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"Yo También" is a song written and performed by Bachata singer Romeo Santos featuring Salsa singer Marc Anthony Released as the fifth single for his second studio album Formula, Vol. 2 (2014). The music video was released on January 23, 2015. It features Santos, an FBI agent who is going after Anthony, the loyal member of a mafia, fighting for the same girl they're in love with as they debate over either of whom made her happier. Dominican actor Manny Pérez also appears as Santos' superior.
References
- ↑ Nohelia Castro (March 6, 2018). "Así respondió Romeo Santos a críticas por letra de su canción "Perjurio"". People en Español . Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ↑ Sipse Staff (March 6, 2018). "Tras fuertes críticas, Romeo Santos defiende letra de 'Perjurio'". Sipse. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ↑ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Tropical Airplay)". Billboard.
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