Volcán: Tributo a José José
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Volcán: Tributo a José José (Volcano: Tribute to José José) is a 1998 tribute album
to Mexican singer José José
.
Paying homage to José José for his influence on Latin pop music, the album was recorded by several popular Latin artists such as Molotov
, Cafe Tacuba, Julieta Venegas
, Moenia
, Beto Cuevas
, and Aleks Syntek
.
The main hits of the album were: "Lo que no fue, no será" by El Gran Silencio
, "Una mañana" by Cafe Tacuba, "Lo pasado, pasado" by Maldita Vecindad
, Gavilán o paloma" by La Lupita
and "Volcán" by Moenia
(the last two released video clip on MTV
). Cafe Tacuba performed the song "Una mañana" on their MTV Unplugged
of 2005.
The album started a trend, so to speak, that consist in Latin rock bands and hip hop artists singing old songs of music legends such as Juan Gabriel
and Sandro de América
, in order to pay homage to them.
Tribute album
A tribute album is a recorded collection of cover versions of songs or instrumental compositions. Its concept may be either various artists making a tribute to a single artist, a single artist making a tribute to various artists, or a single artist making a tribute to another single artist.There...
to Mexican singer José José
José 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...
.
Paying homage to José José for his influence on Latin pop music, the album was recorded by several popular Latin artists such as Molotov
Molotov (band)
Molotov is a four-time Latin Grammy Award-winning Mexican rock band formed in Mexico City on September 23, 1995. Their lyrics feature a mixture of Spanish and English, rapped and sung by all members of the group. Musically, Molotov blends heavy basslines with heavy guitar riffs...
, Cafe Tacuba, Julieta Venegas
Julieta Venegas
Julieta Venegas Percevault , known professionally as Julieta Venegas, is a Mexican singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer, who sings pop-rock in Spanish. She speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish fluently. She has a twin sister, Yvonne, who is a photographer...
, Moenia
Moenia
Mœnia is a Mexican electronica/synth pop/ambient/alternative rock group.-History:Although originally consisting only of Juan Carlos Lozano as lead vocalist on 1997's debut album Mœnia and its companion remix album Mœnia Mixes, since the 1999 release of Adición+, Mœnia has consisted of vocalist...
, Beto Cuevas
Beto Cuevas
Luis Alberto "Beto" Cuevas Olmedo is the former lead singer of the now-defunct Chilean rock band, La Ley. He grew up in Montréal, Quebec, and is fluent in French, English, and Spanish. He was born in Santiago, Chile, and now resides in Los Angeles and is pursuing a solo career.-Biography:His...
, and Aleks Syntek
Aleks Syntek
Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña , better known as Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer. He is married to Karen Coronado, sister of talkshow host Ingrid Coronado.-Biography:...
.
The main hits of the album were: "Lo que no fue, no será" by El Gran Silencio
El Gran Silencio
El Gran Silencio is a rock en español band from Monterrey, Mexico that blends a variety of rock, reggae, dancehall, and dub influences with traditional Latin American musical forms such as cumbia, vallenato and banda as part of the musical movement known as Avanzada Regia...
, "Una mañana" by Cafe Tacuba, "Lo pasado, pasado" by Maldita Vecindad
Maldita Vecindad
La Maldita Vecindad y los Hijos del Quinto Patio are a band formed in Mexico City in 1985. They are pioneers in rock en Español and are one of the most influential rock bands in Latin America....
, Gavilán o paloma" by La Lupita
La Lupita
La Lupita are a Mexican band that combine rock and Latin music. Their lyrics are humorous and sometimes sarcastic. They released their first album, "Pa' Servir a Ud," in 1992, combining heavy metal, norteñas, disco music, funk, mambo, and pop. They recorded their next album, "Que Bonito es Casi...
and "Volcán" by Moenia
Moenia
Mœnia is a Mexican electronica/synth pop/ambient/alternative rock group.-History:Although originally consisting only of Juan Carlos Lozano as lead vocalist on 1997's debut album Mœnia and its companion remix album Mœnia Mixes, since the 1999 release of Adición+, Mœnia has consisted of vocalist...
(the last two released video clip on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
). Cafe Tacuba performed the song "Una mañana" on their MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged is a TV series showcasing many popular musical artists usually playing acoustic instruments. The show has received the George Foster Peabody Award and 3 Primetime Emmy nominations among many accolades.-Unplugged:...
of 2005.
The album started a trend, so to speak, that consist in Latin rock bands and hip hop artists singing old songs of music legends such as 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....
and Sandro de América
Sandro de América
Roberto Julio Sánchez , better known by his artist names Sandro/Sandro de América , Gitano , and the Argentine Elvis, was an Argentine singer and actor.-Biography:...
, in order to pay homage to them.
Tracks
- "Lo pasado, pasado" — Maldita VecindadMaldita VecindadLa Maldita Vecindad y los Hijos del Quinto Patio are a band formed in Mexico City in 1985. They are pioneers in rock en Español and are one of the most influential rock bands in Latin America....
- 3:20- Originally released on Lo Pasado, PasadoLo Pasado, PasadoLo Pasado, Pasado is the title of the studio album released by Mexican singer José José in 1979. The album has the participation of the popular singers/composers Juan Gabriel and José María Napoleón. The first single of the album was the song Lo Pasado, Pasado, that instantly became a huge hit...
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- Originally released on Lo Pasado, Pasado
- "El TristeEl TristeEl 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...
" — Julieta VenegasJulieta VenegasJulieta Venegas Percevault , known professionally as Julieta Venegas, is a Mexican singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer, who sings pop-rock in Spanish. She speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish fluently. She has a twin sister, Yvonne, who is a photographer...
- 4:18- Originally released on El Triste (album)El Triste (album)El Triste is the title of the second studio album released by Mexican singer José José in 1970.Like its predecessor, this album projected him to internationalization, due to his performance in the "II Festival de la Canción Latina" held on March 25 1970, representing Mexico with the songs "El...
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- Originally released on El Triste (album)
- "Payaso" — MolotovMolotov (band)Molotov is a four-time Latin Grammy Award-winning Mexican rock band formed in Mexico City on September 23, 1995. Their lyrics feature a mixture of Spanish and English, rapped and sung by all members of the group. Musically, Molotov blends heavy basslines with heavy guitar riffs...
- 3:49- Originally released on ReflexionesReflexiones (album)- Personnel :* Rafael Perez Botija – Arranger, Director, Producer, Direction, Realization* José José – Interpretation-Chart performance:...
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- Originally released on Reflexiones
- "Gavilán o paloma" — La LupitaLa LupitaLa Lupita are a Mexican band that combine rock and Latin music. Their lyrics are humorous and sometimes sarcastic. They released their first album, "Pa' Servir a Ud," in 1992, combining heavy metal, norteñas, disco music, funk, mambo, and pop. They recorded their next album, "Que Bonito es Casi...
- 3:55- Originally released on ReencuentroReencuentroReencuentro is the title of the studio album released by Mexican singer José José in 1977 and the first for the Ariola label.With this album, made in the Music Center Studios, in London, England, José José returned to the pinnacle of success, with the participation of great composers such as Juan...
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- Originally released on Reencuentro
- "La nave del olvido" — Beto CuevasBeto CuevasLuis Alberto "Beto" Cuevas Olmedo is the former lead singer of the now-defunct Chilean rock band, La Ley. He grew up in Montréal, Quebec, and is fluent in French, English, and Spanish. He was born in Santiago, Chile, and now resides in Los Angeles and is pursuing a solo career.-Biography:His...
- 4:40- Originally released on La Nave del OlvidoLa Nave Del OlvidoLa Nave Del Olvido is the title of the studio album released by Mexican singer José José in 1970.With this album, José José became known nationally...
