"Te Dejo en Libertad" (transl. "I'll Leave You in Freedom") is a song written and recorded by American duo Ha*Ash. It was first included on their fourth studio album A Tiempo (2011) and was released as the second single. A live version was included on their album Primera Fila: Hecho Realidad (2014). The song then included on their live album Ha*Ash: En Vivo (2019). It was written by Ashley Grace, Hanna Nicole and José Luis Ortega.[1]
Background and release
"Te Dejo en Libertad" was recorded and included on the fourth studio album by Ha*Ash titled A Tiempo. It was later released as the second single from this album.[2] Three years later it was included on the set list for Ha*Ash's live album Primera Fila: Hecho Realidad.[3]
"Te Dejo en Libertad" featuring Maldita Nerea was released as a promotional single on January 8, 2016 in Spain.[4] Ha*Ash and Maldita Nerea performed the song live together for the first time at the concert in Barclay Card Center, Spain on December 20, 2016.[5]
Commercial performance
The track peaked at number 29 in the Latin Pop Songs charts in the United States.[6] In Mexico, the song peaked at number one on the Mexican Singles Chart and Monitor Latino.[7][8][9] In 2013, it was announced that "Te Dejo en Libertad" had been certified Gold+Platinum.[10]
Music video
A music video for "Te Dejo en Libertad" was released on July 20, 2011. The video was filmed in Mexico City. As of June 2023[update], the video has over 535 million views on YouTube.[11]
The second music video for "Te Dejo en Libertad", recorded live for the live album Primera Fila: Hecho Realidad, was released on April 24, 2015. It was directed by Nahuel Lerena.[12] The video was filmed in Estudios Churubusco, Mexico City.[13] As of June 2023[update], the video has over 253 million views on YouTube.[14]
The third video for "Te Dejo en Libertad", recorded live for the live album Ha*Ash: En Vivo, was released on December 6, 2019. The video was filmed in Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City.[15] As of June 2023[update], the video has over 23 million views on YouTube.[16]
Cover versions
In February 2019, Mexican band Pandora covered Ha*Ash's song for their album Mas Pandora Que Nunca.[17]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from AllMusic and Genius.[18][19][3]
Recording and management
Recording Country: United States
Sony / ATV Discos Music Publishing LLC / Westwood Publishing
(P) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. De C.V. (studio version)
(P) 2014 Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC (live version)
Ha*Ash
Ashley Grace – vocals, guitar, songwriting (studio version / live version)
Hanna Nicole – vocals, guitar, piano, songwriting (studio version / live version)
Additional personnel
Áureo Baqueiro – chorus, production, piano (studio version)
José Luis Ortega – songwriting (studio version / live version)