# El Makinón

"El Makinón" (Spanish for "The Big Machine") is a reggaetón song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G and American singer Mariah Angeliq, written by Karol G, Mariah Angeliq, Gabriel Mora, Freddy Montalvo and Jose Cruz, and produced by Neo. The song was released on March 25, 2021, through Universal Music Latino, as the fifth single from Karol G's third studio album, KG0516 (2021).

## Background

The song was first revealed through Karol G's album track list announcement for her third studio album KG0516, on March 22, 2021. The song was released on March 25, 2021, alongside the release of the album.

## Critical reception

Billboard stated: "Infectious head-bopping, hip-swaying reggaetón jam about breaking all the rules with the girls. A risqué scene towards the end proves, once again, that the new Karol is unapologetic."

## Commercial performance

The song debuted at number 9 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart dated April 10, 2021. It peaked at number 6 on the chart dated May 1, 2021. It failed to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart but entered and peaked at number 4 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart dated June 5, 2021. The song received a Latin diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on November 24, 2021, for sales of 600,000 equivalent-units.

## Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "El Makinón" :
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result |
| 2021 | MTV Millennial Awards | Viral Anthem | Nominated |
| 2021 | Premios Juventud | Girl Power (Best Female Collaboration) | Nominated |
| 2021 | WME Awards | Latin American Music | Won |
| 2022 | BMI Latin Awards | Award Winning Song | Won |
| 2022 | Latin American Music Awards | Collaboration of the Year | Won |
| 2022 | Premios Tu Música Urbano | Video of the Year | Won |

## Music video

The music video for "El Makinon" was directed by Jose-Emilio Sagaró, filmed in The Bronx, NY, USA, and was released on Karol G's YouTube channel on March 25, 2021. The arresting officer role is played by American actor Simonas Zmuidzinas.

## Live performances

"El Makinon" was performed for the first time at the 28th Annual Billboard Music Awards on May 23, 2021. On May 27, 2021, Giraldo performed the song at the Tiny Desk Concerts. "El Makinon" has been present on the set list of all of Karol G's solo headlining tours, including the Bichota Tour, Strip Love Tour and the Mañana Será Bonito Tour.

## Charts

Weekly chart performance for "El Makinon" :
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
| Argentina (Argentina Hot 100) | 18 |
| Global 200 (Billboard) | 39 |
| Colombia (National-Report) | 14 |
| Ecuador (Monitor Latino) | 7 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | 6 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard) | 6 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard) | 6 |
| US Latin Airplay (Billboard) | 1 |
| US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard) | 1 |

## Certifications

Certifications for "El Makinon" :
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| Argentina (CAPIF) | Platinum | 20,000$^*$ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) | Platinum | 40,000$^‡$ |
| Mexico (AMPROFON) | 2× Diamond+4× Platinum | 1,960,000$^‡$ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | 3× Platinum | 180,000$^‡$ |
| United States (RIAA) | 11× Platinum (Latin) | 660,000$^‡$ |
| Streaming |||
| Central America (CFC) | 3× Platinum | 21,000,000$^†$ |
| $^*$ Sales figures based on certification alone. $^‡$ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. $^†$ Streaming-only figures based on certification alone. |||

## Release history

Release history for "El Makinon" :
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
| Various | March 25, 2021 (2021-03-25) | Digital downloadstreaming | Universal Music LatinoUniversal Music | |

## See Also

* List of best-selling singles in Spain
* List of best-selling singles in Mexico
* List of Billboard Hot Latin Songs and Latin Airplay number ones of 2021