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Se Me Olvid
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Se Me Olvid
| cover = Gian_Marco_-_Se_Me_Olvid.jpeg
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| type = single
| artist = Gian Marco
| album = A Tiempo
| released = March 23, 2002
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| genre = Latin Pop
| length =
| label = Sony Music Latin, Crescent Moon Records
| writer = * Gian Marco Zignago
| producer = Emilio Estefan
| chronology = Gian Marco
| prev_title = El Ultimo Adios (The Last Goodbye)
| prev_year = 2001
| next_title = Te Mentira
| next_year = 2003
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}}
'Se Me Olvid' (English: "I Forgot") is a song by Peruvian singer-songwriter Gian Marco released by Sony Music Latin and Crescent Moon Records in early 2002 as the lead single of his sixth studio album A Tiempo. It was his first single to be released Internationally.
Release and reception
The song was released in early 2002 on mainstream radio and CD single.[https://www.discogs.com/Gian-Marco-Se-Me-Olvido/master/1211785 Discogs:Gian Marco - Se Me Olvid]The song is a pop ballad that starts off slow and then the beat goes up in the chorus. It is defined as a song to help you forget about your ex and get over a heartbreak.[https://corazon.pe/famosas/musica-y-cine/6-canciones-de-gian-marco-que-te-ayudan-a-olvidar-a-tu-ex-y-superar-una-ruptura-noticia-1071026 6 canciones de Gian Marco que te ayudan a olvidar a tu Ex y superar una ruptura] Since its release it has become a major hit in Gian Marco's career and it's considered one of his signature songs.[https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-gian-marco-presenta-no-va-a-ser-facil-824013.aspx Gian Marco presenta "No va a ser fcil"] A dance version and a salsa version of the song were also included in the album.[https://www.discogs.com/Gian-Marco-A-Tiempo/master/1480401 Discogs:Gian Marco - A Tiempo] Due to the success of the song and the album, Billboard named Gian Marco one of the 'Hot Newcomers To Watch'.
Commercial performance
The song was a success throughout Latin America, the U.S., and parts of Europe reaching the top spots on the charts.[https://www.elmundo.es/america/2010/03/18/gentes/1268928014.html Gian Marco ofrece un acercamiento ms visceral a su msica] The success of the song helped spread his fame making him the most famous Peruvian artist at the moment.[https://www.laprensa.com.ni/2018/10/29/espectaculo/2489254-el-cantante-gian-marco-no-cae-rendido-a-la-moda-de-la-musica-urbana-y-sigue-fiel-al-amor Gian Marco no cae rendido a la moda de la musica urbana y sigue fiel al amor] It launched Gian Marco's career internationally becoming his first song to enter the U.S. Billboard charts making him the first, and currently only, Peruvian artist to reach the U.S. Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. The song also reached number six on the 'Los Principales' radio airplay chart in Spain on October 26, 2002 and the fourth spot on the country's general airplay chart. The song was nominated for Record of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards in 2002.
Music video
The music video for the song shows Gian Marco sitting on a window ledge in his apartment playing his guitar while writing the song. He then goes walking around town singing the song.
Charts
Accolades
'Latin Grammy Awards'
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| style="text-align:center;"|2002
| style="text-align:center;"|3rd Latin Grammy Awards
|style="text-align:center;"|Record of the Year
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References
Category:Gian Marco songs
Category:2002 singles
Category:Spanish-language songs
Category:2002 songs
Category:Pop ballads
Category:Songs written by Gian Marco
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