"La Despedida" () is a single by Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee. It is the third official single released on August 4, 2010 from his album Mundial. The official remix of the song features American singer Tony Dize. This song resembles his other song ¿Qué Tengo Que Hacer?. The music video also resembles his other song's music video Llamado de Emergencia.
Critical reception Matthew Wilkening from AOL Radio Blog said that the song "combines an infectious mid-tempo dance beat with Latin horns and percussion, as Daddy Yankee bids farewell — but seemingly refuses to give up a lover who is moving away from him, despite his friends' best advice". It received an award for "Urban Song of the Year" at the 2012 ASCAP Awards, which are awarded annually by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in the United States.
Music video The music video for the song was released on August 23, 2010. It was directed by George Rivera and Juan Esteban Suárez. It shows the artist's mother-in-law going to the hospital for brain cancer, and shows the artist's wife shaving her head as a sympathy gesture.
Versions Album version Official Remix (featuring Tony Dize) Bachata version Instrumental
Remixes Edson R'S Official Club Mix Edson R'S Official Instrumental Club Mix J. Rhythm & Ricky Luna Club Remix
Charts and certifications Chart (2010–11)PeakpositionArgentina (Top 20)13Chile (Top 20) 2Chile Airplay (Top Latino)1Colombian Airplay (Los 40) 3Puerto Rico Airplay (Top Latino)1US Bubbling Under Hot 10016
Year-end charts End of year chart (2010)PositionUS Latin Songs Year End 201028US Latin Pop Songs Year End 201023
Sales and certifications
See also List of Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay number ones of 2010
References
External links
Daddy Yankee's official website