Fórmula, Vol. 3

2022 studio album by Romeo Santos

Formula, Vol. 3

Studio album by

Romeo Santos

Released| September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)
Recorded| 2009–22
Genre|

* Bachata
* Latin pop
* R&B

Length| 75:13
Language|

* Spanish
* English

Label| Sony Music Latin
Producer|

* Romeo Santos
* Ivan Chevere (co-producer)

Romeo Santos chronology
| Utopía Live from MetLife Stadium
(2021)  | Formula, Vol. 3
(2022)  |

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Singles from  Fórmula, Vol. 3

1. "Sus Huellas"
Released: February 14, 2022
2. "Sin Fin"
Released: September 1, 2022
3. "El Pañuelo"
Released: September 2, 2022
4. "Bebo"
Released: September 9, 2022
5. "Me Extraño"
Released: October 13, 2022

Formula, Vol. 3 is the fifth studio album by American singer Romeo Santos, released on September 1, 2022, by Sony Music Latin.[1][2] It is the third installment of Santos' Formula trilogy following Formula, Vol. 1 (2011) and Formula, Vol 2 (2014).[3] Musically, it combines traditional bachata with innovative fusions exploring and experimenting dance, tropical house, hip hop and pop.[4] It features several guest appearances by international stars such as Rosalía and Justin Timberlake.[5] Also, it contains guest appearances by artists of his natal Dominican Republic such as Toño Rosario, Lapiz Conciente, Ramon Orlando, Luis Miguel Del Amargue, Rubby Pérez, Fernando Villalona and Chris Lebron. The album contains 21 tracks, including 19 songs, one skit and an intro.

Recorded and written between 2009 and 2022, Formula, Vol. 3 received mixed to positive reviews by the critics. While some praised the production and features, others criticized the lyrics on some tracks and the approach of traditional bachata. Despite this, media and fans response positive to the album.

Formula Vol, 3 debut at the top ten of US Billboard 200 and reached the number one of US Tropical Albums, just like the previous two efforts of the trilogy.

## Contents

* 1 Singles
* 2 Critical reception
* 3 Commercial performance
* 4 Track listing
* 5 Charts
* 6 Certifications
* 7 References

## Singles[edit]

Formula, Vol. 3 is supported by the release of five official singles: "Sus Huellas", "Sin Fin", "El Pañuelo", "Bebo", and Me Extraño along with the release of the respective music videos.

## Critical reception[edit]

Formula, Vol. 3 receive general positive reviews by the critics and fans alike. Amanda Alcantara from the Rolling Stone gave a positive review on an article titled Romeo Santos Is Both a Bachata Innovator and a Proud Traditionalist on ‘Formula Vol. 3’.[6] On the same note, Thaina Garcia from Variety gave a positive review to the album a highlights the collaborations and guest appearances.[7] On the same week of the album release, fans vote Formula Vol. 3 as the favorite new music of the week on Billboard website page.[8] Also, Billboard staff ranked "Me extraño" with Christian Nodal as the best collaboration of the album.[9]

On other hand, Isabelia Herrera from The New York Times gave a mixed review to the album and wrote an article titled Romeo Santos Reveals Another Volume of Boundary-Crossing Bachata. On the article she stated " soars when it expands the scope of the genre and the singer’s own approaches to its trademarks, but falls flat when it relies on backward-looking tropes".[10]

## Commercial performance[edit]

The album debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard 200 with 26,000 units for the week ending September 17, 2022. The figures includes 2,000 units of pure sales.[11] It was the fourth top-10 charting effort for the artist on the list. In the same week, it reached number one US Tropical Albums, just like the previous two efforts of the trilogy Formula, Vol. 1 (2011) and Formula, Vol. 2 (2014).[12] Also, it debut at number two on US Billboard Top Latin Albums.[13]

On the weekend of September 2–4, 2022, the album earned "Top Global Album Debut" and "Top Album Debut" in the United States on Spotify.[14][15]

## Track listing[edit]

Formula, Vol. 3 track listingNo.| Title| Length

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1.| "Intro" (featuring Katt Williams, Valentino Santos, Solano Santos and Alex Santos)| 1:41
2.| "Bebo"| 3:55
3.| "Ayúdame"| 3:44
4.| "Boomerang"| 4:07
5.| "Sexo Con Ropa"| 3:06
6.| "Cuidadana"| 3:33
7.| "Mar"| 3:23
8.| "El Pañuelo" (with Rosalía)| 3:54
9.| "15,500 Noches" (with Fernando Villalona, Rubby Pérez and Toño Rosario) (featuring Ramon Orlando)| 4:31
10.| "Perro"| 3:33
11.| "Sin Fin" (with Justin Timberlake)| 3:54
12.| "Solo Conmigo"| 4:14
13.| "Sus Huellas"| 3:34
14.| "Siri" (with Chris Lebron)| 2:44
15.| "Skit" (with Johnny Marines and ChiChi) (featuring MateTraxx)| 3:50
16.| "Me Extraño" (with Christian Nodal)| 3:11
17.| "Suegra"| 3:44
18.| "Culpable" (with Lapiz Conciente)| 2:57
19.| "R.I.P"| 3:21
20.| "La Última Vez" (with Luis Miguel Del Amargue)| 3:40
21.| "Nirvana"| 4:37
Total length:| 75:13

Notes

* "Skit" is written as: "Skit" (With a Special Character).

