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Alicia Civita

Karol G's "Si antes te hubiera conocido" is more than just a catchy merengue

MIAMI - Colombian superstar Karol G has made a successful foray into merengue with her latest track "Si antes te hubiera conocido." The vibrant music video, filmed in San Pedro de Macorís, is already being hailed as the summer's hottest hit. This catchy tune, a collaboration with Coca-Cola, was performed live for the first time during the artist's second concert in London this week, a highlight of her ongoing European tour.

Co-written by Karol G and Puerto Rican artist Ríos, as well as Latin Grammy record nominated composers and producers Édgar Barrera and Sky, the song explores the poignant what-ifs of love, with lyrics reflecting on a potential relationship thwarted by timing. The chorus wistfully muses: "¿Qué hubiera sido? Si antes te hubiera conocido. Seguramente, estarías bailando esta conmigo. No como amigos."

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