Estos Celos
Encyclopedia
"Estos Celos" is the title of a song written and produced by Mexican singer-songwriter Joan Sebastian
and recorded by Mexican performer Vicente Fernández
. It was released as the lead single
from Fernández's 79th studio album Para Siempre
.
This single was a very successful release, peaking at number three in the Billboard Hot Latin Songs in United States
and reaching the top spot of the charts in México
and Colombia
. At the Latin Grammy Awards of 2008
, Joan Sebastian received the award for Best Regional Mexican Song. In México it won the Best Song award at the Premios Oye!
. A live version of this track is included on the live album
recorded by Fernández, titled Primera Fila
.
and was chosen to be the lead single
from this album. Since its release on August 10, 2007 it met commercial and critical acclaim. Jason Birchmeier of Allmusic on his review of the album, called this song a "standout performance," and praised the songwriting. Joel Brito of Billboard en Español named this song as one of Fernández's best songs ever. At the Latin Grammy Awards of 2008
this song won Best Regional Mexican song, which was awarded to Joan Sebastian. In México, also won the Best Regional Mexican Song award at the Premios Oye!
. The live version of this single, included on Fernández' Primera Fila
was very well reviewed by Birchmeier on his review, naming it "delightful"; this version is sequenced back to back with the song "Para Siempre" towards the finale of the concert and include lively participation by the crowd, which sings and claps along with evident glee.
on September 1, 2008, where it peaked at the top of the chart six weeks later, and went on to spent 10 non-consecutive weeks at number-one and 42 weeks in the chart. Should be noted that this song also enjoyed crossover appeal to other formats, like the Latin Pop charts, where it peaked at number 33. On the Billboard Hot Latin Songs
the single peaked at number 3 and spent 40 weeks within the Top 40. It also peaked at number one in México
and Colombia
. The ringtone for "Estos Celos" received a platinum certification for sales over 25,000 units and has been one on the top two sellers for Sony BMG Norte since the album release.
"Estos Celos" ranked 28th in 2007 and 5th in 2008 in the Billboard Regional Mexican Songs Year-End Charts. It also ranked at number 10 at the Hot Latin Songs year-end chart of 2008.
, a cover version of the single "Estos Celos" by 'El Cape' Medina and Sneider Geles recorded on vallenato
style and included on the album Por Siempre y Para Siempre was not allowed to be broadcasted by the Colombian Music Association. The song was recorded without a commercial release planned, and the album recorded by Medina and Geles was only given to their friends, but the song unexpectedly achieved success on Internet and some radio stations in Colombia. 'Cape' Medina said about the song: "We know that the original publisher in México found out about our version in 'vallenato' style, and also they know about the success of our version and maybe out of jealousy the decided to restrict, not forbid, the song." To date, this version can still be found on file sharing
websites and in the video sharing
website YouTube
.
Joan Sebastian
Joan Sebastian is a popular Mexican singer and songwriter. He has composed hundreds of songs and been a regular staple on the top-40 charts in Mexico since his career began in 1977. His music is a mixture of Latin pop, ranchera and grupera music...
and recorded by Mexican performer Vicente Fernández
Vicente Fernández
Vicente Fernández Gómez is a Mexican singer, producer and actor. Known as Chente or El rey de la canción ranchera throughout the Latin world, Vicente Fernández, who started his career singing for tips on the street, has become a cultural icon, recording more than 50 albums and contributing to...
. It was released as the lead single
Lead single
A lead single is usually the first single released by a musician or a band before the release of its home album.During the era of the grammophone record, all music arrived in the marketplace as what is now termed a single, one potential hit song backed by an additional song of generally less...
from Fernández's 79th studio album Para Siempre
Para Siempre
Para siempre is the 79th studio album released by Mexican singer Vicente Fernández on September 18, 2007 by Sony BMG. Written and produced by Joan Sebastian, and co-produced by Jesús Rincón, the album is a successful mariachi record. It has sold two million copies worldwide, and is one of the...
.
