Iconos
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Iconos is the eleventh studio album
by Marc Anthony
which covers Latin ballads from the past and the second Latin pop album by Marc Anthony after Amar sin mentiras
. The album was first released on May 14, 2010, in Europe through Ariola Records
, and May 25 in the US and UK with Sony Latin.
, Juan Gabriel
, Roberto Carlos
, La Mafia
as well José Luis Perales
, singer and composer from the lead single.
The first single released from the album was "Y cómo es el" (What Is He Like?) a song which was first recorded and written by José Luis Perales
. It was revealed on April 8, 2010, and released as digital download on April 12, 2010 through Sony Music.
The second single from the album was Abrázame muy fuerte
(Embrace Me Tightly), a song from Mexican singer Juan Gabriel
. This is the second single by Marc Anthony which he covered a song by Juan Gabriel since his cover of Hasta Que Te Conocí
.
About the difficulty of singing "El triste
", Anthony stated that "once you start to sing it you realize the magnitude, of that spectacular voice and special phrasing of José José and his incredible way to perform."
Regarding the decision to make a tribute album, Anthony commented that these songs stood through the test of time and "they just don't write songs like this anymore... I wanted to celebrate artists that had the guts at the time to be so daring".
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Marc Anthony
Marc Anthony
Marc Anthony is an American singer-songwriter, actor and producer. Anthony is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. The two-time Grammy and three-time Latin Grammy–winner has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads...
which covers Latin ballads from the past and the second Latin pop album by Marc Anthony after Amar sin mentiras
Amar Sin Mentiras
Amar Sin Mentiras is a latin pop album by Marc Anthony released in 2004. It also features the vocals of Jennifer López. It won Best Latin Pop Album at the 2005 Grammy Awards...
. The album was first released on May 14, 2010, in Europe through Ariola Records
Ariola Records
Ariola Records is a German record label. As of the late 1980s, it was a subsidiary label of BMG which in turn has since become a part of the international media conglomerate Sony Music Entertainment...
, and May 25 in the US and UK with Sony Latin.
Album information
The album is produced by himself and Julio Reyes. It also features eight cover versions and two previously unreleased songs that were composed by Julio Reyes. The album include covers by singers José JoséJosé José
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals...
, Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel
Alberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music....
, Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos (singer)
Roberto Carlos Braga is a Grammy Award-winning Brazilian singer and composer, who has achieved a great deal of success and recognition in his 50 year career, also known as King of Latin Music....
, La Mafia
La Mafia
La Mafia is a four-time Grammy Award-winning musical group. It has its roots in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, Texas and has charted a course as a Latin music band.- History :...
as well José Luis Perales
José Luis Perales
José Luis Perales is a Spanish singer-songwriter and composer who is very popular in Spain and Latin America. He has performed some of his extensive work at Carnegie Hall, New York.-Biography:...
, singer and composer from the lead single.
The first single released from the album was "Y cómo es el" (What Is He Like?) a song which was first recorded and written by José Luis Perales
José Luis Perales
José Luis Perales is a Spanish singer-songwriter and composer who is very popular in Spain and Latin America. He has performed some of his extensive work at Carnegie Hall, New York.-Biography:...
. It was revealed on April 8, 2010, and released as digital download on April 12, 2010 through Sony Music.
The second single from the album was Abrázame muy fuerte
Abrázame Muy Fuerte (song)
"Abrázame Muy Fuerte" is a song written and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. The song was produced and arranged by Bebu Silvetti and it was released as the second single from the album of the same title. The track became Gabriel's seventh number-one single in the Billboard Top...
(Embrace Me Tightly), a song from Mexican singer Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel
Alberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music....
. This is the second single by Marc Anthony which he covered a song by Juan Gabriel since his cover of Hasta Que Te Conocí
Hasta Que Te Conocí
"Hasta Que Te Conocí" is a song written, produced and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. It was released in 1986 as the second single from his studio album Pensamientos. This song deals with a man who has never learned about suffering or sadness until he love fell in love with a...
.
About the difficulty of singing "El triste
El Triste
El Triste is a song written by Mexican composer Roberto Cantoral. It was performed for the first time on March 25, 1970, at the "Latin Song Festival II" by the Mexican singer José José...
", Anthony stated that "once you start to sing it you realize the magnitude, of that spectacular voice and special phrasing of José José and his incredible way to perform."
Regarding the decision to make a tribute album, Anthony commented that these songs stood through the test of time and "they just don't write songs like this anymore... I wanted to celebrate artists that had the guts at the time to be so daring".
Reception
Jason Birchmeier of Allmusic gave the album a mixed review. While he praised Marc Anthony's vocals and calling the album first-rate, he criticized Anthony for the lack of originality since Amar Sin Mentiras. Regarding the single, "Y como es el", Birchmeier noted that Anthony's passion for the album is evident in the single and concluded that "Anthony may not give fans what they want, but at least he gives them quality material".Track listing
Chart performance
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| European Top 100 Albums European Top 100 Albums The European Top 100 Albums chart is the European adaptation of the Billboard 200 albums chart. It was created in March 1984.The European Top 100 Albums, commonly referred to as Eurochart Top 100 Albums shows the sales of an act in 19 European countries based on IFPI data.The European Top 100... |
38 |
| Mexican Albums Chart AMPROFON Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas is a non-profit organization integrated by multinational and national record companies in Mexico. Established on April 3, 1963, it groups phonographic companies that represent more than 70 percent of the market in Mexico... |
3 |
| Spanish Albums Chart PROMUSICAE Spanish Music Producers is a trade group representing the Spanish recording industry... |
1 |
| US Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
11 |
| US Billboard Top Latin Albums Billboard Top Latin Albums Latin Albums is a record chart published by Billboard magazine and is labeled as the most important music chart for Spanish language, full-length albums in the American music market. Like all Billboard album charts, the chart is based on sales... |
1 |
| US Billboard Latin Pop Albums Latin Pop Albums Latin Pop Albums is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It features Latin music information of the Pop music genre. Established in June 1985, this chart features only full length albums and like all album charts on Billboard, is based on sales. The information is compiled by Nielsen... |
1 |
| US Billboard Digital Albums 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... |
19 |
Sales and certifications
See also
- List of number-one albums of 2010 (Spain)
- List of number-one Billboard Latin Pop Albums of 2010
- List of number-one Billboard Latin Albums from the 2010s
Release history
| Region | Date | Label Record label In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,... |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | May 14, 2010 | Ariola Records Ariola Records Ariola Records is a German record label. As of the late 1980s, it was a subsidiary label of BMG which in turn has since become a part of the international media conglomerate Sony Music Entertainment... |
| Switzerland | ||
| Austria | ||
| United Kingdom | May 25, 2010 | Sony Music Latin Sony Music Latin Sony Music Latin is a record label owned by Sony Music Entertainnment. The label focuses on artists for Latin music.-Labels distributed by Sony Music Latin:*Pina Records*Top Stop Music*Premium Latin Music-List of artists on Sony Music Latin:... |
| United States |