Obsesión (Aventura song)

"Obsesión" is a song by Dominican-American bachata band Aventura with Judy Santos as the female vocalist. It was included on their second studio album, We Broke the Rules (2002), and an English-language version was made for the same album. The song achieved success in many countries, topping many international charts. In France, the song held the number-one slot on the French Singles Chart for seven weeks, and as of August 2014, it is the 19th-best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 565,000 units sold.^[1] A radio remix of the song was added to the 2004 special edition version of Love & Hate, which was exclusively released in Italy.

"Obsesión"
Single by Aventura featuring Judy Santos
from the album We Broke the Rules
B-side	"Todavía me amas" "Cuándo volverás"
Released	2002 (2002)
Genre	Bachata
Length	4:12
Label	Premium Latin
Songwriter(s)	Anthony "Romeo" Santos
Producer(s)	Franklin Romero
Aventura singles chronology
"Cuando Volverás" (1999) "Obsesión" (2002) "Hermanita" (2003)
Music video
"Obsesión" on YouTube "Obsesión" (short version) on YouTube

In 2004, the song was covered by 3rd Wish featuring Baby Bash and production from Mintman on their album Reflections of the South. This version was less successful than the original version but still reached number seven in Switzerland, number five in Germany, number two in Austria and number 12 in France.^[2] Later, in 2005, Mexican-American singer Frankie J made an English and more soul-styled version of the song, also featuring Baby Bash, called "Obsession (No Es Amor)" for his album The One. This version was successful in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, reaching the top five in all three countries.

Content

The lyrics for "Obsesión" were written by Aventura vocalist Romeo Santos, and the refrain is performed by the female singer Judy Santos (no relation). The lyrics of the song speak about a man who likes a woman to the point of obsession. However, this feeling is "not love", but only just an obsession.

Track listings

European CD single[3] "Obsesión" (radio mix) – 3:49 "Obsesión" (dance remix) – 5:39 European and German maxi-CD single[4][5] "Obsesión" (radio mix) – 3:49 "Obsesión" (dance remix) – 5:39 "Obsesión" (dance radio edit) – 3:52 "Obsesión" (English remix) – 4:10 "Todavía me amas" – 4:43 French CD single[6] "Obsesión" (radio edit) – 3:08 "Obsesión" (Life Saver remix) – 3:21 French 12-inch single[7] A1. "Obsesión" (original edit) – 3:08 A2. "Obsesión" (Life Saver orchestra remix) – 4:50 A3. "Obsesión" (club mix) – 4:28 B1. "Obsesión" (Smooth remix) – 4:11 B2. "Obsesión" (house remix) – 3:25

Italian CD single[8] "Obsesión" (radio mix) – 3:49 "Obsesión" (dance remix) – 5:39 "Obsesión" (original album version) – 4:13 "Obsesión" (dance radio edit) – 3:52 Spanish CD single[9] "Obsesión" – 4:10 "Obsesión" (dance remix) – 5:39 "Obsesión" (Rose Rouge Techno) – 5:45 "Obsesión" (Latin Lovers) – 5:32 Dutch CD single[10] "Obsesión" – 4:12 "Cuándo volverás" – 3:31 Dutch CD single (remix)[11] "Obsesión" (dance remix) – 5:39 "Obsesión" (dance radio edit) – 3:52

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2002–2005) Peak position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[12] 1 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[13] 1 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[14] 2 CIS Airplay (TopHit)[15] 4 Czech Republic (IFPI)[16] 20 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[17] 1 France (SNEP)[18] 1 Germany (GfK)[19] 1 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[20] 4 Italy (FIMI)[21] 1 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[22] 6 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] 4 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[24] 2 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[25] 4 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[26] 12 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[27] 1 US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)[28] 32 Chart (2011) Peak position US Latin Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[29] 47 Chart (2024) Peak position Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[30] 74

Year-end charts Chart (2003) Position Italy (FIMI)[31] 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[32] 87 Chart (2004) Position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[33] 9 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[34] 2 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[35] 4 CIS (TopHit)[36] 18 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[37] 3 France (SNEP)[38] 3 Germany (Media Control GfK)[39] 8 Italy (FIMI)[40] 20 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[41] 49 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[42] 23 Sweden (Hitlistan)[43] 44 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[44] 10 Chart (2005) Position Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[45] 35 Decade-end charts Chart (2000–2009) Position Germany (Media Control GfK)[46] 63

