La Santa
A solo track by Bad Bunny from the album YHLQMDLG, featuring interpolations of "Aquí Está Tu Caldo" by Daddy Yankee.
"La Santa" (English: "The Saint") is a track by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny. It appears on Bad Bunny's third studio album, YHLQMDLG, which was released in 2020. The song was written by Benito Martínez, Ramon Ayala, and Marco Masis, with production handled by Tainy (Marco Masis). Notably, the track contains interpolations from "Aquí Está Tu Caldo," a song written and performed by Daddy Yankee. Bad Bunny announced YHLQMDLG on February 28, 2020, via social media, revealing it as his third studio effort before its release the following day.
- Artist
- Bad Bunny
- Album
- YHLQMDLG
- Release Era
- 2020
- Featured Artist
- None (solo track)
- Writers
- Benito Martínez, Ramon Ayala, Marco Masis
- Producer
- Tainy (Marco Masis)
- Interpolation Source
- "Aquí Está Tu Caldo" by Daddy Yankee
- US Billboard Hot 100 Peak
- Did not chart
- US Hot Latin Songs Peak
- 6
- Spain Chart Peak
- 7
Lore & Background
The creation of "La Santa" involved a specific trio of writers: Benito Martínez (Bad Bunny), Ramon Ayala, and Marco Masis. Marco Masis also took on the role of producer under his stage name, Tainy. A defining characteristic of the song's composition is its use of interpolations from "Aquí Está Tu Caldo," a track written and performed by Daddy Yankee. This musical choice connects the new release directly to Daddy Yankee's earlier work. The album containing this song, YHLQMDLG, was officially announced on February 28, 2020, via social media. The album itself hit the market the very next day.
In Their Own Story
On February 29, 2020, an audio visualizer for "La Santa" was uploaded to YouTube. This release happened simultaneously with the other visualizer videos for every song included on YHLQMDLG, serving as the primary visual accompaniment for the album's tracks upon launch. The commercial performance of the single began immediately following the album's release. On the US Billboard Hot 100 chart dated March 14, 2020, "La Santa" debuted at number 53. In the same issue date, it reached a peak position of number 6 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart. Internationally, the track also found success in Spain, where it climbed to number 7.
Reader's Guide
Fans seeking the visual component for "La Santa" can find the audio visualizer video on YouTube, which was posted on February 29, 2020. This date coincided with the release of all other YHLQMDLG visualizers. The song's chart history provides specific milestones: it entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 53 and peaked at number 6 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart, both for the week dated March 14, 2020. For listeners interested in the song's lineage, the track incorporates elements from "Aquí Está Tu Caldo," a song written and performed by Daddy Yankee, who also provides guest vocals on the Bad Bunny record.
Did You Know?
- The song features interpolations from "Aquí Está Tu Caldo," a track written and performed by Daddy Yankee.
- Bad Bunny announced YHLQMDLG on February 28, 2020, via social media.
- The song peaked at number 6 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart on the issue date of March 14, 2020.
- Tainy (Marco Masis) handled both the production and co-writing duties for the track alongside Benito Martínez and Ramon Ayala.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Santa in Bad Bunny's discography?
It is a reggaeton track released on his third studio album, YHLQMDLG, during 2020. The song features production by Tainy and was written by Benito Martínez alongside Ramon Ayala and Marco Masis.
Who is featured on the song La Santa?
Daddy Yankee provides guest vocals for this collaboration between two Puerto Rican legends. Their partnership brought together distinct styles within the urban music scene of that era.
Which album contains the hit single La Santa?
Fans can find the track on YHLQMDLG, which was announced during a guest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This project stands as one of Bad Bunny's most commercially successful records to date.
Does La Santa reference other musical works?
Yes, the track contains interpolations from Daddy Yankee's previous song called Aquí Está Tu Caldo. This connection honors the legacy of earlier reggaeton hits while modernizing the sound for a new generation.
Is La Santa a fictional character with powers?
No, the title is metaphorical and refers to a woman described in the lyrics rather than a supernatural entity. There is no canonical storyline or powers associated with the name outside of this musical context.
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