MUMBAI: Mi Gente is a song recorded by reggaeton Colombian singer J Balvin featuring French producer/singer Willy William. Directed by 36 Grados, the video was premiered on Vevo the same day as the song. The track was released on the 30th of June this year and in less than a month has made it to the #3 spot on Spotify’s Global Top 50 chart. The global top 50 chart is updated on a weekly basis and features the most listened to and streamed songs from over the world. Furthermore, the video of the track is the 3rd most viewed on YouTube in the past 24 hours following Luis Fonsi’s Despacito and Ed Sheeran’s Shape Of You.
The new infectious Spanish track Mi Gente has become a breakout hit that has now set both the `24-hour debut’ and `first week views’ record on Vevo/YouTube with over 50 million views for an original Latin Music video! The video has also now crossed an unprecedented 100 million views mark within 2 weeks of its release!
Born in Colombia, J Balvin has become an international phenomenon with his tracks breaking global streaming records. His music has not only dominated The Billboard Latin Music Charts but has also made him the first artist to receive a `diamond’ certification in the Latin field from the Record Industry Association of America. Combined with the multi-talented Willy William, the new song is a fresh new track with their unique voices.
J Balvin’s Mi Gente is available across all digital services Exclusively on Universal Music Group.