Released in 2011 as the third single from Jennifer Lopez’s seventh studio album, Love?, “Papi” brought another irresistible burst of Latin-inspired dance energy to J.Lo’s catalogue. Written by RedOne, AJ Junior, BeatGeek, Teddy Sky, Bilal Hajji, and Jimmy Joker, the upbeat track celebrates Jennifer’s love of dancing for her man, delivering infectious rhythms and a feel-good, club-ready sound. Critics praised the song as one of the highlights of Love?, and it became Jennifer’s 11th #1 hit on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. The playful music video, directed by Paul Hunter, sees Jennifer eat a mysterious love cookie that sends men across the city into a frenzy as they chase after her. Pure J.Lo fun!
Papi
- Released
- Written by
- RedOne, AJ Junior, BeatGeek, Teddy Sky & Bilal “The Chef”Jimmy Joker
- Produced by
- RedOne, BeatGeek, Jimmy Joker & Kuk Harrell
- Album
- Love?
The story
Chart positions
- #67 UK Singles Chart Entered at #67
- #96 US Billboard Hot 100 Entered at #99
- #50 Australian Singles Chart Entry position unconfirmed
- # Dutch Top 40 Did not chart
- #18 Spanish Singles Chart Entered at #18
- #28 French Singles Chart Entry position unconfirmed
Music video
Lyrics
Papi (Lyrics):
Let all the heat pour down
I’m good as long as he’s around
He let’s me wear the crown
I do my best to make him proud
Now all my super ladies
I got my baby
If you got your baby, baby
Move your body, move your body
Dance for your papi
Rock your body, rock your body
Dance for your papi
More from Love?
- Papi
- I’m Into You Single
- On The Floor Single