Caramelo (song)

"Caramelo" is a song by Puerto Rican singer Ozuna. The track was released on June 11, 2020 through Sony Music Latin as the lead single of the his fourth studio album ENOC (2020).[1] The track, written by Ozuna alongside its respective producers, became a top ten hit in Spain, Colombia, Argentina and other selected European and countries in Latin America. In the United States, the track peaked at the 76th position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while reaching the top ten on the Global 200. Ozuna united with Colombian singer Karol G as well as with Puerto Rican singer and rapper Myke Towers for a remixed version of the song, released in August of the same year.[2]

"Caramelo"
Single by Ozuna
from the album ENOC
Language	Spanish
English title	"Candy"
Released	June 11, 2020 (original) August 17, 2020 (remix)
Genre	Reggaeton
Length	3:38
Label	Sony Latin
Songwriter(s)	Alexis Gotay Eduardo Alfonso Vargas Berrios Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado Michael Masis Starlin Rivas Batista Yazid Rivera López
Producer(s)	Tainy Yazid Hi Flow Gotay
Ozuna singles chronology
"Gistro Amarillo" (2020) "Caramelo" (2020) "Enemigos Ocultos" (2020)
Karol G singles chronology
"Ay, Dios Mío!" (2020) "Caramelo (Remix)" (2020) "Bichota" (2020)
Myke Towers singles chronology
"Michael X" (2020) "Caramelo (Remix)" (2020) "La Luz" (2020)

Background

The first rumors of a possible new Ozuna studio album, was when the singer began to put the #ENOC hastag in his social media posts.[3] On June 9, 2020, the singer announced the song through his social networks as the first single of his upcoming project.[4] The song features a remix released on August 17, 2020, with the participation of Karol G and Myke Towers.[5]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[6]	3
Colombia (National-Report)[7]	3
Billboard Global 200[8]	16
Italy (FIMI)[9]	17
Mexico (Mexico Airplay)[10]	2
Portugal (AFP)[11]	42
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[12]	1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[13]	42
US Billboard Hot 100[14]	76
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[15]	3
US Latin Airplay (Billboard)[16]	1
US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard)[17]	1

Year-end charts

Chart (2020)	Position
Argentina Airplay (Monitor Latino)[18]	22
Italy (FIMI)[19]	55
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[20]	11

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Italy (FIMI)[21]	Platinum	70,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)[22]	3× Platinum	180,000
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[23]	2× Platinum	80,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Remix

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[24]	Gold	20,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)[22]	Platinum	60,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Version	Label
Various	June 11, 2020	Digital download streaming	Original	Sony Latin
	August 17, 2020

See also

• List of Billboard number-one Latin songs of 2020

References

1. "Ozuna lanza su nuevo sencillo "Caramelo"". El Nuevo Día. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
2. PLAYZ (August 18, 2020). "Ozuna estrena "Caramelo Remix" con Karol G y Myke Towers". RTVE.es. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
3. "OZUNA 🇵🇷🌎🇩🇴🧸 on Instagram: "ESTE JUEVES EN TU PLATAFORMA DIGITAL FAVORITA!!!! #Caramelo🍬 🔜#ENOC 🧸 !! 😉 @yazid.rivera1 @dynelloficial @hydequimico @himusichiflow @tainy…"". Instagram. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
4. "Ozuna lanza el video de su nueva canción "Caramelo"". Estación 40 (in Spanish). June 12, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
5. "Ozuna lanza remix y video de "Caramelo" con Myke Towers y Karol G". El Universal (in Spanish). August 17, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
6. "Ozuna – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Ozuna. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
7. "Top 100 Colombia – national-REPORT". September 17, 2020. Archived from the original on September 17, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
8. "Ozuna Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
9. "Italiancharts.com – Ozuna – Caramelo". Top Digital Download. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
10. "Ozuna". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
11. "Portuguesecharts.com – Ozuna – Caramelo". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
12. Música, El portal de, RELACIÓN (REMIX) - SECH / DADDY YANKEE / J BALVIN / ROSALÍA / FARRUKO | EPDM, retrieved September 15, 2020
13. "Swisscharts.com – Ozuna – Caramelo". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
14. "Ozuna Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
15. "Ozuna Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
16. "Ozuna Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
17. "Ozuna Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
18. "Chart Anual monitorLATINO 2020 – Del 1 de Enero al 30 de Noviembre de 2020 – Argentina General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
19. "Top Of The Music 2020: 'Persona' Di Marracash È L'album Piú Venduto" (Download the attachment and open the singles file) (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
20. "Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
21. "Italian single certifications – Ozuna – Caramelo" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved October 12, 2020. Select "2020" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Caramelo" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli online" under "Sezione".
22. "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved December 19, 2020. Type Ozuna in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Caramelo in the box under TÍTULO
23. "Spanish single certifications – Ozuna – Caramelo". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
24. "Spanish single certifications – Ozuna – Caramelo (Remix)". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved October 12, 2020.