''La Leyenda'' (English: ''The Legend'') is the name of the third box set from the Tejano pop singer

Selena Selena Quintanilla Pérez (; April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), known mononymously as Selena, was an American Tejano singer. Called the " Queen of Tejano music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mex ...

that was released by

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and Q-Productions labels. The album was released on March 9, 2010.Amazon.com: La Leyenda (4 Disc box): Selena: Music
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Suzette Quintanilla Selena y Los Dinos ( en, Selena and the Guys, Selena And the Dinos=Selena And The Dinos) was an American Tejano band formed in 1981 by Tejano singer Selena and her father Abraham Quintanilla. The band remained together until the murder of Sel ...

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video, EMI teamed up with Q-Productions (a division of Selena's father's recording studio) to release this box set, and Quintanilla asks Selena fans around the world to contribute a special message to Selena that may or may not be included in the new box set. The Box-sets will contain an exclusive "Selena" charm and four booklets that include messages from Selena's family, friends, and fans from around the world. Selena fans around the world were told to collaborate pictures of themselves to be part of the ''La Leyenda'' bound books, but in early February 2010, Q-Productions and Capitol Latin decided to cancel the transaction due to legal actions with copyrighted images from fans.

Background and production

In October 2009,

teamed up with Q-Productions for the box set and agreed on releasing the album in three different formats: one four disc box set, two special edition albums, and a single disc album. In mid-October 2009, Selena's sister released a public video about this project in which she reached out to the fans to contribute a special message for Selena that may or may not be used for this album's release.Selena New Box Set 2010 Comments By Suzzet Quintanilla
YouTube video. Around early December 2009, the video for the information was later gone from the site but still exists on

. It stated in the video that there aren't enough space for every Selena fan that they must submit a message that included all lower case letters, and the submitter may include a photo of themselves. In mid-December 2009, the album name, ''La Leyenda'' was released to the public by

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's selling market. There the three formats were given but no track list has been announced. The albums was released on March 9, 2010, as verified by Amazon.com. The release marks the fifteenth anniversary of Selena's death, after being killed on March 31, 1995.

Release and promotion

In April 2009,

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Network released a Selena special entirely in Spanish called '' Selena: La Historia de una Leyenda'' (''Selena: The History of a Legend'') and again during the last week of November 2009, Univision released the video, this special was a preview to the upcoming DVD " Johnny Canales presenta Selena" planned to be released the fall of 2010 by Q-Productions. As told in the video, Selena's fans will have a big part in being publicly viewed on the box set. Q-Productions released a

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on January 12, 2010, describing the box set's formats. In early February 2010, Selena's family released an all exclusive

page titled ''SelenaLaLeyenda'' and the videos on their channels revealed, A.B. Quintanilla,

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, and

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's personal messages for

. On February 24, 2010, a promotional ad was released by

promoting the album in all major websites including, Google.com and

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. On February 25, 2010, Amazon.com ads for the ''La Leyenda'' box-set were released internationally on all major social websites like MySpace,

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, and

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, there has been promotional ads on international sites of MySpace and Facebook, as well. Continually, the promotion has caught eyes for all

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projects as well as ''Wiki Music Guide'' which frequently reveals the album. On February 27, 2010,

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officials stated promotion for the box set will begin once the album is officially released on March 9, 2010 in all stores in

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. To assist the album's promotion, a Selena biography, which was provided by

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, has become available at the Wal-Mart website. The superstore will also be giving out a free promotional poster of Selena along with the La Leyenda four disc box-set to any customer who bought their copy at any participating Wal-Mart stores. Q-Productions (which is Selena's recording studio) has released its version of their promotional banner which is displayed on their web-site. Q, also has the Amazon promotional banner on their web-site and on the Selena official MySpace and Twitter. The ''Selena La Leyenda posters'' are provided by ''Allposters.com'' who are in partnership with providing some limited free posters for ''

''.

