# Qlona

"Qlona" (read as "Culona", Spanish for "Big Ass"; stylized in all caps) is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G and Mexican singer Peso Pluma. It was written by Karol G, Peso Pluma, Daniel Gutierrez and Ovy on the Drums. The song was released on August 11, 2023, through Bichota Records and Interscope, as the fifth track on the Giraldo's second mixtape project, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season). The song was released as a single on September 6, 2023.

## Background

On July 31, 2023, Karol G announced the release date of her new mixtape Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season). On August 7, 2023, Giraldo revealed the track list, where "Qlona" was featured. The song was released on August 11, 2023, alongside the mixtape's release.

## Commercial performance

On the US Billboard Hot 100 chart dated August 26, 2023, the song debuted at number 29. The following week, on the chart dated September 2, 2023, the song climbed one spot to a new peak of number 28.
On the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart dated August 26, 2023, the song debuted at number 2, behind her own "Mi Ex Tenía Razón". On the chart dated September 2, 2023, during its second week, the song reached the top spot of the chart.
On the Billboard Global 200 the song debuted at number 29 on the chart dated August 26, 2023. During its second week, the song reached a new peak of number 12.

## Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "Qlona" :
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
| 2024 | Billboard Latin Music Awards | Global 200 Latin Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Billboard Latin Music Awards | Latin Song of the Year | Won | |
| 2024 | Billboard Latin Music Awards | Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event | Won | |
| 2024 | Billboard Latin Music Awards | Latin Airplay Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Billboard Latin Music Awards | Sales Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Billboard Latin Music Awards | Streaming Song of the Year | Won | |
| 2024 | Los 40 Music Awards | Best Urban Collaboration | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Latin Grammy Awards | Best Reggaeton Performance | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Latin Grammy Awards | Best Urban Song | Nominated | |
| 2024 | MTV MIAW Awards | Supreme Bellakeo | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Premios Juventud | Best Urban Track | Won | |
| 2024 | Premios Nuestra Tierra | Best Urban Song | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Spotify Plaques | One Billion Streams Award | Won | |
| 2024 | Billboard Music Awards | Top Latin Song | Nominated | [19] [20] |

## Audio visualizer

An audio visualizer for "Qlona" was released on Karol G's YouTube channel on August 11, 2023.

## Live performances

From August 10, 2023, to July 23, 2024, Karol G embarked on the arena-stadium Mañana Será Bonito Tour, where "Qlona" was present throughout the set list. On November 19, 2023, Karol G performed a medley of songs, including "Qlona" at the Billboard Music Awards. On December 1, 2023, during the tour, Giraldo brought Peso Pluma for the debut performance of the song sang with both artists.

## Certifications

Certifications for "Qlona" :
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) | Gold | 20,000$^‡$ |
| Italy (FIMI) | Gold | 50,000$^‡$ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | 5× Platinum | 300,000$^‡$ |
| United States (RIAA) | 7× Platinum (Latin) | 420,000$^‡$ |
| $^‡$ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |||