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Juntos En Concierto
Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony en Concierto (also known as the El Cantante Tour, Jennifer & Marc en Concierto, and simply En Concierto) was a co-headlining concert tour by American recording artists Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. The tour began on September 28, 2007 and ended on November 7, 2007, reaching North America. At the end of 2007, the tour placed 59th on Pollstar's "Top 100 North American Tours", earning $13.8 million from 17 shows. Background In January 2005, Lopez revealed to MTV News that was in the midst of planning a tour to support her fourth studio album, ''Rebirth''. Lopez stated: "I've tried to plan a tour so many times ..And we're planning it again. It is exciting. We'll see if it happens ..I've learned not to get my hopes up. I can't wait!" Lopez also added that she envisioned the tour as "Just me doing my thing". However, details for a tour were never unveiled and there subsequently was never one. As a performer, Marc Anthony was completed several tours wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Affleck (' Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known as J.Lo, is an American singer, actress and dancer. In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series ''In Living Color'', where she remained a regular until she decided to pursue an acting career in 1993. For her first leading role in ''Selena'' (1997), she became the first Hispanic actress to earn over US$1 million for a film. She went on to star in ''Anaconda'' (1997) and ''Out of Sight'' (1998), and established herself as the highest-paid Hispanic actress in Hollywood. Lopez ventured into the music industry with her debut studio album ''On the 6'' (1999), which helped propel the Latin pop movement in American music, and later starred in the psychological horror '' The Cell'' (2000). With the simultaneous release of her second studio album ''J.Lo'' and her romantic comedy ''The Wedding Planner'' in 2001, she became the first woman to have a number-one album and film in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Sang To Me
"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-langua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Real (Jennifer Lopez Song)
"I'm Real" is the name of two songs recorded by American actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, both primarily for her second studio album ''J.Lo'' (2001). The original song was released as the album's fourth single; Ja Rule of Murder Inc. Records wrote and was featured on a newly-written song with completely different lyrics and production titled "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", which was featured on a re-issue of ''J.Lo'' in July 2001, on Lopez's remix album ''J to tha L–O! The Remixes'' (2002), and on Ja Rule's third studio album ''Pain Is Love'' (2001). The original album track was well received by music critics, who complimented the 1980s-esque style and composition, while the "Murder Remix" received mixed reviews for its lyrics. However, both songs have been appreciated for the use of the samples. The "Murder Remix" topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for five non-consecutive weeks, beginning September 8, 2001, and also topped the Hot 100 Airplay chart. The two songs are essentially ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)
"Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)" is a song by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her remix album ''J to tha L–O! The Remixes'' (2002). The song was marketed as a remix of "Ain't It Funny", but is actually an entirely different song with the same title. It features guest vocals from Ja Rule (Jeffrey Atkins) and Caddillac Tah (Tiheem Crocker). It was written by Lopez, Atkins, Tah, Cory Rooney, Irving Lorenzo, and Ashanti. Over a reworking of the beat to Craig Mack's "Flava in Ya Ear" (produced by Easy Mo Bee), Lopez sings about "dropping a boyfriend who keeps messing up". Background In July 2001, Jennifer Lopez's' number one album ''J.Lo'' (2001) was reissued with a Murder Inc remix of one of its original singles, " I'm Real". The R&B murder remix of "I'm Real" was written by Ja Rule, who also features on the track. According to Rule, he initially was "just f ckng around" with the track after Lopez's team gave it to him to remix, but it turned out to be "a hell of a record" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Me Haces Falta
"Me Haces Falta" (English: ''I Miss You'') is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her fifth studio album, ''Como Ama una Mujer'' (2007). It was written and produced by Marc Anthony and Estéfano. The song was released on March 23, 2007 by Epic Records as the second and final single from the album. "Me Haces Falta" is a latin pop song about self-loathing. Its instrumentation consists of drums, cello, bass and guitar. Music critics were complimentary to the song's lyrics and to Lopez's vocals, but dismissed its production. An accompanying music video for the song was directed by Sanji. The video portrays Lopez as an undercover FBI agent who surrenders her lover to the police and has regrets afterwards. "Me Haces Falta" was included in the set list of Lopez's co-headlining tour with Anthony in 2007. Background Plans for Lopez to release a Spanish language album materialized in 2004, when Lopez's then-husband Marc Anthony was finishing up production of his ninth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If You Had My Love
"If You Had My Love" is the debut single by American actress and singer Jennifer Lopez. It was released on May 4, 1999, as the lead single from her debut studio album, ''On the 6'' (1999). The song was written by LaShawn Daniels, Cory Rooney, Jennifer Lopez, Fred Jerkins III, and its producer Rodney Jerkins. "If You Had My Love" is a midtempo pop and R&B song that also features Latin and hip hop influences. Its lyrics revolve around the beginning of a new relationship, during which Lopez confronts her admirer with a number of ground rules. Critics reacted positively to "If You Had My Love", praising its "silky groove" and "edgy" production. Upon its release, it generated instant attention and became a commercial success, peaking at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for five weeks. It became one of the best-selling singles of 1999, selling over 1.2 million units in the US alone. It was also an international success, topping the charts in Australia, Canada, Finland, Gre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenny From The Block
