787 (song)
| "787" | ||||
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| Single by Ivy Queen | ||||
| Released | June 6, 2019 | |||
| Studio | in Miami | |||
| Genre | Reggaetón | |||
| Length | 3:54 | |||
| Label | NKS Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Martha Pesante Rodríguez, Xavier Sanchez, Jorge Erazo, Chaz Mishan, Jonathan Callender, Johan Errami, Mike Molina | |||
| Producer(s) | Jorgie Milliano, Chaz Mishan | |||
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"787" is a song by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Ivy Queen. The song was written as a love-letter to Puerto Rico and the island’s countless famous musicians, a globally-recognized phenomenon which goes back to the country’s very earliest days.
"787" features vocals by Ivy Queen, with harmonies and backing vocals by fellow artists Jowell, Zion & Lennox. The song was written as a tribute by Ivy Queen, predominantly, along with her longtime collaborator, Xavier Sanchez, and producers Jorgie Milliano and Chaz Mishan. The song was officially released as a single on June 6, 2019.
The song peaked at #41 on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart and #23 on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay chart.
Composition[edit]
As an homage to the genre, ”787” mentions (by title) and interpolates several famous reggaetón songs, including:
- "Amor Mío" by Eddie Dee
- "Bendición Mami" by Mexicano 777
- "Calla" by Vico C
- "Dame un Kiss" by Franco "El Gorila"
- "Dile" by Don Omar
- "El Teléfono" by Hector "El Father" and Wisin & Yandel
- "Eso Ehh..!!!" by Alexis & Fido
- "Gasolina" by Daddy Yankee
- "La Batidora" by Yaga & Mackie and Don Omar
- "Mi Cama Huele a Ti" by Tito "El Bambino" and Zion & Lennox
- "Pa’Que Retozen" by Tego Calderón
- "Pegate a la Pared" by Yandel
- "Pide un Deseo" by Baby Rasta & Gringo
- "Punto 40" by Baby Rasta & Gringo
- "Soy Una Gargola" by Arcángel and Randy
- "Zun Da Da" by Zion[1][2]
According to Jennifer Mota for the Spanish-language magazine People en Español, Queen pays homage by referencing songs and lyrics performed by her male peers within the genre of reggaeton. According to Mota, the song is from a woman's perspective.[3] Billboard magazine's Jessica Roiz called "787" an "infectious song" that "pays homage to old-school reggaeton."[4] Roiz noted the sampling of early 2000s reggaeton songs in 2019 becoming a trend.[4]
Release and promotion[edit]
A behind-the-scenes video detailing the making of the song was filmed in Barcelona, Spain.[5] It was posted on YouTube on June 14, 2019, and has obtained over 280,000 views as of April 2022.[6]
Commercial performance[edit]
For the week of July 13, 2019, "787" debuted at number twenty-four on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay chart.[7] The following week of July 20, 2019, the song rose one position to number twenty-three.[8] It spent two more weeks, the weeks of July 27, 2019 and August 3, 2019, at this position.[9][10] One week after debuting on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart, the week of July 20, 2019, the song debuted at number forty-nine on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart.[11] It spent a second week at number forty-nine, the week of July 27, 2019.[12] In its third week, the week of August 3, 2019, the song rose eight positions to number forty-one.[13]
Chart performance[edit]
| Chart (2019) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| US Latin Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 41 |
| US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 23 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Ivy Queen - 787 Lyrics by Genius". Genius. Genius Media Group. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Tracks Sampled in 787 by Ivy Queen". WhoSampled. WhoSampled.com Limited. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ Mota, Jennifer (June 14, 2019). "Ivy Queen honors Reggaeton throwbacks in "787". People en Español. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ a b Roiz, Jessica (July 23, 2019). "Latin Artists revive Old-School Reggaeton Hits". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Estreno mundial del nuevo tema de la reina del genero urbano, Ivy Queen". Oxigeno FM. Prisa Musica. June 6, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Ivy Queen - Behind 787 - YouTube". YouTube. June 14, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Latin Rhythm Airplay: July 13, 2019: Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Latin Rhythm Airplay: July 20, 2019: Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Latin Rhythm Airplay: July 27, 2019: Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Latin Rhythm Airplay: August 03, 2019: Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Latin Airplay: July 20, 2019: Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Latin Airplay: July 27, 2019: Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Latin Airplay: August 03, 2019: Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Ivy Queen Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Ivy Queen Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.