KG0516 is the third studio album by Colombian singer Karol G. It was released on March 25, 2021, through Universal Music Latino.

[1] Comprising sixteen tracks, the album is primarily a reggaeton record and features guest appearances by Mariah Angeliq, Camilo, Anuel AA, J Balvin, Nathy Peluso, Ozuna, Yandar & Yostin, Juanka, Brray, Ludacris, Emilee, Nicki Minaj, Wisin & Yandel, Nicky Jam, Ivy Queen, Zion and Alberto Stylee.

On November 6, 2019, Karol G announced the release for "Tusa" with Nicki Minaj through her social media accounts.

Following the success of "Tusa", Karol G stated she was ready to embark on a world tour, but due to the varying international lockdowns, as safety against COVID-19, these plans were momentarily postponed after just one show.

[5] The album's track list was revealed the following week, featuring guest appearances from Mariah Angeliq, Camilo, Anuel AA, J Balvin, Nathy Peluso, Ozuna, Yandar & Yostin, Juanka, Brray, Ludacris, Emilee, Nicki Minaj, Wisin & Yandel, Nicky Jam, Ivy Queen, Zion and Alberto Stylee.

KG0516 was officially released on March 25, 2021, alongside the album's fifth single, "El Makinón" with Mariah Angeliq.

[1] The title KG0516 references a combination of digits, dates, and initials, recalling the moment Karol G and her parents signed her first major contract under her stage name.

[6] On January 10, 2020, Karol G made her debut performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, with "Tusa".

[8] On March 24, 2021, "El Barco" was performed for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

[9] On May 27, 2021, Karol G performed "El Makinón", "200 Copas" and "Contigo Voy a Muerte", the very first for the latter two, at the Tiny Desk Concerts.

In collaboration with Billboard and energy drink Rockstar, Karol G performed "Bichota", "Ay, Dios Mío!

"Tusa" with Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj was released on November 7, 2019, as the album's lead single.

KG0516 was praised by Thom Jurek from AllMusic, who praised Giraldo's ability to blend in multiple genres, stating, "KG0516 establishes Karol G as a visionary; she pushes hard at urbano's boundaries, blending them into the pop multiverse, only to bring the album's many dimensions to heel under reggaeton's dominance."

During the first day of release on Spotify, KG0516 broke the record for biggest debut for a Spanish-language album by a woman.