Por el Contrario explained

"Por el Contrario" is a song by American singers Becky G and Ángela Aguilar, and Mexican singer Leonardo Aguilar, from Gomez's third studio album Esquinas (2023).^[1] It was released via Kemosabe and RCA Records on December 13, 2023, as the fifth and final single from the album, due to its success and fan requests, promoted with a music video. On August 7, 2024, Gomez released the Demo and Acapella versions, the latter of which appears on her fourth studio album Encuentros (2024).

Music video

The song received a video titled "Por el Contrario (Performance Video)" which was directed by Karla Read and released on December 13, 2023.^[2] Set against a desert backdrop that pulls inspiration from José María Velasco, the artists showcase their emotional depth in a synchronized display, dressed in a rich red wine hue that elevates the visual elements at play, inviting viewers to get a fly-on-the-wall look at their performance as the artists break the fourth wall. The chemistry between them takes center stage, elevated by the accompaniment of eight musicians from Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán (The University of Texas Austin), skillfully creating a powerful symphony that encapsulates the song’s emotions and allows the message to resonate even further with its audience.^[3]

Live performances

Gomez, Ángela and Leonardo Aguilar performed the song together live at the Latin Grammy Awards on November 14, 2024.^[4]

Track listing

• Streaming/digital download

1. "Por el Contrario (Demo)" – 3:17
2. "Por el Contrario (Acapella)" – 3:03
3. "Por el Contrario" – 3:05

Accolades

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Year	Category	Result
Grammy Awards	2025	Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical		[5]
Premios Juventud	2024	Best Regional Mexican Fusion		[6]
		The Perfect Collab
Latin Grammy Awards		Best Regional Mexican Song		[7]
		Songwriter of the Year

Charts

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Peak position
Bolivia (Billboard)[8]	11
Ecuador (Billboard)[9]	19

Release history

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Date	Format(s)	Label	Version
Various	December 13, 2023			Original	[10]
	August 7, 2024			Demo and Acapella	[11]

References

1. Bustios. Pamela. Becky G Makes Top Five Debut on Regional Mexican Albums Chart With 'Esquinas'. Billboard. 2023-09-28. 2023-09-28.
2. Web site: Becky G sorprende a sus fanáticos con una presentación en vivo de "Por El Contrario" . December 13, 2023 .
3. Web site: Becky G Surprises Fans with Live Performance Visualizer for "Por el Contrario" . December 13, 2023 .
4. Web site: Kali Uchis, Anitta, Becky G, Pitbull y más actuarán en los Latin Grammys 2024. Billboard. Isabela. Raygoza. October 29, 2024. October 31, 2024. es.
5. Web site: Frazier . Nina . June 14, 2024 . GRAMMY Awards Updates For The 2025 GRAMMYs: Here's Everything You Need To Know About GRAMMY Awards Categories Changes & Eligibility Guidelines . June 14, 2024 . Grammy Awards.
6. Carín León, Maluma & Peso Pluma Lead Premios Juventud 2024 Nominations: See the Complete List. Billboard. Griselda. Flores. June 25, 2024. June 25, 2024.
7. Web site: Frazier . Nina . September 17, 2024 . 2024 Latin GRAMMYs: See The Full Nominations List . September 17, 2024 . Grammy Awards.
8. Becky G Chart History (Bolivia Songs). Billboard. February 24, 2022.
9. Becky G Chart History (Ecuador Songs). Billboard. March 18, 2022.
10. Web site: ESQUINAS by Becky G. Apple Music. 28 September 2023.
11. Web site: POR EL CONTRARIO - Single by Becky G. Apple Music. 20 August 2024.