Beginning with Selena, the singer and her band began experimenting with various genres that led to the introduction of cumbia music. [2] Jose Behar of newly formed EMI Latin and the heads of Sony Music attended the awards ceremony and were scouting for new acts. [36], From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, Selena: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, "Selena's 'Dreaming' Album Premieres in No. This is an albums discography page for American singer Selena. after the band's concert in Laredo, Texas. [12], Selena was recorded in its entirety, with the exception of "Sukiyaki" and "My Love", at Manny Guerra's AMEN Studios in San Antonio, Texas and was engineered by house engineer Brian "Red" Moore. [3][4] Behar wanted to sign Selena to his label, while Sony Music was offering twice EMI's offer. März 1995 in Corpus Christi, Texas) war eine US-amerikanische Tejano-Sängerin. [32] Songs from the album, "Contigo Quiero Estar" was nominated for Song of the Year,[32] while "Amame, Quiereme" was nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year. The Last Concert", "Peak positions for Unforgettable:The Live Album", "Selena Live! The album made up half of EMI Latin's 1999 sales. Selena, was the debut album for Selena, released on October 17, 1989, under the newly formed EMI Latin label, a subsidiary division of CAPITOL/EMI Records. It was certified gold in the United States. [2] Manny Guerra, who separated from Cara Records, started his own record label. expressed how the band "couldn't take a failure" and worried that if they did, the band would be "at the bottom of the totem pole". Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart and stayed there for 19 weeks. Its music incorporates a range of contemporary genres with a mix of cumbia and regional styles of Mexican music. They would become the album, Dreaming of You. The album became "Latin's Best-Selling Album of All Time". While Amor Prohibido became one of the best-selling Latin albums in the United States, Behar notes that Selena's first GRAMMY win was a major game-changer. The album sold 200,000 copies and was certified two times platinum. "[10] The album enabled Selena to tour Arizona, New Mexico, Indiana, Illinois, Washington state, and Florida, areas where she previously was not in demand. 1 Spot", "Selena: Numero uno--Slain Tejano singer's album tops pop chart", "Slain Tejano Singer Selena's Album Tops Pop Chart", "Selena's Song Tops Charts In First Week", "Dreaming' falls short of 400,000, still selling", "Selena's latest effort selling like a dream", "Selena Album Zooms To Top Of The Charts", "Quiero mantener vivo el talento de mi hermana", "Current 25: My own private Selena: Top-selling Latin artist of the '90s isn't done yet", "New Posthumous Music From Selena May Be Released", "Quintanilla y EMI Latin preparan 5 nuevos discos de Selena", "Peak positions for Las Reinas Del Pueblo", "Peak positions for All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos", "Peak positions for All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos Vol. "Sukiyaki" was a 1960s Japanese pop song translated into Spanish from an English-language version written by Janice Marie Johnson. found "Besitos" as the "pivotal point [in Selena's career]" because of the introduction of cumbia music, a genre the band used heavily in subsequent releases. [20] It was the highest debut for an album that week, beating out La Fiebre's On the Right, and was the first album by Selena to have charted on a national music chart. [2] At the 1989 Tejano Music Awards, Selena was approached by Rick Trevino to be the opening act after La Sombra declined the offer. Selena is the self-titled debut studio album by American Tejano singer Selena, released on October 17, 1989, by EMI Latin. [22] The album peaked at number seven in its seventh week on March 24, 1990. [13] A.B. This one is the longest one so far.10 comments until the nxt one. [1] The group recorded an album with Freddie Records in 1984, though it was never released. The album also peaked at number-one on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart and Top Latin Albums chart for two years straight. In 1989, she was the first artist to be signed by EMI Latin, and the following year, she released her self-titled debut album. 2", "Peak positions for Unforgettable: The Studio Album", "All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos certifications", "All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos Vol. [4] The company believed Selena had potential in Mexico and South American markets when they signed the singer in 1989. [23] It was Selena's highest peaking album, until Ven Conmigo surpassed it a year later. failed to produce a successful album, then they would approve of a Grammy Award producer for her next recording. It sold 1,000,000 copies in one year. [12] Selena incorporates a range of contemporary genres with a mix of cumbia and regional styles of Mexican music. (Selena accepts the GRAMMY for Best Mexican-American Album at the 36th GRAMMY Awards on March 1, 1994, in New York. Its music incorporates a range of contemporary genres with a mix of cumbia and regional styles of Mexican music. Though her career was cut tragically short, she arguably became the single most important figure in the growth of … "[14] He explained in retrospect, how he regrets the makeup used on Selena, wishing he had washed it off because "she's not a model, she's not anything but a nice, fresh young woman with talent. The box-set had an unreleased song. 17 Super Exitos was released as the third compilation album in the United States. Selena was the daughter of Abraham Quintanilla Jr.. She was the sister of A.B. The album peaked at number-one on both the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart and Top Latin Albums Chart. [12] Vela expressed how Astudillo's songwriting skills and Spanish were more advanced and overall preferred Astudillo in writing "Sukiyaki". After his friend successfully recorded the track, Astudillo retried and met the required demands. [16] Selena was responsible "for bringing a certain charm, innovative spirit, and new perspective [to Tejano music]. It was Selena's first attempt at songwriting. During a private moment, Selena and Chris share another kiss and decide to keep seeing each … liked it, for which Vela said he was "just being polite, so he let it pass because we needed another song". She was in the process of recording her first English-language album when she was shot by her fan-club president and died soon after. The goal of the album was to be introductory into the international Latin music market, with future sights into an English-language crossover. The album was recorded in San Antonio and Houston, Texas. 1). Selena released Amor Prohibido on March 22, 1994. and Astudillo collaborated, and the first song Astudillo wrote for the group. [12] A.B. The album sold 1,200,000 copies and was certified six times platinum. [12] Keyboardist, Ricky Vela said in an interview how he and Astudillo began elaborating the arrangements in their music production. [11][12][13] It sold 331,000 copies the first week. The album peaked at number 159 on the Billboard 200. desperately needed more materials to record for Selena, Vela wrote some parts for a song called "Tengo Ganas de Llorar". Selena’s 1992 breakthrough album, Entre a Mi Mundo(Enter My World) reached number one on the U.S. Because Selena was the singer's first work on a major label, the album was expected to draw and lure large audiences to Selena. "[14] Patoski argued that the cover "unveiled a Selena at her most sultry [looking] tall but expressionless, as if her mind were wandering" and noted how it unimpressed the band and Abraham, who confided with Ramon Hernandez about her nose "looking too flat. Selena's brother and father are working on an upcoming project to be released in 2012. The song was recorded when Selena was seven years old. Songs from the album, "Contigo Quiero Estar" was nominated for Song of the Year, while "Amame, Quiereme" was nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year. This video is unavailable. The genre was heavily used in subsequent releases, which became her trademark. In 1991 the title track of the latter became the first Tejano record to go gold. In June 2011, 10 Great Songs was released. The discography page of Selena consists of her solo artist era, which spanned from 1989-1995. It peaked at number three on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart and number 21 on the Top Latin Albums chart. Selena is the debut studio album by American Tejano singer Selena, released on October 17, 1989, by EMI Latin. It had most of Selena's English-language songs. SBK Records then removed themselves from Selena's record deal. In 2007, the album Through the Years/A Traves de los Años was released. The lyrics used were a Spanish version of an English version of the song by Janice Marie Johnson. The album was released following company president Jose Behar 's failed crossover request for the singer. In February 2011, the RIAA updated the sales to 10,000,000 copies and certified the album diamond. Durch ihren frühen Tod wurde sie in Mexiko und den USA zur Legende. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (* 16. )I'd like to thank the company Capitol/EMI Latin, José Behar for making tonight possible and putting faith in us four years ago. It also peaked on the Billboard 200 at number 149. Selena performed better than other recordings from other contemporaneous female Tejano singers. The album also won a Grammy Award for "Best Mexican American Album". Selena's first live album/fourth studio album was called Selena Live!. She released her self-titled album that same year. [12], Selena was expected to be released in the summer of 1989. The album peaked at number-one on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart, number four on the Top Latin Albums chart and number 97 on the Billboard 200. It will be a remix album. Two years later she signed with EMI Latin and in 1990, she and los Dinos released their eponymous debut album. Selena y Los Dinos (English: Selena and the Guys) were an American Tejano band formed in 1981 by Tejano singer Selena and her father Abraham Quintanilla, until the murder of Selena in 1995, and the subsequent dissolution of the band in the same year. Selena's brother and principal record producer and songwriter, A.B. It also had messages from Selena's family and record label. [14] EMI Latin detested the album cover and called it "the worst they've ever gotten. The album became the first Tejano album by a female singer to reach gold status. [29] According to Latin Style magazine, the tracks "Sukiyaki", "Contigo Quiero Estar", and "Besitos", were "pivotal" recordings that showcased Selena's "mixed rhythm and sound" which the magazine attributed it to being her "trademark". [15] Boleros and polka music were other genres explored on Selena. Selena is the debut studio album by American Tejano singer Selena, released on October 17, 1989, by EMI Latin. The album peaked at number 115 on the Billboard 200. The Selena ¡VIVE! 2 certifications", "Peak positions for Selena Live! Quintanilla became the singer's principal record producer and songwriter prior to signing with EMI Latin in 1989. [23][24][25][26] The album sold 4,000,000 copies in its first year. believed echoed works by Exposé and Sweet Sensation. Selena's reach expands far beyond music, too. In February 2011, the RIAA updated the sales to 30,000,000 copies and was certified three times diamond. Selena was the debut album for Selena Y Los Dinos, released on October 17, 1989, under the newly formed CAPITOL/EMI Latin label, a subsidary division of CAPITOL/EMI Records. Freddie Corea. The album was known as a "Historic Day in Latin History". [12], Abraham suggested the idea of writing "Sukiyaki"—a 1960s Japanese song by Kyu Sakamoto—into a Spanish-language song. It had songs from Alpha (1986) and Muñequito de Trapo (1987). It would ultimately prove the full potential of just how far the international star was poised to go. [8] The singer recorded three English-language songs for the heads of EMI's pop division. By 2002, the album sold 8,000,000 copies. The album had a booklet with comments from fans around the world. Selena Y Los Dinos, were also the very first group, to be signed with EMI Latin. [4] Behar believed he had discovered "the next Gloria Estefan",[5] which his superior called him illogical since he had only been in Texas for a week. Selena’s album ‘Amor Prohibido’ was released 25 years ago today! remained the singer's principle record producer and songwriter, he did not compose "Sukiyaki" (Abraham/Astudillo), "Contigo Quiero Estar" (Alejandro Montealegre), and "No Te Vayas" (Reinaldo Ornelas). [11] Under pressure, A.B. [12] EMI Latin's marketing team "worked the radio stations as no independent producer had before", delivering Selena "more chart action than she'd ever enjoyed. [2] Abraham expressed in an interview how he forgot to sign it, and noticed how Guerra stopped asking him about the contract after Selena became more popular. [24], The album performed better than other recordings from other contemporaneous female Tejano singers. Barry Gibb earns his first solo UK Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart with Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers’ Songbook (Vol. [12] Abraham went into an agreement that if A.B. Dreaming of You debuted on top the Billboard 200 chart with 331,000 units sold its first week, the second largest first-week sales for a female musician. Selena released her third studio album, Entre A Mi Mundo on September 5, 1992. Quintanilla (as A.B. The album peaked at number four on both the Top Latin Albums chart and Latin Pop Albums. Guerra dissolved the agreement between Cara Records and Selena when it was brought to his attention. Aside from A.B., Selena worked with two Mexican songwriters, Alejandro Montealegre and Reinaldo Ornelas. Selena Y Los Dinos, were also the very first group, to be signed with EMI Latin. and Suzette at the age of 6. [25] She became the "dominant female vocalist in a predominately male industry. [16] Astudillo had written a concept and gave it to A.B. While this album is more traditional Tejano, you can catch the