KAROL G, Nicki Minaj - Tusa

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📌 About the song

• Title: Tusa
• Artists: KAROL G (Colombia) and Nicki Minaj (Trinidad and Tobago / USA)
• Release: November 7, 2019
• Producer: Ovy on the Drums
• Genre: Reggaeton / Latin Trap

🎶 What does “Tusa” mean?

In Colombia, tusa is a colloquial word to describe sadness or heartbreak after a breakup. It's that state where, even if you try to distract yourself with parties, friends, or new partners, you keep thinking about the person you lost.

📖 Lyrics and Theme

The song is about a woman who appears to be enjoying life after her breakup (partying, drinking, dancing), but in reality, she's still emotionally attached to her ex. Although she says she doesn't need him, her heart still remembers him.
Nicki Minaj surprises by rapping in Spanish and English, showcasing a fresh style and blending cultures.

🌍 Success and Impact

• It reached number 1 on Billboard Hot Latin Songs upon its debut.
• It became the first female Spanish-language collaboration to achieve this.
• It was certified Diamond in the United States (Latin RIAA) and certified multi-platinum in countries like Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Chile.
• The official video surpassed 1.6 billion views on YouTube.
• It was considered a heartbreak anthem in modern reggaeton.
• Won the 2021 Premio Lo Nuestro Award for Song of the Year – Urban.

🎤 Importance for the artists

• For KAROL G, it cemented her status as one of the queens of global reggaeton.
• For Nicki Minaj, it meant officially entering the Latin market with massive success.