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[47]	Gold	15,000*
Belgium (BRMA)[48]	Platinum	50,000*
France (SNEP)[49]	Diamond	500,000*
Germany (BVMI)[50]	Platinum	500,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[51]	Platinum	70,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[52]	Platinum	60,000‡
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	2002	Tropical radio	Premium	[53]
United Kingdom	November 29, 2004	CD	Hit Mania	[54]

Frankie J version

"Obsession (No Es Amor)"
Single by Frankie J featuring Baby Bash
from the album The One
Released	January 10, 2005 (2005-01-10)
Length	3:45
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Romeo Santos Rogelio Zavala Jr. Stewart Magee
Producer(s)	Stewart Magee
Frankie J singles chronology
"Suga Suga" (2003) "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (2005) "How to Deal" (2006)
Baby Bash singles chronology
"That's My Lady (Money)" (2005) "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (2005) "Energy" (2006)

In 2005, Mexican-American singer Frankie J covered the song under the title "Obsession (No Es Amor)", featuring Baby Bash for his album The One. Released as a single on January 10, 2005, the cover peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, number five in Australia and number four in New Zealand. The song was produced by Australian-born UK-based producer Stewart Magee. Model Vida Guerra made a cameo in the video as Frankie J's love interest and object of his obsession.

Track listings

US 12-inch single^[55]

A1. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Luny Tunes reggaeton mix featuring Mr. Phillips) – 3:35

A2. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (album version featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45

B1. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element club mix) – 8:19

B2. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element radio mix) – 3:47

Australian CD single^[56]

1. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45
2. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (without rap) – 3:20
3. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Luny Tunes reggaeton mix featuring Mr. Phillips) – 3:35
4. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element radio mix) – 3:47

UK CD single^[57]

1. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (album version featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45
2. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Luny Tunes reggaeton remix featuring Mr. Phillips) – 3:35

European maxi-CD single^[58]

1. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (album version featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45
2. "Don't Wanna Try" – 4:04
3. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element club mix) – 8:18
4. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (video)

Charts

Weekly charts Charts (2005) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[59] 5 Australian Urban (ARIA)[60] 3 Canada CHR/Pop Top 30 (Radio & Records)[61] 3 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[62] 4 Scotland (OCC)[63] 52 UK Singles (OCC)[64] 38 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[65] 10 US Billboard Hot 100[66] 3 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[67] 45 US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[68] 12 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[69] 17 US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[70] 2 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[71] 69 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[72] 2 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[73] 2

Year-end charts Charts (2005) Position Australia (ARIA)[74] 32 New Zealand (RIANZ)[75] 46 US Billboard Hot 100[76] 33 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[77] 20 US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[78] 9

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[79]	Gold	35,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[80]	Gold	15,000‡
United States (RIAA)[81]	Gold	500,000*
United States (RIAA)[81] Mastertone	Platinum	1,000,000*
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	January 10, 2005	Rhythmic contemporary contemporary hit radio	Columbia	[82]
Australia	April 18, 2005	CD		[83]
United Kingdom	August 8, 2005			[84]

Tropical Family version

"Obsesión"
Single by Tropical Family featuring Kenza Farah and Lucenzo
from the album Tropical Family
Released	July 1, 2013
Recorded	2013
Genre	Latin pop
Label	Play Loud
Kenza Farah singles chronology
"Coup de cœur" (2012) "Obsesión" (2013) "Avec Toi" (2013)
Lucenzo singles chronology
"Wine It Up" "Obsesión" (2013)

The French collective musical project of cover songs of summer, Tropical Family included the song as track number 3. The single is credited as "Obsesión (Tropical Family)" and was performed by Kenza Farah and Lucenzo. The single is bilingual in Spanish and French with added French lyrics. The Spanish parts are sung by Lucenzo and the French by Farah. The single entered the SNEP French Singles Chart the same week at number 23.

Charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[85]	34
France (SNEP)[86]	17

See also

• List of best-selling Latin singles