Mi Reflejo
Encyclopedia
Mi Reflejo is the first Spanish
-language studio album
by American
pop
singer Christina Aguilera
. It was released on September 12, 2000. Most of the album was produced by Rudy Pérez
and includes Spanish versions of five songs from her debut album Christina Aguilera
, as well as six new songs. The album won the Latin Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Album
in 2001
.
while recording. The album's title was actually planned to be "Latin Lover Girl", which was later renamed to "Mi Reflejo". The album features the Spanish-sung versions of five songs from her 1999 self-titled debut album, with five originals and one traditional number called "Contigo En La Distancia". Mi Reflejo was Produced by Multiple Grammy, Billboard and ASCAP Award winning Producer Rudy Pérez, a Cuban-American who also wrote four of its five new songs — "Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti
", "Si No Te Hubiera Conocido", "Cuando No Es Contigo", and "El Beso Del Final". The track "Falsas Esperanzas
" later became the second single of the album. Additionally, Aguilera made a duet with young Puerto Rican–born singer Luis Fonsi
on the ballad "Si No Te Hubiera Conocido." Written by Rudy Perez.
. All Music described the album was a mirror image of her debut album Christina Aguilera
. He stated that the record was classy and well produced, but later he added:
"It's hard to view Mi Reflejo as anything other than a bit of a pleasant holding pattern! It's enjoyable as it spins, but it doesn't add anything new to her music, since it's just the old music in new clothing." Songs from the album earned her two Latin Grammy Award nominations, one for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Genio Atrapado" in 2000 and Record of the Year
for "Pero Me Acuerdo De Tí
" in 2001. The album earned her a Grammy Award
nomination for Best Latin Pop Album and a win at the Latin Grammy Awards
for Best Female Pop Vocal Album in 2001. Christina became the first American Artist to win a Latin Grammy.
The album also topped the "Top Latin Album" and remained at No. 1 twenty consecutive weeks. On September 10, 2001 it has been certified triple-platino honors under the RIAA's Los Premios de Oro y Platino program (which were later updated to 6× when RIAA changed the certification levels).
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
-language studio album
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 American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
. It was released on September 12, 2000. Most of the album was produced by Rudy Pérez
Rudy Pérez
Rudy Pérez is a Cuban American composer, producer and Sound engineer specialized in Latin Ballad whose songs have been very successful. He is considered one of the most outstanding creators in the field of international pop music...
and includes Spanish versions of five songs from her debut album Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera (album)
Christina Aguilera is the self-titled debut studio album by American pop singer Christina Aguilera released on August 24, 1999 in the United States by RCA Records...
, as well as six new songs. The album won the Latin Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Album
Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, Female
The Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists, in the United States and internationally...
in 2001
Latin Grammy Awards of 2001
The winners of the Second Annual Latin Grammy Awards were announced during a press conference on October 30, 2001 at the Conga Room in Los Angeles, California. The conference, which was broadcast live on the internet, was hosted by Jimmy Smits and Paul Rodriguez. Alejandro Sanz was the big winner...
.
Background and production
Aguilera's manager Kurtz told MTV that Christina was talking about recording a Spanish-language album even before she recorded her debut album. In 2000 Aguilera started recording with producer Rudy Pérez in Miami. According to Pérez, Aguilera didn't know any SpanishSpanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
while recording. The album's title was actually planned to be "Latin Lover Girl", which was later renamed to "Mi Reflejo". The album features the Spanish-sung versions of five songs from her 1999 self-titled debut album, with five originals and one traditional number called "Contigo En La Distancia". Mi Reflejo was Produced by Multiple Grammy, Billboard and ASCAP Award winning Producer Rudy Pérez, a Cuban-American who also wrote four of its five new songs — "Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti
Pero Me Acuerdo De Tí
"Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti" is a remake of Lourdes Robles 1991 version. The single from Christina Aguilera's debut Spanish album, Mi reflejo, written and produced by Rudy Pérez. Released in 2000, the single did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. The single is most known for being Aguilera's first...
", "Si No Te Hubiera Conocido", "Cuando No Es Contigo", and "El Beso Del Final". The track "Falsas Esperanzas
Falsas Esperanzas
"Falsas Esperanzas" is the second single from Christina Aguilera's debut Spanish album, Mi reflejo. Released in 2001, the single did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100...
" later became the second single of the album. Additionally, Aguilera made a duet with young Puerto Rican–born singer Luis Fonsi
Luis Fonsi
Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero, more commonly known by his stage name Luis Fonsi, is a Latin Grammy winning Puerto Rican singer and composer.- Early life :...
on the ballad "Si No Te Hubiera Conocido." Written by Rudy Perez.
Reception
Critical reception
Critically, the album got average reviews with a rating of 56/100 on the website MetaCritic, one point higher than her second album StrippedStripped (Christina Aguilera album)
Stripped is the fourth studio album by American pop recording artist Christina Aguilera. It was released on October 26, 2002. It reached the top two of the album charts in both the United States and United Kingdom and features two UK number-one hits: "Dirrty" which gained criticism and controversy...
