Though his music is primarily reggaeton, J Balvin has experimented with a variety of musical genres in his work, including electronica, house music, trap, and R&B. He has collaborated with artists such as Pharrell Williams, Major Lazer, and Sean Paul. Despite working with many English-speaking artists, J Balvin continues to sing almost exclusively in Spanish, and hopes to introduce Spanish-language music to a global audience. He is also noted for his eclectic and colorful fashion sense.
Balvin's breakthrough came in 2014 with the single "6 AM" featuring Puerto Rican singer Farruko which peaked at. The song, along with the single "Ay Vamos", bolstered sales of his debut album La Familia. In 2016, he released Energia, which included the hit singles "Ginza", "Bobo", "Safari", and "Sigo Extranandote". In June 2017, J Balvin released the single "Mi Gente" with Willy William, which achieved international success and later reached one billion views on YouTube. This preceded the release of his fifth full-length album, titled Vibras, the concept for which was developed from the moment "Mi Gente" started "connecting with audiences around the world," presented as a fusion of reggaeton with different worldwide styles and rhythms. It received favorable reviews from critics and audiences alike, with Juana Giaimo of The Guardian praising the sound of the reggaeton music on the album by calling it "smooth" and "sensual", and dubbing it the "perfect party playlist, [which] confirms that the noisy style of early reggaeton hits such as Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' is slowly being left behind."
He has also collaborated with Cardi B and Bad Bunny on the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "I Like It".
Mi Gente featuring Beyoncé
J Balvin Lyrics
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Mi música no discrimina a nadie así que vamos a romper
Toda mi gente se mueve
Mira el ritmo cómo los tiene
Hago música que entretiene
El mundo nos quiere, nos quiere, me quiere a mí
Mira el ritmo cómo los tiene
Hago música que entretiene
Mi música los tiene fuerte bailando y se baila así
'Tamos rompiendo la discoteca
La fiesta no para, apenas comienza
(Eh) C'est comme-çi
(Eh) C'est comme-ça
(Eh) Ma chérie
La-la-la-la-la
Francia, Colombia
Me gusta (freeze)
J Balvin, Willy William
Te gusta (freeze)
Los DJ's no mienten, le gusta a mi gente
Y eso se fue mundial (freeze)
No le bajamos, más nunca paramos
Es otro palo y blam
Y dónde está mi gente
Mais fais bouger la tête
Y dónde está mi gente
Say yeah, yeah, yeah (un, dos, tres, leggo)
De esquina a esquina, de ahí nos vamo'
El mundo es grande pero lo tengo en mis manos
Estoy muy duro, sí, okey, ahí vamo'
Y con el tiempo nos seguimos elevando
Que seguimos rompiendo aquí
Esta fiesta no tiene fin
Botellas para arriba, sí
Los tengo bailando rompiendo y yo sigo aquí
Que seguimos rompiendo aquí
Esta fiesta no tiene fin
Botellas para arriba, sí
(Los tengo bailando, rompiendo)
Y dónde está mi gente
Mais fais bouger la tête
Y dónde está mi gente
Say yeah, yeah, yeah (un, dos, tres, leggo)
Worldwide
Willy William
J Balvin, man
Ajá
Ajá
Ajá
Ajá
The song "Mi Gente" by J Balvin and Willy William is a lively and upbeat anthem of celebration and unity. The opening lines, "Si el ritmo te lleva a mover la cabeza ya empezamos como es, mi música no discrimina a nadie así que vamos a romper" translates to "If the rhythm makes you move your head, then we've already started how it is. My music doesn't discriminate against anyone, so let's break it down." The lyrics declare that the music is inclusive and meant for everyone to enjoy and dance to.
The chorus "Toda mi gente se mueve, mira el ritmo cómo los tiene, hago música que entretiene, el mundo nos quiere, nos quiere, me quiere a mí" means "All my people move, look at how the rhythm has them. I make music that entertains, the world wants us, wants us, wants me." This implies that the music is not just for Colombians or French people (the song's collaborators), but for all "my people," whoever they may be. The music is meant to bring people together in a joyful and carefree celebration.
Throughout the song, there are references to the global popularity of the music, with lines like "los DJ's no mienten, le gusta a mi gente, y eso se fue mundial" meaning "the DJs don't lie, my people like it, and it went global." The refrain "y dónde está mi gente" is repeated, meaning "where is my people," suggesting that the music is meant to bring everyone together no matter where they come from or what language they speak.
