JS4E
| "JS4E" | ||||
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| Single by Arcángel | ||||
| from the album Sr. Santos | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| Released | November 21, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Latin trap | |||
| Length | 3:58 | |||
| Label | Rimas | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Austin Agustín Santos | |||
| Producer(s) | D-Note the Beatllionarie | |||
| Arcángel singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "JS4E" on YouTube | ||||
"JS4E" (short for "Justin Santos Forever") is a song by American rapper and singer Arcángel. It was released on November 21, 2022, trough Rimas Entertainment, as the first single from his fifth studio album, Sr. Santos (2022). The song is a tribute to Arcángel's brother, Justin Santos, who died some time ago in a vehicle accident.[1][2]
Background and release
[edit]"JS4E" is released as the first single from his fifth studio album Sr. Santos, released a month after the song. The song is a tribute to Justin Santos, Arcángel's younger brother, who died in a traffic accident while driving on the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge in Puerto Rico. "JS4E" is released exactly one year after his death, which occurred on November 21, 2021.[1][2]
Music video
[edit]The music video for "JS4E" was released simultaneously with the song on November 21, 2021, via Arcángel's YouTube channel.[3] The video shows excerpts of the process in which Arcángel tattooed his brother's image on his chest, which required five tattoo artists and four hours of anesthesia one day and another four hours the next day.[2]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juventud Awards | 2023 | Best Trap Song | Nominated | [4] |
| Tu Música Urbano Awards | 2023 | Top Song – Trap | Nominated | [5] |
| Video of the Year | Won |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Colombia (Billboard)[6] | 14 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[7] | 46 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[8] | 23 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[9] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Arcángel homenajea a su hermano en 'JS4E'". UNIKA FM (in Spanish). 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b c Bohórquez Roncancio, Laura Natalia (2022-11-23). "Arcángel fue anestesiado por ocho horas para hacerse un tatuaje". El Tiempo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Arcangel (2022-11-21). Arcangel - JS4E (Video Oficial) | SR. SANTOS. Retrieved 2024-10-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ Hernandez, Jeanette (2023-06-13). "Bad Bunny, Peso Pluma & More Lead the 2023 Premios Juventud Nominations". Remezcla. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ EFE, Agencia (2023-02-05). "Premios Tu Música Urbano 2023. Ellos son los nominados". Grupo Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Colombia Songs: The Week of December 17, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ "Arcángel – JS4E" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot Latin Songs: The Week of December 24, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ "Spanish single certifications – Arcángel – JS4E". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved October 23, 2024.