"Feliz" (

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: Happy) is a

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song written and performed by

Kany García Encarnita "Kany" García de Jesús (born September 25, 1982) is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter. Born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, García first appeared on television in 2004 as a contestant on ''Objetivo Fama''. She is widely considered the m ...

. The song was chosen as the first single from Kany's second album, '' Boleto De Entrada''. The song was released to radio on July 22, 2009.

Composition and inspiration

The song "Feliz" as it was told by Garcia herself, is influence by

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music. Garcias says "It is a celebration, a feast, and in some ways, reflects the mood of the album". The song was inspired by an argument that Kany had with one of her friend.

New version

A new version of "Feliz" was recorded during the month of November to be released during

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time in the month of December. The new version was created in four countries. Andrés Castro, producer of the song and the album " Boleto De Entrada", recorded the guitars, bass, and the broader elements while visiting

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. The mixing took place in the United States, and Kany lend her voice to the song while promoting the album in Mexico. The final mix took place via the web. Kany on the new version:

Reception

* Univision.com gave the song a positive review, saying "It is a sample of the state of spirit by the one that crosses the singer, leaves to see its jollier side and stands out the security of the one that enjoys at present, without leaving behind the romanticism that has characterized it since her début." *''

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'' praised the song calling it a "bold choice for a single and a catchy song with a rhythm that borders on reggae-lite." Also stating "the Puerto Rican singer/songwriter's sharply observant lyrics and pained, husky voice are a satisfying contrast to the bouncy acoustic pop behind it. García does bittersweet very well, and she's capable of conveying hurt feelings with subtlety in her vocals even while ostensibly giving someone the finger in verse."

Music video

The music video for "Feliz" was shot in some cities in

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. The visual was recorded in

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, one of the most artistic and popular areas of

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. The video includes bright colors and animation effects, an ideal environment for the song. It was shot using stop-motion animation and features García celebrating her newfound freedom. She rides the subway, flies through an alleyway and rolls around in Brooklyn Bridge Park. It starts with Kany leaving an apartment, walking into the streets of New York. The video is set in slow motion with different colors and pictures of the word "Feliz" in every object around: "Billboard, Sand, ect". The music video was directed by Picky Talarico.Kany graba video musical
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Track listing

All tracks by

US Promo CDR # "Feliz" (Radio Edit) – 2:37 # "Feliz" (Main Version) – 2:39 # "Feliz" (Digital Version) – 2:38

Chart performance

"Feliz" made its impact into Billboard Latin Songs at #50 and stayed there for 15 weeks until it reached #15, where it became Kany's first Top 20 hit on that chart. On the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay, it debuted at #38. It reached #4 on Latin Pop Airplay, becoming her 3rd Top 10 hit. It was a huge hit in

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, on where it hit #1 and stay at that position for weeks.

Charts

Year-End Charts

Release history

References

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