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2001 Latin Billboard Music Awards
The 8th annual ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards which honor the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music took place in Miami. Pop Album of the Year, Male *Luis Miguel — '' Vivo'' * Chayanne — ''Simplemente'' * Oscar De La Hoya — ''Oscar De La Hoya'' * Alejandro Fernández — '' Entre tus brazos'' Pop album of the year, female *'' Mi Reflejo'', Christina Aguilera *''Paulina'', Paulina Rubio *'' MTV Unplugged'', Shakira *'' Arrasando'', Thalía Pop album of the year, group *''Mi Gloria, Eres Tu'', Los Tri-O *''El Sapo Azul'', Azul *''Subir Al Cielo'', MDO *''CD 00'', OV7 Pop album of the year, new artist *'' Mi Reflejo'', Christina Aguilera *''El Sapo Azul'', Azul *'' Oscar De La Hoya'', Oscar De La Hoya *''CD 00'', OV7 Latin Pop Track of the Year * A Puro Dolor — " Son by Four" * Muy Dentro de Mi, Marc Anthony * Por Amarte Así — Cristian Castro * Atado a Tu Amor — " Chayanne" Tropical/salsa album of the year, male *'' El Amor de Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Latin Music Awards
The ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards grew out of the ''Billboard'' Music Awards program from ''Billboard'' magazine, an industry publication charting the sales and radio airplay success of musical recordings. The ''Billboard'' awards are the Latin music industry’s longest running award. The award ceremonies are held during the same week as Latinfest+ (formerly known as the ''Billboard'' Latin Music Conference). The first award ceremony began in 1994. In addition to awards given on the basis of success on the Billboard charts, the ceremony includes the Spirit of Hope award for humanitarian achievements and the Lifetime Achievement award, as well as awards by the broadcasting partner. Musician Enrique Iglesias has won 47 awards, the colombian Shakira has won 42 awards, and is the most awarded female. The ''Billboard'' Latin Music includes entrants from the United States, Latin America, and Spain, although other countries are eligible if an artist performs Latin music. Since 1999 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Unplugged (Shakira Album)
''MTV Unplugged'' is the first live album by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira, released on 29 February 2000, by Columbia Records and Sony Latin. It was recorded on 12 August 1999, during her ''MTV Unplugged'' performance at the Grand Ballroom in New York City. The performance was released in 2000 as a live album, and again in 2002 as a DVD. It was critically acclaimed by American critics and earned Shakira her first Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album. Production and reception The Unplugged concert was the program's first episode to be broadcast entirely in Spanish and served as her major breakthrough in the U.S. market. The concert is noted to be the "first time a Latin pop act attempted an Unplugged, the first Latina solo act to do so, and the first time a Latino act didn’t tape their performance at MTV’s studios in Miami." The concert has received critical acclaim, and is included on lists of best unplugged performances. The performance is listed on Vulture Magazi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Amor De Mi Tierra
''El Amor de Mi Tierra'' is the ninth album by Colombian singer/composer Carlos Vives released on October 19, 1999. Track listing # "El Amor de Mi Tierra" (''M. Madera'') – 3:24 # "Fruta Fresca" (''M. Madera'') – 3:53 # " 19 de Noviembre" (''C. Vives'', ''E. Estefan'', ''A. Chirino'') – 4:37 # "Tu Amor Eterno" (''C. Vives'', ''M. Madera'') – 4:03 # "La Mona" (''C. Vives'', ''A. Castro'') – 4:06 # "Volver Al Valle" (''C. Vives'', ''E. Cuadrado'') – 4:15 # "Cante" (''C. Vives'', ''E. Escaf'') – 3:43 # " La Cartera" (''C. Vives'', ''A. Castro'') – 3:19 # "Pitán-Pitán" (''C. Vives'', ''A. Castro'') – 4:53 # "La Receta" (''C. Vives'', ''J. Zambrano'') – 4:39 # "La Piragua" (''José Barros'') – 4:24 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Sales and certifications Personnel *Carlos Vives - vocals, guitar *Einar Escaf - vocals, drums *Andrés Castro - guitar, background vocals *Mayte Montero - flute, maracas *Egidio Cuadrado - accordion, background vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atado A Tu Amor
