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Igual que un Ángel

"Igual que un Ángel" (Spanish: [iˈɣwal ke un ˈaŋxel], transl. Just like an Angel) is a song by the American singer Kali Uchis and the Mexican musician Peso Pluma, from Uchis' fourth studio album, Orquídeas (2024). Originally released as a track from the album through Geffen Records, it was sent to Italian radio airplay through Universal Music Group on February 1, 2024, as the album's fourth single.[4] The song was written by Uchis with Manuel Lorente, and its producers Carter Lang and Dylan Wiggins, with Austen-Jux Chandler and Jean Rodríguez receiving production credits.

"Igual que un Ángel"
Single by Kali Uchis and Peso Pluma
from the album Orquídeas
LanguageEnglish-Spanish
ReleasedFebruary 1, 2024 (2024-02-01)
Recorded2022
Genre
Length4:20
2:58 (radio edit)
Label
Songwriters
Producers
  • Carter Lang
  • Dylan Wiggins
  • Austen Jux-Chandler
  • Jean Rodríguez
Kali Uchis singles chronology
"Labios Mordidos"
(2023)		 "Igual que un Ángel"
(2024)		 "Never Be Yours"
(2024)
Peso Pluma singles chronology
"La Intención"
(2024)		 "Igual que un Ángel"
(2024)		 "A Tu Manera"
(2024)
Music video
"Igual que un Ángel" on YouTube

Background

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Kali Uchis sent "Igual que un Ángel" and another song from Orquídeas, "Te Mata" to Peso Pluma, but did not expect him to record his verse on the songs. Uchis found out that Pluma loved "Igual que un Ángel", and they later worked on the song.[5]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for Igual que un Ángel
Organization Year Category Result Ref.
Latin Grammy Awards 2024 Best Pop Song Nominated [6]
Record of the Year Nominated

Commercial performance

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Following the album's release, "Igual que un Ángel" debuted atop the Billboard US Hot Latin Songs chart, having received a total of 13.4 million streams in the United States, and was the second song from Orquídeas overall, after "Labios Mordidos", to enter the US Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 23, while Labios Mordidos entered the chart at number 97.[7] The song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Global 200, and peaked at number 10 on the chart's version excluding the U.S.[8]

Music video

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A music video directed by Jason Lester was released on January 17, 2024. It depicts a visibly pregnant Kali Uchis performing the song with a full band in a retro lit modernist house while Peso Pluma performs in a neon-soaked stairwell.[9]

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Igual que un Ángel"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[21] Platinum 40,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[22] Diamond+2× Platinum+Gold 1,050,000‡
United States (RIAA)[23] Platinum 1,000,000‡
Streaming
Central America (CFC)[24] Platinum 7,000,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ↑ Herrera, Isabelia (January 12, 2024). "Kali Uchis: Orquídeas Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  2. ↑ Malone Méndez, Chris (January 17, 2024). "Kali Uchis: Igual que un Ángel". Forbes. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  3. ↑ Rolling Stone Staff (December 3, 2024). "The 100 Best Songs of 2024". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 5, 2024. Igual Que un Ángel," Kali Uchis' turn toward dreamy disco pop, was a surprise...
  4. ↑ "Kali Uchis, Peso Pluma - Igual Que Un Ángel (Radio Date: 01-02-2024)". EarOne. January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  5. ↑ Garcia, Thanla (January 12, 2024). "Kali Uchis on Working With Peso Pluma and Karol G, and the Risk-Taking That Led to 'Orquídeas'". Variety. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  6. ↑ Ratner-Arias, Sigal (September 17, 2024). "Edgar Barrera Tops 2024 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Bustios, Pamela (January 23, 2024). "Kali Uchis' 'Orquídeas' Blooms on Hot Latin Songs Chart as 'Igual Que Un Angel' With Peso Pluma Opens at No. 1". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  8. ↑ Trust, Gary (January 29, 2024). "Ariana Grande's 'Yes, And?' Adds Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard Global Charts". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Kali Uchis, Peso Pluma - Igual Que Un Ángel". YouTube. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Bolivia Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Ecuador Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Mexico Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  14. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 22, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Peru Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Latin Pop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Kali Uchis Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Hot Latin Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Brazilian single certifications – Kali Uchis – Igual que un Ángel" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved July 9, 2026. Type Kali Uchis in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Igual que un Ángel in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
  23. ↑ "American single certifications – Kali Uchis – Igual que un Ángel". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Certificación Fonográfica Centroamericana. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
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