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Señorita (Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello song)

"Señorita" is a 2019 song by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes and Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"Señorita" is a 2019 song by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes and Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello. Released as a single through Island Records, it became an international commercial success and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was later included on the deluxe editions of Mendes' and Cabello's albums.

Background and release

"Señorita" is a collaboration between Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, released by Island Records in June 2019. It was the pair's second collaboration after "I Know What You Did Last Summer" in 2015.

Composition and credits

The song is a Latin pop track credited to Mendes, Cabello, Charli XCX, Ali Tamposi, Jack Patterson, Andrew Watt, Benny Blanco, and Cashmere Cat. It was produced by Watt, Blanco, and Cashmere Cat.

Commercial performance

The single reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reportedly topped charts in dozens of other countries. It was one of the best-selling and most-streamed songs of 2019 worldwide.

Reception and awards

Music critics gave the song positive reviews, and it received mainstream awards recognition. Its accolades included an American Music Award, MTV Video Music Awards, and a People's Choice Award nomination or win depending on category coverage.

Key facts

  • The song was released as a single on June 21, 2019.
  • It was written by Mendes, Cabello, Charli XCX, Ali Tamposi, Jack Patterson, Andrew Watt, Benny Blanco, and Cashmere Cat.
  • "Señorita" became Mendes' first US Billboard Hot 100 number-one single and Cabello's second.
  • The song topped charts in many countries and was certified multiplatinum in multiple markets, including Canada.
  • It received positive reviews from music critics and earned several major music award nominations and wins.
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Canadian context

Canadian singer Shawn Mendes is one of the song's two credited artists, and the song was certified Diamond in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who performed "Señorita"?
It was performed by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.
When was "Señorita" released?
It was released on June 21, 2019, through Island Records.
What genre is "Señorita"?
It is generally classified as Latin pop.
Did "Señorita" reach number one in the United States?
Yes. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Was "Señorita" included on an album?
Yes. It appeared on the deluxe editions of Mendes' Shawn Mendes and Cabello's Romance.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Se%C3%B1orita_(Shawn_Mendes_and_Camila_Cabello_song)
    Supports: Release date, artists, songwriters, label, chart performance, certifications, awards, album inclusion
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Se%C3%B1orita_(Shawn_Mendes_and_Camila_Cabello_song)
    Supports: Basic release, artists, genre, chart performance, album and writing credits
  3. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Se%C3%B1orita_(canci%C3%B3n_de_Shawn_Mendes_y_Camila_Cabello)
    Supports: Release date, collaborators, chart success, music video, commercial reception