This single was a very successful release, peaking at number three in the Billboard Hot Latin Songs in United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and reaching the top spot of the charts in México
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
. At the Latin Grammy Awards of 2008
Latin Grammy Awards of 2008
The 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards took place on November 13, 2008 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas and were aired on Univision. The Brazilian Field awards were presented on the same day at the Ibirapuera Auditorium in São Paulo. The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year was Gloria...
, Joan Sebastian received the award for Best Regional Mexican Song. In México it won the Best Song award at the Premios Oye!
Premios Oye!
Premios Oye! are presented annually by the Academia Nacional de la Música en México for outstanding achievements in the Mexican record industry...
. A live version of this track is included on the live album
Live album
A live album is a recording consisting of material recorded during stage performances using remote recording techniques, commonly contrasted with a studio album...
recorded by Fernández, titled Primera Fila
Primera Fila
-Disc two:-Personnel:This information from Allmusic.*Gustavo Borner – didjeridu, engineer, mastering, realization*Pedro Ramírez – arranger, musical direction*Josué "Ciclón" García – production assistant*Juan Carlos Rodríguez – production assistant...
.
Song information
"Estos Celos" is included on the 79th studio album by Vicente Fernández titled Para SiemprePara Siempre
Para siempre is the 79th studio album released by Mexican singer Vicente Fernández on September 18, 2007 by Sony BMG. Written and produced by Joan Sebastian, and co-produced by Jesús Rincón, the album is a successful mariachi record. It has sold two million copies worldwide, and is one of the...
and was chosen to be the lead single
Lead single
A lead single is usually the first single released by a musician or a band before the release of its home album.During the era of the grammophone record, all music arrived in the marketplace as what is now termed a single, one potential hit song backed by an additional song of generally less...
from this album. Since its release on August 10, 2007 it met commercial and critical acclaim. Jason Birchmeier of Allmusic on his review of the album, called this song a "standout performance," and praised the songwriting. Joel Brito of Billboard en Español named this song as one of Fernández's best songs ever. At the Latin Grammy Awards of 2008
Latin Grammy Awards of 2008
The 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards took place on November 13, 2008 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas and were aired on Univision. The Brazilian Field awards were presented on the same day at the Ibirapuera Auditorium in São Paulo. The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year was Gloria...
this song won Best Regional Mexican song, which was awarded to Joan Sebastian. In México, also won the Best Regional Mexican Song award at the Premios Oye!
Premios Oye!
Premios Oye! are presented annually by the Academia Nacional de la Música en México for outstanding achievements in the Mexican record industry...
. The live version of this single, included on Fernández' Primera Fila
Primera Fila
-Disc two:-Personnel:This information from Allmusic.*Gustavo Borner – didjeridu, engineer, mastering, realization*Pedro Ramírez – arranger, musical direction*Josué "Ciclón" García – production assistant*Juan Carlos Rodríguez – production assistant...
was very well reviewed by Birchmeier on his review, naming it "delightful"; this version is sequenced back to back with the song "Para Siempre" towards the finale of the concert and include lively participation by the crowd, which sings and claps along with evident glee.
Chart performance
This track debuted at number 22 in the Billboard Latin Regional Mexican AirplayLatin Regional Mexican Airplay
Regional Mexican Songs is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It was established by the magazine on October 8, 1994 with La Niña Fresa by Banda Z being the first song to reach number-one. It features Latin music information from different genres like Mariachi, Norteño, Banda and...
on September 1, 2008, where it peaked at the top of the chart six weeks later, and went on to spent 10 non-consecutive weeks at number-one and 42 weeks in the chart. Should be noted that this song also enjoyed crossover appeal to other formats, like the Latin Pop charts, where it peaked at number 33. On the Billboard Hot Latin Songs
Hot Latin Songs
Hot Latin Songs is a record chart published by Billboard magazine. It is often recognized as the most important music chart for Spanish language Latin music in the American music market. It was established by the magazine on September 6, 1986 with La Guirnalda by Rocío Dúrcal being the first song...
the single peaked at number 3 and spent 40 weeks within the Top 40. It also peaked at number one in México
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
. The ringtone for "Estos Celos" received a platinum certification for sales over 25,000 units and has been one on the top two sellers for Sony BMG Norte since the album release.
