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"La Jumpa"
Single by Arcángel and Bad Bunny
from the album Sr. Santos
LanguageSpanish
ReleasedNovember 30, 2022 (2022-11-30)
Genre
Length4:15
LabelRimas
Songwriters
Producers
  • MAG
  • Julia Lewis
Arcángel singles chronology
"JS4E"
(2022)
"La Jumpa"
(2022)
"Kame Hame"
(2023)
Bad Bunny singles chronology
"El Apagón"
(2022)
"La Jumpa"
(2022)
"Gato de Noche"
(2022)
Music video
"La Jumpa" on YouTube

"La Jumpa" (English: "The Jump" or "The Jumpshot") is a song by American rapper Arcángel and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, from the former's fifth studio album Sr. Santos (2022). It was originally released on November 30, 2022, by Rimas Entertainment.[1] The song was written by both rappers and its production was held by MAG and Julia Lewis.

Chart performance

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"La Jumpa" debuted and peaked at number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100 dated December 17, 2022.[2] Additionally, it peaked at number 3 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart as well as peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Global 200.[3][4]

Audio visualizer

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A visualizer for the song was uploaded to YouTube on November 30, 2022.[5]

Music video

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The music video for "La Jumpa" was released on YouTube on February 2, 2023.[6]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "La Jumpa"
Chart (2022–2023) Peak
position
Argentina Hot 100 (Billboard)[7] 27
Bolivia (Billboard)[8] 4
Chile (Billboard)[9] 2
Colombia (Billboard)[10] 3
Costa Rica Streaming Songs (Fonotica)[11] 2
Dominican Republic (SODINPRO)[12] 1
Ecuador (Billboard)[13] 2
Global 200 (Billboard)[14] 15
Mexico (Billboard)[15] 2
Peru (Billboard)[16] 3
Portugal (AFP)[17] 107
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[18] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[19] 68
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[20] 3
US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard)[21] 20

Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "La Jumpa"
Chart (2023) Position
Global 200 (Billboard)[22] 86
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[23] 28

Certifications

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Certifications and sales for "La Jumpa"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Spain (Promusicae)[24] 6× Platinum 360,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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from Grokipedia
La Jumpa is a reggaeton and trap song by Puerto Rican rapper Arcángel featuring Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny, released as a single on November 30, 2022, and included on Arcángel's fifth studio album, Sr. Santos. The track, produced by MAG and JULiA LEWiS, features explicit, boastful lyrics centered on the artists' sexual prowess and encounters with women, delivered over an upbeat hip house-influenced beat that blends traditional reggaeton rhythms with modern trap elements. This collaboration marks another in a series of joint efforts between Arcángel and Bad Bunny, following earlier hits like "Me Acostumbré" (2017) and "Por Ti" (2021), highlighting their shared roots in Puerto Rico's urban music scene. Upon release, "La Jumpa" achieved significant commercial success, debuting and peaking at number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaking at number 3 on the chart, where it spent 12 weeks. The song's , directed by El Corillo and released on February 2, 2023, further boosted its popularity, amassing approximately 298 million views on as of November 2025. Its infectious energy and star power contributed to Sr. Santos debuting in the top 10 on the Top Latin Albums chart, underscoring Arcángel's enduring influence in and .

Background

Development

"La Jumpa" was written by Arcángel (Austin Agustín Santos) and Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) as a collaborative effort during sessions for Arcángel's 2022 album Sr. Santos. The track's production was led by MAG, who crafted the primary beats and overall arrangement, with additional contributions from JULiA LEWiS on elements including synths and final mixing. Developed in late , the song emerged as a centerpiece of the album, highlighting the artists' longstanding partnership in Puerto Rican urban and their decision to fuse 's trap foundations with Bad Bunny's dynamic energy for an upbeat, repetitive hook-driven track.

