Safari_(J_Balvin_song)
Safari (J Balvin song)
2016 single by J Balvin featuring Pharrell Williams, Bia and Sky
"Safari" is a song by Colombian singer J Balvin featuring American musicians Pharrell Williams & Bia and fellow Colombian musician Sky. Written by the artists alongside Jesse Heurta of Jesse & Joy, and produced Williams, the track was released by Capitol Latin on 17 June 2016 as the third single of his second studio album Energía (2016).[1][2] The song reached number one in Mexico, Panama, and Spain.
Quick Facts from the album Energía, Language ...
"Safari" | ||||
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Single by J Balvin featuring Pharrell Williams, Bia and Sky | ||||
from the album Energía | ||||
Language | Spanish | |||
Released | 17 June 2016 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:25 | |||
Label | Capitol Latin | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Pharrell Williams | |||
J Balvin singles chronology | ||||
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Pharrell Williams singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Safari" on YouTube | ||||
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This song also appeared on the soundtrack of the series Súper X in Este cuerpo no es mío.
Pitchfork described the song as "a thrilling joint, driven by bongos and a snaking piano line".[3]
Weekly charts
More information Chart (2016–17), Peak position ...
Chart (2016–17) | Peak position |
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Argentina (Monitor Latino)[4] | 15 |
Argentina Digital Songs (CAPIF)[5] | 5 |
Chile (Monitor Latino)[6] | 10 |
Colombia (National-Report)[7] | 5 |
Dominican Republic (Monitor Latino)[8] | 8 |
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[9] | 96 |
Ecuador (Monitor Latino)[10] | 3 |
Ecuador (National-Report)[11] | 7 |
France (SNEP)[12] | 132 |
Italy (FIMI)[13] | 26 |
Mexico (Monitor Latino)[14] | 1 |
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 1 |
Romania (Airplay 100)[16] | 2 |
Panama (Monitor Latino)[17] | 1 |
Paraguay (Monitor Latino)[18] | 4 |
Portugal (AFP)[19] | 51 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] | 1 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[21] | 76 |
Uruguay (Monitor Latino)[22] | 4 |
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[23] | 7 |
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[24] | 3 |
US Latin Airplay (Billboard)[25] | 1 |
US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard)[26] | 1 |
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Monthly charts
Year-end charts
More information Chart (2016), Position ...
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More information Region, Certification ...
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[31] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[32] | 2× Platinum | 100,000‡ |
Mexico (AMPROFON)[33] | Diamond+Platinum | 360,000‡ |
Portugal (AFP)[34] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[35] | 4× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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- Flores, Griselda (17 June 2016). "J Balvin's 'Safari' ft. Pharrell & BIA Premieres". Billboard. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- Goble, Corban (5 July 2016). "J Balvin "Safari"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- "Top 20 General del 13 al 19 de Febrero, 2017" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on 20 February 2017.
- "Rankings" (in Spanish). CAPIF. Retrieved 20 January 2017.To view the peak position, select digital mensual, 2016 and Noviembre.
- "TOP 20 GENERAL — Chile" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- "TOP NACIONAL COLOMBIA Semana 43 del 2016" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- "Dominican Republic General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- "TOP 20 GENERAL — Ecuador" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on 3 November 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- "Top 100 Ecuador" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés — SNEP (Week 46, 2016)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- "J Balvin feat. Pharrell Williams, BIA & Sky – Safari". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- "J Balvin, Ricky Martin ft. Maluma y Dj Snake son los #1 en México". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- "Mexico Airplay". Billboard. 19 November 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- Arvunescu, Victor (21 March 2017). "Top Airplay 100 - Ed Sheeran nu poate fi detonat in Romania!" [Top Airplay 100 – Ed Sheeran can't be detonated in Romania!] (in Romanian). Un site de muzică. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
- "Panama Top 20 - Del 05 al 11 de Diciembre, 2016". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- "Paraguay General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on 9 May 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- "J Balvin feat. Pharrell Williams, BIA & Sky – Safari". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- "TOP 100 CANCIONES — SEMANA 44: del 28.10.2016 al 03.11.2016" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- "J Balvin feat. Pharrell Williams, BIA & Sky – Safari". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- "Uruguay General" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- "J Balvin Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- "J Balvin Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- "J Balvin Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- "J Balvin Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- "Top 20 | Los temas + sonados | Periodo Enero 2017" (in Spanish). Unión Peruana de Productores Fonográficos. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- "Top 100 Songs Annual 2016" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- "Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- "Top 100 Songs Annual 2017" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- "Brazilian single certifications – J Balvin – Safari" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- "Italian single certifications – J. Balvin – Safari" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 20 March 2017. Select "2017" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Safari" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
- "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved 20 March 2017. Type J Balvin in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Safari in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
- "Portuguese single certifications – J Balvin – Safari" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- "Spanish single certifications" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Select Canciones under "Categoría", select 2017 under "Año". Select 32 under "Semana". Click on "BUSCAR LISTA".