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Dime Quién??

"Dime Quién????" (transl. "Tell Me Who????") is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro for his third studio album, Saturno (2022). The song was written by Red Triangle, Josh Wilkinson, Jota Rosa, Yami, and Alejandro, while the production was handled by Tainy, Red Triangle, and Alejandro. It was released by Sony Music Latin and Duars Entertainment on October 28, 2022, as the first promotional single from the album.

"Dime Quién????"
Promotional single by Rauw Alejandro
from the album Saturno
LanguageSpanish
English title"Tell Me Who????"
ReleasedOctober 28, 2022 (2022-10-28)
Genre
Length2:44
Label
Songwriter(s)Rauw Alejandro
Producer(s)
  • Raúl Ocasio "El Zorro"
  • Rvssian
  • Subelo NEO
Rauw Alejandro promotional singles chronology
"Museo"
(2022) 		"Dime Quién????"
(2022) 		"Ron Cola"
(2023)
Music video
"Dime Quién????" on YouTube

Background and release

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Rauw Alejandro released his second studio album, Vice Versa on June 25, 2021.[1] The album debuted at number one on Billboard Top Latin Albums, giving Alejandro his first number one on the chart,[2] and was ranked as the third-best album of 2021 and the best Spanish-language album of the year by Rolling Stone.[3][4] On July 25, 2022, he started his subsequent era, releasing a collaboration with Puerto Rican singers Lyanno and Brray, titled "Lokera" as the lead single from his third album.[5] It was followed by the second single Punto 40, which was a collaboration with Baby Rasta.[6] On October 27, 2022, Alejandro shared the artwork for the first solo release from the album, titled "Dime Quién????", announcing that it would be released within a few hours. The song was released for digital download and streaming by Sony Music Latin and Duars Entertainment as the first promotional single from Alejandro's third studio album, Saturno.[7] The song was later included as the 15th track on the album, released November 11, 2022.[8]

Music and lyrics

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Musically, "Dime Quién????" is a synth-pop and electro-pop track,[9][10] influenced by '80s retro sounds,[11] showcasing elements of both new wave and freestyle.[12] Throughout the track, elements of analog synth-pop and thumping bass establish a vibrant atmosphere, which critics liken to the high-energy vibes of classic '80s anthems like Michael Sembello's "Maniac" and the spirited essence of the 1984 film Footloose.[13] The song was written by Red Triangle, Josh Wilkinson, Jota Rosa, Yami, and Alejandro, and produced by Tainy, Red Triangle, and Alejandro.[14] It runs for a total of 2 minutes and 44 seconds.[7]

Lyrically, "Dime Quién????", which translates to "Tell Me Who????" in English, explores the emotional complexities of losing someone and witnessing an ex moving on to a new partner. The song conveys a message to the ex, suggesting that their new relationship lacks the level of intimacy that once existed. It reflects the dread of encountering an ex with someone new on a casual social app designed for sharing candid moments. The lyrics capture a sense of heartbreak and inquiry, as Alejandro pleads to know who the sancho is, emphasizing his emotional vulnerability.[10][15][16]

Critical reception

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Upon release, "Dime Quién????" was met with widely positive reviews from music critics. Billboard listed the song among the 7 Essential Tracks on Saturno, admiring its "full leap into the synth-pop sounds of the '80s".[16]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[14]

  • Rauw Alejandro – associated performer, lyricist, producer
  • Tainy – producer
  • Red Triangle – composer, producer
  • Josh Wilkinson – lyricist
  • Jota Rosa – lyricist
  • Yami – lyricist
  • Gaby Vilar – A&R coordinator
  • Mayra del Valle – A&R coordinator
  • Txema Rosique – A&R director
  • Marik Curet – A&R director
  • Eric Pérez "Eric Duars" – executive producer
  • José A. Huertas "Huertvs" – mastering engineer
  • José M. Collazo "Colla" – mastering engineer
  • Josh Gudwin – mixing engineer
  • Jorge E. Pizarro "Kenobi" – recording engineer

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications and sales for "Dime Quién????"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] Gold 30,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[21] Gold 70,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "De Carolina"
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Latin America December 8, 2022 Contemporary hit radio Sony Music [22]

References

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  1. ^ Roiz, Jessica (June 25, 2021). "The Moment of Rauw Alejandro: 'Todo De Ti' Singer Goes Full-Experimental On 'Vice Versa' Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  2. ^ "Rauw Alejandro Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  3. ^ Sheffield, Rob (December 3, 2021). "The 50 Best Albums of 2021". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  4. ^ "The 35 Best Spanish-Language and Bilingual Albums of 2021". Rolling Stone. December 16, 2021. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  5. ^ Hernandez, Jeanette (August 5, 2022). "Rauw Alejandro's Fake Death is Trending - So, We Got Answers". Remezcla. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Villa, Lucas (September 26, 2022). "Rauw Alejandro Travels To The Year 2077 In His 'Punto 40' Video Featuring Baby Rasta". Uproxx. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Dime Quién - Single by Rauw Alejandro". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  8. ^ "Saturno by Rauw Alejandro". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  9. ^ "Saturno MP3 Song Download by Rauw Alejandro". Gaana. Archived from the original on November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Villa, Lucas (October 28, 2022). "Rauw Alejandro Reveals The Release Date For His Album 'Saturno' In His 'Dime Quién' Video". Uproxx. Archived from the original on October 29, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  11. ^ Roiz, Jessica (November 16, 2023). "Rauw Alejandro Performs Energetic Medley Joined By Juanes at 2023 Latin Grammys". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 28, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  12. ^ Sheffield, Rob (December 23, 2022). "Rob Sheffield's Top 25 Songs of 2022". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  13. ^ "The 25 Best Latin Songs of 2022: Staff Picks". Billboard. December 20, 2022. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  14. ^ a b "Ron Cola / Rauw Alejandro, Subelo NEO". Tidal. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  15. ^ Fernández, Stefanie (November 30, 2022). "Rauw Alejandro: Saturno Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  16. ^ a b "7 Essential Tracks on Rauw Alejandro's 'Saturno' Album: Editor's Picks". Billboard. November 11, 2022. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  17. ^ "Rauw Alejandro – Dime Quién????" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  18. ^ "Rauw Alejandro Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  19. ^ "Chart Anual Monitor Latino 2023 – Honduras Pop" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  20. ^ "Spanish single certifications – Rauw Alejandro – Dime Quién????". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  21. ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved August 27, 2024. Type Rauw Alejandro in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Dime Quién???? in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
  22. ^ "'Ron Cola' Rauw Alejandro ft Subelo Neo - Sony Music" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on November 27, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
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