Anitta, Maluma - El Que Espera -

The video has a glamorous, old-Hollywood-meets-modern-Latin-pop aesthetic, featuring scenes in luxury cars and on elaborate film sets.

The music video, directed by Mike Ho, leans heavily into the duo's rumored real-life chemistry by casting them as . Anitta, Maluma - El Que Espera

"El Que Espera" is a sultry collaboration between Brazilian superstar and Colombian reggaeton icon Maluma , released in August 2022 as part of the deluxe version of Anitta's album, Versions of Me . The track marks the fifth time the two have worked together, further cementing the popular "Malunitta" fan pairing. Song Meaning and Themes The track marks the fifth time the two

It features a "film within a film" structure. While the cameras roll, they are passionate lovers; when the director calls "cut," the glamour fades into behind-the-scenes arguments and tension. Watch the official music video to see the

Watch the official music video to see the duo's cinematic chemistry in action:

The core message is that "he who waits gets what he wants" ( el que espera se consigue lo que quiera ), suggesting that good things—and the right people—are worth the time.

The lyrics reference a past attempt at a relationship that didn't quite work out ( Hace mucho tiempo lo intentamos / Y no se dio bien la cosa ), but acknowledge a lingering, undeniable spark.