"Blanco" is a song by Colombian singer

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. It was released as the lead single from his studio album '' Colores'' on November 15, 2019. On ''

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chart, it peaked at number 18. The song was certified double platinum in Mexico, and platinum in Spain and the United States.

Background and composition

The track premiered on February 27, 2020, as the first anteroom of the album ''Colores.'' The song was written by the singer with Alejandro Ramírez and René Claro, a beat is present in the short-lived song, as well as a catchy lyrics. It was carried out under the production of Sky Rompiendo.

Music video

The music video for "Blanco" premiered on November 15, 2019, and was directed by

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was in charge of art and visuals. In the futuristic audiovisual material the white color predominates.

Commercial performance

Like the rest of the songs from '' Colores'', it managed to appear on the ''Billboard''

chart, peaking at number eighteen. In addition, it was certified platinum in that country. In Mexico, the single appeared at number thirty-four on Billboard's Airplay chart'','' and got the double platinum record.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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