Overall, "Mi Gente" is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates unity and inclusivity through music.
Line by Line Meaning
Si el ritmo te lleva a mover la cabeza ya empezamos como es
If the rhythm makes you move your head, we're already getting started on how it is
Mi música no discrimina a nadie así que vamos a romper
My music doesn't discriminate against anyone, so let's break it down
Toda mi gente se mueve
All my people move
Mira el ritmo cómo los tiene
See how the rhythm has them
Hago música que entretiene
I make music that entertains
El mundo nos quiere, nos quiere, me quiere a mí
The world likes us, likes us, likes me
Mi música los tiene fuerte bailando y se baila así
My music has them strongly dancing and it's danced like this
'Tamos rompiendo la discoteca
We're breaking the club
La fiesta no para, apenas comienza
The party doesn't stop, it's just beginning
(Eh) C'est comme-çi
(Eh) It's like this
(Eh) C'est comme-ça
(Eh) It's like that
(Eh) Ma chérie
(Eh) My darling
La-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la
Francia, Colombia
France, Colombia
Me gusta (freeze)
I like it (freeze)
J Balvin, Willy William
J Balvin, Willy William
Los DJ's no mienten, le gusta a mi gente
The DJs don't lie, my people like it
Y eso se fue mundial (freeze)
And that went global (freeze)
No le bajamos, más nunca paramos
We don't stop, we never stop
Es otro palo y blam
It's another hit and bam
Y dónde está mi gente
And where is my people
Mais fais bouger la tête
But make your head move
Say yeah, yeah, yeah (un, dos, tres, leggo)
Say yeah, yeah, yeah (one, two, three, let's go)
De esquina a esquina, de ahí nos vamo'
From corner to corner, from there we go
El mundo es grande pero lo tengo en mis manos
The world is big, but I have it in my hands
Estoy muy duro, sí, okey, ahí vamo'
I'm very strong, yes, okay, there we go
Y con el tiempo nos seguimos elevando
And with time we keep rising
Que seguimos rompiendo aquí
That we keep breaking it here
Esta fiesta no tiene fin
This party has no end
Botellas para arriba, sí
Bottles up, yes
Los tengo bailando rompiendo y yo sigo aquí
I have them dancing and breaking it down and I'm still here
Worldwide
Worldwide
No le bajamos, más nunca paramos
We don't stop, we never stop
Willy William
Willy William
J Balvin, man
J Balvin, man
Ajá
Uh-huh
Ajá
Uh-huh
Ajá
Uh-huh
Ajá
Uh-huh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andres David Restrepo Echavarria, Ashadally Adam, Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin, Mohombi Nzasi Moupondo, Willy Fauade William
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@farahcirah1775
Letra de "Mi Gente" (Remix) ft. Beyoncé]
[Verso 1: J Balvin & Beyoncé]
Si el ritmo te lleva a mover la cabeza ya empezamos cómo es
Mi música no discrimina a nadie así que vamos a romper
Con lo mío todos se mueven
La fiesta la llevo en mis genes
Yo soy la reina de los nenes
Mi gente no se detiene, aquí nadie se quiere ir
Si el ritmo está en tu cabeza
Ahora suéltate y mueve los pies
Me encanta cuando el bajo suena
Empezamos a subir de nivel
Toda mi gente se mueve
La fiesta la llevo en mis genes
Yo soy la reina de los nenes
Mi musica los tiene fuerte bailando y se baila así
[Verso 2: Willy William & Beyoncé]
Tamo' rompiendo la discoteca
La fiesta no para, apenas comienza
C'est comme-ci, c'est comme-ça
Ma chèrie, la la la la la
Francia, Colombia, Houston (Freeze)
J Balvin, Willy William, Beyoncé (Freeze)
Los DJ's no mienten, le gusta a mi gente y eso se fue mundial (Freeze)
No le bajamos, más nunca paramos es otro palo y ¡Blam!
[Pre-Coro: J Balvin, Willy William, Beyoncé]
¿Y dónde está mi gente?
