"I Want You"/"Me Pones Sexy" is a song by Mexican singer Thalía, released as the lead single from her 2003 crossover studio album Thalía. The track features American rapper Fat Joe and samples Brenda Russell's "A Little Bit of Love". It peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Cory Rooney, Gregory Bruno, Fat Joe, Thalía, and Brenda Russell, and produced by Rooney and Davy Deluge.
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Promotion
Thalía performed the song "I Want You" on various shows to promote it including Good Morning America. In December 2003, Thalía was invited to perform at Jingle Ball along with other artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Beyoncé, Sean Paul, and Simple Plan. She was the first of nine artists to sing where she performed the song along with her hits "Dance, Dance (The Mexican)", "Baby, I'm in Love", and "¿A Quién le Importa?".
Chart performance
"I Want You" became a modest success, peaking at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also achieved international success in countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Romania.
Music video
The music video for "I Want You" was directed by Dave Meyers and shot in The Bronx, New York. The video aired in May 2003. In the video, Thalía seduces some bricklayers and sings while some guys are playing basketball. Fat Joe also appears in the video.
Track listings
CD single
"I Want You" [Radio Edit] – 3:34
"It's My Party" [English Version of "Arrasando"] – 3:57
"I Want You" [Pablo Flores Club Mix] – 8:21
Mexican 2-track promotional only CD
"Me Pones Sexy"
"I Want You" [Pop Edit] – 3:46
US 4-track promo-only remix 12"
"I Want You" [Radio Edit] – 3:34
"I Want You" [Album Instrumental] – 3:34
"I Want You" [Pablo Flores Import House Mix] – 8:36
"I Want You" [Pablo Flores Club Mix] – 8:21