Obsesión

"Obsesión" (English: Obsession) is a 2002 single by Dominican-American bachata band Aventura. It was included on the 2002 album We Broke the Rules. It achieved a huge success in many countries, reaching the top of many international charts.It's still their biggest hit to date. In France, the single hit number one for seven weeks and became the 442nd best-selling of all time in the country, with about 565,000 units sold.^[1]

The lyrics were written by Anthony Santos, and the refrain is performed by the female vocalist Judy Santos (the two are not related). The song explains a man's liking of a woman to the point of obsession. However, this feeling is "not love", and is still only and just an obsession.

In 2004, the song was covered by 3rd Wish featuring Baby Bash produced by Mintman, but this version was less successful than the original version (#7 In Switzerland, #2 in Austria, #12 in France).^[2]

Later, in 2005, the song was covered by Los Horóscopos de Durango in their album Y Seguimos con Duranguense.

Latin R&B artist Frankie J made an English and more soul-styled version of the song, featuring Baby Bash, which was called "Obsession (No Es Amor)". This version, although not having success in Latin America and Europe, was successful in the U.S., even reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Track listings

CD single

1. "Obsesión" — 4:12
2. "Cuando volverás" — 3:30

CD maxi

1. "Obsesión" (radio mix) — 3:49
2. "Obsesión" (dance remix) — 5:39
3. "Obsesión" (dance radio edit) — 3:52
4. "Obsesión" (English remix) — 4:10
5. "Todavía me amas" — 4:43

Charts and sales

Chart successions

Frankie J version

In 2005, Mexican hip-hop performer Frankie J covered the song under the title "Obsession (No Es Amor)" featuring Baby Bash. The single peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was produced by Reggaeton Dominican producer Nely "El Arma Secreta". Model Vida Guerra made a cameo in the video as his love interest and object of his obsession.

Track listings

1. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Album Version)
2. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Not Gangster Version)
3. "Obsession (No Es Amor)" (Sic Element Radio Mix)
4. "Obsession (Luny Tunes Remix)" ft. Mr. Phillips (included in Mas Flow 2)

Chart positions

References