Length 2:53 | Producer(s) Triebel | |
Released April 24, 2015 (2015-04-24) Format CD single
digital download Label Airforce1
Universal Music Writer(s) Simon Triebel
Ali Zuchowski
Álvaro Tauchert Soler | ||
"El Mismo Sol" (Spanish: The Same Sun) is the debut single by Spanish singer-songwriter Álvaro Soler. The song is the lead single from Soler's debut studio album Eterno Agosto. The song was a big hit first in Italy climbing in a few weeks to the top of the Italian FIMI chart and the Italian Airplay chart. The single went double platinum in Italy and dubbed alongside Omi's song "Cheerleader" as the summer hit 2015 in Italy. It also made it to number one in Poland and Switzerland and charted all across Europe notably in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.
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The song meaning "the same sun" in English was recorded in Berlin where Soler resides and was published first on the personal YouTube channel of the singer. Based on the success of the song, Soler was signed to Universal Music and the single made available on iTunes on May 8, 2015. It was included in Soler's debut album Eterno Agosto released on 23 June 2015 on Universal Music.
After the success of the original version in Spanish, a special Spanglish version was released for the US and UK markets featuring additional lyrics in English and vocals by Jennifer Lopez. This version charted in various Billboard charts and peaked at number one on the Billboard's Latin Airplay chart for the week of December 19, 2015.
Music video
A music video of the song was released April 24, 2015 on the singer's Vevo channel. The video follows the adventures of the singer, exploring various cities and landscapes on his motorcycle or going backpack in nature or relating to various people. The scenes were shot in various locations in Andalusia, Frigiliana, Málaga, Guadix and Tabernas Desert. The lyrics convey an intense will to enjoy love and life, have fun, travel.
Track listing
Digital download
- "El Mismo Sol" – 2:59
CD single
- "El Mismo Sol" – 3:00
- "El Mismo Sol" (Radio edit) – 3:08
CD single: "El Mismo Sol (Under the Same Sun)"
- "El Mismo Sol" feat. Jennifer Lopez – 3:08
- "El Mismo Sol (Under the Same Sun)" feat. Jennifer Lopez – 3:07
- "El Mismo Sol" – 3:00
- "El Mismo Sol" (Radio edit) – 3:08
Digital download: "El Mismo Sol (Under the Same Sun)"
- "El Mismo Sol" feat. Jennifer Lopez – 3:08
- "El Mismo Sol (Under the Same Sun)" feat. Jennifer Lopez – 3:07
Remix EP
- "El Mismo Sol" (Moonboy Inc Remix) – 3:05
- "El Mismo Sol" (Why So Loco Club Remix) – 5:45
- "El Mismo Sol" (Why So Loco Remix) – 3:34
- "El Mismo Sol" (Colorido Remix) – 3:07
- "El Mismo Sol" (Supermans Feinde Remix) – 3:14
- "El Mismo Sol" (Jan Leyk Remix) – 3:32
DJ Ross & Max Savietto Remix
- "El Mismo Sol" (DJ Ross & Max Savietto Remix) – 2:53
Alvaro Soler featuring Jennifer Lopez version
During her 46th birthday party on July 25 at 1 OAK Southampton club, American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez premiered a special new version of the song with her vocals. This Spanglish version serves as the international version to launch the song into the American and British market.
"El mismo sol" with the extra vocals of Jennifer Lopez and a Spanglish version of the song titled "El mismo sol (Under the Same Sun)" was released on August 21, 2015.
Music video
The official music video of "El mismo sol (Under the Same Sun)" was shot in Brooklyn in August 2015, but is yet to be released. A lyric video of the song was released on October 30, 2015 on Soler's Vevo channel.
In January 15, 2016, however, a music video of the new remix version of the song entitled El Mismo Sol (Under The Same Sun) [B-Case Remix] was released through Alvaro Soler's Vevo channel.
Live performances
Soler and Lopez first performed "El mismo sol (Under the Same Sun)" during Lopez' set at the iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 19, 2015. They performed again the song at the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina on November 8, 2015.