The song “Coqueta” became the most listened-to track in Colombia during the December 2024 holiday season and continues to rack up impressive numbers on the charts. This song, in the traditional Colombian music genre of carranga, was released just four months ago and has made a significant impact on the music scene.
Thanks to the digital platform TikTok, “Coqueta” went viral in Colombia in December and continues to be played in every corner of the country. In its first four months, the song reached over 47 million views on YouTube and 20 million on Spotify, where it held the number one spot throughout last month. Its success was not limited to the local music scene, but also gained global recognition, bringing carranga folk music to an international audience.
Who is the artist behind the popular ‘Coqueta’ song?
Feizar Orjuela Aponte, known artistically as Heredero, is an self-taught musician from the Colombian department of Santander. With more than 20 songs released on digital platforms, this artist has dedicated his life to preserving and modernizing Colombia’s traditional sounds. However, it was with “Coqueta” that he has now gained unprecedented recognition, both nationally and internationally.
The song not only revitalized carranga among traditional audiences, but also managed to connect with a new generation of listeners. Heredero blended the pure essence of carranga with a modern twist, making this indigenous genre trend again.
Remix with Jessi Uribe
The success of “Coqueta” led Heredero to collaborate with one of Colombia’s top artists in the popular music genre, Jessi Uribe. Together, they recorded a remix of this hit song, which was released on December 11 2024. This new version quickly became the most popular song in Colombia and has earned high rankings on several international charts.
As of today, the “Coqueta” remix has surpassed 22 million views on YouTube and more than two million on Spotify, solidifying its place as one of the biggest musical hits of the season.