KG0516 cover art

  Studio Album · No. 3

KG0516 Songwriting Credits by Karol G

2021 Universal Latino 16 tracks 58 min

Produced by Ovy on the Drums, Karol G, Neo, Oscar Gutiérrez, DJ Nelson, Alejandro Armes, Eliot El Mago D Oz

Universal Latino ReggaetonLatin PopUrbano
94%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 15 of 16 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 15 / 16 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Karol G carries a lyricist or composer credit.

94%
15 trackswritten by Karol G 1 trackoutside writers
Karol G's roles on this album

Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist94%
Composer94%
Producer19%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

16
Tracks
18
Lyricists
7
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2021
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Latin Grammy Award for Best Reggaeton Performance (2021, 'Bichota')
Data Insight

KG0516 keeps Karol G's co-writing near total while pairing her with an A-list guest roster: she is in the lyricist credit on every track except 'Leyendas,' the closing tribute written by reggaeton legends, where she performs but does not write. Ovy on the Drums produces almost the whole album, so the composer column centers on the two of them plus each song's guests, the global-hit 'Tusa' included.

KG0516 is the third studio album by Karol G, released in March 2021 and the record that cemented her as an international superstar. Named after a flight number symbolizing her journey, it is built almost entirely with Ovy on the Drums and stacked with high-profile guests, including Nicki Minaj on the global smash 'Tusa,' which topped the US Hot Latin Songs chart. The defiant 'Bichota' gave her a signature anthem and won a Latin Grammy, while 'Location' reunited her with Anuel AA and J Balvin. Karol G co-wrote nearly every track, the lone exception being the closing legends-cut 'Leyendas.' Certified eleven-times platinum in the US Latin field and nominated for a Grammy, the album marked her arrival at the top of global Latin music.

Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Déjalos Que Miren
Karol G Carolina GiraldoJulio GonzálezJustin QuilesDaniel Echavarría Ovy on the DrumsKarol G Karol G (Lead Vocals)
2
El Makinón
Karol GMariah Angeliq Carolina GiraldoMariah PérezGabriel MoraFreddy MontalvoJose Cruz Neo Karol G (Lead Vocals)Mariah Angeliq (Featured Vocals)
3
200 Copas
Karol G Carolina GiraldoDaniel FélixDaniel Echavarría Ovy on the DrumsKarol G Karol G (Lead Vocals)
4
Contigo Voy a Muerte
Karol GCamilo Carolina GiraldoCamilo EcheverryKevyn CruzDaniel Echavarría Ovy on the Drums Karol G (Lead Vocals)Camilo (Featured Vocals)
5
DVD
Karol G Carolina GiraldoDaniel Echavarría Ovy on the Drums Karol G (Lead Vocals)
6
El Barco
Karol G Carolina GiraldoJorge MuñizDaniel Echavarría Ovy on the DrumsKarol G Karol G (Lead Vocals)
7
Location #6
Karol GAnuel AAJ Balvin Carolina GiraldoEmmanuel GazmeyJosé OsorioDaniel Echavarría Ovy on the Drums Karol G (Lead Vocals)Anuel AA (Featured Vocals)J Balvin (Featured Vocals)
8
Gato Malo
Karol GNathy Peluso Carolina GiraldoNatalia PelusoDaniel Echavarría Ovy on the Drums Karol G (Lead Vocals)Nathy Peluso (Featured Vocals)
9
Odisea
Karol GOzuna Carolina GiraldoJuan OzunaKevyn CruzDaniel Echavarría Ovy on the Drums Karol G (Lead Vocals)Ozuna (Featured Vocals)
10
Bichota #3
Karol G Carolina GiraldoEmmanuel GazmeyJulio GonzálezJustin QuilesCristian SalazarDaniel Echavarría Ovy on the Drums Karol G (Lead Vocals)
11
Sola Es Mejor
Karol GYandar & Yostin Carolina GiraldoOscar GutiérrezJuan CastañedaAnderson ArrelanDaniel Echavarría Oscar GutiérrezOvy on the Drums Karol G (Lead Vocals)Yandar & Yostin (Featured Vocals)
12
Arranca Pal Carajo
Karol GJuankaBrray Carolina GiraldoJuan BauzaBryan GarcíaDaniel Echavarría Ovy on the Drums Karol G (Lead Vocals)Juanka (Featured Vocals)Brray (Featured Vocals)
13
Ay, Dios Mío!
Karol G Carolina GiraldoDaniel MoralesDaniel Echavarría Ovy on the Drums Karol G (Lead Vocals)
14
Beautiful Boy
Karol GLudacris Carolina GiraldoChris BridgesDaniel EchavarríaKisean AndersonJ. R. RotemBen E. KingJerry LeiberMike Stoller Ovy on the Drums Karol G (Lead Vocals)Ludacris (Featured Vocals)Emilee (Featured Vocals)
15
Tusa #1
Karol GNicki Minaj Carolina GiraldoOnika MarajKevyn CruzJuan VargasDaniel Echavarría Ovy on the Drums Karol G (Lead Vocals)Nicki Minaj (Featured Vocals)
16
Leyendas
WisinYandelNicky JamIvy QueenZionAlberto Stylee Juan MoreraLlandel VeguillaNick RiveraMartha PesanteFélix OrtizCarlos AlbertoMarcos MasísGabriel PizarroRafael PinaJuana GuerridoLuis F. CortesNelson DíazAnnie LennoxDavid Stewart DJ NelsonAlejandro ArmesEliot El Mago D Oz Karol G (Lead Vocals)Wisin & Yandel (Featured Vocals)Nicky Jam (Featured Vocals)Ivy Queen (Featured Vocals)Zion (Featured Vocals)Alberto Stylee (Featured Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 70 contributors

KG
Karol G
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album15 written
CG
Carolina Giraldo
Writer
On this album15 written
DE
Daniel Echavarría
Writer
On this album14 written
KC
Kevyn Cruz
Writer
On this album3 written
EG
Emmanuel Gazmey
Writer
On this album2 written
JG
Julio González
Writer
On this album2 written
JQ
Justin Quiles
Writer
On this album2 written
OG
Oscar Gutiérrez
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AS
Alberto Stylee
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
AA
Anderson Arrelan
Writer
On this album1 written
AL
Annie Lennox
Writer
On this album1 written
AA
Anuel AA
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions KG0516

Who wrote Karol G's KG0516?
Karol G co-wrote nearly every track, mainly with Ovy on the Drums and the guest artists. The only song she did not write is the closing tribute 'Leyendas.'
What is the biggest song on KG0516?
'Tusa,' a collaboration with Nicki Minaj, became a global hit and reached number one on the US Hot Latin Songs chart.
Did Bichota win an award?
Yes. 'Bichota' won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Reggaeton Performance in 2021 and became one of Karol G's signature songs.
Who produced KG0516?
Ovy on the Drums produced almost the entire album, his longtime role as Karol G's main collaborator.
What does the title KG0516 mean?
It references a flight number tied to Karol G's personal journey and the album's travel-and-arrival theme.
How well did KG0516 perform?
It is certified eleven-times platinum in the US Latin field and was nominated for Best Música Urbana Album at the Grammys.

Sources

Wikipedia: KG0516 MusicBrainz: KG0516 (release group) Cover Art Archive: KG0516 Cover Art Archive: KG0516 by Karol G