"Jenny from the Block" is a song by American singer Jennifer Lopez, which features American rappers Jadakiss and Styles P, both members of The LOX. It was released by Epic Records on September 26, 2002, as the lead single from her third studio album, '' This Is Me... Then'' (2002). The song, first leaked online, was written by Lopez, Troy Oliver, Mr. Deyo, Samuel Barnes, and Jean Claude Olivier. Cory Rooney, Olivier, Barnes, and Oliver produced the song. Another version of the track features solely Lopez, which was part of the Brazilian edition of the album. "Jenny from the Block" is a R&B and old school hip hop song, which lyrically is about Lopez’s desire, despite her level of fame and fortune, to remain humble and true to her roots in The Bronx. The song was noted by critics for using a large amount of musical samples from songs such as 20th Century Steel Band's song "Heaven and Hell Is on Earth" (1975) and Boogie Down Productions' "South Bronx" (1987), and "Hi-Jack" by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do It Well
"Do It Well" (also known as "Doin' It Well") is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her sixth studio album, '' Brave'' (2007). It was written by Ryan Tedder, Leonard Caston, Anita Poree, and Frank Wilson. The song was produced by Tedder, with additional vocal production from Cory Rooney. "Do It Well" features influences by disco and hip hop music. The single received mostly positive reviews from music critics and reached the top forty in seventeen countries. Composition "Do It Well" contains hip hop drum beats and disco sirens at the bridge. In the chorus, she sings to someone who caught her eye: "I ain't ever met a man like that / I ain't ever fell so far, so fast / You can turn me on, throw me off track / Boy you do it, do it / you do it, do it, well". The song is performed in the key of F minor with a tempo of 108 beats per minute. Critical response Chuck Taylor from '' Billboard'' magazine stated that the song is "a satisfying, flamethrowing pop&n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mi Gente (Héctor Lavoe Song)
"Mi Gente" (English: ''My People'') is a song by Latin salsa star Héctor Lavoe from the album, La Voz. It is considered by many Latinos to be his signature song. The most popular version of the song was recorded in 1974 in Africa with the Fania All Stars. The song was composed by Johnny Pacheco. Marc Anthony version "Mi Gente" is a cover of Héctor Lavoe's song by Marc Anthony for the movie El Cantante as he plays Lavoe himself. The song was featured on Gloria Estefan's Mexican promo single of No Llores. The song received a nomination at the 2008 Latin Billboard Music Awards for "Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year". Chart position Other Covers * Domingo Quiñones covered the song on his tribute album, "¿Quién Mató a Héctor Lavoe?". * Angel & Khriz Angel & Khriz are a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo, consisting of Angel Rivera Guzmán (Angel) and Christian Colón Rolon (Khriz). Their high-impact performance on this first-time-out recording led to their sponsorship by H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Need To Know (Marc Anthony Song)
"I Need to Know" is a song recorded by American singer Marc Anthony for his eponymous fourth studio album. It was released as the lead single from the album on August 16, 1999. Written and produced by Anthony and Cory Rooney, "I Need to Know" is a song about a man who longs to know how a woman feels about him. The song blends the musical styles of several genres, including R&B and Latin music; the instruments used include violin, piano, timbales and congas. Anthony recorded a Spanish-language version of the song, translated by Angie Chirino and Robert Blades, titled "Dímelo". Upon its release, "I Need to Know" received mostly positive reviews from music critics and was praised for its production and choice of musical styles. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2000. The Spanish-language version of the song won the Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year in the same year. Both versions of the song won an American Society of Composers, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preciosa (song)
"Preciosa" ( en, Precious) is a 1937 patriotic composition by Puerto Rican composer Rafael Hernández Marín. History In 1937, Hernández Marin wrote "Preciosa", while in Mexico. Years later, in 1947, he returned to Puerto Rico and became orchestra director at the government-owned WIPR Radio. His music became an important part of Puerto Rican culture. Hernandez formed Cuarteto Victoria (Victoria Quartet) with Pedro Ortiz Dávila, Rafael Rodríguez, and Francisco López Cruz with whom he recorded the song. A Puerto Rican group led by Manuel A. Jiménez (“Canario”) recorded Hernández's Preciosa, which, together with Lamento Borincano became unofficial national anthems of Puerto Rico. Theme Preciosa expresses feelings of love and nostalgia for Puerto Rico. It is considered one of the unofficial National Anthems of Puerto Rico The work includes a celebration of the three historical sociological traits that Puerto Ricans attribute to making their current culture and nationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Baby You
"My Baby You" is a song written and performed by Marc Anthony, and was released as the fourth single of his first English-language album '' Marc Anthony''. Song information The song was written and produced by Marc Anthony and Walter Afanasieff, and was the first single from the album ''Marc Anthony'' without a Spanish version and was dedicated to his daughter, Arianna. The single was less successful than the previous singles from the performer, peaking low at number 70 in the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Because no physical single was released, the track was charting airplay only. Daniel Evans, a finalist on season 5 of ''The X Factor ''The X Factor'' is a television music competition franchise created by British producer Simon Cowell and his company Syco Entertainment. It originated in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for '' Pop Idol'' (2001–2003 ...'' also released a version on his debut album, '' No Easy Way'', also dedicating it to his da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
