Karol G’s “Provenza” Music Video Becomes Ninth to Enter YouTube’s Billion Views Club

Karol G is on Cloud Nine.

The 33-year-old Colombian Grammy-winning singer/songwriter has achieved yet another career milestone as herher “Provenza” music video surpasses one billion views on YouTube, just two years after it was released.

Karol GFilmed by Pedro Artola on the island of Lanzarote, the beachy music video marks Karol G’s ninth clip to enter the coveted “Billion Views Club” as a lead, featured artist or collaborator.

She also ranks No. 17 on the Global Top Artists chart.

On the Billboard charts, “Provenza” hit No. 1 on both the Hot Latin Songs and Latin Airplay charts in 2022.

“Provenza” follows her other one-billion titles: “China” with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna & J Balvin; the Nicki Minaj-assisted “Tusa”; “Secreto” in collaboration with Anuel AA, as well as “Culpables”; “Bichota”; “TQG” with Shakira; “El Makinon” in collab with Mariah Angeliq; and the Bad Bunny-assisted “Ahora Me Llama.”

Climbing up the list with more than 750 million views each are “Mi Cama,” “A Ella,” and the heartfelt “Creéme” with Maluma.

The news comes on the heels of Billboard’s 2024 Woman of the Year and Latin Woman of the Year unleashing her summer-friendly tropical tune “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.”

The feel-good track, produced by Edgar Barrera, Sky Rompiendo and Karol, is a flirty merengue inspired by her love and admiration for the Dominican Republic.

“Its culture, its music, its colors, the hospitality, the energy … everything feels very authentic and special there,” she expressed of the Caribbean island in Instagram an post. “Its people have embraced me in a way that fills my heart and inspires me all the time.”

Karol G Performs “Mañana Será Bonito” Singles During Second “Tiny Desk Concert”

Karol G is back at the (tiny) desk 

The 32-year-old Colombian superstar returned to NPR’s headquarters for her second “Tiny Desk Concert,” which premiered on Monday, May 15.

Karol GThe 17-minute acoustic performance, where she was accompanied by an all-girl music ensemble, included new versions of four tracks from her Billboard history-making album Mañana Será Bonito. She kicked it off the mini-set with the ultra-personal “Carolina.”

“I have to say that I’m super proud of them because this show is special,” she said of the talented musicians. “It’s the first time after eight years that I never rehearse with my In-Ears. I forgot how cool it feels. I feel like I’m in my home, with my people, drinking wine […] but now, let’s bring some Mexican vibes to this place!” she added before performing her heartfelt Banda track “Gucci Los Paños.”

Rocking a trucker hat, a yellow jacket, and blue locks, the Colombian artist expressed “I don’t know why I’m so nervous,” she said. “The album is super new and this is the first time I’m singing some of the songs here, and they feel so good in this version.”

She then performed a sultry reggae version of her Quevedo-assisted “Pero Tú” and a heartfelt bossanova version of “Mercurio.”

“Tiny Desk, thanks for the opportunity, this is super great and it kind of takes us out of the routine of what we normally do,” she noted. “It was a pleasure for all those who are at home, to share this moment with you and to share it in this way that is so personal for many reasons.”

 

Karol made her NPR debut in 2021 for a “Tiny Desk Home Concert,” where she performed “Creeme,” “A Ella,” “200 Copas” with special guest Danny Felix, and “Contigo Voy a Muerte” with special guest Camilo.

Karol G Reveals Track List for New Album “Ocean”

Karol Gis ready to set sail…

The 28-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer and songwriter, who won the Best New Artistaward at last year’s Latin Grammys, is sharing the track list for her sophomore album Ocean, which she’ll release on Friday, May 3.

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Karol G took to social media to reveal the track list for the album, which will be home to 16 new songs including “Culpables” with Anuel AA, “Mi Cama (Remix)” with J Balvin and Nicky Jam, “Creeme” with Maluma, and her recent single “Punto G.”

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Karol G’s new project represents a personal and professional milestone. 

“I worked with different producers from all genres, trying to bridge different styles of music, from urban to electronica to ballads,” she previously said in an interview with Ocean Drive magazine. “I put a lot of emphasis on the composition of the songs and the creative production. We finished it in Turks and Caicos because I wanted to capture the essence of the title. Imagine creating music in the middle of the sea. Spectacular!”

According to Karol G, “a percentage of the profits will go toward cleaning the ocean. It is our job to make a difference and leave the world a better place.”

Karol G’s Maluma Collaboration “Créeme” Rises to No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

Karol G has another chart-topper on her hands…

The 28-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer-songwriter and Maluma’s “Créeme” rockets to the top of Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart on the ranking dated March 2 as the song vaults 9-1 in its 15th week.

Maluma & Karol G

“Créeme,” which is Karol G and Maluma’s first collaboration, crowns the list thanks to a hefty 59 percent increase in audience impressions (to 14.54 million) collected in the week ending February 24. 

While Karol G earns her third No. 1, Maluma clocks his 12th.

“I’m aware that the industry is full of talent and great songs, so today I’m happy that among so many songs mine, alongside Maluma, is No. 1,” Karol G tells Billboard. “I never cease to be amazed; these are the things that continue to fill me with motivation to overcome anything.”

“Créeme” reinforces its multi-format demand as the single reaches new peaks on both, the Latin Pop Songs and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts, arriving at No. 1 on both lists. On the former, the song takes the Greatest Gainer honors, while on the latter, the Most Increased Audiencetrophy.