Maluma and J Balvin Collaborate on New Song ‘Gafas Negras’: Watch

The two Colombian singers also dropped the music video for their latest collaboration

Maluma and J Balvin have reunited.

The two Colombian musicians have released their second collaboration together. On Friday, the two dropped “Gafas Negras,” following their 2019 hit, “Qué pena.”

“Gafas Negras” is part of Maluma’s most recent album, DON JUAN. The F.A.M.E. singer’s latest album was also nominated for best Latin pop album at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

Maluma

Produced by Madmusick and DJ Luian, the new track was written by Maluma, 29, J Balvin, 38, Edgar Barrera, Jhayco, Bifi, DJ Luian, and Jonathan Rivera. The song tells the story of two friends enjoying a night at the club while they’re surrounded by “perreando” dancing — a.k.a. twerking.

J Balvin

Along with releasing their new track, the collaborators also dropped the track’s music video —  directed by César “Tés” Pimienta — which premiered worldwide across MTV’s global network of channels.

Maluma, J Balvin

As the song ends, Balvin congratulates Maluma for everything he’s achieved thus far. “I’m so proud of what you’ve done,” said Balvin. “Proud of you because you’re hard, you’ve never stopped, you push forward, and you’ve become like my little brother.”

On Thursday night the two musicians shared a collaborated Instagram post announcing their new project that included a sneak peek at the first few seconds of the music video.

“BLACK GLASSES” IS OUT NOW!!!!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥,” Maluma wrote in the caption.

“Run to watch the video and listen to the theme on your favorite digital platform, thanks @jbalvin for being part of this era “DON JUAN” and for believing in this cool project!”

Maluma, J Balvin - Gafas Negras (Official Video)

Along with their work together on “Gafas Negras” and “Qué Pena” in 2019, the two worked on “X” with Nicky Jam and Ozuna in 2018 and worked with Feid on the 2020 “Porfa Remix” track.

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Maluma began the year as the most nominated artist in Premio Lo Nuestro. He scored a total of 14 nominations — including nominations for best album, best song, best male pop artist of the year and Premio Lo Nuestro Artist.

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