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It’s the summer time finale we didn’t know we would have liked: Carlos Baute and Marta Sánchez’s legendary duet “Colgando en Tus Manos” has been reimagined as an Afro home anthem by Venezuelan manufacturing duo AtellaGali (J Balvin, Think about Dragons, Axwell and Ingrosso). Having already cemented its legacy in Latin pop historical past — with the unique peaking at No. 4 on Scorching Latin Songs in 2009 and holding its place within the chart for 23 weeks — this contemporary remake breathes new vitality into its memorable melody, remodeling the pop ballad right into a fascinating dance-floor observe.
Launched Friday (Aug. 8), this remix is a dream come true for longtime followers who’ve admired the enduring magic of Baute and Sánchez’s 2008 hit. At its coronary heart, the remix strikes the music into the realm of Afro home, the musical type that has been dominating the Ibiza membership scene and international digital festivals alike.
“Reimagining ‘Colgando en Tus Manos’ was each an honor and a fragile accountability,” AtellaGali tells Billboard Español. “We knew we have been working with a music that had already made historical past, so our aim wasn’t to compete with the unique, however to have fun it in a brand new sonic context. We re-recorded Baute’s vocals to provide the remix its personal identification whereas preserving the soul of the unique efficiency.”
They add, “At its core, this music is a declaration of affection, and in a time the place the world feels divided, we felt it was highly effective to carry again a message that reminds us what actually issues: connection, ardour and love.”
Baute himself expressed why this new interpretation feels so particular for him and his followers. “I hope with this remix is that individuals can really feel once more what they felt the primary time they heard the music. As a result of ultimately, that’s what songs are for — to attach. And this one already related with everybody … it now not belongs to me, this music belongs to all of you, to the entire world,” the Venezuelan singer-songwriter tells Billbaord Español.
The addition of Marta Sánchez’s glowing vocals elevates the remix even additional. The music video captures the 2 acts working collectively within the recording studio with an aura that feels intimate and magical. For individuals who have liked “Colgando en Tus Manos” since its debut 17 years in the past, this contemporary twist honors its legacy whereas giving it buzzy relevance.
Take heed to the brand new remix and watch the music video under: