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Certificación Fonográfica Centroamericana
Certificación Fonográfica Centroamericana (CFC) is a music certification organization that represents the music industry in the Central American countries, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Honduras and Nicaragua. It is managed by a collaboration of the different music industry trade organization in the region, FONOTICA in Costa Rica, AGINPRO in Guatemala, ASAP EGC in El Salvador and PRODUCE in Panama. Certification levels and methodology CFC awards certifications based on streaming only. The levels of certification are: * Gold: 3,500,000 streams * Platinum: 7,000,000 streams * Diamond: 35,000,000 streams Highest-certified works Albums Singles References External links * Organizations established in 2021 Music industry associations Music organizations based in North America 2021 establishments in North America {{NorthAm-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Certification
Music recording certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped, sold, or streamed a certain number of units. The threshold quantity varies by type (such as album, single, music video) and by nation or territory (see List of music recording certifications). Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories, which are named after precious materials (gold, platinum and diamond). The threshold required for these awards depends upon the population of the territory where the recording is released. Typically, they are awarded only to international releases and are awarded individually for each country where the album is sold. Different sales levels, some perhaps 10 times greater than others, may exist for different music media (for example: videos versus albums, singles, or music download). History The original gold and silver record awards were presented to artists by their own record companies to publicize their sales achie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J Balvin
José Álvaro Osorio Balvín (born 7 May 1985), known professionally as J Balvin, is a Colombian singer. He is one of the best-selling Latin artists, with 35 million records sold worldwide. Balvin was born in Medellín. At age 17, he moved to the United States to learn English, living in both Oklahoma and New York (state), New York. He then returned to Medellín and gained popularity performing at clubs in the city. Throughout his career, Balvin List of awards and nominations received by J Balvin, has won eleven Billboard Latin Music Awards, ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards, six Latin Grammy Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards and seven Latin American Music Awards and received four Grammy Award nominations. In 2017, the BMI Awards, BMI Latin Awards named him the Contemporary Latin Songwriter of the Year for his contribution in the Latin music industry, and has won the first Global Icon Award given by Lo Nuestro Awards, in recognition of his contribution to spread Latin music wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hecha Pa' Mi
"Hecha Pa' Mi" is a song by Panamanian singer Boza from his debut studio album ''Más Negro Que Rojo'' (2020). The song was written by Ceballos and Irving Quintero Valdez (Faster), and produced by the latter. The song was released as the second single from the album on November 20, 2020, alongside its official music video, which was directed by Cristian Aguilar. The song became a commercial success in Latin America, Spain and the United States after earning popularity on the video-sharing app TikTok. Commercial performance Due to the popularity of the song on the video-sharing app TikTok, "Hecha Pa' Mi" gained international chart success, peaking at number one in Venezuela, and reaching the top-ten in twelve Latin American countries, including Colombia, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica and his native Panama. It also reached the top-twenty in Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic. "Hecha Pa' Mi" became Boza's first entry on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs chart, pea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boza (singer)
Humberto Ceballos Boza (born Panama City, July 25, 1997), better known by his stage name Boza, is a Panamanian singer and songwriter. He began his career in 2014 by venturing into urban music. His style is characterized by the fusion between the dancehall and reggae with the Panamanian style "canela". Biography El Boza has commented that since childhood he had an interest in football, and wanted to perform as a professional footballer. However, for various reasons he decided to go into music. In his childhood he used to sing to his friends on top of an old refrigerator, and they were amazed by his musical qualities and decided to tell a music producer about him. He rose to fame in Panama in 2015 with the song "Bandolera" along with the also Panamanian singers Yemil and El Tachi. Career Boza started his music career in 2014, when he was just 16 years old. His first song was "Canelas", but his popularity was ignited with "Bandolera", a collaboration with Panamanian singers Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todo De Ti
"Todo de Ti" () is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro for his second studio album, '' Vice Versa'' (2021). It was written by Eric Duars, Colla, Mr. NaisGai, Rafa Pabón, Jairo Bascope and Alejandro, while the production was handled by Mr. NaisGai and Alejandro. The song was released for digital download and streaming by Sony Music Latin and Duars Entertainment on May 20, 2021, as the second single from the album. A Spanish language dance-pop and electropop song, it is about a girl who drives Alejandro crazy and makes his heart race, while he confesses he likes everything about her. The track received highly positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its fusion of genres and the singer's departure from his regular aesthetic. "Todo de Ti" was ranked among the Best Summer Songs of All Time by ''Rolling Stone''. It was nominated for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards. The song was commercially success ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tusa (song)
