The track was written by Maluma, Servando Primera, Mario Cáceres and Miky La Sensa, and produced by Rude Boyz.

[2] A salsa version of the song featuring American singer Marc Anthony and produced by Sergio George was released on 7 July 2017.

[3] "Felices los 4" became Maluma's first single as lead artist to appear on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it charted for 20 weeks and peaked at number 48.

Directed by Jessy Terrero, the accompanying music video follows a love triangle between Maluma, a married woman played by actress and model Natalia Barulich and her husband, portrayed by Wilmer Valderrama.

[6][7] A music video for the salsa version of the song featuring American singer Marc Anthony was released on 11 August 2017 and filmed in Miami's El Tucán and Marion.