''Desahogo'' is the seventh studio album released by Puerto Rican singer

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. It was released by EMI Latin on March 1, 2005 and is the follow up of '' En Honor a la Verdad'' ''(2003)''.The album blends and funsion rap with traditional tropical music such as reggae, cuban guaijra, vallenato and salsa along with R&B and Reggaeton with raging lyrics from protest about political corruption,consumerism and

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to love, regrets, and romanceAccording the artist, it is his most complete album. It features guest appearances by Eddie Dee, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Cultura Profetica, Mala Rodriguez, Ivy Queen and D`Mingo. Initially the album was set to be released on February 15, 2005. However, it was delayed due some recorded material were lost and later recovered. ''Deshago'' was praised by the critics.While some praised the musical fusions others enjoyed the maturity and the structure on the lyrics. It receive two nominations including Best Urban Album at 6th Annual Latin Grammys and for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.Also, for Urban Album of the Year at Premios Lo Nuestro 2006 and Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album Of The Year at Billboard Latin Music Awards 2006 as well. It was supported by the release of four official singles: ''Se Escaman, Lo Grande Que Es Perdonar, Compañera and the title track''.

Track listing

# "Intro - Voy Spoken Word" # "Desahogo" # "Se Escaman" (featuring

Eddie Dee Eddie Alexander Ávila Ortiz (born April 26, 1977), originally known by his stage name Eddie Dee, is a Puerto Rican hip hop recording artist, lyricist and dancer. He began his career in 1990 and launched his debut studio album three years later ...

) # "Lo Grande Que Es Perdonar" (featuring

Gilberto Santa Rosa Gilberto Santa Rosa Cortés, nicknamed "El Caballero de la Salsa" (The Gentleman of Salsa) (born August 21, 1962), is a Puerto Rican bandleader and singer of salsa and bolero. He is a six time Grammy Award winner and has sold over three million ...

) # "No Es Cuestión De Estar Pegao" # "Te Me Puedo Escapar" (featuring

Cultura Profética Cultura Profética (in English, ''Prophetic Culture'') is a Puerto Rican reggae band formed in 1996. The band has undergone several lineup changes, but founding members Willy Rodríguez (bass guitar, vocals), Eliut González (guitar), and Omar S ...

) # "Tu Corazón Ya No Aguanta Pela" # "Vámonos Po' Encima" (featuring

Mala Rodríguez María Rodríguez Garrido, known as Mala Rodríguez, is a Spanish Latin hip hop artist based in Barcelona. She appeared as a judge on Spain's ''La Voz'' prior to releasing her first album in seven years, ''Mala'', in May 2020. Rodríguez rel ...

and D'Mingo) # "Compañera" # "Ésta Es La Esquina" # "Mami" # "Échale" (featuring

Ivy Queen Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez (born March 4, 1972), known professionally as Ivy Queen, is a Puerto Rican singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress. She is considered one of the pioneers of the reggaeton genre, commonly referred to as the Qu ...

) # "Outro - Se Acabó"

Sales and certifications

References

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