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- Originally released on La Nave del Olvido
- "Me basta" — Poncho Kingz - 4:22
- Originally released on GraciasGracias (album)Gracias is the title of the studio album released by Mexican singer José José in 1981. The main hits of the album were: Gracias, Una noche de amor, Sólo tú y yo , Preso, Vamos a darnos tiempo and Me basta.-Track listing:...
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- Originally released on Gracias
- "Volcán" — MoeniaMoeniaMœnia is a Mexican electronica/synth pop/ambient/alternative rock group.-History:Although originally consisting only of Juan Carlos Lozano as lead vocalist on 1997's debut album Mœnia and its companion remix album Mœnia Mixes, since the 1999 release of Adición+, Mœnia has consisted of vocalist...
- 4:41- Originally released on VolcánVolcán (album)Volcán is the title of the studio album released by Mexican singer José José in 1978. The arranger and director of all the songs was the Spanish composer Rafael Pérez Botija. The main hits of the album were: O Tu O Yo, Volcán, Farolero, and Preguntaselo A Ella...
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- Originally released on Volcán
- "AmnesiaAmnesia (José José song)"Amnesia" is a song written by Chico Novaro and Dino Ramos, produced by Oscar Lopez and performed by Mexican singer José José. The song was released as the lead single from the album En las Buenas.....
" — Control MacheteControl MacheteControl Machete is a Mexican hip hop group from Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Its members are Fermin IV , Patricio "Pato" Chapa Elizalde, and Toy Kenobi .-History:...
- 4:56- Originally released on En las Buenas... y en las MalasEn las Buenas... y en las Malas-Chart performance:...
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- Originally released on En las Buenas... y en las Malas
- "Preso" — Aleks SyntekAleks SyntekRaúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña , better known as Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer. He is married to Karen Coronado, sister of talkshow host Ingrid Coronado.-Biography:...
- 4:51- Originally released on GraciasGracias (album)Gracias is the title of the studio album released by Mexican singer José José in 1981. The main hits of the album were: Gracias, Una noche de amor, Sólo tú y yo , Preso, Vamos a darnos tiempo and Me basta.-Track listing:...
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- Originally released on Gracias
- "Amar y querer" — Azul VioletaAzul VioletaMexican band Azul Violeta was formed in 1988 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, by Hugo Rodríguez and César "Vampiro" López. Mixing funk and soul, these Latin rockers were able to convince EMI, which signed them up in 1994 with the following line up: Hugo Rodríguez, Alex Pèrez, Yuri González, Iván González...
- 6:18- Originally released on ReencuentroReencuentroReencuentro is the title of the studio album released by Mexican singer José José in 1977 and the first for the Ariola label.With this album, made in the Music Center Studios, in London, England, José José returned to the pinnacle of success, with the participation of great composers such as Juan...
.
- Originally released on Reencuentro
- "Una mañana" — Cafe Tacuba - 3:01
- Originally released on CuidadoCuidadoCuidado is the title of the debut studio album released by Mexican singer José José in 1969.With this, his first LP album recorded at RCA Victor in Mexico City and produced under the supervision of composers Rubén Fuentes and Armando Manzanero, José José begins a long and successful career...
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- Originally released on Cuidado
- "Si me dejas ahora" — Leonardo de LozanneLeonardo de LozanneLeonardo de Lozanne is a Mexican singer-songwriter, member of the Mexican rock band Fobia. He was born in Mexico City in 1970.He dated Mexican model and TV presenter Rebecca de Alba and is currently married to psychologist Marcela Cuevas since 2003.- External links :* .* ....
- 4:41- Originally released on Si Me Dejas AhoraSi Me Dejas AhoraSi Me Dejas Ahora is the title of the studio album released by Mexican singer José José in 1979.José José produces an album for the first time in collaboration with Spanish singer, composer and producer Camilo Sesto....
