Un Verano Sin Ti
Un Verano Sin Ti
Un Verano Sin Ti (Spanish pronunciation: [um beˈɾano sin ˈti]; transl. "A Summer Without You") is the fourth solo studio album, and fifth overall, by Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny. Released on May 6, 2022, by Rimas Entertainment, the album arrived nearly two years after his previous release, "El Último Tour Del Mundo" (2020).
Critical and Commercial Success
Upon its release, "Un Verano Sin Ti" achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. It debuted at the top of the US Billboard 200, marking Bad Bunny's second number-one album and becoming the second all-Spanish language album to top the chart. Demonstrating its broad appeal, the album spent 13 weeks as the chart topper and was recognized as the best-performing album of the year on the Billboard 200 Year-End Chart. Notably, it was the first album by a Latin artist to achieve over 10 billion streams on Spotify.
Awards and Recognition
"Un Verano Sin Ti" has been lauded for its contribution to urban music. At the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, it won Best Urban Music Album. Furthermore, at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, it made history by becoming the first Spanish-language album nominated for Album of the Year.
Featured Tracks
The album features a diverse collection of tracks that contribute to its success:
- "Un Ratito": A song that captures the essence of Bad Bunny's distinctive style.
- "Andrea": A collaboration with the indie-pop duo Buscabulla, known for their unique sound.
- "El Apagón": Released as the album's seventh single, it showcases Bad Bunny's dynamic musical range.
- "Tití Me Preguntó": Served as the second single and gained significant popularity.
- "Ojitos Lindos": The eighth and final single, co-written with Liliana Saumet.
Tour
To support "Un Verano Sin Ti", Bad Bunny embarked on the World's Hottest Tour, his first-ever stadium tour. The tour featured opening acts by DJs Alesso and Diplo on select dates, further elevating the album's prominence on a global scale.