"+57" is a song by all-Colombian singersKarol G,Feid and DFZM featuringOvy on the Drums,J Balvin,Maluma,Ryan Castro andBlessd. It was released on November 7, 2024 as the second single from Karol G's upcoming fifth studio album. The song was written by all the performers and Keityn, and produced by Ovy on the Drums. The title of the song refers to theColombian telephone prefix.[1][2][3]
"+57" although its title refers to Colombia's telephone number, it is areggaeton song that explores themes of freedom, desire, and the complexities of romantic entanglements, especially in the context of relationships and attraction.[8]
"+57" received criticism and controversy due to a lyric in the song that said: "Mamacita desde los fourteen" (A hottie since she was fourteen).[9] Due to that, on November 11, 2024, Karol G issued an apology through her Instagram account, stating:[10]
As artists, we are exposed to public opinion, and to the individual interpretations of people who like us and people who differ with what we do. I feel a lot of frustration for the misinformation that has been given, about the false posts that I have supposedly made and deleted from twitter, an account that I have not used for more than six months. In this case, unfortunately, the lyrics of a song, with which I sought to celebrate the union between artists and put to shine my people … were taken out of context. None of the things said in the song have the direction they have been given, nor was it said from that perspective but I listen, I take responsibility and I realize that I still have a lot to learn. I feel very affected and I apologize from the bottom of my heart.
Billboard magazine commented on her apology, stating: "It’s worth noting that Karol doesn't sing the line about the "14 year old," but rather some of the men on the track, yet she's the one apologizing."
Following the backlash, on November 13, the lyric was changed, now saying "Mamacita desde los eighteen" (A hottie since she was eighteen)[11]
In addition, the Congress of the Republic also gathered signatures for the song to be removed from digital platforms due to the said lyrics.[12]
