithuania, Bulgaria, and Estonia. In total, it charted in 60 of the 72 countries with available Spotify charts, making appearances in the top 200 for Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Egypt, Canada, Singapore, Poland, Sweden, Greece, Norway, Czechia, Finland, Denmark, Ireland, Malaysia, Dominican Republic, Israel, Ukraine, Latvia, and Belarus. The song was met with similar success on the streaming platform YouTube, where its music video peaked with 16,865,584 views in a single week, and 4,036,608 views in a single day. Gata Only’s music video garnered 370 million views by August 2024, becoming the most viewed video of 2024 after dethroning Una Foto Remix. Additionally, the song had collected 770 million total streams across YouTube music by August 2024, which combines User-Generated Content and other audios of the song with the music video itself.

Charts

Weekly charts

Monthly charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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