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The Anthem of a Decade: A Look Into Enrique Iglesias’s "Bailando"

Enrique Iglesias - Bailando ft. Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona EnriqueIglesiasVEVO YouTube• 11 Apr 2014 The Anthem of a Decade: A Look Into

"Bailando" was the standout single from Iglesias’s tenth studio album, Sex and Love . Its commercial performance was historic: The final version we know today combined Iglesias’s

When Iglesias heard their revamped version—which included the now-iconic "yo quiero estar contigo" bridge—he realized they had "lightning in a bottle". The final version we know today combined Iglesias’s pop sensibilities with the raw energy of Cuba’s urban scene, effectively launching Gente De Zona to international stardom. Record-Breaking Success Iglesias was reportedly unconvinced by the early version

Experience the global sensation that redefined Latin pop by watching the official music video for 'Bailando':

The story of "Bailando" is one of creative persistence. According to Billboard , the song began as a demo written by Iglesias and Bueno that initially sat "on the shelf". Iglesias was reportedly unconvinced by the early version until Bueno took the track to Cuba and recorded it with .

: While the Spanish version was the primary driver of its success, a "Spanglish" version featuring Sean Paul helped it peak at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, a rare feat for a largely non-English track at the time. Visualizing Havana and Santo Domingo