Unstoppable (Karol G album)

Unstoppable is the debut studio album by Colombian singer Karol G. The album was released on October 27, 2017, through Universal Music Latin Entertainment.[2]

Unstoppable
Studio album by
Karol G
ReleasedOctober 27, 2017
Recorded2014-2017[1]
GenreReggaeton
Length42:43
LanguageSpanish
LabelUniversal Latin
Producer
  • Andrés Torres
  • DJ Luian
  • Mauricio Rengifo
  • Montana The Producer
  • Mosty
  • Mueka
  • Ovy on the Drums
Karol G chronology
Super Single
(2013)		 Unstoppable
(2017)		 Ocean
(2019)
Singles from Unstoppable
  1. "Casi Nada"
    Released: March 4, 2016
  2. "Muñeco de Lego"
    Released: August 26, 2016
  3. "Hello"
    Released: November 4, 2016
  4. "A Ella"
    Released: May 5, 2017
  5. "Ahora Me Llama"
    Released: May 26, 2017
  6. "Eres Mi Todo"
    Released: July 6, 2017
  7. "La Dama"
    Released: December 21, 2017

Background

After the commercial failure of her 2013 mixtape Super Single, Karol G finally gained traction with "Amor de Dos" in collaboration with Nicky Jam.[3] The following year, Karol G released stand alone singles and started working on her debut album. In 2015, collaborative songs with De La Ghetto and Andy Rivera were released.[1] In January 2016, Giraldo was signed with Universal Music Latin Entertainment.[4]

Since February 2016, Karol G began teasing the release of "Casi Nada" through her social media accounts, and on March 10, 2016 the official cover art and release date was revealed.[5] The song was released on March 18, 2016, as the album's lead single.[6] On August 26, 2016, "Muñeco de Lego" was released as the following single.[7] "Hello", a collaboration with Puerto Rican rapper Ozuna was released as the album's third single on November 4, 2016.[8] "A Ella" was released on May 5, 2017, as the fifth single. "Ahora Me Llama" with Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny was released on May 26, 2017.[9] "Eres Mi Todo" with Kevin Roldán was released on July 6, 2017, as the last single before the album's release.

On October 11, 2017, Karol G announced the release date and title for her debut album, Unstoppable.[10] Giraldo later explained the meaning behind the album's title, stating:

"This album is the result of many years of incredible experiences, knowledge, ups and downs that allowed me to see that only determination could help me achieve a place in this business. Sometimes you get what you want, sometimes you don't, but in the end you will always win. There is nothing that can stop me and I'm ready to take on and enjoy the ride. It's my motto; it's what I live by. I know what I want and I will be unstoppable until I get it!"

[11]

On October 17, 2017, the track list was revealed, featuring guest appearances from Cosculluela, Ozuna, Bad Bunny, Kevin Roldán and Quavo.[12][13] The album was officially released on October 27, 2017.

Commercial performance

Unstoppable debuted at number two on the US Top Latin Albums chart, earning 4,000 album-equivalent units (including 3,000 copies in pure album sales) in its first week, according to Nielsen Music.[14] The album also debuted at number 192 on the US Billboard 200 and number two on the US Latin Rhythm Albums charts respectively.[14] On November 8, 2018, the album was certified double platinum by the Latin Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over 120,000 units in the United States.[15]

Track listing

Credits were adapted from Tidal.[16]

Unstoppable[2]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Ganas de Ti"
Ovy on the Drums3:47
2."La Dama" (with Cosculluela)
  • Ovy on the Drums
  • Montana The Producer
  • Mueka
3:28
3."Hello" (with Ozuna)
  • Ovy on the Drums
  • Mosty
3:45
4."El Pecado"
  • Giraldo
  • Oviedo
Ovy on the Drums4:11
5."A Solas"
  • Giraldo
  • Oviedo
Ovy on the Drums3:50
6."Ahora Me Llama" (with Bad Bunny)
  • Ovy on the Drums
  • DJ Luian
3:55
7."Eres Mi Todo" (with Kevin Roldán)
Ovy on the Drums4:07
8."Amor No Hay"
  • Giraldo
  • Oviedo
Ovy on the Drums3:52
9."A Ella"
3:48
10."Muñeco de Lego"
  • Giraldo
  • Oviedo
  • Ovy on the Drums
  • Mosty
3:44
11."Casi Nada"
  • Giraldo
  • Andy Clay
  • Hector Ruben Rivera
  • Gustavo Alberto
  • GabrielRodriguezEMC
  • Oviedo
Ovy on the Drums3:38
12."Lo Sabe Dios"
  • Giraldo
  • Fernando Tobon
  • Oviedo
Ovy on the Drums4:27
13."Ahora Me Llama (Remix)" (with Bad Bunny and Quavo)
Ovy on the Drums4:11
Total length:52:43

Personnel

Credits were adapted from Tidal.[16]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Costa Rica[23] 2× Platinum  
Mexico (AMPROFON)[24] 3× Platinum+Gold 210,000‡
United States (RIAA)[15] 2× Platinum (Latin) 120,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
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  2. "Unstoppable by Karol G". Apple Music. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  3. Brugueras, Melba (May 22, 2017). "Karol G pide espacio para la mujer en el reguetón". Primera Hora. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  4. Arango Duque, Jaime (February 4, 2016). "Karol G firmó contrato con Universal Music Latin Entertainment". El Colombiano. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  5. G, Karol [@karolg] (February 17, 2016). "Quieren musica nueva ??? No queda #CASINADA 💯🔥 EMPEZÓ EL CONTEO REGRESIVO". Retrieved March 4, 2023 – via Instagram.
  6. Cobo, Leila (March 10, 2016). "Listen to Karol G's New Single 'Casi Nada': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  7. G, Karol [@karolg] (August 26, 2016). "SORPRESA !!! Yaaaa puedes ver el video de #MUÑECODELEGO 👾 LINK EN MI BIO". Retrieved March 4, 2023 – via Instagram.
  8. Net, Nuria (November 3, 2016). "Estreno: Karol G viene "arriesgada" en su nuevo tema 'Hello' featuring Ozuna". Univision. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  9. ""Me dio mucha rabia": su novio la dejó por una amiga y ella escribió una canción para desquitarse". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  10. G, Karol [@karolg] (August 26, 2016). "✖️ U N S T O P P A B L E ✖️ The Album / 27 de Octubre". Retrieved March 4, 2023 – via Instagram.
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  12. "KAROL G RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM "UNSTOPPABLE"". Universal Music Latino. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  13. G, Karol [@karolg] (August 26, 2016). "27 de Octubre ✖️ U N S T O P P A B L E ✖️ The Album". Retrieved March 4, 2023 – via Instagram.
  14. Pamela Bustios (November 8, 2017). "Karol G's 'Unstoppable' Debuts at No. 2 on Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  15. "American album certifications – Karol G – Unstoppable". Recording Industry Association of America.
  16. "Unstoppable / Karol G Genius". Genius. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
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  19. "Karol G Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  20. "Karol G Chart History (Latin Rhythm Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  21. "Top Latin Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  22. "Top Latin Albums – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  23. "Karol G recibió doble disco platino en Costa Rica" (in Spanish). Radio Moda. June 7, 2018. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  24. "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved June 29, 2022. Type Karol G in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Unstoppable in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
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