"Obsesión" () is a song by Dominican-American bachata band Aventura with Judy Santos as the female vocalist. It was included on their second studio album, We Broke the Rules (2002), and an English-language version was made for the same album. The song achieved success in many countries, topping many international charts. In France, the song held the number-one slot on the French Singles Chart for seven weeks, and as of August 2014, it is the 19th-best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 565,000 units sold. "Obsesión" sold two million copies in Europe alone.

In 2004, the song was covered by 3rd Wish featuring Baby Bash and production from Mintman on their album Reflections of the South. This version became a top-10 hit in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Later, in 2005, Mexican-American singer Frankie J made an English and more soul-styled version of the song, also featuring Baby Bash, called "Obsession (No Es Amor)" for his album The One. This version was successful in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, reaching the top five in all three countries.

Content The lyrics for "Obsesión" were written by Aventura vocalist Romeo Santos, and the refrain is performed by the female singer Judy Santos (no relation). The lyrics of the song speak about a man who likes a woman. However, it soon becomes clear that this feeling is "not love", but an obsession.

Track listings

European CD single "Obsesión" (radio mix) – 3:49 "Obsesión" (dance remix) – 5:39

European and German maxi-CD single "Obsesión" (radio mix) – 3:49 "Obsesión" (dance remix) – 5:39 "Obsesión" (dance radio edit) – 3:52 "Obsesión" (English remix) – 4:10 "Todavía me amas" – 4:43

French CD single "Obsesión" (radio edit) – 3:08 "Obsesión" (Life Saver remix) – 3:21

French 12-inch single A1. "Obsesión" (original edit) – 3:08 A2. "Obsesión" (Life Saver orchestra remix) – 4:50 A3. "Obsesión" (club mix) – 4:28 B1. "Obsesión" (Smooth remix) – 4:11 B2. "Obsesión" (house remix) – 3:25

Italian CD single "Obsesión" (radio mix) – 3:49 "Obsesión" (dance remix) – 5:39 "Obsesión" (original album version) – 4:13 "Obsesión" (dance radio edit) – 3:52

Spanish CD single "Obsesión" – 4:10 "Obsesión" (dance remix) – 5:39 "Obsesión" (Rose Rouge Techno) – 5:45 "Obsesión" (Latin Lovers) – 5:32

Dutch CD single "Obsesión" – 4:12 "Cuándo volverás" – 3:31

Dutch CD single (remix) "Obsesión" (dance remix) – 5:39 "Obsesión" (dance radio edit) – 3:52

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2002–2005)PeakpositionCzech Republic (IFPI)20Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)1Romania (Romanian Top 100)2Russia Airplay (TopHit)158Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)128Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)117 Chart (2011)PeakpositionUS Latin Digital Song Sales (Billboard)47 Chart (2024)Peakposition

Year-end charts Chart (2003)PositionItaly (FIMI)2Netherlands (Single Top 100)87 Chart (2004)PositionAustria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)9Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)2Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)4CIS Airplay (TopHit)18Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)3France (SNEP)3Germany (Media Control GfK)8Italy (FIMI)20Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)49Netherlands (Single Top 100)23Russia Airplay (TopHit)8Sweden (Hitlistan)44Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)10 Chart (2005)PositionHungary (Rádiós Top 40)35

Decade-end charts Chart (2000–2009)PositionGermany (Media Control GfK)63

Certifications

Release history RegionDateFormatLabelUnited States2002Tropical radioPremiumUnited KingdomNovember 29, 2004CDHit Mania

3rd Wish version

In 2004, American R&B all-male group 3rd Wish covered the song under the title "Obsesión (Si es amor)", featuring Baby Bash for their album Reflections of the South. Produced by Danish producer Mintman and released as a single in 2004, the cover peaked at number two in Austria, number five in Germany, number seven in Switzerland, number 12 in France, and number 15 in the UK. On the Eurochart Hot 100, 3rd Wish's version peaked at number 19 the same week that Aventura's version first reached number one.

Track listings European maxi-CD single "Obsesión (Si es amor)" (radio edit) – 3:30 "Obsesión (Si es amor)" (video edit) – 3:56 "Obsesión (Si es amor)" (DJ Nasty remix) – 3:38 "Obsesión (Si es amor)" (radio edit without rap) – 3:19 "Obsesión (Si es amor)" (video—with Vany)

Charts Weekly charts Charts (2004)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)19

Year-end charts Charts (2004)PositionAustria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)46France (SNEP)99Germany (Media Control GfK)30Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)70

Frankie J version

In 2005, Mexican-American singer Frankie J covered the song under the title "Obsession (No Es Amor)", featuring Baby Bash for his album The One. Released as a single on January 10, 2005, the cover peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, number five in Australia and number four in New Zealand. The song was produced by Australian-born UK-based producer Stewart Magee. Model Vida Guerra made a cameo in the video as Frankie J's love interest and object of his obsession.

Track listings US 12-inch single A1. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Luny Tunes reggaeton mix featuring Mr. Phillips) – 3:35 A2. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (album version featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45 B1. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element club mix) – 8:19 B2. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element radio mix) – 3:47

Australian CD single "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45 "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (without rap) – 3:20 "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Luny Tunes reggaeton mix featuring Mr. Phillips) – 3:35 "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element radio mix) – 3:47

UK CD single "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (album version featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45 "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Luny Tunes reggaeton remix featuring Mr. Phillips) – 3:35

European maxi-CD single "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (album version featuring Baby Bash) – 3:45 "Don't Wanna Try" – 4:04 "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element club mix) – 8:18 "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (video)

Charts

Weekly charts Charts (2005)PeakpositionCanada CHR/Pop Top 30 (Radio & Records)3

Year-end charts Charts (2005)PositionAustralia (ARIA)32New Zealand (RIANZ)46US Billboard Hot 10033US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)20US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)9

Certifications

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesJanuary 10, 2005ColumbiaAustraliaApril 18, 2005CDUnited KingdomAugust 8, 2005

Tropical Family version

The French collective musical project of cover songs of summer, Tropical Family included the song as track number 3. The single is credited as "Obsesión (Tropical Family)" and was performed by Kenza Farah and Lucenzo. The single is bilingual in Spanish and French with added French lyrics. The Spanish parts are sung by Lucenzo and the French by Farah. The single entered the SNEP French Singles Chart the same week at number 23.

Charts Chart (2013)Peakposition

See also List of best-selling Latin singles

References