Mais fais bouger la tête
Azul, are you with me
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Un, dos, tres, leggo'
(Ay yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Verso 3: Beyoncé]
He say my body stay wetter than the ocean
And he say that Creole in my body is like a potion
I can be a beast or I can give you emotion
But please don't question my devotion
I been giving birth on these haters 'cause I'm fertile
See these double Cs on this bag, murda
Want my double Ds in his bed, Serta
If you really love me make an album about me, word up
Soon as I walk in
Boys start they talkin
Right as that booty sway (Freeze)
Slay
Lift up your people
From Texas, Puerto Rico
Dem' islands to México (Freeze)
[Pre-Coro: J Balvin, Willy William, Beyoncé]
¿Y dónde está mi gente? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Mais fais bouger la tête (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
¿Y dónde está mi gente? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Un, dos, tres, leggo'
(Ay yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Verso 4: J Balvin & Beyoncé]
Esquina a esquina, de ahí no' vamo' (de ahí no' vamo')
El mundo es grande pero lo tengo en mi' manos
Estoy muy duro, sí, ok, ahí vamos
Y con el tiempo nos seguimos elevando
Que seguimos rompiendo aquí
Esta fiesta no tiene fin
Botellas para arriba, sí
Mi gente no se detiene, aquí nadie se quiere ir
[Pre-Coro: J Balvin, Willy William, Beyoncé, (Blue Ivy)]
¿Y dónde está mi gente?
Mais fais bouger la tête
Azul, are you with me
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Un, dos, tres, leggo'
(Oh, yes, I am)
[Outro: J Balvin]
Worldwide
Willy William
J Balvin, man
Uh huh, Uh huh
Uh huh, Uh huh
@itsangel5270
The top female singers that sound amazing in Spanish (in my opinion)
1. Selena Gonez
2. Beyonce
3. Becky G
4. Demi Lovato
5. Rosalia
Yall i don't know how to phrase this but I'm tired of y'all either telling me, to add people I don't even know onto here, you gotta know that not everyone is a "music encyclopedia"
I mean this in the nicest way possible
@mar-hy4uk
English Lyrics
Mi Gente (My People)
If the rhythm makes you move your head
We got off on the right foot
My music doesn’t discriminate against anyone
So we’re gonna tear it up
Everyone moves to my stuff
I carry the party in my genes
And I’m the queen of all the boys
My people don’t stop, no one wants to leave here
The rhythm is in your head, now let go and move your feet
I love it when that bass plays, the level starts to rise
Everyone moves to my stuff
I carry the party in my genes
And I’m the queen of all the boys
My music has everyone dancing, and this is how you do it
All my people move
Look at the rhythm how it controls them
I make music that entertains
The world loves us, loves us
And it loves me
All my people move
Look at the rhythm how it controls them
I make music that entertains
My music has them dancing strong and this is how you do it
We’re tearing up the club
The party doesn’t stop, it’s just beginning
It’s like this, It’s like that
My sweetheart, la la la la la
France, Colombia
Houston (Freeze)
J Balvin, Willy William
Beyonce (Freeze)
DJ’s don’t lie, they like my people
And that went world-wide (Freeze)
We won’t turn it off, We’ll never stop
It’s another hit, and Blam!
And, where are all my people?
(But do move your head)
Azul, are you with me?
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
1, 2, 3, leggo’
He say my body stay wetter than the ocean
And he say the Creole in my body is like a potion
I can be a beast or I can give you emotion
But please don’t question my devotion
I been giving birth on these haters cause I’m fertile
See these double Cs on this bag
Murda
Want my double Ds in his bed
Serta
If you really love me make an album about me
Word Up
Soon as I walk in
Boys start they talkin
Fight as that booty sway
Freeze!
Slay
Lift up your people
Frm Texas to Puerto Rico
Dem islands to Mexico
And, where are all my people?
(But do move your head)
Azul, are you with me?
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
1, 2, 3, leggo’
Corner to corner, from there we go
The world is big but I have it in my hand
I’m really hard, yeah? Ok, here we go
And with time we keep moving up
And we’re still tearing it up here
This party has no end
Bottles up, yeah
My people don’t stop, no one wants to leave here
And where are my people?
(But do move your head)
Azul, are you with me?
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
1, 2, 3, leggo’
Your welcome! :)
@GabeErwin
here before a billion views
@caseystano3946
here before you get 100 likes
@Evolmusicinc
lol
@CodyDiaz
The next Despacito?
@leannawashington8228
Yessssss
@Evevevvy
Gabe Erwin I'm here before 1M views
@clarissabegoviq7774
3:11 “Azul are you with me?”
“Ma yes I am”
this melted my heart.
@felpa4260
living meme why? I not understand
@amberrobbo2461
@@felpa4260 it's her daughter's voice just auto tuned
@alle3710
Fel Pa blue is her daughter and blue in spanish is azul