. All Music described the album was a mirror image of her debut album Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera (album)
Christina Aguilera is the self-titled debut studio album by American pop singer Christina Aguilera released on August 24, 1999 in the United States by RCA Records...
. He stated that the record was classy and well produced, but later he added:
"It's hard to view Mi Reflejo as anything other than a bit of a pleasant holding pattern! It's enjoyable as it spins, but it doesn't add anything new to her music, since it's just the old music in new clothing." Songs from the album earned her two Latin Grammy Award nominations, one for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Genio Atrapado" in 2000 and Record of the Year
Record Of The Year
Record of the Year may refer to:*Grammy Award for Record of the Year*The Record of the Year, a British award based on public polling...
for "Pero Me Acuerdo De Tí
Pero Me Acuerdo De Tí
"Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti" is a remake of Lourdes Robles 1991 version. The single from Christina Aguilera's debut Spanish album, Mi reflejo, written and produced by Rudy Pérez. Released in 2000, the single did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. The single is most known for being Aguilera's first...
" in 2001. The album earned her a Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
nomination for Best Latin Pop Album and a win at the Latin Grammy Awards
Latin Grammy Awards
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. Unlike the regular Grammy Award which primarily honors music produced in the United States, the Latin Grammy honors works produced anywhere around the...
for Best Female Pop Vocal Album in 2001. Christina became the first American Artist to win a Latin Grammy.
Chart performance
The Spanish-language album debuted at No. 27 on the Billboard 200 and until 2009, it has sold 600,000 copies.The album also topped the "Top Latin Album" and remained at No. 1 twenty consecutive weeks. On September 10, 2001 it has been certified triple-platino honors under the RIAA's Los Premios de Oro y Platino program (which were later updated to 6× when RIAA changed the certification levels).
Track listing
Charts
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... Billboard 200 |
27 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Albums | 1 |
| Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... Top 100 Album |
54 |
Certifications
Credits and personnel
- Christina Aguilera - vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
- Richard Bravo - percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
- Ed CalleEd CalleEd Calle is a musician from Miami, Florida. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela.Calle plays the saxophone, flute, clarinet, EWI, keyboards, and vocals. He also composes and arranges music. Dr. Eduardo J...
- saxophoneSaxophoneThe saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846... - Tony Concepcion - 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...
- Geannie Cruz - background vocals
- Luis FonsiLuis FonsiLuis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero, more commonly known by his stage name Luis Fonsi, is a Latin Grammy winning Puerto Rican singer and composer.- Early life :...
- performer - David Frank - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Jerry Goldsmith - conductor
- John Goux - 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...
- Paquito Hechavarria - pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
- Julio Hernandez - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Steve Kipner - drums, keyboard
- Matt Laug - tambourineTambourineThe tambourine or marine is a musical instrument of the percussion family consisting of a frame, often of wood or plastic, with pairs of small metal jingles, called "zils". Classically the term tambourine denotes an instrument with a drumhead, though some variants may not have a head at all....
- Lee Levin - drums
- Manny Lopez - acoustic guitar
- Raúl Midón - background vocals
- Rafael Padilla - percussion
- Agustin Pantoja - palmadas
- Wendy Pederson - vocals
- Rudy Perez - Producer, Arranger, songwriter, keyboards, Spanish guitar
- Clay PerryJustin Clay PerryJustin Clay Perry is an American jazz, pop, and Latin pianist best known for his arrangements heard behind numerous recording artists. He is a graduate of the Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School in Tampa Bay where he studied classical and jazz piano and composition...
- Keyboard, Programming - Tim Pierce - guitar
- Rubén Rodríguez - electric bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Michael C. Ross - keyboard
- Dana Teboe - tromboneTromboneThe trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player’s vibrating lips cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate...
- Michael Thompson - guitar
- Dan Warner - guitar
- Matthew Wilder - orchestration
- Aaron Zigman - orchestration
Production
- Producer: Rudy Perez
- Executive producers: Ron Fair, Diane Warren
- Engineers: Paul Arnold, Bob Brockman, : Mario DeJesús, Mike Greene, Mario Lucy, Joel Numa, Paul Rein, Michael C. Ross, Bruce Weeden
- Assistant engineers: Tom Bender, Michael Huff
- Mixing: Mike Couzzi, Mick GuzauskiMick GuzauskiMick Guzauski is a multi-platinum Mixing Engineer and sound engineer.Guzauski's work spans a wide range of styles, including jazz, R&B, Latin, rock, pop, and easy listening...
, Peter Mokran, Dave Way, Bruce Weeden - Programming: Rudy Perez, Guy Roche, Michael C. Ross
- Drum programming: Rudy Perez
- Percussion programming: Rudy Perez
- Arrangers: Rudy Perez, Ed Calle, David Frank, Sergio George, Ron Harris,
- vocal arrangement: Ron Fair
- String arrangements: Gary Lindsay, Rudy Perez
- Vocal arrangement: Rudy Perez
- Orchestration: Matthew Wilder, Aaron Zigman