Overview
"Fiebre" is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin, featuring a guest appearance from Puerto Rican duo Wisin & Yandel. It was written by Víctor Rafael Torres Betancourt, Marcos Ramírez Carrasquillo, José Angel Torres Castro, Eliot José Feliciano, Martin, Andrés Castro, Yotuel Romero, Yandel, Beatriz Luengo, and Wisin, while the production was handled by Los Legendarios. The song was released for digital download and streaming as a single by Sony Music Latin on February 23, 2018. A Spanish language reggaeton and pop song with reggae and dembow influences, it is about an addictive lover and the heat of his feelings.
"Fiebre" received widely positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its sensual lyrics and danceable production. The song was commercially successful in Latin America, reaching number one in Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Uruguay. It also reached the summit of the Billboard Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts. The track has received several certifications, including platinum in Mexico. It was nominated for Pop/Rock Song of the Year and Pop/Rock Collaboration of the Year at the 31st Annual Lo Nuestro Awards. The accompanying music video was directed by Carlos Perez and filmed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It received positive reviews from music critics and a number of awards and nominations. To promote the song, Martin and Wisin & Yandel performed it at the 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Background and release
On January 24, 2018, Ricky Martin shared a photo of himself in Puerto Vallarta and announced that he was recording a song, which would be titled "Fiebre". Two days later, he shared a photo of himself and the Puerto Rican duo Wisin & Yandel on Instagram, confirming that he has collaborated with them on the song. On February 20, 2018, in an interview with Gulf News, Martin told the newspaper about the collaboration:
On February 21, 2018, Martin shared the artwork for the single on his social media, as well as a part of the song, announcing that it would be released on February 23, 2018. The single was released for digital download and streaming by Sony Music Latin on the specified date and includes a solo version, alongside the original. It marked the second collaboration between Martin and Wisin & Yandel, following Frío.
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