Unica (La India album)
Encyclopedia
Unica is India's ninth Studio Album. India released Unica under record label Top Stop Music which was founded by grammy winner Sergio George
. The album features her 7th #1 hit on the Tropical Billboard Charts
, Estupida which made India the female with the most #1 hits on the Tropical Billboard Charts
. Estupida was her first single off the album, released in two versions, one salsa and the other a ballad version. The album was released on, June 1, 2010. India
's album release party was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico
.
in 2006 to be released by La India
. Unica is also the second album to be produced by George under his newly independent record label, Top Stop Music
. George has worked with India since her debut album Dicen Que Soy
during the RMM
years. The first single, Estupida, was released on February 23, 2010 and reached #1 on Latin Tropical Airplay
. The album also includes two covers such as Smile and Crying.
chart, Unica became a #1 debut. The album had succeeded Aventura's album The Last
which was #1 for 24 consecutive weeks. Unica was succeeded by Juan Luis Guerra
's album
Asondeguerra a week later. On the Top Latin Albums chart, the album debuted and peaked at #4.
Sergio George
Sergio George is a pianist and record producer, known for working with many famous performers of salsa music, although he has worked in other genres as well...
. The album features her 7th #1 hit on the Tropical Billboard Charts
Tropical Albums
Tropical Albums is a record chart published by Billboard magazine. Established in June 1985, the chart compiles information about the top-selling albums in genres like salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and vallenato, which are frequently considered tropical music...
, Estupida which made India the female with the most #1 hits on the Tropical Billboard Charts
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...
. Estupida was her first single off the album, released in two versions, one salsa and the other a ballad version. The album was released on, June 1, 2010. India
La India
La India , known also as "La Princesa de la Salsa" , is a singer of salsa. She has been nominated for both Grammy and Latin Grammy awards.-Early years:...
's album release party was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
.
Album information
Unica is the first album since Soy DiferenteSoy Diferente
Soy Diferente is India's 8th studio album. In February 2006, India released Soy Diferente under record label SGZ Entertainment/Univision Music Group. Under the production of Sergio George and Isidro Infante, India sets herself as composer of all of the songs...
in 2006 to be released by La India
La India
La India , known also as "La Princesa de la Salsa" , is a singer of salsa. She has been nominated for both Grammy and Latin Grammy awards.-Early years:...
. Unica is also the second album to be produced by George under his newly independent record label, Top Stop Music
Top Stop Music
Top Stop Music is an independent record label founded by Puerto Rican producer, Sergio George in 2009.-History:Sergio George was known for producing albums for salsa musicians during his work with RMM Records & Video during the 1990s. Following the purchase of RMM Records in 2001, George left the...
. George has worked with India since her debut album Dicen Que Soy
Dicen Que Soy
Dicen Que Soy is India's first solo salsa album. It is her most successful album to date. Spawning hits like, "Ese Hombre," "No Me Conviene," "Vivir Lo Nuestro" , and the title track...
during the RMM
RMM Records & Video
RMM Records, also known as RMM Records & Video Corp, was an independent Latin music record label based in New York City, The record label was formed originally as RMM Management by one of Fania Records promoter Ralph Mercado, but in 1987 it started operating as a record label, with Angelito...
years. The first single, Estupida, was released on February 23, 2010 and reached #1 on Latin Tropical Airplay
Latin Tropical Airplay
The Tropical Songs is a record chart published on Billboard magazine established in 1994 with the first number-one song to be published was "En Las Nubes" by Edgar Joel. It features Latin music information from tropical music such as salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and vallenato...
. The album also includes two covers such as Smile and Crying.
Track listing
Reception
David Jeffries of Allmusic gave the album a positive review calling her voice "rich with emotion". He called the single "Estupida" a "towering highlight" and commented that "bittersweet is the album’s overriding emotion". David Wilson gave the album a 3.5 out of 5 who felt that "India doesn't have any new tricks up her sleeve". At the same time he cited the song material, Sergio George's production and her voice as the strong point of the album.Awards and recognitions
- The 2010 album was nominated for a Latin Grammy for best tropical salsa album. India was the only female artist to be nominated in this category because of problems with Univision she did not even attend the awards ceremony.
- The album's lead single Estupida is now nominated in the "Premios Lo Nuestro" for best tropical song of the year and the awards ceremony will be held in February.
- The album's quality and success has gotten IndiaLa IndiaLa India , known also as "La Princesa de la Salsa" , is a singer of salsa. She has been nominated for both Grammy and Latin Grammy awards.-Early years:...
a nomination in the "Premio Lo Nuestro" awards for the female tropical artist of the year.
Chart performance
On the Tropical AlbumsTropical Albums
Tropical Albums is a record chart published by Billboard magazine. Established in June 1985, the chart compiles information about the top-selling albums in genres like salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and vallenato, which are frequently considered tropical music...
chart, Unica became a #1 debut. The album had succeeded Aventura's album The Last
The Last (album)
John Bush of Allmusic gave the album a somewhat positive review. He called the lead single "Por un Segundo" a "straight bachata, rhythmic and sweet" and noted that the crossovers are put on the latter half of the album. Tijana Ilich of About.com praised the vocals of Anthony "Romeo" Santos and the...
which was #1 for 24 consecutive weeks. Unica was succeeded by Juan Luis Guerra
Juan Luis Guerra
Juan Luis Guerra is a singer, songwriter and producer from the Dominican Republic who has sold over 30 million records, and won numerous awards including 12 Latin Grammy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and two Latin Billboard Music Awards...
's album
Asondeguerra a week later. On the Top Latin Albums chart, the album debuted and peaked at #4.
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. 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... |
180 |
| U.S. 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... |
4 |
| U.S. Billboard Tropical Albums Tropical Albums Tropical Albums is a record chart published by Billboard magazine. Established in June 1985, the chart compiles information about the top-selling albums in genres like salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and vallenato, which are frequently considered tropical music... |
1 |