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Gatúbela

"Gatúbela"
Single by Karol G and Maldy
from the album Mañana Será Bonito
LanguageSpanish
English title"Catwoman"
ReleasedAugust 25, 2022 (2022-08-25)
GenreReggaeton
Length3:29
LabelUniversal Latino
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Karol G
  • DJ Maff
Karol G singles chronology
"Provenza"
(2022) 		"Gatúbela"
(2022) 		"Cairo"
(2022)
Maldy singles chronology
"Se Le Ve"
(2022) 		"Gatúbela"
(2022) 		"Tiempos de Plan B"
(2023)
Music video
"Gatúbela" on YouTube

"Gatúbela" (transl. "Catwoman"; stylized in all caps)[1][2] is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G 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 Universal Music Latino, as the second single from her fourth studio album, Mañana Será Bonito (2023).[3]

Background

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The song was announced a day prior to its release through Karol G's social media platforms.[4] The song was released the following day on August 25, 2022.[5]

Critical reception

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Jessica Roiz from Billboard described Karol G on the track as "fiery and unapologetic" and the song as "an infectious old-school reggaeton laced with intense perreo beats.[5]

Commercial performance

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"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 Billboard Hot Latin Songs 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.[6]

On the Billboard Global 200 the song debuted and peaked at number 23 on the chart dated September 10, 2022.

Awards and nominations

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Awards and nominations for "Gatúbela"
Year Ceremony Category Result
2023 Latin Grammy Awards Best Reggaeton Performance Nominated
Latino Music Awards Best Urban Song Won
Premios Nuestra Tierra Best Urban Song Nominated
Best Urban Collaboration Nominated
2024 Lo Nuestro Awards Urban Collaboration of the Year Won
BMI Latin Awards Award Winning Song Won

Music video

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The music video for "Gatúbela" was directed by Pedro Artola and was released on Karol G's YouTube channel on August 25, 2022.[7]

Live performances

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Giraldo performed "Gatúbela" live for the first time on September 7, 2022, while embarking on the Strip Love Tour. At the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, held on November 17, 2022, Karol G performed a mash-up of "Provenza", "Gatúbela" and "Cairo". On February 19, 2023, Karol G was the headlining act for Viña Del Mar International Song Festival, where "Gatúbela" was performed.[8] 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 Mañana Será Bonito Tour, where "Gatúbela" was present throughout the set list.

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications and sales for "Gatúbela"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[39] Gold 20,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[40] Gold 40,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[41] 2× Platinum 120,000‡
United States (RIAA)[42] 13× Platinum (Latin) 780,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Coca, Laura (August 24, 2022). "¿Qué significa "Gatúbela", el título de la nueva canción de Karol G?". Los 40. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  2. ^ "GATÚBELA - Single by KAROL G & Maldy", Apple Music, August 26, 2022, retrieved September 3, 2023
  3. ^ Mier, Tomás (August 25, 2022). "Karol G Adds a Little Horror to Steamy Video for "Gatúbela" with Plan B's Maldy". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  4. ^ G, Karol [@karolg]; (August 24, 2022). "GATÚBELA x @maldysociety MAÑANA 7PM COLOMBIA 🐈‍⬛ 🌙🌙🌙🌙🌙🌙🌙🌙🌙🌙🌙". Retrieved January 28, 2023 – via Instagram.
  5. ^ a b "Karol G Reels In Maldy for Fiery Old-School Reggaeton Track "Gatúbela": Watch". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  6. ^ "Karol G & Maldy's "Gatúbela" Debuts in the Top 10 on Hot Latin Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  7. ^ "KAROL G, Maldy - GATÚBELA (Official Video)". YouTube.
  8. ^ Odreman, Vanessa (February 20, 2023). "El momento incómodo de Karol G en Viña del Mar". E!. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
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  10. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Bolivia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  11. ^ "Top 20 Bolivia del 5 al 11 de Septiembre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  12. ^ "Top 20 Centroamérica del 28 de Noviembre al 4 de Diciembre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  13. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Chile Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  14. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Colombia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  15. ^ "Top 20 Colombia del 26 de Diciembre 2022 al 1 de Enero, 2023". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  16. ^ "Top 20 Costa Rica del 17 al 23 de Octubre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  17. ^ "Top 20 Dominican Republic del 19 al 25 de Septiembre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  18. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Ecuador Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  19. ^ "Top 20 Ecuador del 10 al 16 de Octubre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  20. ^ "Top 20 El Salvador del 31 de Octubre al 6 de Noviembre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  21. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  22. ^ "Top 20 Guatemala del 24 al 30 de Octubre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  23. ^ "Top 20 Honduras del 12 al 18 de Septiembre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  24. ^ "Top 20 Internacional del 26 de Septiembre al 2 de Octubre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  25. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Mexico Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  26. ^ "Top 20 Nicaragua del 26 de Septiembre al 2 de Octubre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  27. ^ "Top 20 Panamá del 24 al 30 de Octubre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  28. ^ "Top 20 Paraguay del 28 de Noviembre al 4 de Diciembre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  29. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Peru Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  30. ^ "Top 20 Perú del 17 al 23 de Octubre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  31. ^ "Top 20 Puerto Rico del 5 al 11 de Septiembre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  32. ^ "Gatúbela - Karol G x Maldy". Productores de Música de España. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  33. ^ "Top 20 Uruguay del 7 al 13 de Noviembre, 2022". Monitor Latino. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
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  37. ^ "Karol G Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  38. ^ "Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  39. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Karol G & Maldy – Gatúbela" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  40. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Karol G – Gatúbela". Music Canada. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
  41. ^ "Spanish single certifications – Karol G x Maldy – Gatúbela". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  42. ^ "American single certifications – Karol G & Maldy – Gatúbela". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 23, 2023.