Del Mar (song)
"Del Mar" (American Spanish: [d̪elˈmaɾ]; transl. "By the Sea") is a song by Puerto Rican singer Ozuna, American singer and rapper Doja Cat and Australian singer-songwriter Sia. The track was released as part of Ozuna's forth studio album ENOC on September 4, 2020,[1] and was later sent to radio as the album's sixth single in October 2020.[2][3] Over a reggaeton instrumental, the singers perform in verses which alternate between Spanish and English.[4][5] It was the first-ever Spanish language song and collaboration for both Sia and Doja Cat.[6]
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Single by Ozuna, Doja Cat and Sia | ||||
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Released | October 9, 2020 | |||
Genre | Reggaeton | |||
Length | 3:34 | |||
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Background and release
The song was first mentioned by Sia in an August 2020 interview with Open House Party; she stated that she had a collaboration lined up with Ozuna and Doja Cat.[7] In an interview with Billboard, Ozuna revealed that Doja Cat and Sia sent him their vocals for the track in less than 24 hours of him asking, and allowed him to do with them what he wished.[8] "Del Mar" was released on September 4, 2020, with no prior announcement, as part of Ozuna's album ENOC.[1] In October 2020, the track was released as a single after being serviced to rhythmic radio in the United States.[3]
Critical reception
Jessica Roiz of Billboard described the song as "hip-shaking" and "fantasy-like",[5] while Leila Cobo of the same publication described it as "beautiful" and "island-tinged".[6] Diego Oritz of Rolling Stone also deemed it a "beach bum love song" and wrote that it is a prime example of how "latin trap and hip-hop come together harmoniously with native Caribbean rhythms like dembow, dancehall, soca and reggaeton" on the ENOC record.[9]
Music video
The official music video for "Del Mar", directed by Nuno Gomes, was released on October 15, 2020.[10] It features Ozuna and Doja Cat, as well as Sia in the form of a water nymph hologram, takes place under the sea, and is laden with special effects.[11][10] Critics noted that the video took inspiration from Atlantis and The Little Mermaid.[10][11][12]
Live performances
Ozuna promoted the single by performing it on his Tiny Desk Concert with NPR,[13] as well as on Jimmy Kimmel Live! alongside Doja Cat.[14]
Charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[15] | 11 |
France (SNEP)[16] | 65 |
Billboard Global 200[17] | 101 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] | 36 |
Romania (Airplay 100)[19] | 69 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] | 16 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[21] | 51 |
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[22] | 20 |
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[23] | 10 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[24] | 34 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Spain (PROMUSICAE)[25] | Gold | 20,000![]() |
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References
- Strauss, Matthew (September 4, 2020). "Latin Music Icon Ozuna Releases 4th Studio Album 'ENOC'". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- "OZUNA "Del Mar" | (Radio Date: 09/10/2020)". radiodate.it. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- "Top40/Rhythmic - Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on October 8, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- Llamas, Daniela (October 19, 2020). "Ozuna convierte a Doja Cat y Sia en criaturas "Del mar"". iHeartRadio Mexico (in Spanish). Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- Roiz, Jessica (December 16, 2020). "Bilingual Collabs We Loved in 2020: The Weeknd & Rosalia, Jonas Brothers & Karol G and More". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- "The 25 Best Latin Albums of 2020: Staff Picks". Billboard. December 16, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- Kannon (August 21, 2020). "Sia". OHP Uncut (Podcast). Spotify. Event occurs at 11:19. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- Cobo, Leila (December 4, 2020). "Ozuna Talks New Album 'ENOC,' Working With Doja Cat and Sia". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2020. Event occurs at 3:20
- Ortiz, Diego (September 10, 2020). "Ozuna Is Here to Represent". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
as is the case in "Del Mar," a beach bum love song featuring Sia and Doja Cat singing in Spanish. Latin trap and hip-hop come together harmoniously with native Caribbean rhythms like dembow, dancehall, soca and reggaeton.
- "Doja Cat Is Queen of the Sea in Oceanic 'Del Mar' Video With Ozuna and Sia: Watch". Billboard. October 16, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- Williams, Aaron (October 16, 2020). "Ozuna, Doja Cat And Sia Tour Atlantis In Their Aquatic 'Del Mar' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- Fernandez, Naomi (October 16, 2020). "Ozuna presenta el videoclip de 'Del Mar', su colaboración con Sia y Doja Cat: mira el vídeo y la letra". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- Darville, Jordan (October 16, 2020). "Watch Ozuna's NPR Tiny Desk Concert". The Fader. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- Roiz, Jessica (October 24, 2020). "5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (Oct. 24)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- "Ultratop.be – Ozuna x Doja Cat x Sia – Del Mar" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- "Top Singles (Week 4, 2021)". SNEP. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- "Doja Cat Chart History - Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 14, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- Arvunescu, Victor (21 December 2020). "Top Airplay 100 - Ofenbach face legea în vârf de clasament!" [Top Airplay 100 – Ofenbach rules the chart!] (in Romanian). Un site de muzică. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- "Top 100 Canciones: Semana 45". Productores de Música de España. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- "Swisscharts.com – Ozuna x Doja Cat x Sia – Del Mar". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- "Sia Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- "Sia Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- "Doja Cat Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- "Spanish single certifications – Ozuna / Doja Cat / Sia – Del Mar". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved December 22, 2020.