Karol G duets with Andrea Bocelli on a powerful rendition of “Vivo Por Ella”: Stream it now

Andrea Bocelli has joined forces with Karol G for a new duet called “Vivo por Ella,” which arrived Friday (August 30) via Decca Records/Sugar Music. The new single reinvents one of the Italian tenor's most iconic tracks, “Vivo Per Lei” (“I Live for Her”), originally featuring Spanish singer Marta Sánchez.. The single is part of Bocelli's upcoming album, Duetwhich is due for release on October 25th and celebrates his 30th anniversary in music.

Swapping out the original piano for a mix of bowed (arco) and plucked (pizzicato) violin notes, the newly reworked version of the song adopts a slightly faster tempo than the '90s version. This powerful performance features the Italian's passionate tenor blending seamlessly with the Colombian superstar's soulful vocals. The song was produced by David Foster and Ellis.

“This song holds a very special place in my heart and it's a great honor to reimagine it with one of the most talented and exciting young artists in the world, Karol G,” Bocelli said in a statement. “Her beautiful voice helps create a timeless celebration of love and music that will find new fans and resonate across generations.”

Karol G added in the press release, “I discovered Andrea when I was a teenager. I was extremely connected to his music, the power of his voice and his unique way of making music. This song is a huge honor for me – it's a song I've always loved and when I was asked to sing 'Vivo por Ella' it felt like coming home. It's a song that I really feel inside, I feel like it's going to be a special point in my career.”

The original “Vivo Per Lei” was a hit in many countries when it was released in 1995 on his album Bocelliincluding him Bulletin board chart, reaching No. 16 on Hot Latin Songs, No. 8 on Tropical Airplay and No. 9 on Latin Pop Airplay.

This career-spanning 32-track collection Duet also features duets with Ed Sheeran, Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman, Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, Giorgia and Luciano Pavarotti, as well as Shania Twain, Chris Stapleton, Gwen Stefani, Marc Anthony, Hans Zimmer and more.

stream the song below:

Duet track list:

CD1
1. “Time To Say Goodbye” (Sarah Brightman)
2. “Vivo Por Ella” (Karol G)
3. “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás” (Jennifer Lopez)
4. “Fall On Me” (Matteo Bocelli)
5. “Perfect Symphony” (Ed Sheeran)
6. “Da stanotte in poi (From This Moment On)” (Shania Twain)
7. “Holding On” (Gwen Stefani)
8. “Il mare calmo della sera” (Chris Stapleton)
9. “The Prayer” (Céline Dion)
10. “La vie en rose” (Édith Piaf)
11. “E più ti penso – from “Once Upon A Time In America” (Ariana Grande)
12. “If Only” (Dua Lipa)
13. “Somos Novios” (Christina Aguilera)
14. “Return To Love” (Ellie Goulding)
15. “Rimani qui” (Elisa)
16. “Vivo per lei” (Georgia)

CD2
1. “Dare To Live (Vivere)” (Laura Pausini)
2. “Can't Help Falling In Love” (Kathryn McPhee)
3. “Hallelujah” (Virginia Bocelli)
4. “Amazing Grace” (Alison Krauss)
5. “Moon River – from 'Breakfast At Tiffany's'” (Sofia Carson)
6. “Canto della terra” (Lauren Daigle)
7. “La voce del silenzio” (Marc Anthony)
8. “Canzoni stonete” (Stevie Wonder)
9. “Un amore così grande” (Veronica Berti)
10. “Notte 'e piscatore” – Live in Modena (Luciano Pavarotti)
11. “Io ci sarò” (Lang Lang)
12. “Pianissimo” (Cecilia Bartoli)
13. “The Pearl Fishers Duet” – Live in Central Park (Bryn Terfel)
14. “Bambina mia ricordati” (Virginia Bocelli)
15. “What child is this?” (Mary J. Blige)
16. “Time To Say Goodbye” (Matteo Bocelli, Hans Zimmer)