El Barco (song) explained

"El Barco" (Spanish for "The boat") is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G. It was written by Karol G, Jorge Muñiz and Ovy on the Drums, and produced by the latter and Giraldo. The single was released on May 11, 2021, through Universal Music Latino, as the sixth single from her third studio album KG0516.^[1]

Background

"El Barco" was first released as a promotional single on March 24, 2021, with no official announcement, one day prior to the release of KG0516.^[2]

The song was released as a single on May 11, 2021, with the release of its music video, consisting of its performance at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.^[3]

Commercial performance

On the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart dated for April 10, 2021, the song debuted and peaked at #19, lasting 20 weeks on the chart.

Music video

The music video for "El Barco" consists of Karol G's live performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The music video was initially posted on Jimmy Fallon's official YouTube channel, but was later removed and uploaded on Karol G’s official YouTube channel on May 11, 2021.

Live performances

"El Barco" was first performed on March 24, 2021, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In collaboration with Billboard and energy drink Rockstar, Karol G performed the song once again for the Summer Spotlight concert series on September 15, 2021.^[4] On March 3, 2022, Giraldo performed the song at the Billboard Women in Music event, where she was honored with The Rulebreaker Award.^[5] "El Barco" has been present on the set list of all of Karol G's solo headlining tours, including the Bichota Tour, Strip Love Tour and the Mañana Será Bonito Tour.

Charts

scope=col	Chart (2021)	scope=col	Peak position
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[6]	51

Release history

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Date	Format	Label
Various	March 24, 2021

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mahadevan. Tara. Listen to Karol G's New Album 'KG0516' f/ Nicki Minaj, J Balvin, Ludacris, and More. Complex. en. March 6, 2021. January 12, 2023.
2. News: Roiz. Jessica. Karol G Performs Heartfelt 'El Barco,' Gushes Over Backstreet Boys & More On 'Tonight Show'. Billboard. March 25, 2021. November 10, 2024.
3. Web site: KAROL G - EL BARCO. YouTube. www.youtube.com.
4. Karol G. Brought the Heat to the Rockstar Energy Drink Summer Spotlight Concert Series. Billboard Staff. Billboard. September 15, 2021. November 10, 2024.
5. Nicholson. Jessica. Karol G Honored With Rule Breaker Award at 2022 Billboard Women in Music. Billboard. March 3, 2022. November 10, 2024.
6. Web site: EL BARCO - KAROL G EPDM. November 10, 2024. El Portal de Música.