Mambo 23
Mambo 23 is the lead single of Guerra's upcoming second EP, Radio Guira.
It was released on September 22, 2023, by Rimas Entertainment. The track marked the first time that the artist ventured into Mambo Merengue or Merengue de Calle (Urban Merengue) and Latin trap. The song include fusions of bachata, trap and merengue with arrangements of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and classical instruments with influences of influences of Dominican dembow and trap music. The music video was directed by Guerra's oldest son, Jean Gabriel Guerra.
| "Mambo 23" | ||||
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| Single by Juan Luis Guerra | ||||
| from the EP Radio Guira | ||||
| Released | September 22, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Length | 3:20 | |||
| Label | Rimas | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Juan Luis Guerra | |||
| Producer(s) | Juan Luis Guerra & Janina Rosado | |||
| Juan Luis Guerra singles chronology | ||||
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The song was written and produced by Juan Luis Guerra and Janina Rosado, contains lyrics about situations on the streets, and makes references to Christianity and redemption. The song met with positive reviews by local media, fans and critics for it lyrics and contagious rhythm.
The track reached the top 5 on airplays charts on Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. Also, it reached top spot on US Billboard Tropical Airplay, becoming his 12th number one on the chart and his first track to do so in nine years, since Tus Besos (2014).
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Dominican Airplay (Monitor Latino) | 2 |
| Dominican Merengue Airplay | 1 |
| Puerto Rico Airplay (Monitor Latino) | 5 |
| US Latin Airplay (Billboard) | 21 |
| US Tropical Airplay (Billboard) | 1 |
References
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