"Mercedes Carota" is a song by Puerto Rican rappers Bad Bunny and Yovngchimi. It was released on October 13, 2023, through Rimas Entertainment, as part of Bad Bunny's fifth studio album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.[1] The song was written by Bad Bunny and Yovngchimi with Tainy, Smash David, Mag and Byrg handling the production, who were also marked as songwriters.
| "Mercedes Carota" | |
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| Song by Bad Bunny and Yovngchimi | |
| from the album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana | |
| Language | Spanish |
| Released | October 13, 2023 |
| Genre | Latin trap |
| Length | 3:22 |
| Label | Rimas |
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| Visualizer | |
| "Mercedes Carota" on YouTube | |
Background and release
editOn October 9, 2023, Bad Bunny announced his album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, and "Mercedes Carota" was included as the album's 12th track.[2][3][4] This was the first collaboration between the two rappers.
Commercial performance
editFollowing the releasing of Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, "Mercedes Carota" appeared at number 57 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart upon the issue date of October 28, 2023, which was Yovgchimi's first entry on the chart. The song also charted at number 16 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart upon the issue date of October 28, 2023. On the Billboard Global 200 chart, it debuted at number 36 on the chart dated October 28, 2023. "Mercedes Carota" peaked at number 23 in Spain's official chart. It appeared also in the Billboard charts in Colombia (19), Ecuador (18) and Peru (20).
Critical reception
editBillboard described "Mercedes Carota" as an "ominous soundscape, underpinned by menacing trap beats and a blend of unapologetic lyricism". The appearance of Yovngchimi is "a dark, no-nonsense edge that’s perfect for fueling more hustle."[5]
Live performances
editThe song was included on the set list for Bad Bunny's Most Wanted Tour.[6]
Audio visualizer
editThe audio visualizer was uploaded to YouTube on Bad Bunny's channel on October 13, 2023, along with the other audio visualizer videos that premiered simultaneously with the release of Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.[7]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Colombia (Billboard)[8] | 19 |
| Ecuador (Billboard)[9] | 18 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 35 |
| Peru (Billboard)[11] | 20 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[12] | 23 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 57 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[14] | 16 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[12] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Bad Bunny | De Feid a Young Miko, todos los cantantes que colaboran en el nuevo álbum de Bad Bunny 'Nadie Sabe lo que va a pasar mañana'". Mundo Deportivo USA (in Spanish). 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana by Bad Bunny, 2023-10-13, retrieved 2023-10-20
- ^ "Nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana de Bad Bunny tiene 22 canciones, pero todos hablan de la misma". GQ España (in European Spanish). 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ Haczek, Ángela Reyes (2023-10-13). "Bad Bunny estrena su nuevo álbum, "Nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana"". CNN. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ "Bad Bunny's 'Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana': All 22 Songs Ranked". Billboard. October 13, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Arroyo, Juan (March 21, 2024). "Yovngchimi's Dizzying Ascent to the Top of Latin Trap" (in Spanish). Swissinfo.
- ^ BAD BUNNY ft. YOVNGCHIMI - MERCEDES CAROTA (Visualizer) | nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana, retrieved 2023-10-20
- ^ "Bad Bunny Chart History (Colombia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Bad Bunny Chart History (Ecuador Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Bad Bunny Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Bad Bunny Chart History (Peru Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "Spanish single certifications – Bad Bunny / Yovngchimi – Mercedes Carota". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ "Bad Bunny Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Bad Bunny Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2023.