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999 (Selena Gomez and Camilo song)

"999" is a song recorded by American singer Selena Gomez and Colombian singer Camilo. It was released through Interscope Records on August 27, 2021. The song was written by Gomez, Camilo, and Édgar Barrera and is produced by Camilo and Barrera.

"999"
Single by Selena Gomez and Camilo
LanguageSpanish
ReleasedAugust 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)
GenreLatin pop
Length3:44
LabelInterscope
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • A.C.
  • Camilo
  • Barrera
Selena Gomez singles chronology
"Selfish Love"
(2021) 		"999"
(2021) 		"Let Somebody Go"
(2022)
Camilo singles chronology
"Kesi"
(2021) 		"999"
(2021) 		"Indigo"
(2021)
Music video
"999" on YouTube

Release

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The song was first teased on Twitter with Gomez teasing the song tweeting "1000 yo sé que piensas en mí y el corazón se te mueve…si tú quieres ir a 1000...". Camilo quote tweeted her tweet saying "999... yo estoy en 999!", further confirming the collaboration. They tweeted a pre-save link shortly after. The song was released on August 27, 2021.

Composition

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The song described as a dreamy and rhythmic-pop song with ballad at its arrangement.[1][2] Where it composed in the key of C♯ Major, with a fast tempo of 150 beats per minute and runs for three minutes and 44 seconds.[3] Lyrically, its "about the beauty of true love."[2]

Music video

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The official music video for "999" was released on the same day as the song on August 27, 2021. It was directed by Sophie Muller.[4]

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Result Ref.
2021 Premios Quiero Best Extraordinary Encounter Nominated [5]
Lo Más Escuchado Best International Collaboration Song Nominated [6][7]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adopted from Tidal.[8]

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "999"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[9] 88
Global Excl. US (Billboard)[10] 196
Mexico Espanol Airplay (Billboard)[11] 29
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[12] 25
US Latin Airplay (Billboard)[13] 34
US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[14] 7

Year-end charts

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Chart (2021) Position
Puerto Rico (Monitor Latino)[15] 88
Chart (2022) Position
Dominican Republic Pop (Monitor Latino)[16] 77
Puerto Rico Pop (Monitor Latino)[17] 88
US Latin Pop Airplay Songs (Billboard)[18] 44

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "999"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 27, 2021
Interscope [citation needed]
Russia September 24, 2021 Contemporary hit radio [19]

References

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  1. ^ Roiz, Jessica (2021-08-27). "Why Selena Gomez & Shawn Mendes Wanted to Collaborate With Camilo". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
  2. ^ a b Hayden, Books (August 27, 2021). "Selena Gomez & Camilo Drop Dreamy New Collab '999'". iHeart. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  3. ^ "Key, BPM of 999 by Selena Gomez, Camillo". tunebat. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  4. ^ Lopez, Julyssa (2021-08-27). "Selena Gomez and Camilo Get Romantic on Breathy New Song '999'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
  5. ^ "Premios Quiero 2021 - Lista de nominaciones". Q Música TV. 2 October 2021. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  6. ^ "LO MAS ESCUCHADO on Instagram: "A VOTAR!🏆Vos elegís lo mejor del año en los Premios Virtuales #LoMas2021 de LO MAS ESCUCHADO. ✅ SEGUINOS para validar tu voto y votar oficialmente en las encuestas de las historias y en las de nuestro Twitter. Los ganadores se publicarán según la suma total de votos en ambas redes. ⚠️ Durante toda la semana se irán desbloqueando nuevas categorías divididas por rubros, estilos y regiones. LAS CATEGORÍAS DE HOY SON: "MEJORES CANCIONES DEL AÑO" Ya elegiste a los nominados, ahora toca descubrir a los ganadores. ¡Deja tu comentario etiquetando a tu favorito para mostrar tu apoyo! ¿Quiénes serán los ganadores de este año? 😎 #lomasescuchado #premios #votaciones #ranking #musica #canciones #songs"".
  7. ^ "LO MAS ESCUCHADO on Instagram: "A VOTAR!🏆Vos elegís lo mejor del año en los Premios Virtuales #LoMas2021 de LO MAS ESCUCHADO. ✅ SEGUINOS para validar tu voto y votar oficialmente en las encuestas de las historias y en las de nuestro Twitter. Los ganadores se publicarán según la suma total de votos en ambas redes. ⚠️ Durante toda la semana se irán desbloqueando nuevas categorías divididas por rubros, estilos y regiones. LAS CATEGORÍAS DE HOY SON: "BANDAS INTERNACIONALES" ¡Deja tu comentario etiquetando a tu favorito para mostrar tu apoyo! ¿Quiénes serán los ganadores de este año? 😎 #lomasescuchado #premios #votaciones #ranking #musica #bandas #band"".
  8. ^ "999 — Selena Gomez, Camilo". Tidal. August 27, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  9. ^ "Selena Gomez – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Selena Gomez. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  10. ^ "Selena Gomez (Global Excl. US)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  11. ^ "Selena Gomez Chart History (Mexico Espanol Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  12. ^ "Selena Gomez Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  13. ^ "Selena Gomez Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  14. ^ "Selena Gomez Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  15. ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2021 – Puerto Rico" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  16. ^ "Chart Anual monitorLATINO 2022 – RD Pop". Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  17. ^ "Chart Anual monitorLATINO 2022 – Puerto Rico Pop". Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  18. ^ "Latin Pop Airplay Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  19. ^ "Selena Gomez & Camilo — 999". Tophit.
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