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Por el Contrario - Wikipedia

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"Por el Contrario"

Artwork used for the release of the Demo and Acapella versions, released in August 2024.

Single by Becky G, Ángela Aguilar and Leonardo Aguilar

from the album Esquinas and Encuentros

Language

Spanish

English title

"On the Contrary"

Released

December 13, 2023

Recorded

2020

Genre

Mariachi

Length

3:05

Label

Kemosabe
RCA

Songwriter(s)

Producer(s)

Édgar Barrera

Becky G singles chronology

"Amigos"
(2023)

"Por el Contrario"
(2023)

"Boomerang"
(2024)

Ángela Aguilar singles chronology

"Celebrando a México"
(2023)

"Por el Contrario"
(2023)

"Troca"
(2024)

Leonardo Aguilar singles chronology

"El Viejo Joven"
(2023)

"Por el Contrario"
(2023)

"25 Rosas"
(2024)

Music video

"Por el Contrario" (Performance Video) on YouTube

"Por el Contrario" is a song by American singers Becky G and Ángela Aguilar, and Mexican singer Leonardo Aguilar, from Gomez's third studio album Esquinas (2023).^[1] It was released via Kemosabe and RCA Records on December 13, 2023, as the fifth and final single from the album, due to its success and fan requests, promoted with a music video. On August 7, 2024, Gomez released the Demo and Acapella versions, the latter of which appears on her fourth studio album Encuentros (2024). This song was nominated The Perfect Mix in the 2024 Premios Juventud, losing to Peso Pluma and Anitta's Bellakeo.

Music video

The song received a video titled "Por el Contrario (Performance Video)" which was directed by Karla Read and released on December 13, 2023.^[2] Set against a desert backdrop that pulls inspiration from José María Velasco, the artists showcase their emotional depth in a synchronized display, dressed in a rich red wine hue that elevates the visual elements at play, inviting viewers to get a fly-on-the-wall look at their performance as the artists break the fourth wall. The chemistry between them takes center stage, elevated by the accompaniment of eight musicians from Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán (The University of Texas Austin), skillfully creating a powerful symphony that encapsulates the song’s emotions and allows the message to resonate even further with its audience.^[3]

Live performances

Gomez, Ángela and Leonardo Aguilar performed the song together live at the Latin Grammy Awards on November 14, 2024.^[4]

Track listing

Streaming/digital download

"Por el Contrario (Demo)" – 3:17
"Por el Contrario (Acapella)" – 3:03
"Por el Contrario" – 3:05

Accolades

Awards and nominations for "Por el Contrario"
Organization	Year	Category	Result	Ref.
Grammy Awards	2025	Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical^[a]	Pending	^[5]
Premios Juventud	2024	Best Regional Mexican Fusion	Nominated	^[6]
Premios Juventud		The Perfect Collab	Nominated	^[6]
Latin Grammy Awards		Best Regional Mexican Song^[b]	Nominated	^[7]
Latin Grammy Awards		Songwriter of the Year^[c]	Won	^[7]

Charts

Chart performance for "Por el Contrario"
Chart (2023–2024)	Peak position
Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)^[8]	69
Bolivia (Billboard)^[9]	11
Ecuador (Billboard)^[10]	19
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[11]	18
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)^[12]	17
US Latin Airplay (Billboard)^[13]	1
US Regional Mexican Airplay (Billboard)^[14]	1

Certifications

Certifications for "Por el Contrario"
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Mexico (AMPROFON)^[15]	2× Platinum	280,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for "Por el Contrario"
Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Version	Ref.
Various	December 13, 2023	Digital download streaming	Kemosabe RCA Sony Latin	Original	^[16]
Various	August 7, 2024	Digital download streaming	Kemosabe RCA Sony Latin	Demo and Acapella	^[17]

Notes

^ Awards and nominations Édgar Barrera has received as songwriter.
^ Awards and nominations Édgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz, Becky G and Elena Rose has received as songwriter.
^ Awards and nominations Édgar Barrera has received as songwriter.

References

^ Bustios, Pamela (2023-09-28). "Becky G Makes Top Five Debut on Regional Mexican Albums Chart With 'Esquinas'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
^ "Becky G sorprende a sus fanáticos con una presentación en vivo de "Por El Contrario"". December 13, 2023.
^ "Becky G Surprises Fans with Live Performance Visualizer for "Por el Contrario"". December 13, 2023.
^ Raygoza, Isabela (October 29, 2024). "Kali Uchis, Anitta, Becky G, Pitbull y más actuarán en los Latin Grammys 2024". Billboard (in Spanish). Retrieved October 31, 2024.
^ Frazier, Nina (June 14, 2024). "GRAMMY Awards Updates For The 2025 GRAMMYs: Here's Everything You Need To Know About GRAMMY Awards Categories Changes & Eligibility Guidelines". Grammy Awards. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
^ Flores, Griselda (June 25, 2024). "Carín León, Maluma & Peso Pluma Lead Premios Juventud 2024 Nominations: See the Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
^ Frazier, Nina (September 17, 2024). "2024 Latin GRAMMYs: See The Full Nominations List". Grammy Awards. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
^ "Becky G – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Becky G. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
^ "Becky G Chart History (Bolivia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
^ "Becky G Chart History (Ecuador Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
^ "Becky G Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
^ "Becky G Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
^ "Becky G Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
^ "Becky G Chart History (Regional Mexican Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved November 11, 2024. Type Becky G in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Por el Contrario in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
^ "ESQUINAS by Becky G". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
^ "POR EL CONTRARIO - Single by Becky G". Apple Music. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

Becky G

Studio albums

Mala Santa	"Mayores" "Sin Pijama" "Cuando Te Besé" "Dollar" "Mala Santa"
Esquemas	"Ram Pam Pam" "Fulanito" "Mamiii" "Bailé Con Mi Ex"
Esquinas	"Chanel" "La Nena" "Querido Abuelo" "2ndo Chance" "Por el Contrario"
Encuentros	"Mercedes" "Como Diablos" "Otro Capítulo"

Extended plays

Play It Again	"Can't Get Enough"

Other singles

Featured singles

Promotional singles

"No Mienten"

Other songs

Concert tours

Mi Casa, Tu Casa Tour