"Latina Foreva" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G. It was released on May 22, 2025, through Bichota Records and Interscope, as the second single from her fifth studio album, Tropicoqueta (2025).[1]Soleao
Karol G announced the release of "Latina Foreva" through her social media platforms on May 21, 2025, sharing its cover art and labeling it as a "new era" . It was the following day on May 22, 2025.[2]
Composition
It was written by Giraldo alongside La Guru, Misha and Mazzarri and produced by the latter two, with Eliel Lind and Alvaro Arroyo receiving credits for its sample of "Dile" by Don Omar and N.O.R.E., Natalie and Nicole Albino, Gemstar, Daddy Yankee, Big Mato and Leonardo Vasquez receiving credits for its interpolation of "Oye Mi Canto". The outro samples a viral video of actress Alexa Demie.[3]
"Latina Foreva" incorporates elements of early 2000s reggaeton with pop melodies.[1][4][5]
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Karol G described the song about "all the aspects of being Latina". She followed: "Our curves, the way we're the life of the party, and how everyone in the world wants to be with a Latina. I feel like the energy we carry has just been contagious.[6] The song centers around Karol G's pride for her Latina identity and pays homage to the culture of her people[7]
Commercial performance
On the US Billboard Hot 100 chart dated June 7, 2025, the song debuted and peaked at number 74. On the chart dated July 5, 2025, following the release of Tropicoqueta, the song reached a new peak of number 66.
On the US BillboardHot Latin Songs chart dated June 7, 2025, the song debuted and peaked at number 3.
On the Billboard Global 200 the song debuted at number 55 on the chart dated June 7, 2025.
Music video
The music video was directed by Pedro Artola and was released on Karol G's YouTube channel on May 22, 2025.[8]
Filmed in Mammoth Lakes, California, it shows Karol G and an all-Latina crew dressed in glittering bikinis and glimmering stilettos in the snow. They are seen dancing, skiing, snowboarding, and riding snowmobiles in the peaks of Sierra Nevada, and spending time at a ski resort's jacuzzi.[7][3] Karol G wears an emerald green, sequin-trimmed bikini that was made by Mexican fashion designer Mitzy and originally worn by Mexican vedette Rossy Mendoza.[9] The music video also features a cameo from flamenco guitarist Jose Del Tomate.[5]
When talking about the video, Giraldo described the video as a "sarcastic take about how hot us Latinas are." She added, "For Latinas, it's really important that we're always 'on point' with our outfits. I wanted that idea to be reflected visually, but the reality is we were freezing to death."[1]
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