Reception

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writer Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave the album 4 out of 5 stars and stated "This set is designed to illustrate her range, and it does it well even if some hardcore fans may find some quibbles with the song selection".Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (May 2010). Review: ''La Leyenda''

. Retrieved on 2010-10-04.

Track listings

Capitol Latin/EMI and Q-Productions have released a full line

regarding the box set. ''La Leyenda'' gathers Selena's top hits and fan favorites for a career-spanning celebration of her vibrant music and life.

4 Disc Deluxe Edition

The box set includes 82 tracks on four CDs, grouped by

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and

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s ;Disc 1 (

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Amor Prohibido ''Amor Prohibido'' ( en, italic=yes, Forbidden Love) is the fourth studio album by American singer Selena, released on March 13, 1993, by EMI Latin. Having reached a core fan base, the label aimed to broaden her appeal with the next studio rele ...

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Baila Esta Cumbia "Baila Esta Cumbia" (English: "Dance This Cumbia") is a song recorded by American Tejano singer Selena for her second studio album, '' Ven Conmigo'' (1990). It was released as the second single by EMI Latin on August 28, 1990, behind "Ya Ves". It ...

" #" La Carcacha" #" Besitos" #"

Como La Flor "Como la Flor" ("Like the Flower") is a song that was recorded by American singer Selena for her third studio album ''Entre a Mi Mundo'' (1992). It was written by A. B. Quintanilla and Pete Astudillo. The song was conceptualized in 1982 afte ...

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El Chico Del Apartamento 512 "El Chico del Apartamento 512" (English: The boy from Apartment 512) is a song recorded by American recording artist Selena for her fourth studio album, ''Amor Prohibido'' (1994). It was released along with "Fotos y Recuerdos" in January 1995, s ...

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La Llamada "La Llamada" ( en, "The Phone Call") is a song recorded by American recording artist Selena for her first live album '' Live!'' (1993). It was composed by Selena y Los Dinos backup singer Pete Astudillo and Selena's brother and principal record ...

" #" Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" #"Quiero Ser" #"

Si Una Vez "Si Una Vez" ( en, If I Once) is a song recorded by American recording artist Selena for her fourth studio album, ''Amor Prohibido'' (1994). It was written by Pete Astudillo and produced by Selena's brother-producer A.B. Quintanilla. "Si Una Ve ...

" #" No Debes Jugar" #" Techno Cumbia" #"

Costumbres "Costumbres" is a song written and produced by Juan Gabriel and performed by Spanish singer Rocío Dúrcal. It was recorded for her studio album ''Canta A Juan Gabriel Volumen 6''. The song was released by Ariola Records in 1985, as a B-side to ...

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Fotos Y Recuerdos "Fotos y Recuerdos" ( en, Pictures and Memories) is a song recorded by American recording artist Selena for her fourth studio album, ''Amor Prohibido'' (1994). It was released by EMI Latin in January 1995, as the fourth single. A cover version of ...

" #" No Quiero Saber" #" Enamorada de Tí" #" Tú Robaste Mi Corazón" (duet with

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) #"Ya No" #"No Te Vayas" #" Amame" #"Aunque No Salga El Sol" #" Puede Ser" (duet with Nando "Guero" Domínguez) #" Sukiyaki" #" Buenos Amigos" (duet with Álvaro Torres) ;Disc 2 ( Tejano & Rancheras) #"Contigo Quiero Estar" #" Amame, Quiéreme" #" Ya Ves" #"Mentiras" #"La Tracalera" #"Cobarde" #"Si La Quieres" #"Tus Desprecios" #"Yo Te Sigo Queriendo" #"Ven Conmigo" #"Las Cadenas" #"Vuelve A Mi" #"Siempre Estoy Pensando En Ti" #"Yo Te Amo" (Live) #"Yo Me Voy" #"Despues De Enero" #" Dame Un Beso" #"Tengo Ganas De Llorar" #"Tu Eres" #" Tú Sólo Tú" #" El Toro Relajo" #" Siempre Hace Frio" #" ¿Qué Creias?" #"

No Me Queda Más "No Me Queda Más" ("There's Nothing Left for Me") is a song by American singer Selena on her fourth studio album, ''Amor Prohibido''. It was released as the third single from the album in October 1994 by EMI Latin. "No Me Queda Más" was writ ...