beginnings of when Pop began to infuse it's self into Selena's music. Selena signed with EMI Latin in 1989. This page was last changed on 28 April 2020, at 00:19. Critics called the recording a moderate success that eventually "opened the doors" for the group. Latin American music in the United States, "A Crossover Dream Halted Prematurely, Tragically Some Ambitious Plans Were Under Way to Bring Selena to Mainstream U.S. [12] The resulting song was called "Besitos", it was the first recording A.B. [2] Abraham provided two demos to Charlie Grever, father of Bob Grever owner of Cara Records, who signed then-thirteen old Selena to the recording label. The album peaked at number seven on the Regional Mexican Albums chart. we … The album peaked at number-one on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart and number-one on the Top Latin Albums chart. soundtrack was released. Working with the Quintanilla family, Dávila first developed a series “inspired by” Selena’s life for Disney. This album was released soon after her death and became a hit around the world. This was Selena's first major album with a major label, and you can start seeing where this girl was heading. Dreaming of You is the fifth and final studio album by American singer Selena.Released posthumously on July 18, 1995, by EMI Latin and EMI Records, it was an immediate commercial and critical success, debuting atop the United States Billboard 200—the first predominately Spanish-language album to do so. The album was released following company president Jose Behar 's failed crossover request for the singer. Selena also released several compilation albums while she was alive. Ones was released as the first part of the collection. In March 2004, Momentos Intimos was released. [8] On the morning of March 31, Selena was supposed to record "Oh No (I'll Never Fall in Love)" at Q-Productions. "[16] The album debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart in the week ending December 2, 1989. Watch Queue Queue. Watch Queue Queue Audience", "Selena takes 6 honors to dominate Tejano Music Awards", "Celebrating Selena on her 20th anniversary", "Ten years after her murder, Selena lives on", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Selena_(album)&oldid=1001949848, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Spoken Liner Notes: Contigo Quiero Estar", "Spoken Liner Notes: Tengo Ganas De Llorar", This page was last edited on 22 January 2021, at 03:18. well im made this vid for my best friend because she is moving to flordia): she has helped me through everything and i love her so much! The album peaked at number-one on both the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart and Top Latin Albums chart. The album sold 500,000 copies and was certified gold. [18] She also became the second-fastest-selling female singer, only behind Janet Jackson. It sold 175,000 copies its first day of release, a then-record for a female vocalist. [14] Ojeda bought a Roland D-50 synthesizer; at the time of one of the most popular keyboards, which contributed to the overall "flashy" sounds in the album. "[13] The goal of Selena was to be an introductory into the international Latin music market, with future sights into an English-language crossover. Behar and Finfer's request for a crossover album was denied and Selena was told she needed a bigger fan base to sell such an album. During the tenth anniversary of Selena's death, Unforgettable was released. After starting a band with his children, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr. became the group's manager and began promoting it. [1][2][3] The album peaked at number three on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart. Album Sales. April 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas; 31. In November 1990, Selena released Ven Conmigo. [11] EMI Latin felt that they were "gambling" when they opened a Latin division. In April 1998, Anthology was released. [13] It was pushed back to October 17, 1989. Ven Conmigo achieves Gold status and Buenos Amigos reaches number 1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs, but EMI pushes back Selena's English-language album until she can achieve Platinum with a Spanish-language album. She was signed to SBK Records, a pop sub-division of EMI Records. The album went platinum for selling 200,000 copies. [35] Selena was named the "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" and "Best Latin artist of the '90s" by Billboard magazine. Her album Live! She released her self-titled album that same year. Selena started singing with A.B. [12] Selena wanted the album to concentrate on Tejano music and Latin pop. (March 13, 1994). "[14] Cubillos believed the company "didn't understand it" and said how he liked the cover