"Mientras Me Curo del Cora" (Spanish for "While I Heal My Heart"; stylized in all caps) is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G.[1] It was written by Karol G, Keityn and Ovy on the Drums and produced by the latter, with Bobby McFerrin receiving credits for its sample of "Don't Worry, Be Happy". The song was released on March 7, 2023, through Universal Music Latino, as the sixth single from her fourth studio album, Mañana Será Bonito.
| "Mientras Me Curo del Cora" | ||||
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| Single by Karol G | ||||
| from the album Mañana Será Bonito | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| English title | "While I Heal My Heart" | |||
| Released | March 7, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Latin pop • R&B | |||
| Length | 2:44 | |||
| Label | Universal Latino | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Ovy on the Drums | |||
| Karol G singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Mientras Me Curo del Cora" on YouTube | ||||
Background
edit"Mientras Me Curo del Cora" was first teased at the Viña Del Mar International Song Festival on February 19, 2023, where a part of the song was performed live by Karol G for the first time. She also revealed that the song was featured on her then-upcoming fourth studio album.[2] The song was officially released on February 24, 2023, alongside the release of its album, Mañana Será Bonito as the opening track of the album.
Composition
editThe song was inspired by a trip the singer took to Maasai Mara reserve in Kenya, where she was touched by a vocal performance of some of the locals.[3] After that, Karol G connected with Linda Goldstein, the producer of "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin, to sample it.[4] Goldstein crafted the intricate vocal arrangements of "Mientras Me Curo del Cora", and also added the sample that plays at the start.[3]
Critical reception
editErnesto Lechner of Rolling Stone wrote that the song determines the "epic post-breakup mode" opening of the album in which the singer "reassures our wounded hearts that it's ok to feel sad at times". Lechner prized the production of Ovy on the Drums, defining him as "a digital architect able to inject a sense of purpose into the most tired reggaeton back beat".[5] Billboard described the song as "sweet and joyous" with "simplicity in terms of production".[6]
Commercial performance
edit"Mientras Me Curo del Cora" debuted at number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart dated March 11, 2023. On the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart dated March 11, 2023 the song debuted at number 8, becoming Karol G's nineteenth top ten on the chart. On the Billboard Global 200 the song debuted at number 45 on the chart dated March 11, 2023.
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Heat Latin Music Awards | Best Music Video | Won |
| Latin Grammy Awards | Record of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Premios Nuestra Tierra | Song of the Year | Won |
| Best Pop Song | Won |
Music video
editThe music video for "Mientras Me Curo del Cora" was directed by Pedro Artola and was released on Karol G's YouTube channel on March 7, 2023.[7]
Live performances
editThe song was first performed at the Viña Del Mar International Song Festival on February 19, 2023, where Karol G performed the first part of the song, teasing it before its release.[2] On March 10, 2023, it was performed in Puerto Rico for a three-day stadium show promoting the release of Mañana Será Bonito. On April 16, 2023, she performed the song on Saturday Night Live.[8] On July 10, 2023, it was performed for the Today morning show.[9] The song was performed by Giraldo on August 4, 2024, for the Lollapalooza music festival.[10] From August 10, 2023, to July 23, 2024, Karol G embarked on the arena-stadium Mañana Será Bonito Tour, where the song was present throughout the set list.
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[11] | 53 |
| Chile (Billboard)[12] | 6 |
| Colombia (Billboard)[13] | 3 |
| Ecuador (Billboard)[14] | 6 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[15] | 40 |
| Peru (Billboard)[16] | 9 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[17] | 23 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[18] | 68 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[19] | 8 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] | 3× Platinum | 180,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Rodríguez, Katia (March 7, 2023). "Karol G disfruta de Hawài "Mientras me curo del cora": letra y video". telehit. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ a b Villa, Lucas (February 21, 2023). "WATCH: Karol G Performed New Song During Viña del Mar Set". Remezcla. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ a b Garcia, Thania (22 February 2023). "Karol G on Finding the Strength to Embrace Her Vulnerability in 'Mañana Será Bonito'". Variety. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Mientras me curo del cora, la nueva canción de Karol G: letra y vídeo". El Mundo. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ Lechner, Ernesto (24 February 2023). "Karol G's 'Mañana Será Bonito' Is A Post-Breakup Gem". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Roiz, Jessica; Flores, Griselda; Raygoza, Isabela (24 February 2023). "Karol G Drops 'Mañana Será Bonito': All the Collaborations Ranked (Staff Picks)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Bustamante, Pedro (10 March 2023). "Karol G y su amor propio: cómo es el videoclip de Mientras me curo del cora y su gran mensaje para sus fans". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (16 April 2023). "Watch Karol G Perform "Mientras Me Curo del Cora" and "Tus Gafitas" on SNL". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "15,000 fans, 4 songs, one record-breaking morning: How Karol G's TODAY concert made history". July 10, 2023. Archived from the original on July 29, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ Flores, Griselda (August 4, 2023). "Karol G da inicio a su 'Bichota Season' en Lollapalooza 2023: Los 6 mejores momentos". Billboard (in Spanish). Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "Karol G Chart History (Argentina Hot 100s)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "Karol G Chart History (Chile Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Karol G Chart History (Colombia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Karol G Chart History (Ecuador Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Karol G Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "Karol G Chart History (Peru Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Mientras Me Curo Del Cora– Karol G". Productores de Música de España. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Karol G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Karol G Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Spanish single certifications – Karol G – Mientras Me Curo del Cora". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 29 July 2024.