## Charts[edit]

Chart performance for Fórmula, Vol. 3 Chart (2022)  | Peak
position

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Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[16] | 156
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[17] | 6
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] | 12
US Billboard 200[19] | 10
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[20] | 2
US Tropical Albums (Billboard)[21] | 1

## Certifications[edit]

Certifications for Fórmula, Vol. 3 Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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United States (RIAA)[22] | Platinum (Latin)  | 60,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References[edit]

1. ^ Liriano, Cristina (September 1, 2022). "Romeo Santos lanza hoy su quinto disco de estudio, "Fórmula, Vol. 3"". El Día (in Spanish). Retrieved September 2, 2022.
2. ^ "Romeo Santos Cements Release Date for 'Formula, Vol. 3' — Here's The Announcement". Remezcla. August 15, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
3. ^ Herrera, Isabelia (August 31, 2022). "Romeo Santos Reveals Another Volume of Boundary-Crossing Bachata". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
4. ^ Alcántara, Amanda (September 1, 2022). "Romeo Santos Is Both a Bachata Innovator and a Proud Traditionalist on 'Formula Vol. 3'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
5. ^ Kreps, Daniel (September 2, 2022). "Romeo Santos and Justin Timberlake Team Up for New Song 'Sin Fin'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
6. ^ Alcántara, Amanda (September 1, 2022). "Romeo Santos Is Both a Bachata Innovator and a Proud Traditionalist on 'Formula Vol. 3'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
7. ^ Garcia, Thania (September 2, 2022). "Romeo Santos Recruits Justin Timberlake, Rosalía and Christian Nodal in 'Formula Vol. 3'". Variety. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
8. ^ Peters, Mitchell (September 4, 2022). "Fans Choose Romeo Santos' 'Formula Vol. 3' Album as This Week's Favorite New Music". Billboard. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
9. ^ Billboard Staff (September 2, 2022). "Romeo Santos Unveils New 'Formula Vol. 3′ Album: All the Collaborations Ranked (Critics' Picks)". Billboard. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
10. ^ Herrera, Isabelia (August 31, 2022). "Romeo Santos Reveals Another Volume of Boundary-Crossing Bachata". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
11. ^ Caulfield, Keith (September 11, 2022). "Bad Bunny's 'Un Verano Sin Ti' Hits 10th Week at No. 1, Most Weeks Atop Billboard 200 in Over a Year". Billboard. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
12. ^ Bustios, Pamela (September 13, 2022). "Romeo Santos' 'Formula, Vol. 3' Lands at No. 1 on Tropical Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
13. ^ Bustios, Pamela (September 14, 2022). "Justin Timberlake Tops a Billboard Latin Chart for the First Time With Romeo Santos' 'Sin Fin'". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
14. ^ Diario, Listin (September 9, 2022). "Romeo Santos logra posicionar Fórmula Vol.3 en el top global de Spotify". listindiario.com (in Spanish). Retrieved September 12, 2022.
15. ^ Quaz, Nick (September 12, 2022). "Romeo Santos manages to position Formula Vol.3 in the global top of Spotify". The Gal Times. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
16. ^ "Ultratop.be – Romeo Santos – Fórmula Vol. 3" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
17. ^ "Top 100 Albums Weekly". El portal de Música. Promusicae. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
18. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Romeo Santos – Fórmula Vol. 3". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
19. ^ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
20. ^ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
21. ^ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Tropical Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
22. ^ "American album certifications – Romeo Santos – Formula Vol. 3". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 4, 2022.

* v
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Romeo Santos

* Discography
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* Fórmula, Vol. 1
* Fórmula, Vol. 2
* Golden
* Utopía
* Fórmula, Vol. 3

Live albums|

* The King Stays King: Sold Out at Madison Square Garden
* Utopía Live from MetLife Stadium

Singles|

* "You"
* "Promise"
* "Mi Santa"
* "All Aboard"
* "Rival"
* "La Diabla"
* "Llévame Contigo"
* "Propuesta Indecente"
* "Odio"
* "Cancioncitas de Amor"
* "Eres Mía"
* "Héroe Favorito"
* "Imitadora"
* "Bella y Sensual"
* "Inmortal"
* "Sus Huellas"
* "Sin Fin"
* "El Pañuelo"

Featured singles|

* "No, No, No"
* "Loco"
* "El Farsante"
* "Ella Quiere Beber"
* "Aullando"
* "La Mejor Versión de Mí"

Other songs|

* "Animales"

Tours|

* Vol. 2 Tour

Related articles|

* Aventura
* The King Stays King
* Sony Music Latin

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