Despacito

Despacito is a song by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi featuring Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee, released on January 12, 2017, through Universal Music Latin. The song was written by Luis Fonsi, Erika Ender, and Daddy Yankee, and produced by Andrés Torres and Mauricio Rengifo.

The song is a Latin pop song with reggaeton influences. "Despacito" means "slowly" in Spanish. Lyrically, the song is about wanting to slowly and sensually explore a romantic relationship.

"Despacito" achieved widespread international success, topping the charts in numerous countries, including Spain, Italy, Germany, and the United States. It became the first primarily Spanish-language song to top the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States since "Macarena" in 1996. A remix version featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber was released in April 2017 and further contributed to the song's global popularity.

The official music video for "Despacito" on YouTube became the first video on the platform to reach 3 billion views, and subsequently became the most viewed video on YouTube, surpassing "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth. It has since been surpassed by other videos, but remains one of the most-viewed videos of all time.

The song's immense popularity is attributed to its catchy melody, danceable rhythm, and the collaboration with Justin Bieber, which broadened its reach to English-speaking audiences. "Despacito" is often credited with revitalizing interest in Latin music globally and paving the way for other Latin artists to achieve mainstream success. The song has received numerous awards and nominations, including Latin Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Urban Fusion/Performance.