"Por el Contrario" is a song by American singers Becky G and Ángela Aguilar, and Mexican singer Leonardo Aguilar, from Gomez's third studio album Esquinas (2023).[1] It was released via Kemosabe and RCA Records on December 13, 2023, as the fifth and final single from the album, due to its success and fan requests, promoted with a music video. On August 7, 2024, Gomez released the Demo and Acapella versions, the latter of which appears on her fourth studio album Encuentros (2024). This song was nominated The Perfect Mix in the 2024 Premios Juventud, losing to Peso Pluma and Anitta's Bellakeo.
The song received a video titled "Por el Contrario (Performance Video)" which was directed by Karla Read and released on December 13, 2023.[2] Set against a desert backdrop that pulls inspiration from José María Velasco, the artists showcase their emotional depth in a synchronized display, dressed in a rich red wine hue that elevates the visual elements at play, inviting viewers to get a fly-on-the-wall look at their performance as the artists break the fourth wall. The chemistry between them takes center stage, elevated by the accompaniment of eight musicians from Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán (The University of Texas Austin), skillfully creating a powerful symphony that encapsulates the song’s emotions and allows the message to resonate even further with its audience.[3]
