El Jefe (song)

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"El Jefe"
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Musically, the song is a fast-paced polka with Sinaloan sierreño instrumentation. Lyrically, It is a protest song that criticizes social inequality; also addressing issues such as the migration of Latin people to the United States, labor discrimination, and low-paid work. [18] [19] The lyrics includes, "Tengo un jefe de mierda que no me paga bien / Yo llego caminando y el en Mercedes-Benz / Me tiene de recluta / El muy hijo de puta".

Impact

"When we talk about labor reform, what we want, as Shakira says in her latest song, is that I published it because it hit the nail on the head. Shakira hit the nail on the head..."- Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia, 2023. Presidente Gustavo Petro.jpg
"When we talk about labor reform, what we want, as Shakira says in her latest song, is that I published it because it hit the nail on the head. Shakira hit the nail on the head..."- Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia, 2023.

On September 24, 2023, the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro referenced the song in a post on Twitter to promote the labor reform promoted by his government in the Legislature, tweeting “That's why labor reform is needed”. [21] in the aforementioned speech and with high spirits, Gustavo Petro felt that it was time to remember his message and once again made reference to the lyrics of 'El Jefe.' Shakira's press office in Colombia later responded to the use of the song saying "At no time has the artist authorized the use of the most recent single titled 'El Jefe' , in political or partisan contexts, as was evident in previous days, to promote the labor reform of this government". [22]

Music video

The official music video was released on Shakira's official YouTube channel along with the single on September 20, 2023 [23] and shows the singer in denim and Texan clothing [24] and the group performing the song in a neighborhood, and then on a cleared field and the group in an area where they pack packages and other things. The video was recorded in Miami and directed by Jora Frantzis. [16] In the video, different images appear, such as several Latino migrants traveling on a train; a way in which Latin American people actually cross into the United States illegally. [25] Shakira wore Mexican milliner Gladys Tamez's custom designs in her music video. [26]

Charts

"El Jefe"
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Single by Shakira and Fuerza Regida
from the album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
LanguageSpanish
English title"The Boss"
ReleasedSeptember 20, 2023 (2023-09-20)
Genre
Length2:50
Label Sony Music Latin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Shakira
  • Edgar Barrera
  • Keityn
Shakira singles chronology
"Copa Vacía"
(2023)		"El Jefe"
(2023)		"Puntería"
(2024)
Fuerza Regida singles chronology
"Qué Onda"
(2023)		"El Jefe"
(2023)		"Antídoto"
(2024)
Chart performance for "El Jefe"
Chart (2023)Peak
position
Argentina (Argentina Hot 100) [27] 43
Argentina (Monitor Latino) [28] 10
Bolivia ( Billboard ) [29] 12
Bolivia (Monitor Latino) [30] 7
Central America (Monitor Latino) [31] 14
Chile (Monitor Latino) [32] 7
Colombia ( Billboard ) [33] 7
Ecuador ( Billboard ) [34] 13
Ecuador (Monitor Latino) [35] 17
El Salvador (Monitor Latino) [36] 12
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [37] 24
Guatemala (Monitor Latino) [38] 15
Mexico ( Billboard ) [39] 10
Nicaragua (Monitor Latino) [40] 5
Panama (Monitor Latino) [41] 9
Panama (PRODUCE) [42] 48
Peru ( Billboard ) [43] 18
Peru (Monitor Latino) [44] 14
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [45] 12
US Billboard Hot 100 [46] 55
US Hot Latin Songs ( Billboard ) [47] 4
US Latin Airplay ( Billboard ) [48] 1
US Regional Mexican Airplay ( Billboard ) [49] 9

Certifications

Certifications for "El Jefe"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Mexico (AMPROFON) [50] Platinum+Gold210,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [51] Gold30,000‡
United States (RIAA) [52] 7× Platinum (Latin)420,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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