"Jaleo" is the first international and second US single from Ricky Martin's album Almas del Silencio. It was released on April 2, 2003 in Europe and Australia, and on June 17, 2003 in the United States. "Jaleo", a Spanish word of Hebrew origin, has various meanings: to clap or yell out (words such as "olé!", "eso!") to encourage flamenco dancers during a performance, or a style of dancing.
[edit] Music video
A music video, directed by Kacho Lopez and Carlos Pérez, aired in April 2003.
[edit] Chart performance
"Jaleo" peaked at number one on the US Hot Latin Songs (for one week) and in Spain (for four weeks). It was a top forty hit around the world.
[edit] Awards
"Jaleo" (Roger Sanchez Remix) was nominated at the 2004 Latin Billboard Music Awards as the Latin Dance Club Play Track of the Year.
[edit] Formats and track listings
Australian/European CD maxi-single
- "Jaleo" (Spanglish Version) – 3:41
- "Jaleo" (Spanish Version) – 3:41
- "Jaleo" (Pablo Flores Spanglish Radio Edit Remix) – 4:13
- "Jaleo" (Roger Sanchez Spanglish Radio Edit Remix) – 3:08
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[edit] Year-end charts
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