Alguien
Alguien (English: Someone) is a Latin pop song written and performed by Kany García. The song was chosen as the second single from Kany's third album, Kany García. The song was released to iTunes on July 10, 2012 as a promo and was released to radios in August.[1]
| "Alguien" | ||||
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| Single by Kany García | ||||
| from the album Kany García | ||||
| Released | July 10, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Genre | Latin Pop | |||
| Length | 3:04 | |||
| Label | Sony BMG | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kany García | |||
| Producer(s) | Julio Reyes Copello | |||
| Kany García singles chronology | ||||
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Composition and inspiration
The song "Alguien" was inspired by a relationship that Kany's brother had. She states, "When someone fails, we believe that no one suffers like us, that no one loves more than us." [2]
Chart Performance
"Alguien" debuted at #39 on Billboard Latin Pop Songs and #42 on Latin Songs on week ending September 14, 2012. So far, the song has peaked top 10 on Latin Pop Songs becoming Kany Garcia's 4th top 10 on that chart as well as first top 10 since 2009.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2012/2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Colombia (National-Report)[4] | 15 |
| US Latin Songs (Billboard)[5] | 30 |
| US Latin Airplay (Billboard) [6] | 33 |
| US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard) [7] | 8 |
Other Versions
| "Alguien (Bachata Version)" | |
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| Single by Kany García featuring Alexandra | |
| from the album Kany García | |
| Released | December 10, 2012 |
| Recorded | 2012 |
| Genre | Latin pop, Bachata |
| Length | 3:11 |
| Label | Sony BMG |
| Songwriter(s) | Kany García |
A duet version was recorded with Bachata artist Alexandra. It was released for digital download on December 10, 2012.[8]
Track listing
- "Alguien" (Album Version) - 3:04
- "Alguien" (Radio Version) - 3:00
- "Alguien" (Bachata/Duet Version) - 3:11
References
- "Nuevo disco de la puertorriqueña Kany García saldrá a la venta el 10 de julio". Univision. 24 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-07-09. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- "KANY GARCIA emprende la conquista internacional!!". Sony Music. 31 July 2012. Archived from the original on 29 December 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- "Kany Garcia's Chart history"
- "National Report - Top Nacional". National Report. 2013-03-18. Archived from the original on 2013-03-31.
- "Kany Garcia's 'Alguin' Chart history"
- "Kany Garcia's 'Alguin' Chart history"
- "Kany Garcia's 'Alguin' Chart history"
- "iTunes Kany Garcia"