"Cuando Me Dé la Gana" (transl. "When I Want It") is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her ninth studio and second Spanish-language album Aguilera (2022). It was written by Aguilera herself, alongside collaborators Federico Vindver, Jorge Luis Chacín, Kat Dahlia, Rafa Arcaute, Yasmil Marrufo, and Yoel Henríquez. The song was produced by Vindver, Arcaute and Marrufo, and it was co-produced by Afo Verde, while the vocal production was handled by Jean Rodríguez. Originally recorded solely by Aguilera, "Cuando Me Dé la Gana" was created during the album's recording sessions, held in early 2021 in Miami, Florida. This version of the song would be released on May 30, 2022 as the fourth track on the extended play (EP) release of the album's second chapter, La Tormenta. The following day a new version of the song with Mexican singer Christian Nodal as a guest vocalist was released as the twelfth track on the album's track list.
| "Cuando Me Dé la Gana" | |
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| Song by Christina Aguilera (solo or with Christian Nodal) | |
| from the album Aguilera | |
| Language | Spanish |
| English title | "When I Want It' |
| Released | May 30, 2022 (solo) May 31, 2022 (duet with Christian Nodal) |
| Recorded | 2021 |
| Genre | Ranchera |
| Length | 3:26 |
| Label | Sony Latin |
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| "Cuando Me Dé la Gana" (solo) on YouTube | |
| "Cuando Me Dé la Gana" (with Christian Nodal) on YouTube | |
"Cuando Me Dé la Gana" is a ranchera song. Despite being featured on the album's La Tormenta chapter, which focuses on vulnerability, the song's lyrics are empowering, with Aguilera telling someone that she can stop loving them whenever she wants to. The duet version of the song reached the top 15 on the Billboard Latin Digital Song Sales chart in the US, and received a nomination for Best Regional Mexican Song at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, where Aguilera and Nodal performed the song for the first time.
Background and composition
editHaving started work on her second Spanish-language album in 2017,[1][2] Aguilera relocated to Miami in early 2021 to begin the album's recording process.[3] She revealed that her intention was to pay tribute to Latin music genres through the album's sound.[4] "Cuando Me Dé la Gana" was written as a ranchera, a genre of traditional music originating from Mexico and mariachi music.[5] It was written in the key of D♭ Major at a tempo of 146 beats-per-minute.[6]
The song's lyrics describe a situation where the singers tell their lover that they are "going to stop loving [them]" when they want to, because they are the ones "in charge" of their heart.[7] According to Entertainment Tonight, the song tells the story of a woman taking charge in a relationship.[8]
Reception
editCritical response
edit"Cuando Me Dé la Gana" received positive reviews from music critics. In his review of Aguilera for Latina, Lucas Villa praised the Nodal version of the song, complimenting Aguilera's "mighty voice", and Nodal's ability to compliment her well "as they both give passionate performances that are rooted in heartbreak."[9] Billboard's Sigal Ratner-Arias called the song "a Mexican masterpiece".[5] Michael Major of BroadwayWorld called the song a "spectacular ranchera".[10]
Accolades
edit| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Latin Grammy Awards | Best Regional Mexican Song | Nominated | [11] |
Commercial performance
editThe duet version of the song peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Latin Digital Song Sales chart in the United States on the chart dated December 3, 2022.[12]
Music video
editOn November 16, 2022, Aguilera teased a short black and white clip from the music video for the solo version of the song.[13] A music video for the solo and duet version with Mexican singer Christian Nodal of the song was expected to be released, if the single is confirmed via radio in some countries.[volume & issue needed]
Live performances
editThe first performance of "Cuando Me Dé la Gana" occurred at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, held on November 17, 2022, where Aguilera performed the song alongside Nodal in a West Side Story inspired setting.[14]
References
edit- ^ "'La Reina': El tema de Christina Aguilera que contó con el talento de cuatro venezolanos". NTN24 (in Spanish). 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
- ^ "'La reina,' Christina Aguilera's song full of Latin talent". Al Día. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
- ^ "Christina Aguilera's fans are still waiting for her second Spanish album". Al Día News. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (2021-07-13). "Christina Aguilera Says She's 'Re-Inspired by Music All Over Again'". People. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ a b "Best Latin Albums of 2022". Billboard. December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ Cuando Me Dé la Gana by Christina Aguilera BPM and Key, retrieved 2022-12-20
- ^ "Cuando Me Dé la Gana – Lyrics Meaning in English – Christina Aguilera & Christian Nodal". Lyrics Translated. 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
- ^ Gawley, Paige (2022-11-17). "Christina Aguilera Delivers Powerful Performance of 'Cuando Me Dé la Gana' at Latin GRAMMYs". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
- ^ Villa, Lucas (June 7, 2022). "New Music Picks: Christina Aguilera, Julieta Venegas, Leslie Grace and More". Latina, LLC. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
- ^ "Christina Aguilera Releases New Album 'AGUILERA'". Broadway World. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Latin GRAMMYs Nominees Announced: See The Complete List". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ "Christina Aguilera". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
- ^ "CUANDO ME DÉ LA GANA ❤️🔥 @SonyMusicLatin". Twitter. Twitter, Inc. November 16, 2022. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Villa, Lucas (2022-11-18). "2022 Latin GRAMMYs: Christina Aguilera & Christian Nodal Team Up For A Powerful Performance Of "Cuando Me Dé la Gana"". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 2023-01-10.