because of "the warmth of her skin. Selena's brother and main songwriter, A.B. It became Selena's second live album. [12] It was the first album with any production and songwriting assistance from Pete Astudillo and Joe Ojeda; Astudillo was brought in to harmonize and sing duets with Selena, while Ojeda acted as a second keyboardist. Selena peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums, Selena's first entry in a national music chart. ahh! It also peaked at number 11 on the Top Latin Albums chart. [30] At the 1990 Tejano Music Awards, Selena won Female Vocalist of the Year and Female Entertainer of the Year. The comments were spoken word about how it was like when Selena was recording the songs. [26] This was echoed by Billboard magazine, who believed Selena's recordings were not successful until she signed with EMI Latin in 1989 and released Selena. But first, she laid the groundwork with four successful Spanish-language albums in a five-year span: Selena (1989), Ven Conmigo (1990), Entre A Mi Mundo (1992), and Amor Prohibido (1994). [12] Though A.B. Her next album, Ven Conmigo, released in 1991, was the first … [27] Author Lee Stacy wrote that Selena "achieved reasonable success",[28] while following the recording's release, Selena's popularity increased and she became a sex icon. The collection released 9-discs with comments from Selena's family, bonus tracks and music videos. It peaked at number four on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart, number seven on the Top Latin Albums chart, number 29 on the Mexican Albums Chart and 81 on the Canadian Albums Chart. [9][10] However, she was killed that morning. In March 2009, the box set Inolvidable was released. [10] During the twenty-year celebration of Selena releasing music, Selena was repackaged and was made available for physical and digital purchase on September 22, 2002. In the same year, Forever Selena was released. Auch heute noch ist sie eine der beliebtesten Latina-Sängerinnen, die die Latin-Musikszene stark beeinflusst hat. In March 2000, All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos Vol. Quintanilla (as A.B. Quintanilla III had remixed some of Selena's most popular songs. [33], Credits are taken from the album's liner notes.[12]. In March 2010, the box-set La Leyenda was released. While touring on her Amor Prohibido Tour (1994-95), Selena began recording songs for her crossover album. It also has her seventeen compilation albums that were released and three remix albums. The box-set was similar to Anthology (1998). [16] The singer chose an outfit that her mother believed would upset Abraham; Cubillos had to distract Selena from looking at her father who was visibly uncomfortable with her outfit. It was the only non-EMI Selena album to be re-released. The sold 1,000,000 copies in its first year. 2 on the Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart. In February 2011, the RIAA updated the certification to diamond status with 10,000,000 copies sold. Later that year she released a singles compilation, Personal Best, and she also released Ven Conmigo. was nominated for Songwriter of the Year. [29][30][31][32], Selena has sold over 21 million copies in the United States. The album sold 500,000 copies in the United States and 600,000 copies in Mexico. [12] Vela confirmed that he was supposed to help with the writing process of "Sukiyaki" but did not contribute. In 1986, Selena y Los Dinos released the album Alpha followed by Muñequito Ee Trapo. The album peaked at number-one on the Latin Pop Albums chart, number two on the Top Latin Albums chart and number 176 on the Billboard 200. [12] The production of the album began on June 4, 1989, Selena expressed her excitement about the album; in an interview, she said: "I am really happy, all the hard work paid off. Before Selena began recording for her debut album, Behar and Stephen Finfer requested a crossover album for her. The album was released following company president Jose Behar's failed crossover request for the singer. Selena has sold over 65 million copies worldwide. It also peaked on the Billboard 200 chart at number 54. [24] The limited edition version included Selena's top 20 single "La Bamba" (1987), as well as spoken liner notes containing commentary and recollections of each track provided by the singer's family, friends, and her band. [12] He expressed his interest after an English-language version by A Taste of Honey was released. Abraham bought the rights to the Selena y Los Dinos album which was eventually released in 1995 as Mis Primeras Grabaciones (My First Recordings). [2] Selena recorded five LP records for Manny's GP Productions by 1988, without a contract. Amor Prohibido was the first Tejano record to peak at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. Selena