Album context

Sr. Santos is the fifth studio album by Puerto Rican rapper and singer , released on December 1, , through , marking his return to following a period of absence from major releases. "La Jumpa" appears as the third track on the 18-song album, serving as a standout collaboration with that elevates Sr. Santos' core trap-reggaeton sound through its energetic production and rhythmic flow. The song embodies the album's overarching themes of street life, boastful success, hedonistic partying, and elements of crime and violence, while Bad Bunny's feature enhances its crossover appeal within the Latin urban landscape. The album debuted at No. 3 on the chart, accumulating 19,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, with "La Jumpa" teased and released as a single on November 30, 2022, to heighten promotional momentum ahead of the full project.

Release and promotion

Single release

"La Jumpa" was released as a digital single on November 30, 2022, through . The track is available for digital download and streaming on major platforms including , , and . With a duration of 4:15, the song is performed entirely in Spanish. Promotion for the single included announcements on by and , featuring teaser clips shared on and that emphasized the duo's longstanding chemistry and collaborative energy. The release occurred one day prior to Arcángel's album Sr. Santos, serving as a to generate initial buzz for the project.

Visualizer and music video

An audio visualizer for "La Jumpa" was uploaded to on November 30, 2022, coinciding with the single's release, and features dynamic visuals synchronized to the track's rhythm as a promotional teaser produced by . The official music video premiered on February 2, 2023, directed by El Corillo, and depicts Arcángel and Bad Bunny in high-energy urban settings that capture the song's party atmosphere. The visuals include scenes of the artists preparing for a night out, performing atop a gasoline station and inside the Fifty Eight nightclub amid enthusiastic crowds, rapping against graffiti walls showcasing their images, and nostalgic recreations of moments from their 2016 collaboration "Tú No Vive Así," all underscoring the "jumpa" slang for an explosive, celebratory vibe. By November 2025, the music video had amassed over 298 million views on , contributing to the proliferation of dance challenges inspired by its energetic party theme.

Composition

Musical style

"La Jumpa" is classified as , incorporating influences from and trap genres. The track operates at a of 123 beats per minute in the key of , contributing to its high energy and danceability. The features prominent heavy basslines and synth hooks, crafted by MAG and JULiA LEWiS, which drive its pulsating rhythm. The track also samples Arcángel's "Pa' Que La Pases Bien". Rhythms characteristic of Puerto Rican urban music underpin the beat, blending electronic elements with Latin trap's gritty edge to create an infectious, party-oriented sound. Structurally, "La Jumpa" opens with an intro featuring Arcángel's verse, followed by a catchy chorus that establishes the main . This emphasizes the fusion of Arcángel's raw, rhythmic flow with Bad Bunny's melodic phrasing, resolving into the outro; the full track spans 4:16 in length. This results in a danceable tailored for club and urban settings.

Lyrics

The lyrics of "La Jumpa" revolve around themes of partying, attraction to women, and street bravado, with the title "la jumpa" serving as slang that draws a : a reference to player Luka Dončić's signature step-back jumpshot, metaphorically representing a confident, precise move in , and the Puerto Rican "jumpear," meaning to "charge the battery" in the context of energizing a encounter. The song explicitly references luxury and , such as arriving at a mansion without knowing the address, landing a plane on a , and VIP club access, underscoring the artists' elevated status and carefree indulgence. Key lines highlight the playful introductions and encounters. 's chorus opens with "Hola, mi nombre es , un gusto, un placer / Hoy tú te va' con una leyenda que no va a volver a nacer," establishing his self-proclaimed legendary persona, while mirrors it in "Hola, jaja, mi nombre es , un gusto, un placer / Aprovéchame hoy, que obliga'o no me vuelve' a ver," emphasizing a one-night opportunity. 's verse captures spotting a girl with friends in the chorus: "Y yo la vi, anda con do', la amiga me miró / Al VIP se pegó, claro que sí, claro que entró," depicting an effortless pull into exclusive spaces. The narrative unfolds in first-person boasts from both artists, blending humor and through Spanish laced with Puerto Rican colloquialisms like "cabrón" (tough or impressive) and "bellaca" (naughty or wild). dismisses rivals as "palomo" (pigeon, implying insignificant) and compares his home to a with a stunning view, while asserts global dominance, rapping "A mí me escuchan los abuelos y sus nietecitos maleantes / En y ," and boasts about no-hit pitching in metaphors alongside sexual exploits like "Te escupo la boca, te jalo el pelo." This structure fosters a sense of collaborative one-upmanship, with the artists trading verses to amplify their shared appeal and unapologetic swagger.