"Estos Celos" ranked 28th in 2007 and 5th in 2008 in the Billboard Regional Mexican Songs Year-End Charts. It also ranked at number 10 at the Hot Latin Songs year-end chart of 2008.
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot Latin Songs Hot Latin Songs Hot Latin Songs is a record chart published by Billboard magazine. It is often recognized as the most important music chart for Spanish language Latin music in the American music market. It was established by the magazine on September 6, 1986 with La Guirnalda by Rocío Dúrcal being the first song... |
3 |
| US Billboard Latin Regional Mexican Airplay Latin Regional Mexican Airplay Regional Mexican Songs is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It was established by the magazine on October 8, 1994 with La Niña Fresa by Banda Z being the first song to reach number-one. It features Latin music information from different genres like Mariachi, Norteño, Banda and... |
1 |
| US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles The Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It lists the top 25 singles below number 100 that have not yet charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Sometimes, however, singles halt their progress on this chart, and never appear on the Hot 100... |
14 |
Controversy
In ColombiaColombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
, a cover version of the single "Estos Celos" by 'El Cape' Medina and Sneider Geles recorded on vallenato
Vallenato
Vallenato, along with cumbia, is currently a popular folk music of Colombia. It primarily comes from the Colombia's Caribbean region. Vallenato literally means "born in the valley". The valley influencing this name is located between the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Serranía de Perijá in...
style and included on the album Por Siempre y Para Siempre was not allowed to be broadcasted by the Colombian Music Association. The song was recorded without a commercial release planned, and the album recorded by Medina and Geles was only given to their friends, but the song unexpectedly achieved success on Internet and some radio stations in Colombia. 'Cape' Medina said about the song: "We know that the original publisher in México found out about our version in 'vallenato' style, and also they know about the success of our version and maybe out of jealousy the decided to restrict, not forbid, the song." To date, this version can still be found on file sharing
File sharing
File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digitally stored information, such as computer programs, multimedia , documents, or electronic books. It may be implemented through a variety of ways...
websites and in the video sharing
Video hosting service
A video hosting service allows individuals to upload video clips to an Internet website. The video host will then store the video on its server, and show the individual different types of code to allow others to view this video...
website YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
.
Personnel
The following people contributed to "Estos Celos":- Joan Sebastían — GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, arrangerArrangerIn investment banking, an arranger is a provider of funds in the syndication of a debt. They are entitled to syndicate the loan or bond issue, and may be referred to as the "lead underwriter". This is because this entity bears the risk of being able to sell the underlying securities/debt or the...
, producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music... - Miguel Trujillo — Executive producerExecutive producerAn executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production...
- Dennis ParkerDennis Parker-External links:...
— Engineer/mixer, mastering engineerMastering engineerA mastering engineer is one skilled in the practice of taking audio that has been previously mixed in either the analog or digital domain as mono, stereo, or multichannel formats and preparing it for use in distribution, whether by physical media such as a CD, vinyl record, or as some method of... - Rigoberto Alfaro — Arranger
- Manuel Cázarez — Arranger
- Mara Esquivel — A&RA&RArtists and repertoire is the division of a record label that is responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists. It also acts as a liaison between artists and the record label.- Finding talent :...
- Javier Alfaro — ViolinViolinThe violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
- Dave Rivera — Violin
- Javier Carrillo — Violin
- Hugo Colula — Violin
- Francisco Cedillo — ViolaViolaThe viola is a bowed string instrument. It is the middle voice of the violin family, between the violin and the cello.- Form :The viola is similar in material and construction to the violin. A full-size viola's body is between and longer than the body of a full-size violin , with an average...
- Monica Del Aguila — CelloCelloThe cello is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is a member of the violin family of musical instruments, which also includes the violin, viola, and double bass. Old forms of the instrument in the Baroque era are baryton and viol .A person who plays a cello is...
- Bernardino De Santiago — Guitarrón
- Moisés Garcia — TrumpetTrumpetThe trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...