"Tusa" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G and Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj. Written alongside Keityn and producer Ovy on the Drums, the song was released on November 7, 2019 by Universal Music Latino and Republic Records, as the lead single from Karol G's third studio album, '' KG0516'' (2021). Background The song was announced a day prior to its release through Karol G's social media platforms, with a snippet of the music video and release date. The song was officially released on November 7, 2019. Composition "Tusa" is a reggaeton song that is three minutes and 20 seconds in length. It was written by the two artists alongside Keityn and Ovy on the Drums, with production being handled by the latter. Lyrically, Karol G's verses tell the story of a woman who struggles to forget her former boyfriend, while Minaj's rap tells the man that the woman has moved on with her life. The word is Colombian slang for someone's heartache and feeling of incapability ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Regarded as the "Queen of Rap" and one of the most influential rappers of all time, she is noted for her dynamic Flow (rapping), rap flow, witty lyrics, musical versatility, and alter egos, and is credited as a driving force in the mainstream resurgence of female rap since the 2010s. Minaj began rapping professionally in the early 2000s and gained recognition with her Nicki Minaj discography#Mixtapes, three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Her debut studio album, ''Pink Friday'' (2010), topped the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and achieved the largest female rap album sales week of the 21st century, spawning the global hit single "Super Bass". Minaj explored dance-pop on her second US number-one album, ''Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' (2012), which produced the top-five single, "Starships (song), Starships". She returned to her Hip hop m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bichota
"Bichota" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G. It was written by Karol G, Lenny Tavárez, J Quiles, Cristián Salazar and Ovy on the Drums, and produced by the latter. The song was released on October 23, 2020, through Universal Music Latino, as the third single from her third studio album '' KG0516''. Background In mid-October 2020, "Bichota" was first teased several days prior to its release through Karol G's social media accounts, with a post captioning the letter "B" and an emoji of "coming soon". A subsequent letter was released each day until the word "bichota" was spelled-out. The song was officially announced on October 19, 2020. The single's cover artwork, shot by photographer Alfredo Flores, was revealed the following day. The song was released on October 23, 2020. Composition The word "bichota" is a play-on-words, a feminine form of the Puerto Rican term "bichote". Pronounced with a slight Spanish accent; specifically in the context of Puerto Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Turizo
Manuel Turizo Zapata (; born 12 April 2000) is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Montería, he started making music at 13. He first became popular with his song "Una Lady Como Tú" (2016). He made his debut album ''ADN'' on August 23, 2019. Turizo's music contains influences from pop music, Trap music, trap, and vallenato, and his vocal range has been classified as baritone. His most well-known song is his 2022 single "La Bachata". Career 2000–2015: Early life and musical beginnings Manuel Turizo grew up in the Colombian coastal town of Montería and began making music at age thirteen. In 2000, when Turizo was born, his parents had gifted a guitar and microphone to his older brother, Julian—who was only two at the time—so he would "…not get jealous" of the attention they would be giving to the newborn Manuel. Years later, Turizo attempted to learn to play his brother's guitar, but felt he did not have the aptitude for it, and thus began developing his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La 167
''La 167'' is the seventh studio album, and eighth overall including the compilation album ''En Letra de Otro'' (2019), by Puerto Rican singer Farruko, released on October 1, 2021, through Sony Music Latin. It was produced by Sharo Towers, Prida Beats, Eze el Ezeta, K45, Ghetto, IAmChino, Víctor Cárdenas, Dímelo Flow, Izaak, Jvy Boy, K LO K, Elektrikbeat, Iverson, Maya, JC Karo, Jhon El Diver, Noize, BK, Juan Alfredo Díaz, Carlos Humberto Domínguez, J. Cross, Joniel, Zimmi, Jhonny Leandro Cardona, Vladislav Yurivich Polyakov, Mauro Silvino Bertrán, Jordan Mcclure, David Hayle, Alejandro Armes and Nelson Díaz Martínez. The album features collaborations with Oneill, Daniel Habif, Jay Wheeler, Dímelo Flow, DJ Adoni, Ñengo Flow, Víctor Cardenas, White Star, J. Cross, Pedro Capó, Gallego, Yomo, Brray, Noriel, Luar La L, Freny Franklin, Lenier, Mavado, India Martínez, Lito MC Cassidy, Myke Towers, Tempo, Secreto "El Famoso Biberón" and Pacho El Antifeka. At the 22nd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farruko
Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado (born May 2, 1991), known professionally as Farruko, is a Puerto Rican singer. He rose to fame collaborating with Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Don Omar, and J Álvarez. He came to prominence in 2010 with his first solo album, ''El Talento del Bloque''. Career 2007–2011: Career beginnings Farruko began his career in 2009. He credits Myspace with helping him create a fan base that would eventually result in him becoming a popular singer. In 2011, Farruko appears on a song with José Feliciano called "Su Hija Me Gusta". As his style developed he typically directed his music to younger people and relationships. As his songs grew in popularity online, Puerto Rican radio stations picked up on the internet hype and began to broadcast Farruko to a wider audience, solidifying his presence in the reggaeton scene. 2012–2022: Early music Farruko was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album in 2012. In the summer of 2014, Farruko's hit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vice Versa (Rauw Alejandro Album)
''Vice Versa'' (stylized in all caps) is the second studio album by Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro. It was released on June 25, 2021, by Sony Music Latin and Duars Entertainment. Two weeks after finalizing his debut studio album, '' Afrodisíaco'' (2020), Alejandro started recording his sophomore album, going experimental on it and having a departure from his signature music styles. He worked with several producers, including Tainy, Caleb Calloway, and Mr. Naisgai to create the album. Musically, ''Vice Versa'' consists of electropop and house tracks, reggaeton songs, Latin pop numbers, bolero lines, and Brazilian funk rhythms. After the album's release, Alejandro embarked on the Rauw Alejandro World Tour and the Vice Versa Tour in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The album was supported by five singles: " 2/Catorce", " Todo de Ti", " Sexo Virtual", " Cúrame", and " Desesperados". The global hit "Todo de Ti" topped the charts in 18 countries and reached the top three on ''Billb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
