columbia

The Columbia track by Quevedo burst onto the scene, marking his first solo release following the departure of his debut album, Donde quiero estar. The song premiered for the first time on May 5, 2023, during a concert by the artist at the WiZink Center. At the end of the performance, an initial snippet of the track was played, and the screens displayed the message "COLUMBIA - SUMMER 2023", hinting at its upcoming arrival. This presentation strategy was repeated at other concerts and festivals.

Rumors about a new release began circulating days before the official confirmation, fueled by the clues that Quevedo himself shared on his social media. A key moment for the anticipation came during his participation in La Velada del Año III on July 1, 2023, where he paused his performance to announce that Columbia would be available the following week, even offering a live preview. The song was officially released on July 7, 2023.

The music video, filmed in Barcelona, premiered at the same time as the song. It tells a love story starring Quevedo and actress Martina Cariddi. The visual impact was immediate, reaching 3.5 million views in its first four days. The single demonstrated its global reach by charting in success lists across various countries and reaching number six on Spotify’s Top 50 Global, surpassing 30 million streams in its first ten days. The track also topped the LOS40 charts in Spain and earned platinum certifications from Productores de Música de España. The song’s total duration is 3:06.