# 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. A radio remix of the song was added to the 2004 special edition version of Love & Hate, which was exclusively released in Italy.
In 2004, the song was covered by 3rd Wish featuring Baby Bash and production from Mintman. 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. 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)". This version was successful in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, reaching the top five in all three countries.

## Content

The lyrics 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.

## Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| Austria (IFPI Austria) | Gold | 15,000$^*$ |
| Belgium (BEA) | Platinum | 50,000$^*$ |
| France (SNEP) | Diamond | 500,000$^*$ |
| Germany (BVMI) | Platinum | 500,000$^‡$ |
| Italy (FIMI) | Platinum | 70,000$^‡$ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | 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 | |
| United Kingdom | November 29, 2004 | CD | Hit Mania | |

## Frankie J version

In 2005, Mexican-American singer Frankie J covered the song under the title "Obsession (No Es Amor)", featuring Baby Bash. 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
    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
* "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45
* "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (without rap) – 3:20
* "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Luny Tunes reggaeton mix featuring Mr. Phillips) – 3:35
* "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element radio mix) – 3:47
UK CD single
* "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (album version featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45
* "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Luny Tunes reggaeton remix featuring Mr. Phillips) – 3:35
European maxi-CD single
* "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (album version featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45
* "Don't Wanna Try" – 4:04
* "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element club mix) – 8:18
* "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (video)

### Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| Australia (ARIA) | Gold | 35,000$^^$ |
| United States (RIAA) | Gold | 500,000$^*$ |
| United States (RIAA) Mastertone | Platinum | 1,000,000$^*$ |
| $^*$ Sales figures based on certification alone. $^^$ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |||

### Release history

| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) |
| United States | January 10, 2005 | Rhythmic contemporarycontemporary hit radio | Columbia |
| Australia | April 18, 2005 | CD | Columbia |
| United Kingdom | August 8, 2005 | CD | Columbia |

## Tropical Family version

French collective musical project for cover songs of summer, Tropical Family included the song as track number 3. The single is credited as "Obsesión (Tropical Family)" but is interpreted 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) | 34 |
| France (SNEP) | 17 |