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Como Antes

For the 1994 song by Ednita Nazario, see Pasiones (album).

"Como Antes" is a single by Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Yandel from his fourth studio album Update. The track features Yandel's longtime duo companion Wisin, being their first song in five years. It was digitally released on September 8, 2017 under Sony Music Latin as the record's third single. A music video directed by Jessy Terrero premiered on September 7, 2017. The song was written by Yandel, Wisin, with producers Tainy, and Jumbo.

"Como Antes"
Single by Yandel featuring Wisin
from the album #Update
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2017
GenreReggaeton
Length3:30
LabelSony Latin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Yandel singles chronology
"Explícale"
(2017) 		"Como Antes"
(2017) 		"Se Acabó El Amor"
(2018)
Wisin singles chronology
"Si Tú la Ves"
(2017) 		"Como Antes"
(2017) 		"Amor, Amor, Amor"
(2017)
Music video
"Como Antes" on YouTube

Background and release

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Yandel stated that "Como Antes" is "a very danceable reggaeton song with an energy just like old times".[1] The concept of the song was "to remember the music that Wisin & Yandel used to make before" but adding "a touch of 2017 by giving an update to that type of music."[2] The lyrics mention various songs by Wisin & Yandel, including "En La Disco Bailoteo" (2003), "Dembow" (2003), "Saoco" (2004), "Mírala Bien" (2005), "Pam Pam" (2006), "Pegao" (2006), "La Pared" (2007), and "Ahora Es" (2007).[3][4][5] It is the duo's first song in five years, following their hiatus since mid-2013.[3][6][7] "Como Antes" was digitally released on September 8, 2017 alongside Yandel's album Update as its third single.[8][9]

Reception

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Suzette Fernandez of Billboard stated that the duo "goes back to their roots, to their unique sound and street lyrics," being elements that "have been lost with the evolution of the genre, but made them an iconic urban duo back in the early 2000s."[8] Isabelia Herrera of Remezcla.com praised the production of the song by stating that it is "a glorious rush of throwback perreo, complete with old school snare rolls, a stream of shout outs in the outro, and the moan of a reggaeton chorus girl."[10] She concluded her review by expressing that the track "is indeed a powerful version of their 'receta original,' even if 'ponle dembow' and 'pam-pam-pam' aren't the most inspired hooks of the duo's career."[10] An editor of Colombian digital magazine KienyKe stated that the success of the song is caused by "a production that combines the sounds from the past and the present to perfection."[11] The redactor also expressed that "the song conserves the duo's classic style, with a melody that remembers classics such as 'Pegao', 'Dembow', 'Rakata', 'Mírala Bien', or 'El Teléfono'."[11]

Commercial performance

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In the United States, the single debuted at number 13 on the Hot Latin Songs chart on September 30, 2017, becoming the highest-charting single of Update.[12][13] It also reached number 16 on Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles,[14] number 1 on Latin Airplay,[15] number 3 on Latin Digital Songs,[16] number 4 on Latin Pop Songs,[17] number 1 on Latin Rhythm Airplay,[18] and number 18 on Latin Streaming Songs.[19] The single peaked at number 7 on the Hot Latin Songs chart on October 7, 2017.[20] According to Nielsen SoundScan, "Como Antes" sold 3,649 downloads as of September 14, 2017.[21]

Internationally, the song reached number 6 in El Salvador,[22] number 7 in Paraguay,[23] number 8 in Dominican Republic,[24] number 12 in Chile,[25] number 17 in Guatemala,[26] number 23 in Venezuela,[27] number 38 in Ecuador,[28] and number 48 in Colombia.[29]

Music video

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A music video for the single premiered on September 7, 2017 on Yandel's official YouTube channel and was directed by Dominican director Jessy Terrero.[30] Filming of the music video took place at an automobile repair shop located in Miami, Florida in July 2017.[30][31][32] Terrero had previously directed eighteen videoclips by Wisin & Yandel as duo, including "Sexy Movimiento" (2007), "Me Estás Tentando" (2008), "Abusadora" (2009), "Algo Me Gusta de Ti" (2012), and "Follow the Leader" (2012).[33] Isabelia Herrera of American website Remezcla.com stated that the music video "finds our favorite sunglass-clad reggaetoneros in a flashy, neon-lit warehouse, in the middle of a rave with a parade of models."[10]

Credits and personnel

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  • Miguel Correa – assistant engineer
  • Edwin Díaz – assistant engineer
  • Earcandy – recording engineer, mixing
  • Mike Fuller – mastering
  • Jumbo – producer, songwriting
  • Andre Mendoza – assistant engineer
  • Tainy – producer, songwriting
  • Wisin – songwriting, lead vocals
  • Yandel – songwriting, lead vocals

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Colombia[46] Gold  
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[47] Gold 25,000‡
United States (RIAA)[48] 7× Platinum (Latin) 420,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Yandel + Wisin - Como Antes #sinYeditar" (Video) (in Spanish). YouTube. September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017. W with Yandel come back with a very danceable reggaeton song with an energy just like old times, that's why I wanted to give the song that title. From 1:35 to 1:56.
  2. ^ "Facebook Live Yandel Presenta Su Disco "Update"" (Video) (in Spanish). YouTube. September 9, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017. I think they took the concept where I wanted to, which was to remember a bit the music that Wisin & Yandel used to make before but with a touch of 2017, giving it an update to that type of music. From 6:40 to 7:10.
  3. ^ a b "'Wisin y Yandel', el dúo dinámico regresa con el sencillo 'Como antes'" (in Spanish). eluniverso.com. September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  4. ^ "¡Wisin y Yandel juntos de nuevo! Escucha su nueva canción y repasa sus clásicos de siempre [VIDEO]" (in Spanish). trome.pe. September 9, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  5. ^ "Yandel – Como Antes Lyrics" (in Spanish). Genius. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  6. ^ González, Estefanía (September 7, 2017). "Yandel se da una actualización reguetonera" [Yandel gives himself a reggaetonero update] (in Spanish). vanguardia.com.mx. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  7. ^ "Wisin y Yandel se separan" (in Spanish). informador.com.mx. May 4, 2013. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  8. ^ a b Fernandez, Suzette (September 7, 2017). "Wisin & Yandel Are Back With New Single 'Como Antes': Listen Preview". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  9. ^ Fernandez, Suzette (September 8, 2017). "Wisin & Yandel Talk New Single 'Como Antes,' Say 'Something Big' Is Coming". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  10. ^ a b c Herrera, Isabelia (September 8, 2017). "Wisin y Yandel Throw a Reggaeton Rave in the "Como Antes" Video, Their First Collab in 5 Years". remezcla.com. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  11. ^ a b "Wisin y Yandel vuelven a cantar juntos". KienyKe (in Spanish). Colombia. September 12, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  12. ^ "Latin Music: Top Latin Songs – September 30, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  13. ^ a b "Yandel Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  14. ^ "Billboard Chart Search - Como Antes - Yandel Featuring Wisin - Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  15. ^ "Billboard Chart Search - Como Antes - Yandel Featuring Wisin - Latin Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  16. ^ "Billboard Chart Search - Como Antes - Yandel Featuring Wisin - Latin Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  17. ^ "Billboard Chart Search - Como Antes - Yandel Featuring Wisin - Latin Pop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  18. ^ "Billboard Chart Search - Como Antes - Yandel Featuring Wisin - Latin Rhythm Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  19. ^ "Billboard Chart Search - Como Antes - Yandel Featuring Wisin - Latin Streaming Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  20. ^ "Billboard Chart Search - Como Antes - Yandel Featuring Wisin - Hot Latin Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  21. ^ "Nielsen SoundScan charts – Digital Songs – Week Ending: 09/14/2017" (PDF). Nielsen SoundScan. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 19, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
  22. ^ a b "Top 20 El Salvador – Del 25 de Septiembre al 1 de Octubre, 2017" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. October 2, 2017. Archived from the original on October 2, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  23. ^ "Top 20 Paraguay – Del 18 al 24 de Septiembre, 2017" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  24. ^ "Top 20 República Dominicana – Del 25 de Septiembre al 1 de Octubre, 2017" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. October 2, 2017. Archived from the original on October 2, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  25. ^ a b "Top 20 Chile – Del 11 al 17 de Septiembre, 2017" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. September 18, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  26. ^ a b "Top 20 Guatemala – Del 18 al 24 de Septiembre, 2017" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  27. ^ "Top 100 – Semana 38 del 15/09/2017 al 21/09/2017" (in Spanish). National-Report Venezuela. September 22, 2017. Archived from the original on September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  28. ^ a b "Top 100 Ecuador – Semana 38 del 2017 Del 15/09/2017 al 21/09/2017" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  29. ^ a b "Top 100 Colombia" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on October 27, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  30. ^ a b "Wisin y Yandel sacan nuevo tema juntos pero continúan sus carreras por separado" (in Spanish). Univisión. September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  31. ^ "Wisin y Yandel regresan tras 5 años de ausencia con el video 'Como Antes'" (in Spanish). holaciudad.com. September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  32. ^ Jessy Terrero (July 11, 2017). "Together we made a lot of Magic! #BackToWork #lagerencia #Histórico #WisinyYandel". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  33. ^ "Jessy Terrero Music Video Credits as Director". IMVDb. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  34. ^ "Bolivia General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  35. ^ "Dominican Republic General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  36. ^ "Honduras General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  37. ^ "Billboard Chart Search - Yandel Featuring Wisin - Como Antes - Mexico Espanol Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
  38. ^ "Paraguay General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  39. ^ "Top 100 Canciones — Semana 48: del 24.11.2017 al 30.11.2017" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
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  41. ^ "Yandel Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  42. ^ "Yandel Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  43. ^ "Top 100 Venezuela" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  44. ^ "Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  45. ^ "Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  46. ^ "Yandel recibió "Single de Oro" en Colombia por su éxito "Como antes"" (in Spanish). November 29, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  47. ^ "Spanish single certifications – Yandel feat Wisin – Como Antes". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  48. ^ "American single certifications – Yandel – Como Antes". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
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