Contra la Corriente (Noriega album)
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Contra la Corriente is the debut production album by reggaeton
producer Noriega
after releasing the previous year Mas Flow
with Luny Tunes
.
Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
producer Noriega
Noriega (producer)
Norgie Noriega is a reggaeton producer known for making #1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes.-Musical career:...
after releasing the previous year Mas Flow
Mas Flow 1
Mas Flow is the debut compilation album by reggaeton producers Luny Tunes. Along with Tego Calderón's El Abayarde, also released in 2003, Mas Flow was the first reggaeton album to meet a mass audience...
with Luny Tunes
Luny Tunes
Luny Tunes are a Dominican reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña and Víctor Cabrera , who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s.-Biography:...
.
Track listing
- "Intro"
- "Tócale Bocina" (by Alexis & Fido) (Produced by NoriegaNoriega (producer)Norgie Noriega is a reggaeton producer known for making #1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes.-Musical career:...
, DJ NelsonDJ NelsonNelson Díaz Martinez , known artistically as DJ Nelson is a DJ/producer who played a significant role in the development and popularization of reggaeton. He first made a name for himself as part of the Noise, a club-centered collective that was spawned in 1992...
, DJ Sonic) - "Te Encontraré" (by Tito "El Bambino") (Produced by NoriegaNoriega (producer)Norgie Noriega is a reggaeton producer known for making #1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes.-Musical career:...
, Luny TunesLuny TunesLuny Tunes are a Dominican reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña and Víctor Cabrera , who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s.-Biography:...
) - "No Tengas Miedo" (by Zion & Lennox)
- "Quítate La Ropa" (by Tony DizeTony DizeAntonio Feliciano Rivera Cabrera, better known by his stage name Tony Dize, or his other nickname, "La Melodía De La Calle", is a Puerto Rican reggaeton artist born in Boston, Massachusetts...
) (Produced by NoriegaNoriega (producer)Norgie Noriega is a reggaeton producer known for making #1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes.-Musical career:...
, Nely) - "Si Te Vas" (by Kartiel)
- "Yo Tengo El Control" (by ChekaCheka (artist)Cheka is a reggaeton artist from Guayama, Puerto Rico.He was born in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, New York, where he lived 10 years until moving to Puerto Rico. In the island he started singing with the hopes of reaching the top. His first opportunity was with DJ Playero with whom he recorded two songs...
) (Produced by NoriegaNoriega (producer)Norgie Noriega is a reggaeton producer known for making #1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes.-Musical career:...
, Rafy Mercenario, DJ NelsonDJ NelsonNelson Díaz Martinez , known artistically as DJ Nelson is a DJ/producer who played a significant role in the development and popularization of reggaeton. He first made a name for himself as part of the Noise, a club-centered collective that was spawned in 1992...
) - "Linda Estrella" (by Baby Rasta)
- "Que Daría Yo" (by Las GuanábanasLas GuanábanasLas Guanábanas are a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo. They are old school reggaeton artists having started their career while young in 1992. They have collaborated with many reggaeton artists including Luny Tunes and Don Omar...
) - "Amiga No Pienses" (by Ivy QueenIvy QueenIvy Queen is a Puerto Rican Latin Grammy nominated reggaeton composer and singer. She is most commonly known as "La Reina del Reggaeton" . She is also known as the Queen of Rivalries.-Early years:...
) (Produced by NoriegaNoriega (producer)Norgie Noriega is a reggaeton producer known for making #1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes.-Musical career:...
, DJ NelsonDJ NelsonNelson Díaz Martinez , known artistically as DJ Nelson is a DJ/producer who played a significant role in the development and popularization of reggaeton. He first made a name for himself as part of the Noise, a club-centered collective that was spawned in 1992...
) - "Tú y Yo Nena" (by John Eric)
- "Como Lo Bailas Tú" (by Mickey Perfecto)
- "Más Fuerte" (by Angel & KhrizAngel & KhrizAngel & Khriz is a well known Puerto Rican reggaeton duo, consisting of Angel Rivera Guzmán,31 and Christian Colón,30.Also known as "The Mvps of Reggaeton" "Los Jugadores Estrella" and now "Los Internacionales" They worked largely with Luny Tunes,and were introduced in 2002 in the CD MVP, by Hector...
ft. Taina) (Produced by NoriegaNoriega (producer)Norgie Noriega is a reggaeton producer known for making #1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes.-Musical career:...
, DJ NelsonDJ NelsonNelson Díaz Martinez , known artistically as DJ Nelson is a DJ/producer who played a significant role in the development and popularization of reggaeton. He first made a name for himself as part of the Noise, a club-centered collective that was spawned in 1992...
, DJ Giann, Santana) - "Vámonos A Toa" (by Master Joe & O.G. BlackMaster Joe & O.G. BlackMaster Joe and O.G. Black was a Dominican–Puerto Rican reggaeton duo. They have released various albums and spawned moderate hits in Puerto Rico. They were part of DJ Joe's Escuadron Del Panico along with Hakeem & Jenay, Ranking Stone, Genio, Guayo Man, Doble Impact, Trebol Clan, and DJ Joe...
) - "Ven y Baila" (by Valery)
- "Viento" (by Ranking Stone)
- "Desespero" (by Nashaly & VoltioVoltioJulio Voltio is one of the reggaetón genre's best-known artists.His nickname came to be as the result of an accident. Before joining Karel, he worked as an electrician. One day, he stuck his hand in the wrong place and got shocked...
) - "Vuelve A Mí" (by Yaga & MackieYaga & MackieYaga & Mackie are musicians, known for their collaborative work as a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico. They are signed to Full Records.-Discography:* Sonando Diferente * Clase Aparte * La Moda * La Reunión...
) - "Suelta" (by Johnny PrezJohnny Prez-Career:He used to belong to the group "Kid Power Posse" and the duo "Déificos," meaning "belong to God." recorded his first album of Spanish reggae, “Los Nenes De La Medicina” in 1992. Johnny Prez made Spanish reggae popular in Puerto Rico...
) - "Tú y Yo" (by Sabios)
- "Escápate Conmigo" (by Maicol & ManuelMaicol & ManuelMaicol y Manuel were a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico. They have their origins in the first wave of reggaeton artists as early as 1991. The duo have released countless songs on many various artists compilations...
) (Produced by NoriegaNoriega (producer)Norgie Noriega is a reggaeton producer known for making #1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes.-Musical career:...
) - "Move Dale Mami" (by Shaka & Waco)
- "Amiga No Pienses (Salsa Remix)" (by Ivy QueenIvy QueenIvy Queen is a Puerto Rican Latin Grammy nominated reggaeton composer and singer. She is most commonly known as "La Reina del Reggaeton" . She is also known as the Queen of Rivalries.-Early years:...
) (Produced by NoriegaNoriega (producer)Norgie Noriega is a reggaeton producer known for making #1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes.-Musical career:...
, DJ NelsonDJ NelsonNelson Díaz Martinez , known artistically as DJ Nelson is a DJ/producer who played a significant role in the development and popularization of reggaeton. He first made a name for himself as part of the Noise, a club-centered collective that was spawned in 1992...
)
Charts
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Billboard charts The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine... Top Latin Albums |
36 |
U.S. Billboard Billboard charts The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine... Top Reggae Albums |
7 |