"Provenza" (Spanish for "Provence"; stylized in
all caps)[1] is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter
Karol G.[2] The song was released on April 21, 2022, through
Universal Music Latino, as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Mañana Será Bonito.
Background
The song was announced on April 19, 2022 through Karol G’s social media platforms with the title, release date and a clip of the music video.[3] The song was released on April 21, 2022.
Composition
Produced by Ovy on the Drums, "Provenza" is a song that fuses the tropical rhythms of the
afro-beat and
reggaeton.[4] Is written in the key of
D♭ major, with a moderately fast
tempo of 111 beats per minute.[5]
Critical reception
Jessica Roiz from Billboard stated: "From its feel-good melody to its lyrics full of fresh air and freedom, the lilting, calypso-esque dance beat is a whole vibe."[6]
Commercial performance
"Provenza" debuted at number 36 on the US
Billboard Hot 100 chart dated May 7, 2022. It became the highest debut for a Spanish song by a female artist on the chart's history. The following week the song reached its peak at number 25 on the chart dated May 14, 2022. The song became the highest charting Spanish song by a female soloist on the Billboard Hot 100 chart history, tied with
Telepatía by
Kali Uchis.
On the US BillboardHot Latin Songs chart dated May 7, 2022 the song debuted at number 2, becoming Giraldo's highest peaking song as a soloist on the chart. The following week the song reached the top spot on the chart dated May 14, 2022, becoming her first number 1 song as a soloist on the chart and fifth overall.
On the
Billboard Global 200 the song debuted at number 15 on the chart dated May 7, 2022. The following week the song reached its peak at number 6. It became Giraldo's highest peaking song as a soloist.
The music video for "Provenza" was directed by Pedro Artola and was released on Karol G's
YouTube channel on April 21, 2022.[7] The music video takes place throughout the island of
Lanzarote.[8]
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. † Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.
A remix version of "Provenza" titled "Provenza (Remix)", was released on August 11, 2023, as part of Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season), Karol G's second mixtape.
Background
"Provenza (Remix)" was teased for the first time on the
electronic dance music festival
Tomorrowland on July 29, 2022, where Karol G performed the song with
Tiësto as a surprise appearance.[62] On February 19, 2023, Giraldo was the headlining act for Viña Del Mar International Song Festival, where the song was performed for the second time.
On July 31, 2023, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) was announced.[63] On August 7, 2023, Giraldo revealed the track list, where "Provenza (Remix)" was featured. The song was released on August 11, 2023, alongside the mixtape's release.[64]