J Balvin Releases New Single and Music Video for "Mi Gente"

"It's a new sound of a Latino culture on the rise and being embraced globally," the singer says

By Diana Marti Jun 30, 2017 6:25 AMTags
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J Balvin is at it again!

The Colombian star and Willy William just released his new infectious single and music video for "Mi Gente." The video is bright and as much fun as the song itself. The song came about after William produced the original version of the track and once Balvin heard it he liked it so much he wanted to collaborate on it. 

"Mi Gente' is a song that embodies a special moment in music, a new sound of a Latino culture on the rise and being embraced globally. By erasing barriers of races, colors, continents, genres or languages, we can achieve the whole world moving their head to the same beat," the singer says to E! News. "We hope ‘Mi Gente' can provide that beat."

While William tells E! News, "I still pinch myself every morning ever since Mi Gente was released. It is an amazing single with a great message. J Balvin is incredibly talented and getting to collaborate with him on a track, I produced almost by accident, is something I will be forever thankful for. Charting in so many countries, reaching fans across the globe and even entering the Billboard Hot100, it is insane. My new album will drop this year and this is a great beginning."

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See any familiar faces? You might recognize Balvin's friend, Instagram celebrity Gianluca Vacchi. The Italian businessman added some of his signature dance moves to the music video. 

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2016 Latin Grammy Awards

Vacchi is not the only famous friend that supported the 32-year-old's new song. In fact, celebrities like Yandel, Anitta, Jesse and Marcelo Vieira Jr all supported the launch via social media. 

Mi gente 30 de junio @anitta always lit !!!BRASIL !! June 30 MI GENTE !!! #migente

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The infectious hit makes it almost impossible to not nod your head to the beat. 

You never disappoint us, Balvin!