“Canción Bonita” is a sun-soaked love letter to both a special someone and the magical streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Carlos Vives opens his well-worn notebook and finds it bursting with songs, dates, little hearts, and one unforgettable address on calle San Sebastián. Those scribbles remind him that, no matter how far he travels—from Alaska to Buenos Aires or London to New York—his heart keeps returning to the same person and the same island rhythm. The chorus is a playful promise: if he has to choose, he’ll always choose you; if he ever sets foot in San Juan again, he’ll be the first to hit the dance floor with you in his arms.
Ricky Martin joins in to crank up the Caribbean spirit, turning the track into a bilingual celebration of passionate devotion, catchy melodies, and irresistible salsa-pop beats. Together they declare that forgetting this love is simply impossible, because the “canción bonita” in that little notebook was written for one voice and one smile alone. The result is a feel-good anthem that invites listeners to dance, sing, and dream of tropical nights where music and romance never end.
Carlos Alberto Vives Restrepo, born on August 7, 1961, in Santa Marta, Colombia, is one of the most influential and best-selling Latin music artists worldwide. Known for his unique blend of traditional Colombian rhythms like vallenato, cumbia, and champeta with modern sounds such as rock, reggaeton, and Latin pop, Vives has helped bring Colombian music to a global audience.
With over 20 million records sold, Carlos Vives has earned two Grammy Awards and seventeen Latin Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year in 2024. Besides his successful music career, he has also made a mark as an actor, starring in beloved telenovelas like "Gallito Ramírez" and "Escalona." Collaborating with top Latin artists such as Shakira, Juanes, and Ricky Martin, Vives continues to celebrate and innovate Colombia's rich musical heritage.