''Atado a Tu Amor'' ( en, italic=yes, Tied to Your Love) is the ninth studio album by recorded Puerto Rican-American recording artist Chayanne. This album was released by Sony Discos on September 29, 1998 (see 1998 in music). It received a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album. The album was certified gold and platinum in several countries and is considered to be one of the best-selling albums in Chile. The album's lead single ''Dejaría Todo'' was certified gold in Spain. Album history This album was the seventh album by the singer released by Sony Music, and was produced by Estéfano, Donato Poveda and Ronnie Foster. From this album four singles were released, "Dejaría Todo", which peaked at number 1 for two weeks in the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Tracks. "Atado a Tu Amor", "Salomé" and "Pienso en Tí", reaching number 8, 19 and 15 in the same chart respectively. Also featured in this album is the Spanish version of the song "You Are My Home" featuring Vanes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cristian Castro
Christian Sáinz Valdés Castro (born 8 December 1974), known professionally as Cristian Castro or Cristian, is a Mexican pop singer. He is the son of actors Veronica Castro and Manuel "El Loco" Valdés, and nephew of actors Ramón Valdés (known for playing Don Ramón in El Chavo del 8) and Germán "Tin-Tan" Valdés. Juan Gabriel described Castro as "the man with the most faculties to sing in Mexico". Biography Born in Mexico City, he is the son of actress and singer Verónica Castro and comedian Manuel "El Loco" Valdes. Castro also has a younger brother named Michelle Sáinz Castro. His uncle is José Alberto Castro, and his aunt is Beatriz Castro; both are producers. As a baby, he made his acting debut with her during the telenovela named '' El Derecho de Nacer''. Soon after, he appeared on a television commercial with her and on the Mexican version of the musical ''Mame'', starring Silvia Pinal. Castro is one of the best selling Latin artists and has worked with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Por Amarte Así (song)
"Por Amarte Así" (English: "Loving You This Way") is a song written by Alejandro Montalbán and Eduardo Reyes and performed by Mexican recording artist Cristian Castro. It was produced by Kike Santander and released in 2000 as the fourth single from his sixth studio album '' Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor'' (1999). Lyrically, the song is about a man who promises to keep loving his lover even though she is gone. In the United States, it peaked at number three and two on the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs and Latin Pop Songs charts and received a ''Billboard'' Latin Music nomination for Pop Track of the Year. "Por Amarte Así" was the fifth best-performing Latin single of 2001 in the United States. The song has been recorded by several artists including Jay Lozada, Xandro y Su Punto, Alacranes Musical, and Ana Isabelle. Lozada recorded the song in salsa for his eponymous debut album which peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Tropical Songs chart. Alacranes Musical's version peaked a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Anthony
Marco Antonio Muñiz Rivera (born September 16, 1968), known professionally as Marc Anthony, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. A three-time Grammy Award and six-time Latin Grammy Award winner, he has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide. Known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads, Anthony has won numerous awards and his achievements have been honored through various recognitions. He was the recipient of the 2009 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Lifetime Achievement Award. He also received the "2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award" on September 16, 2009. He holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling tropical/salsa artist and the most number-one albums on the ''Billboard'' Tropical Albums year-end charts. He is also the artist with the most number one songs on the ''Billboard'' Latin Tropical Airplay chart with 32 songs. Early life Marco Antonio Muñiz was born in New Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muy Dentro De Mi
"You Sang to Me" is a 2000 hit song by Marc Anthony, and was released as the third single of his first English language album, ''Marc Anthony''. Song information The song was written and produced by Marc Anthony and Cory Rooney, and like the previous English single from ''Marc Anthony'' also a Spanish version was recorded, but wasn't included on the first edition of the album. Both versions of the track were very successful in the United States. The English version peaked at even higher than " I Need to Know", climbing to No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' adult contemporary chart. The Spanish version ("Muy Dentro de Mi") hit No. 1 on the Hot Latin Tracks chart for 3 consecutive weeks. According to Anthony, he wrote this song for his then-friend Jennifer Lopez, whom he married soon after. This version was nominated for a Lo Nuestro Award for Pop Song of the Year, losing to " A Puro Dolor" by Son by Four. The English- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son By Four
