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Impacto
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Wikipedia article
"'Impacto'" is the first single by Puerto Rican reggaeton performer Daddy Yankee from his fifth studio album 'El Cartel: The Big Boss'. It was released on April 12, 2007 by El Cartel Records. "Impacto" was nominated for Song of the Year at the Premios Lo Nuestro 2008. The official remix features American singer Fergie.
Song information
The song was produced by Scott Storch and reggaeton producer Tainy.[http://www.latinrapper.com/daddy_yankee_el_impacto_remix_lyrics.html Reggaeton News - "El Impacto" Lyrics by Daddy Yankee] There is also a remix featuring Fergie, which is also featured in the same album and features more spanglish lyrics than the original version. Additionally, the song is featured in the EA Sports game 'Madden 08', Rockstar game 'Grand Theft Auto IV' and Harmonix Music Systems game 'Dance Central 2'. Daddy Yankee made another remix of "Impacto" featuring the reggaeton group Casa de Leones.
Music video
According to an interview by 'Primer Impacto' news, who were on the set of the remix version video, Daddy Yankee says there will be two videos, one for the remix featuring pop and R&B singer Fergie and a second for the original. The original video features many cities including London, Tokyo, New York, San Juan and Mexico City. The remix video includes bits and pieces from the original video, adding Fergie and her parts. According to Daddy Yankee, it was one of the most expensive music videos he had taken a part of at the time.
The video premiered on 'Total Request Live' on May 8, 2007, and reached number one.[http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?name=shows&id=1558714&vid=146710 MTV.com - TRL Daily Countdown] The remix has been viewed more than 40 million times on YouTube[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu7qWfLjExo Daddy Yankee featuring Fergie Impacto (Remix) Official Music Video] 'YouTube'. Accessed February 25, 2009. with the original being viewed more than three million times,[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yeynGb4tGY Daddy Yankee Impacto Official Music Video] 'YouTube'. Accessed February 25, 2009. adding up to more than 16 million views. The music video earned the Lo Nuestro Award for Video of the Year.
Track listing and formats
;US CD promo
#"Impacto" (album version)
#"Impacto" (instrumental version)
#"Impacto" (clean remix) (featuring Fergie)
#"Impacto" (dirty remix) (featuring Fergie)
;US CD single
#"Impacto" (album version)
#"Impacto" (remix) (featuring Fergie)
#(B-side)
#"Impacto" (music video)
Chart performance
Media appearances
; Video games
* The song was used for 2008's 'Grand Theft Auto IV' soundtrack.
* The song was used for 2007's 'Madden NFL 08' EA Trax.
* The remix version was used as a playable song in 2011's 'Dance Central 2'.
; Other media
* The song was used for a 2007's Pepsi commercial.
References
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