"Gatúbela" (; stylized in

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) is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter

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and Puerto Rican rapper Maldy. Written alongside DJ Maff, Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez, and produced by DJ Maff and Navarro, the song was released on August 25, 2022, through

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, as the second single from her fourth studio album, ''

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'' (2023).

Background

The song was announced a day prior to its release through Karol G's social media platforms. The song was released the following day on August 25, 2022.

Critical reception

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'' described Karol G on the track as "fiery and unapologetic" and the song as "an infectious old-school reggaeton laced with intense perreo beats.

Commercial performance

"Gatúbela" debuted and peaked at number 37 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart dated September 10, 2022. It became Giraldo's fifth top 40 hit and Maldy's first entry as a soloist. On the US ''

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chart dated September 10, 2022 the song debuted and peaked at number 4, becoming Giraldo's milestone tenth top five on the chart. It became Maldy's first top ten and first appearance on the chart as a soloist. On the ''Billboard'' Global 200 the song debuted and peaked at number 23 on the chart dated September 10, 2022.

Awards and nominations

Music video

The music video for "Gatúbela" was directed by Pedro Artola and was released on Karol G's

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channel on August 25, 2022.

Live performances

Giraldo performed "Gatúbela" live for the first time on September 7, 2022, while embarking on the Strip Love Tour. At the

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, held on November 17, 2022, Karol G performed a mash-up of " Provenza", "Gatúbela" and "

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". On February 19, 2023, Karol G was the headlining act for Viña Del Mar International Song Festival, where "Gatúbela" was performed. On March 10, 2023, Karol G performed "Gatúbela" in Puerto Rico for a three-day stadium-show to promote the album ''Mañana Será Bonito''. From August 10, 2023, to July 23, 2024, Karol G embarked on the arena-stadium

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, where "Gatúbela" was present throughout the set list.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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