became the first Hispanic singer to have her album debut at number-one. Selena recorded six[7] of the planned 14 songs by January 20, 1995. [12] Selena wrote "My Love", an English-language track that A.B. [19] Abraham "would come in and out" during the photoshoot and claimed to Cubillos that the singer loathed her makeup, during their conversations. Four L.A. Times staffers discuss Selena's tragically unfinished crossover album, 'Dreaming of You,' her love of American R&B and where all the 'new Selenas' are The album became the official album for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Selena released six studio albums (one posthumous). He then released Selena's first album after her death; Siempre Selena in 1996. A year later, Dos Historias was released. Her family released several more compilation album after she was murdered. [12] Astudillo said how his aspirations of recording in a studio inspired him to not give up. [10], Initially, EMI Latin wanted a Grammy Award-winning producer to work with Selena on her album. It was a box-set that had three compact discs with ten songs in each disc. [13] The band became "a bit more trendier and a little bit cutting-edge" on Selena with experimental production and songwriting. [4] Abraham chose EMI Latin's offer because of the potential for a crossover, and he wanted his children to be the first musicians to sign with the company. [21] In the following week Selena rose to number 12 in the week ending January 27, 1990. It sold 400,000 copies and was certified two times platinum. It peaked at number-one on the Mexican Albums Chart and Spanish Albums Chart in 2005. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in the U.S., becoming the first predominately Spanish-language album to accomplish that feat. In 1991, Selena records her first music video, for Buenos Amigos with Álvaro Torres. The album had an unreleased song. The Last Concert certifications", https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Selena_albums_discography&oldid=6917212, Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. A.B. [17], Astudillo was due to record backing vocals on "Amame, Quiereme", his first recording sessions in a studio, Suzette noticed how nervous he was at recording. Also released in the same year, Serie Verde was released as a low-budget album. It was released on October 17, 1989 by EMI Latin. Selena - Selena (Ones EMI-209628) - Amazon.com Music Skip to main content ... For the first time in over a decade, this album is available on CD. The discography has her six studio albums. He helped with the arrangements along with Astudillo. [14][15][16][17] It debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200. Quintanilla III) and Pete Astudillo Produced by A.B. [4][6][7] Before Selena began recording her debut album, Behar and Stephen Finfer requested a crossover album for her. [12] "Besitos" became a platform for the group in producing more cumbia-flavored tracks in Selena's second studio release, Ven Conmigo (1990). The album spawned three singles, "Contigo Quiero Estar", "Mentiras", and a Spanish-language version of a Japanese song called "Sukiyaki". [14][19][20] The album became the second-highest-debut for any artist, only behind Michael Jackson. found the genres in Selena to be pop and R&B. The album was certified gold and peaked at number 28 on the Top Latin Albums chart. The next year, Selena Live! At the time of its release, Selena was already a star in the Tejano market, having been the recipient of several Tejano Music Awards. By 2002, the album had sold 10,000,000 copies. Its music incorporates a range of contemporary genres with a mix of cumbia and regional styles of Mexican music. It was a collection that had a one disc edition and a two-disc edition. [12] Unimpressed with the image Guerra was selling, creative director Rubén Cubillos wanted to push the idea of natural beauty for Selena as her album's cover. hit No. [12] The group decided to hire professional studio accordions after Vela's "cringy" sounding instrument was brought to the band's attention. [21][22] The album also helped Selena to become a "household name". 2 was released. Selena increased the singer's popularity, she became a sex icon after the album's release. Selena is the first studio album by American singer Selena. It sold 175,000 copies the first day, a record for a pop singer. Dreaming of You was certified gold in Canada, platinum in Spain and diamond in Italy, Mexico and Argentina. 13 tracks Play album Buy. Quintanilla III fought to remain the singer's producer. [12] Abraham worked with Astudillo to write the recording. At the time of its release, Don Shelton. It was released as a low-budget album. 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