Son by Four is a latin music group from Puerto Rico, well known for their English U.S. pop hit " The Purest of Pain (A Puro Dolor)". The group is now independent, as they founded their own label SB4 Music Group in 2003. Son by Four was created by Panamanian producer and songwriter Omar Alfanno and their members Ángel López, Pedro Quiles, and brothers Javier Montes and Jorge Montes. Currently, the band is formed by the Montes brothers, Javi and Jorge. Music career In 1998, the group released two songs produced by Omar Alfanno, "No Hay Razón" and "Nada". The songs were minor hits on the '' Billboard'' Latin Tracks chart, and helped Son by Four sign a recording contract with Sony Music. The same year, they had their first album ''Prepárense'' and started touring to promote the album. In early 2000, they released an eponymous album featuring single "A Puro Dolor". This song, written by Omar Alfanno and originally recorded in Spanish, proved to be a success. Its ballad version wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Puro Dolor
"A Puro Dolor" is a song recorded by Puerto Rican band Son by Four. It was written by Omar Alfanno and released as the first single of the second studio album of the band in 1999. Two versions of the track were produced by Oscar Llord for the album; one as a salsa and the other as a ballad. The ballad version was arranged by Alejandro Jaén. The song reached number-one on ''Billboard'' Top Latin Songs chart, and became the longest running chart topper of its history, spending 20 weeks at the top; this record was broken five years later by Colombian singer Shakira with "La Tortura" which spent 25 weeks at number-one. "A Puro Dolor" also reached the ''Billboard'' 100; this led to the recording of an English-language version of the track "Purest of Pain", which was also charted in the United States. The composition also met with critical acclaim receiving the Lo Nuestro Award, the ''Billboard'' Music Award and a Latin Grammy Award nomination. In 2009, "A Puro Dolor" was named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MDO (band)
MDO is a Latin American pop/rock band, spun off in 1997 from the Latin American boy band once known as Menudo. The group's first line-up reunited for an international tour in 2015. Band history In the mid-1990s, Edgardo Diaz, Menudo's creator and director, sold the rights for the trademarked name Menudo to a Panamanian company. After the release and promotion of Menudo's album ''Tiempo De Amar'' in 1996, the remaining line-up formed MDO under the direction and production of Diaz at first. The members at the time were Abel Talamántez, Alexis Grullón, Anthony Galindo, Didier Hernández and Daniel René. Together they recorded the album '' MDO'' in 1997 (Gold Record). In 1999, they followed it with '' Un Poco Más''. The album featured two English songs, "Groove With Me Tonight" and "Fantasy", in an attempt to cross-over to the US market, this album hit Platinum in sales and took MDO to #1 in US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks. The same happened with 2000's '' Subir Al Cielo' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subir Al Cielo
''Subir Al Cielo'' (English: ''Climb To The Sky'') is the third studio album recorded by Puerto Rican boyband MDO. It was released by Sony Music Latin on October 31, 2000. Original member Anthony Galindo left the band shortly before, and members Pablo Portillo and Troy Tuminelli were hired to replace him. The album spawned the hit single " Te Quise Olvidar". It also featured three songs in English. Track listing Singles * "Te Quise Olvidar" * "Sin Ti" * "A Mi Amor Tu Vas a Extrañar" Sales and certifications Personnel *Pedro Alfonso – piano *Pete Amato – scat *Gustavo Arenas – arranger, producer *Richard Bravo – mixing, percussion *Ed Calle – baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone *Gustavo Celis – digital editing, engineer, vocal engineer *Tony Concepción – horn arrangements, trumpet *Mike Couzzi – mixing engineer, producer *Andrea Derby – production coordination *Jorge Dobal – horn *Jose Luis Galvis – assistant engineer *Al Hemberger – engineer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
