"Lovumba" is the second official

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by Puerto Rican reggaeton singer

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from his sixth

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, ''

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'' (2012). The single was released digitally on October 4, 2011. The song is a fusion of

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and

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beats. The name "Lovumba" is a blend of the words ''Love'' and ''Rumba''. The song was produced by Musicologo and

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(Los de La Nazza). A Remix version that featured Daddy Yankee and

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was released on January 7, 2012. Both the single and remix versions are included on Daddy Yankee's album ''

.'' The song was nominated for the

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Music video

The music video for Lovumba was recorded in Puerto Rico in December 2011 and was directed by Carlos "Bambam" Martin. The video was released on January 11, 2012.

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