Who is Iñigo Quintero? Know about the rising star who conquered Spotify's global chart
Iñigo Quintero, a name that until recently remained in relative obscurity beyond Spain's borders, made a remarkable leap to stardom. On a single day, "Si No Estás," one of Quintero's compositions, amassed over 5.7 million plays, catapulting it to the pinnacle of Spotify's global chart. This remarkable feat marked the first time a solo Spanish artist achieved such an accomplishment. In a previous instance, Canary Islander Quevedo achieved similar success alongside Argentina's Bizarrap with «Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52.»
But Quintero's ascent doesn't end there. «Si No Estás» also etched its name into the annals of Billboard's global charts, securing the fourth spot on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and landing at number ten on Billboard Global 200. This meteoric rise is all the more astounding because it transpired without the aid of conventional promotional strategies, press releases, or public information about the enigmatic artist behind the sensation. Even when Billboard Español sought an interview with Quintero's representative, the response was that he is not presently engaging with the press.
«Si No Estás»: A Pop Ballad with Profound Depth
«Si No Estás» is a piano-driven pop ballad whose verses reflect an intense fixation and yearning for a distant presence. The song encapsulates the pain and anguish born from separation, a theme of unusual depth for a 2023 pop hit. With lines like «Esto es una alucinación/ Quiero ver tu otra mitad/ Alejarme de esta ciudad/ Y contagiarme de tu forma de pensar» («This is a delusion/ I want to see your other half/ Get away from this city/ And immerse in your way of thinking»), Quintero's song has struck a chord with listeners.
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