Reception

Critical response

Upon its release, "La Jumpa" received generally positive feedback from critics, who praised the seamless chemistry between and , marking it as a highlight in their ongoing collaborative history. included the track in its list of Bad Bunny's 40 best songs, describing it as a "standout" that underscores 's resurgence in the and trap scenes. Similarly, Remezcla highlighted the song's immediate viral appeal, noting how it caught the off guard with its energetic trap-infused production and the artists' sharp . Reviewers appreciated the track's role in blending traditional reggaeton elements with electronic trap sounds, positioning it as a fresh entry in Latin urban music. Rolling Stone en Español commended the duo for shifting away from perreo rhythms toward a more electronic trap vibe, allowing their rhymes to shine in a concise, high-energy format. The Daily Illini echoed this, calling the collaboration a "beautiful combination" of two pivotal figures in , emphasizing its contribution to the genre's evolution. User-driven aggregate scores reflect a solid but not exceptional reception among listeners, with Rate Your Music assigning an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 128 ratings, indicating broad appeal tempered by some views of it as formulaic within trap conventions. The song's cultural resonance was further affirmed by its nomination for Best Urban Fusion/Performance at the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards, recognizing its impact on contemporary Latin urban music.

Commercial performance

"La Jumpa" experienced robust commercial success following its release, surpassing 850 million streams on by November 2025, propelled by viral Latin trends and placements on high-traffic playlists. In its first full tracking week, the track accumulated 10.3 million on-demand streams and 1,000 digital downloads in the Latin market, underscoring its immediate appeal within the genre. The song's global reach was amplified by Bad Bunny's established fanbase, sparking widespread dance challenges and extensive radio airplay throughout and . Notably, "La Jumpa" debuted at number 68 on the dated December 17, 2022, representing Arcángel's highest-charting collaboration to date. Its momentum was further boosted by the accompanying , which garnered millions of views and reinforced its party anthem status.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

"La Jumpa" entered several major weekly charts following its release, achieving strong positions particularly in markets. On the US , it debuted and peaked at number 68 on the chart dated December 17, 2022. The track performed better on the US chart, where it debuted at number 20 on December 10, 2022, and peaked at number 3 the following week on December 17, 2022, remaining on the chart for 27 weeks. Globally, it reached number 14 on the Global 200. Internationally, "La Jumpa" topped the charts in (PROMUSICAE) and the (Monitor Latino), while peaking at number 2 in (Monitor Latino), (Billboard Mexico Songs), and (Monitor Latino). It also attained number 5 in (Monitor Latino) and number 10 in (Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana).
Chart (2022–2023)Peak positionWeeks on chart
US Billboard Hot 100681
US Billboard Hot Latin Songs327
Billboard Global 2001420
(PROMUSICAE)115
(Monitor Latino)118
(Monitor Latino)222
Mexico Songs ()225
(Monitor Latino)219
(Monitor Latino)514
Italy (FIMI)108

Year-end charts

"La Jumpa" achieved notable placements on several year-end charts in and 2023, reflecting its strong performance following its late- release. On the Hot Latin Songs chart, it ranked at number 45 for and climbed to number 28 in 2023. The track also appeared at number 92 on the year-end list and number 86 on the 2023 edition. In and , it secured top 50 positions on their respective annual charts for 2023. The song's longevity was evident as it continued to accumulate streams into 2023, underscoring its enduring popularity among listeners.
YearChartPosition
2022US Hot Latin Songs ()45
202292
2023US Hot Latin Songs ()28
202386
2023Spain Annual Singles (PROMUSICAE)Top 50
2023Mexico Songs ()Top 50

Certifications

"La Jumpa" has achieved notable certifications from accrediting bodies, primarily reflecting its strong performance in through combined digital sales and streaming equivalents. These recognitions underscore the track's enduring popularity on global platforms like and , where streaming contributes significantly to unit thresholds.
RegionCertifierCertificationUnits/salesDate
SpainPROMUSICAE6× Platinum360,0002025

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