" ;Disc 3 ( English rhythm and blues crossover music) #"

I Could Fall in Love "I Could Fall in Love" is a song recorded by American Tejano singer Selena for her fifth studio album, '' Dreaming of You'' (1995), released posthumously by EMI Latin on 15 June 1995. "I Could Fall in Love" and " Tú Sólo Tú" were the album' ...

" #"My Love" #"Missing My Baby" #" Captive Heart" #" I'm Getting Used To You" #" God's Child (Baila Conmigo)" (duet with David Byrne) #" Dreaming of You" #" Wherever You Are (Donde Quiera Que Estés)" (duet with Barrio Boyzz) #"Only Love" #"

A Million to One "A Million to One" is a song written by Phil Medley and first recorded by Jimmy Charles and the Revellettes. Chart history The single, released by Promo Records (P-1002), peaked at number five on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart. ...

" #" Is It the Beat?" #" Where Did the Feeling Go?" #" A Boy Like That" #" Always Mine" #" I'm Getting Used To You" (Def Club Mix) onus track#"Don't Throw Away My Love" onus track ;Disc 4 ( Live) #" Disco Medley" (

I Will Survive "I Will Survive" is a song by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978 as the second single from her sixth album, '' Love Tracks'' (1978). It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. A top-selling song, it is a popular di ...

Funkytown "Funkytown" is a song by the American disco/funk Funk is a music genre that originated in African American communities in the mid-1960s when musicians created a rhythmic, danceable new form of music through a mixture of various music gen ...

/ Last Dance/ The Hustle/ On the Radio) #" Amame, Quiéreme/Siempre Estoy Pensando En Ti" #"

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" #"Si La Quieres" #" Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" #"

" #" Ya Ves" #" ¿Qué Creias?" #"Tus Desprecios" #"Cobarde" #" Techno Cumbia" #" La Carcacha" #"Ven Conmigo/Perdoname" #"

" #"Como Te Extraño" (

Pete Astudillo Pedro Astudillo (born December 1, 1963) is an American singer and songwriter. He was a backup vocalist for Selena y Los Dinos and has released several albums as a solo artist. Early life Astudillo was born on December 1, 1963, in Laredo, Texas, t ...

) onus track

2 Disc Special Edition

;Disc 1 #"Amor Prohibido" #"Besitos" #"Baila Esta Cumbia" #"La Carcacha" #"Como La Flor" #"No Debes Jugar" #"La Llamada" #"Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" #"Si Una Vez" #"El Chico Del Apartamento 512" #"Techno Cumbia" #"Costumbres" #"Fotos Y Recuerdos" #"Contigo Quiero Estar" #"Amame, Quiéreme" ;Disc 2 #"I Could Fall in Love" #"Only Love" #"Dreaming of You" #"I'm Getting Used To You" #"Where Did the Feeling Go?" #"Is It the Beat?" #"Buenos Amigos" (duet with Álvaro Torres) #"Aunque No Salga El Sol" #"No Quiero Saber" #"¿Qué Creias?" #"No Me Queda Más" #"Tú Sólo Tú" #"El Toro Relajo" #"Siempre Hace Frio" #"Como Te Extraño" (

)

Single Disc Edition

#"Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" #"La Llamada" #"Amor Prohibido" #"Como La Flor" #"No Me Queda Más" #"La Carcacha" #"Fotos Y Recuerdos" #"I Could Fall in Love" #"Tú Sólo Tú" #"Dreaming of You" #"Techno Cumbia" #"No Quiero Saber" #"El Chico Del Apartamento 512" #"Baila Esta Cumbia" #"Buenos Amigos" (duet with Álvaro Torres)

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Release dates

References

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