Tacata' (alternative writings Tacatà and Tacatá) is an international hit released in 2012 by Italian duo "Tacabro", early known as Romano & Sapienza, featuring Cuban singer "Martínez Rodríguez", known later as Ruly MC, as main vocalist. The music was composed by the Italian DJs, while the lyrics by the Cuban rapper. It was released through 541 / N.E.W.S. labels in Italy, France and Sweden, and through Sony Music in Denmark.
| "Tacata' (or alternatively Tacatà or Tacatá)" | |
|---|---|
 Cover of single "Tacata'" in Italy | |
| Single by Romano & Sapienza feat. Rodriguez | |
| Released | 5 January 2012 - Italy - as Tacata' April 2012 - Switzerland - as Tacatà |
| Recorded | 2011 |
| Genre | house, dance-pop |
| Length | 3:30 |
| Songwriter(s) | Raul-Rodríguez Martínez Mario Romano Salvatore Sapienza |
| Producer(s) | Gabry Ponte Mario Romano Salvatore Sapienza |
| Music video | |
| "Tacata'" by Romano & Sapienza feat. Rodriguez on YouTube | |
| "Tacata' (or alternatively Tacatà or Tacatá)" | |
|---|---|
 Cover of single "Tacata'" in France | |
| Single by Tacabro | |
| Released | 23 April 2012 in France as Tacata' April 2012 in Switzerland as Tacatà |
| Recorded | 2012 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 3:30 |
| Label | 541 / N.E.W.S. (Italy, France, Sweden) Sony Music (Denmark) Catchy Tunes (Sweden) Ultra Records (U.S.A.) |
| Songwriter(s) | Raul-Rodriguez Martinez Mario Romano Salvatore Sapienza |
| Producer(s) | Gabry Ponte Mario Romano Salvatore Sapienza |
| Music video | |
| "Tacata'" by Tacabro on YouTube | |
"Tacata'" was originally a hit in Italy and was credited to "Romano & Sapienza featuring Rodriguez" reaching #4 on the Italian Singles Charts. The same name was used for the initial Swiss record. Releases on other European charts were credited to the act name "Tacabro" and charted as such in France, Denmark and Sweden. The song has gained recognition in North America, reaching #83 in Canada where it was the most popular outside Europe.
Music video
Two separate music videos were released for "Tacata'" produced by "DanceandLove", the first in January 2012 and the second in February 2012. The videos are directed by Alex Bufalo and DOP by Francesco Fracchionio. The music videos show Martínez Rodríguez singing and dancing in front of a banner reading Tacabro or through visual effects in the background. With Rodríguez dancing the Tacata', there is also vocal as well as music accompaniment and mixing by Mario Romano and Salvatore Sapienza. In other scenes of the videoclip, Martínez Rodríguez is joined in by other girls dancing the Tacata' with him.
Cover versions, remixes and samples
DJ Adam released his own remixed version entitled "Tacata" on 23 April 2012 on "Beat Factory" label that appeared at #187 in the French Singles Top 200 and rising to #133 during May 2012.[1]
Mr. Takatà released a cover version as "Tacatà". This version charted in the French Singles Top 200 for one week reaching number 114. It also charted in Austrian Singles Chart for two weeks reaching number 57.[2]
Japanese pop group MAX sampled the song under the same title for their comeback in 2013.
Releases
Singles
- Tacata' (by Tacabro)
- Tacata' (4:49)
- Tacata' (by Tacabro feat. Rodriguez)
- Tacata' (Radio edit) (3:30)
- Tacata' (Extended mix) (4:44)
EPs
- Tacata' Remixes
- Tacata' (Radio Edit) (3:30)
- Tacata' (Extended) (4:44)
- Tacata' (Stylus Josh, Eros Remix) (5:34)
- Tacata' (Marco Branky Radio Remix) (3:34)
- Tacata' (Marco Branky Remix) (5:02)
- Tacata' (Karmin Shiff Remix) (6:09)
- Tacata' (DJ Willy Remix) (5:31)
- Tacata' (Dany Lorence Remix) (4:50)
- Tacata' (El Berna Jam) (3:31)
- Tacata' Video (3:46)
- Tacata' (Whoami Remix By Victote and Usra) (3:19)
- Tacata' (TOMER G & Gilad M Stadium Remake) (3:38)
- Tacata' (TOMER G & Marko Stadium Remix Extended) (5:30)
Appearances
"Tacatà" Radio edit version credited to "Tacabro featuring Rodriguez" appears as title track in the compilation albums Tacatà Compilation and Latino - Greatest Hits 2012 Vol. 2.
Charts
Originally released in Italy on 5 January 2012, it became a hit in Italy, and in many dance venues all over Europe. The song reached #4 on the Italian Singles Chart[3] and #1 on the Danish Singles Chart[4] for three consecutive weeks in April and May 2012.
In France for the initial three weeks, two versions were in the French SNEP charts. On 21 April 2012, the two versions appeared at #98 and #134 simultaneously in first week of release. On chart dated 28 April they both appeared at #50 and #65 and for chart dated 5 May 2012 at #33 and #42 simultaneously. But SNEP coupled both listing into one for chart dated 12 May 2012, with the single rising to #6 in the French chart.
Peak positions
Romano & Sapienza feat. Rodriguez version
| Year (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[3] | 4 |
| Poland (Dance Top 50)[5] | 1 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[6] | 67 |
Tacabro version
| Year (2012–13) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentina (Argentina Top 20)[7] | 1 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 75)[8] | 1 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] | 5 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 40 Wallonia)[10] | 5 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] | 83 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[4] | 1 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[12] | 2 |
| France (SNEP)[13] | 1 |
| Germany (Media Control AG)[11] | 4 |
| Hungary (Dance Top 40)[14] | 1 |
| Israel (Media Forest)[15] | 1 |
| Luxembourg Digital Songs (Billboard)[16] | 1 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[17] | 3 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[18] | 4 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[19] | 4 |
| Poland (Dance Top 50)[20] | 2 |
| Russia Airplay (TopHit)[21] | 16 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[22] | 1 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[23] | 14 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[24] | 1 |
| Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[25] | 36 |
| US (Billboard Hot Latin Songs)[26] | 19 |
Year-end charts
| Charts (2012) | Position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[27] | 11 |
| Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[28] | 28 |
| Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[29] | 18 |
| Germany (Media Control AG)[30] | 18 |
| Hungary (Dance Top 40)[31] | 5 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[32] | 47 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[33] | 44 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[34] | 7 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[35] | 58 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[36] | 11 |
| Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[37] | 95 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium (BEA)[38] | Gold | 15,000* |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[39] | Gold | 15,000^ |
| Germany (BVMI)[40] | Platinum | 300,000^ |
| Italy (FIMI)[41] | 2× Platinum | 60,000* |
| Netherlands (NVPI)[42] | Gold | 10,000^ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[43] | Platinum | 40,000* |
| Sweden (GLF)[44] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[45] | 2× Platinum | 60,000^ |
| Streaming | ||
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[46] | 2× Platinum | 3,600,000† |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||