Ella Baila Sola (song)
"Ella Baila Sola" is a song by the American regional Mexican group, Eslabon Armado, and Mexican singer Peso Pluma. It was released on March 17, 2023, through DEL Records and Prajin Parlay. The song was written by Eslabon Armado lead singer, Pedro Tovar. It went viral on TikTok and became the first regional Mexican song in history to reach the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100,[2] as well as the first to top the Billboard Global 200.
"Ella Baila Sola" | ||||
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Single by Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma | ||||
from the album Desvelado | ||||
Language | Spanish | |||
English title | "She Dances Alone" | |||
Released | March 17, 2023 | |||
Genre | Regional Mexican Ranchera[1] | |||
Length | 2:45 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Pedro Tovar | |||
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Eslabon Armado singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Eslabon Armado" on YouTube |
Background
Lead singer Pedro Tovar called working with Pluma "probably one of [his] best collabs" as they got along well in the studio, and stated that he appreciated the collaboration as "it benefited [them] both". Both artists also expressed their surprise at the song's success.[3]
Commercial performance
The song reached number-one on the US Hot Latin Songs chart for the week of 15 April 2023.[4] It reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the week of 29 April 2023, the first regional Mexican song in the top 10 of chart,[2][5] and the highest position for any Mexican artist. It was also number-one on the Billboard Global 200, the first regional Mexican number-one single of the chart and the first number-one single for a Mexican artist.[6]
Charts
Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[7] | 43 |
Bolivia (Billboard)[8] | 2 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 88 |
Chile (Billboard)[10] | 4 |
Colombia (Billboard)[11] | 1 |
El Salvador (Monitor Latino)[12] | 2 |
Ecuador (Billboard)[13] | 3 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
Mexico (Billboard)[15] | 1 |
Peru (Billboard)[16] | 6 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[17] | 35 |
US Billboard Hot 100[18] | 4 |
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[4] | 1 |
US Latin Airplay (Billboard)[19] | 7 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[20] | 4× Platinum (Latin) | 240,000![]() |
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References
- "Corridos and banda sweep the global charts: Is Mexican music the new reggaeton?". El Pais. April 25, 2023.
- Trust, Gary (April 17, 2023). "Morgan Wallen No. 1 on Hot 100, Drake Debuts, Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma Bring Regional Mexican to Top 10". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- Bustios, Pamela (April 11, 2023). "Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma's 'Ella Baila Sola' Tops Hot Latin Songs Chart: 'We Didn't Expect the Song to Make So Much Noise!'". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- "Eslabon Armado Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- Trust, Gary (April 24, 2023). "SZA Scores Her First Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 With 'Kill Bill'". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- Trust, Gary (April 24, 2023). "Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma's 'Ella Baila Sola' Soars to No. 1 on Billboard Global 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- "Eslabon Armado – Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)" Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Singles for Eslabon Armado. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- "Bolivia Songs: Week of April 29, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- "Eslabon Armado Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- "Peru Songs: Week of April 29, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- "Colombia Songs: Week of April 29, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- "Top 20 El Salvador". Monitor Latino. April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- "Ecuador Songs: Week of April 29, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- "Eslabon Armado Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- "Mexico Songs: Week of April 22, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- "Peru Songs: Week of April 29, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- "Top 100 Songs Weekly". Productores de Música de España. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- "Eslabon Armado Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- "Eslabon Armado Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- "American single certifications – Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma – Ella Baila Sola". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 25, 2023.