Hasta la Raíz (song)

"Hasta la Raíz" (transl. "Down to the Root") is a song by Mexican recording artist Natalia Lafourcade, the first track on her 2015 studio album of the same name. It was released as the album's lead single on January 6, 2015, through Sony Music Mexico. After attaining success from her previous album, Mujer Divina – Homenaje a Agustín Lara, a tribute to Mexican singer-songwriter Agustín Lara, Lafourcade decided to record an album with original recordings. Lafourcade spent three years writing, searching for inspiration in different cities, resulting in songs with personal feelings regarding love. Lafourcade wrote the song with Mexican artist Leonel García and produce it with Argentine musician Cachorro López.

"Hasta la Raíz" received positive reviews from music critics. The song was also commercially successful, peaking at number 17 on the US Billboard Latin Pop Songs and number five in Mexico. A music video for the track was directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios and recorded at the Estudios Churubusco in Mexico City, gathering 300 fans who responded to an invitation posted by Lafourcade on social networks. The video ranked on the list of the "10 Best Latin Music Videos of 2015" by Latin Post. "Hasta la Raíz" earned accolades for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Alternative Song at the 16th Latin Grammy Awards.