Jaleo (Ricky Martin song)
"Jaleo" is the first international and second US single from Ricky Martin's album "Almas del Silencio" (2003). It was released on May 2, 2003 internationally and in July 2003 in the United States. "Jaleo", a Spanish word of Hebrew origin, has various meanings: to clap or yell out words such as "¡olé!", "¡eso!" to encourage flamenco dancers during a performance, or a style of dancing. "Billboard" describes the song as an "uptempo track with Middle Eastern and flamenco inflections". Music video. A music video, directed by Kacho López and Carlos Pérez, aired in May 2003 . Chart performance. "Jaleo" peaked at number one on the US Hot Latin Songs for one week and in Spain for four weeks. It was a top-forty hit around the world. Awards. "Jaleo" (Roger Sanchez Remix) was nominated at the 2004 Latin Billboard Music Awards as the Latin Dance Club Play Track of the Year. Formats and track listings. Canadian CD single / European mini CD single European CD single Australian/European CD maxi-single European 12" single UK 12" promotional single US 12" promotional single