"Ni Rosas Ni Juguetes" | ||||
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Single by Paulina Rubio | ||||
from the album Gran City Pop | ||||
Released | August 17, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
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Length | 3:13 | |||
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Producer(s) | Cachorro López | |||
Paulina Rubio singles chronology | ||||
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Music videos | ||||
"Ni Rosas, Ni Juguetes" (Video Oficial) on YouTube | ||||
"Ni Rosas, Ni Juguetes" (Dúo Con Pitbull - Mr 305 Remix) on YouTube | ||||
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"Ni Rosas Ni Juguetes" (English: "Neither Roses Nor Toys") is a song recorded by Mexican recording artist Paulina Rubio for her ninth studio album Gran City Pop (2009). It was written by Claudia Brant, Noel Schajris and Gianmarco Zignago,[1] and produced by Cachorro López. Due to popularity, the song was announced as the second single on July 20, 2009, released official worldwide on August 17, 2009 by Universal Music Latin Entertainment. "Ni Rosas Ni Juguetes" is a Latin pop song with ranchera and hip-hop influences. The song's lyrics discusses Rubio's decision to overcome a relationship and her empowerment.
The song received positive reviews from music critics who commended it for its production and lyrics, considering it as a feminist anthem. The song peaked at number one in Peru, and number three in Spain, certified platinum for 50,000 shipments. It performed successful in United States; it was a number ninth on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. Universal Music released three alternate versions of "Ni Rosas Ni Juguetes"—a duet remix featuring Cuban-American rapper Pitbull, a banda version with Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera, and a eurodance version with Spanish DJ and producer Juan Magán.
The first music video for the song was shot in New York, with a concept inspired by Hollywood film Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), and was released in October 2009. The second music video is like a narrative sequel, features Rubio and Pitbull in a room performing and dancing to the song. It was released in December 2009. Both music videos was directed by Jessy Terrero.