While reviewing the parent album, Leila Cobo of Billboard magazine, referred to the musical genre of the song as a Son corrido.[1] Vives earned the ASCAP award for the song and other two singles from Déjame Entrar, the title track and "Carito".[2]
Chart performance
The song debuted in the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart (formerly Hot Latin Tracks) chart at number 45 the week of February 23, 2002, climbing to the top ten three weeks later.[3][4] "Luna Nueva" peaked at number-one on March 23, 2002,[5] replacing "Flor Sin Retoño" by fellow Colombian singer Charlie Zaa and being succeeded by "Quítame Ese Hombre" by Mexican performer Pilar Montenegro, the following week.[6]