Rebelde (song)
"Rebelde" (English: "Rebel") is a song recorded by the Mexican pop group RBD. It was released as the first single from their debut album Rebelde in 2004. "Rebelde" became 2005's major hit in Mexico and was the song that started the band's successful career. The single is widely considered to be the group's signature song since RBD is short for Rebelde. The song was used extensively in the soap opera Rebelde during its first season.
"Rebelde" | ||||
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Single by RBD | ||||
from the album Rebelde | ||||
Released | 30 September 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2004 2005 (Portuguese version) | |||
Genre | Pop rock, teen pop | |||
Length | 3:32 | |||
Label | EMI | |||
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Music video
RBD along with some cast members from Rebelde arrive at a house for an exclusive party. Throughout the video, the different cast members and RBD party throughout the house; the group is also seen singing on a stage while performing some choreographed dance moves. They keep rebelling throughout the video even though their parents are around. At the end of the video they are led into the woods by a man to take away their sins.
Commercial performance
The song gave the band recognition, but ultimately peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.
In 2008, "Rebelde" was certificated Gold in Brazil.
Charts
Chart (2004–2008) | Peak position |
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El Salvador (Notimex)[1] | 1 |
Guatemala (Notimex)[2] | 1 |
Spanish Singles Chart | 1 |
US Billboard Latin Pop Airplay | 21 |
US Billboard Hot Latin Songs | 37 |
Venezuela (Record Report)[3] | 35 |
Certifications
Country | Certification |
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Brasil | Gold[4] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
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2005 | Premios Juventud | La Más Pegajosa | Nominated |
Premios Oye! | Video del Año | Nominated | |
Canción del Año | Nominated | ||
2006 | TVyNovelas Award | Mejor Tema de Telenovela | Won |
References
- "Mexicanos conquistan Centroamérica" (in Spanish). El Siglo de Torreón. March 21, 2005. Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- "Mexicanos conquistan Centroamérica" (in Spanish). El Siglo de Torreón. March 21, 2005. Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- "Top 50 – General: Cierre de Año, 2005" (PDF) (in Spanish). Record Report. December 24, 2005. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 8, 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2011 Singles". Australian Record Industry Association. Retrieved 2011-05-02.