The collaboration grew organically as different stars heard the potential in the track:
Originally written in 2016, the song was not initially intended for Sofía herself.
: The "1, 2, 3" hook acts as a simple metaphor for how quickly someone can fall for another person if they just "stop the talking" and make a move. Sofia Reyes - 1, 2, 3 (feat. Jason Derulo & De La Ghetto)
Years after its 2018 release, the song found a massive second life on TikTok . The specific lyrics "Hola, comment allez, allez-vous... So nice to meet ya" became a viral audio, used in over five million video creations by mid-2022, surprising even Sofía herself with the track's longevity.
: Sofía’s manager sent the demo to Jason Derulo , who loved it immediately and agreed to contribute vocals. Fans were particularly excited to hear Derulo singing several lines in Spanish for the first time. The collaboration grew organically as different stars heard
: Filmed in Los Angeles by director Mike Ho, the video features vibrant colors and a multicultural trio, capturing what De La Ghetto described as an "organic" exchange of ideas between Latino and non-Latino artists. A TikTok Resurgence
The song is a playful, flirtatious anthem about the thrill of new attraction. The specific lyrics "Hola, comment allez, allez-vous
: To add more "urban" strength, Sofía reached out to Puerto Rican artist De La Ghetto . They had previously met at a show in Monterrey, Mexico, and his verse added the final Latin-rap dimension needed for the track. Meaning and Visuals