"999" is a song recorded by American singer Selena Gomez and Colombian singer Camilo. It was released through Interscope Records on August 27, 2021. The song was written by Gomez, Camilo, and Édgar Barrera and is produced by Camilo and Barrera.
Release The song was first teased on Twitter with Gomez teasing the song tweeting "1000 yo sé que piensas en mí y el corazón se te mueve...si tú quieres ir a 1000...". Camilo quote tweeted her tweet saying "999... yo estoy en 999!", further confirming the collaboration. They tweeted a pre-save link shortly after. The song was released on August 27, 2021.
Composition The song described as a dreamy and rhythmic-pop song with ballad at its arrangement. Where it composed in the key of C♯ Major, with a fast tempo of 150 beats per minute and runs for three minutes and 44 seconds. Lyrically, its "about the beauty of true love".
Music video The official music video for "999" was released on the same day as the song on August 27, 2021. It was directed by Sophie Muller.
Awards and nominations YearAwardsCategoryResult 2021 Premios Quiero Best Extraordinary Encounter Lo Más Escuchado Best International Collaboration Song
Credits and personnel Credits adopted from Tidal. Selena Gomez — vocals, lyricist, composer Camilo — vocals, lyricist, composer, producer Édgar Barrera — vocal, lyricist, composer, producer A.C. — producer, guitar, programmer Vnsa — mix engineer Mick Raskin — mix engineer Kat Dahlia — background vocals John Hanes — engineer, mix engineer Nicholas Ramirez — engineer Natalia Ramirez — engineer, vocal producer Bart Schoudel — engineer, vocal producer Chris Gehringer — mastering engineer Serban Ghenea — mixer Sam Riback — production coordinator Aleen Keshishian — production coordinator John Janick — production coordinator Nir Seroussi — production coordinator Zack Morgenroth — production coordinator Benjamin Tischker — production coordinator Vanessa Angiuli — production coordinator
Charts + Weekly chart performance for "999" Chart (2021) Peakposition Global Excl. US (Billboard) 196 Mexico Espanol Airplay (Billboard) 29
Year-end charts Chart (2021) Position Puerto Rico (Monitor Latino) 88 Chart (2022) Position Dominican Republic Pop (Monitor Latino) 77 Puerto Rico Pop (Monitor Latino) 88 US Latin Pop Airplay Songs (Billboard) 44
Release history + Release dates and formats for "999" Region Date Format Label Various August 27, 2021 Interscope
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