Entertainment Music Reggaeton Music Maluma and J Balvin Collaborate on New Song 'Gafas Negras': Watch The two Colombian singers also dropped the music video for their latest collaboration By Charna Flam Charna Flam Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has previously appeared on Variety, The New York Post, and The Wrap. People Editorial Guidelines Published on January 26, 2024 06:50PM EST Maluma and J Balvin have reunited. The two Colombian musicians have released their second collaboration together. On Friday, the two dropped "Gafas Negras,” following their 2019 hit, “Qué pena.” "Gafas Negras” is part of Maluma's most recent album, DON JUAN. The F.A.M.E. singer’s latest album was also nominated for best Latin pop album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Maluma. Maluma/ Youtube Produced by Madmusick and DJ Luian, the new track was written by Maluma, 29, J Balvin, 38, Edgar Barrera, Jhayco, Bifi, DJ Luian, and Jonathan Rivera. The song tells the story of two friends enjoying a night at the club while they’re surrounded by “perreando" dancing — a.k.a. twerking. J Balvin. Maluma/ Youtube Britney Spears, Maluma and J Balvin Hang Out in New Photo — and One of Them Appears to Feel Left Out Along with releasing their new track, the collaborators also dropped the track’s music video — directed by César "Tés" Pimienta — which premiered worldwide across MTV's global network of channels. Maluma and J Balvin. Maluma/ Youtube As the song ends, Balvin congratulates Maluma for everything he’s achieved thus far. “I’m so proud of what you’ve done,” said Balvin. “Proud of you because you’re hard, you’ve never stopped, you push forward, and you’ve become like my little brother.” On Thursday night the two musicians shared a collaborated Instagram post announcing their new project that included a sneak peek at the first few seconds of the music video. "BLACK GLASSES" IS OUT NOW!!!!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥,” Maluma wrote in the caption. “Run to watch the video and listen to the theme on your favorite digital platform, thanks @jbalvin for being part of this era "DON JUAN" and for believing in this cool project!" Maluma and J Balvin. Maluma/ Youtube Maluma Caught a Crutch Thrown at Him on Stage During His Don Juan World Tour Opener Along with their work together on "Gafas Negras” and “Qué Pena” in 2019, the two worked on “X” with Nicky Jam and Ozuna in 2018 and worked with Feid on the 2020 “Porfa Remix” track. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Maluma began the year as the most nominated artist in Premio Lo Nuestro. He scored a total of 14 nominations — including nominations for best album, best song, best male pop artist of the year and Premio Lo Nuestro Artist. Close