Enrique Iglesias - Bailando Ft. Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona (espaг±ol) -

: The song spent a then-record 41 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.

The story of "Bailando" is one of creative persistence. According to Billboard , the song began as a demo written by Iglesias and Bueno that initially sat "on the shelf". Iglesias was reportedly unconvinced by the early version until Bueno took the track to Cuba and recorded it with . : The song spent a then-record 41 weeks at No

The music video played a crucial role in the song's identity. Directed by Alejandro Pérez and filmed in , the visuals are a celebration of street culture. The video famously features: According to Billboard , the song began as

When Iglesias heard their revamped version—which included the now-iconic "yo quiero estar contigo" bridge—he realized they had "lightning in a bottle". The final version we know today combined Iglesias’s pop sensibilities with the raw energy of Cuba’s urban scene, effectively launching Gente De Zona to international stardom. Record-Breaking Success Directed by Alejandro Pérez and filmed in ,

The Anthem of a Decade: A Look Into Enrique Iglesias’s "Bailando"

Enrique Iglesias - Bailando ft. Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona EnriqueIglesiasVEVO YouTube• 11 Apr 2014