''Eme 15'' is the self-titled debut
studio album
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by
Mexican
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Argentine
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pop band,
Eme 15
Eme 15 (also stylized as ''EME XV'' and ''M-15'') were a Mexican-Argentine Latin pop band composed of the six lead actors from the 2012 Nickelodeon Latin America television series ''Miss XV''. The band was formed for the series in Mexico City by ...
. The album was released in Mexico and Latin America on June 26, 2012 through Warner Music México, and features songs from the
Nickelodeon Latin America and
Televisa
Grupo Televisa is a Mexican multimedia mass media company. A major Latin American mass media corporation, it often presents itself as the largest producer of Spanish-language content.
In April 2021, Televisa and Univision Communications announce ...
musical television series,
Miss XV
''Miss XV'', sometimes stylized as ''Miss 15'', is a Mexican teen musical comedy-drama television series, it is loosely inspired on 1987 telenovela ''Quinceañera''. Pedro Damián produced the series for Nickelodeon and Canal 5 in 2012.
Synopsi ...
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Background
Production
Eme 15 began recording their debut album in Mexico City in August 2011. The album includes 12 songs written by songwriters Carlos Lara,
Lynda Thomas
Lynda Aguirre Thomas (born 21 December 1981), known professionally as Lynda, is a Mexican musician, singer, songwriter and activist. She achieved recognition in her native Mexico during the 1990s and early 2000s. She was signed to EMI Capitol ...
, and Pedro Muñoz. A bonus track is included for purchase with iTunes download in Mexico and Latin America. The album was produced by Carlos Lara.
Release
The album was released in Mexico on June 23, 2012 for special purchase as a physical release at MixUp store locations. On June 26, 2012, the album was available for purchase as a digital download throughout Latin America via iTunes. The album debuted at number 2 in Mexico on July 1, 2012. It reached number one in Mexico on July 23, 2012, and was certified platinum in Mexico for sales of 60,000 or more units.
Re-release
The group recorded four Christmas cover songs and two demos to be included on the re-edition version of their debut album. The re-edition album was released for digital download in Mexico on iTunes on November 13, 2012.
[ Re-release of Eme 15's debut album] Within 10 days of its release on November 13, 2012, the band's Christmas re-release album was certified gold in Mexico for 30,000 sales or more.
Singles
"
Wonderland" was announced as the debut single from
Eme 15
Eme 15 (also stylized as ''EME XV'' and ''M-15'') were a Mexican-Argentine Latin pop band composed of the six lead actors from the 2012 Nickelodeon Latin America television series ''Miss XV''. The band was formed for the series in Mexico City by ...
's debut album. The band debuted their single for the first time at the Mexican Kids Choice Awards in Mexico City in September 2011.
Written by songwriters Carlos Lara and Pedro Muñoz, the song also serves as the closing theme for
Miss XV
''Miss XV'', sometimes stylized as ''Miss 15'', is a Mexican teen musical comedy-drama television series, it is loosely inspired on 1987 telenovela ''Quinceañera''. Pedro Damián produced the series for Nickelodeon and Canal 5 in 2012.
Synopsi ...
. "Solamente Tú" was confirmed as the second official single from Eme 15's debut album. In early October 2012, the band filmed a music video on the beach for their second single, "Solamente Tú" in Acapulco, Mexico. The video premiered exclusively on MTV Latin America's website on October 29, 2012.
The single was available for digital download on iTunes for Mexico on October 9, 2012.
Promotional singles
In order to promote the album, three promotional singles were released exclusively through iTunes in Latin America during June 2012. "
A Mis Qunice (Miss XV)" was the first promotional single, released on June 12, 2012. The song serves as the opening theme song to the television series,
Miss XV
''Miss XV'', sometimes stylized as ''Miss 15'', is a Mexican teen musical comedy-drama television series, it is loosely inspired on 1987 telenovela ''Quinceañera''. Pedro Damián produced the series for Nickelodeon and Canal 5 in 2012.
Synopsi ...
, and features the vocals of
Paulina Goto
Paulina Gómez Torres (born 29 July 1991) known professionally as Paulina Goto is a Mexican actress, singer, and television hostess. She first gained popularity for her debut role in the Mexican telenovela '' Niña de mi Corazón'' in 2010. She ...
and
Natasha Dupeyrón
Natasha Elizabeth Dupeyrón Estrada (born 3 June 1991), known professionally as Natasha Dupeyrón, is a Mexican actress, singer, and spokesmodel. She has acted in various Mexican telenovelas since childhood. Dupeyrón was a member of the Mexica ...
. "
Súper Loca" was announced as the second promotional single, and was released June 19, 2012 on iTunes. The song features the vocals of Eme 15's female members. "
Desde Tu Adiós was the third and final promotional single, released on the same day as "Súper Loca". The male members of Eme 15 sing the vocals for this song.
Track listing
Notes
* ''No Hay Manera'' is a solo song sung by
Paulina Goto
Paulina Gómez Torres (born 29 July 1991) known professionally as Paulina Goto is a Mexican actress, singer, and television hostess. She first gained popularity for her debut role in the Mexican telenovela '' Niña de mi Corazón'' in 2010. She ...
.
* ''Todo Lo Que Quiero en Navidad'' is a Spanish language cover of
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whi ...
's
"All I Want for Christmas Is You".
Chart and certifications
Album certification
Year-end charts
Release history
References
External links
Miss XV official website
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2012 debut albums
Eme 15 albums
Capitol Records albums
Spanish-language albums