Bella y Sensual explained

"Bella y Sensual" is a song by American singers Romeo Santos and Nicky Jam and Puerto Rican rapper and singer Daddy Yankee. The song was written by Santos, Nick Caminero and Ramón Rodríguez, with production handled by Santos, Saga WhiteBlack, Tainy & Nely. It was released to digital retailers on October 27, 2017, through Sony Music Latin, as the third single released from Santos' third studio album, Golden.

Background

According to Santos, he wanted to record a reggaeton track, to follow his previously released soundtrack, "Noche de Sexo", with Wisin & Yandel.^[1]

Reception

Billboard editor Leila Cobo noted that the song "approaches mainstream trap without betraying Santos' voice".^[2]

Music video

The music video was filmed in New York City (where the music video for "Eres Mía" was previously shot) between October 23 and 24 and released on November 24, 2017. It features Dominican model Yovanna Ventura, and Dominican dancers Dahiana Elizabeth and Cristal Sicard as the lead females.^[3]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017–18)	Peak position
Chile (Monitor Latino)[4]	13
Colombia (Monitor Latino)[5]	5
Colombia (National-Report)[6]	6
El Salvador (Monitor Latino)[7]	17
Honduras (Monitor Latino)[8]	14
Mexico (Billboard Mexican Airplay)[9]	12
Nicaragua (Monitor Latino)[10]	16
Paraguay (Monitor Latino)[11]	8
Venezuela (National-Report)[12]	33

Year-end charts

Chart (2017)	Position
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[13]	89
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[14]	55
Chart (2018)	Position
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[15]	47

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ratner-Arias. Sigal. Romeo Santos has the golden touch on his new album. AP News. November 21, 2017. July 20, 2017.
2. Cobo. Leila. Romeo Santos to the Haters: 'I Find a Creative Way of Telling You To Go F--k Yourself'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. November 21, 2017. July 27, 2017.
3. News: Romeo Santos Lanza Su Sencillo Radial "Bella y Sensual" con Daddy Yankee & Nicky Jam. October 26, 2017. November 18, 2017.
4. Web site: Top 20 General: Del 18 al 24 de Septiembre, 2017. Monitor Latino. November 21, 2017. es.
5. Web site: Colombia General. es. Monitor Latino. July 31, 2019.
6. Web site: Top 100 Colombia. es. National-Report. July 22, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20180128225404/http://www.national-report.com/top-colombia/#tab-1. January 28, 2018. live.
7. Web site: El Salvador General. es. Monitor Latino. May 10, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180510072824/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/El%20Salvador/General/20180115. May 10, 2018. live.
8. Web site: Honduras General. es. Monitor Latino. May 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180509203444/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Honduras/General/20180101. May 9, 2018. live.
9. Mexico Airplay: Dec 23, 2017. Billboard. May 16, 2018. subscription. April 5, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190405222342/https://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2017-12-23/mexico. dead.
10. Web site: Nicaragua General. es. Monitor Latino. May 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180509195844/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Nicaragua/General/20171204. May 9, 2018. live.
11. Web site: Paraguay General. es. Monitor Latino. May 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180509133129/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Paraguay/General/20180312. May 9, 2018. live.
12. Web site: Top 100 Venezuela. es. National-Report. May 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180518102743/http://www.national-report.com/top-venezuela/. May 18, 2018. dead.
13. Web site: Top 100 Songs Annual 2017. Productores de Música de España. es. May 9, 2022.
14. Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. May 12, 2021.
15. Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2018. Billboard. May 12, 2021.