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- Originally released on Si Me Dejas Ahora
- "Lagrimas" — Pastilla - 3:54
- Originally released on SecretosSecretos-Secretos tracks sampled by other artists:"Lo Dudo"In 1998 - U.S. rapper DMX sampled the intro of romantic ballad "Lo Dudo" in his song "Let Me Fly" of which was included in his debut release It's Dark and Hell Is Hot....
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- Originally released on Secretos
- "Lo dudo" — JumboJumbo (band)Jumbo is the name of an Avanzada Regia Alternative rock band from Monterrey, Mexico.They were founded in May 1997 with the following lineup:*Alejandro Clemente Castillo Guerra, known simply as "Castillo";...
- 5:00- Originally released on SecretosSecretos-Secretos tracks sampled by other artists:"Lo Dudo"In 1998 - U.S. rapper DMX sampled the intro of romantic ballad "Lo Dudo" in his song "Let Me Fly" of which was included in his debut release It's Dark and Hell Is Hot....
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- Originally released on Secretos
- "Lo que no fue, no será" — El Gran SilencioEl Gran SilencioEl Gran Silencio is a rock en español band from Monterrey, Mexico that blends a variety of rock, reggae, dancehall, and dub influences with traditional Latin American musical forms such as cumbia, vallenato and banda as part of the musical movement known as Avanzada Regia...
- 5:14- Originally released on Lo Pasado, PasadoLo Pasado, PasadoLo Pasado, Pasado is the title of the studio album released by Mexican singer José José in 1979. The album has the participation of the popular singers/composers Juan Gabriel and José María Napoleón. The first single of the album was the song Lo Pasado, Pasado, that instantly became a huge hit...
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- Originally released on Lo Pasado, Pasado
Personnel
- Rubén Albarrán - Art Direction, Artwork, Design
- Carlos Arredondo - Engineer, Mixing
- Armando Ávila - Arranger, Mixing, Recording
- Azul VioletaAzul VioletaMexican band Azul Violeta was formed in 1988 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, by Hugo Rodríguez and César "Vampiro" López. Mixing funk and soul, these Latin rockers were able to convince EMI, which signed them up in 1994 with the following line up: Hugo Rodríguez, Alex Pèrez, Yuri González, Iván González...
- Co-producer - Jose Barbosa - Engineer, Mixing
- Craig Brock - Engineer, Mixing
- Michael BrookMichael BrookMichael Brook is a Canadian guitarist, inventor, producer, and film music composer. He plays in many genres, including rock, electronica, world music, minimalism and film scores....
- Producer - John Caban - Guitar
- Café Tacuba - Co-Producer
- Arnulfo Canales - Guitar (Acoustic)
- Carlos Castro - Bass
- Joe Chiccarelli - Mixing
- Rodolfo Cruz - Engineer
- Beto CuevasBeto CuevasLuis Alberto "Beto" Cuevas Olmedo is the former lead singer of the now-defunct Chilean rock band, La Ley. He grew up in Montréal, Quebec, and is fluent in French, English, and Spanish. He was born in Santiago, Chile, and now resides in Los Angeles and is pursuing a solo career.-Biography:His...
- Co-Producer - David Dachinger - Keyboards, Mixing, Percussion, Programming, Vocals (Background)
- Gerardo Garza - Engineer, Producer, Vocals (Background)
- Rogelio Gómez - Engineer
- Señor González - Percussion
- Didi Gutman - Guitar, Keyboards, Producer, Programming
- Ricardo Haas - Engineer, Mixing, Producer
- Alvaro Henriquez - Guitar, Producer
- Antonio Hernandez - Engineer, Mixing, Producer
- Edgar Hernandez - Engineer
- Diego Herrera - Producer
- Jorge 'Chiquis' Amaro - Producer
- Cachorro LópezCachorro LópezGerardo López , known professionally as Cachorro López, is an Argentine record producer, musician and songwriter. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he enrolled in various musical ensembles, including Zas and Los Abuelos de la Nada...
- Producer - Oscar LopezOscar LopezOscar Lopez is a Chilean-Canadian folk and nouveau flamenco guitarist. He has won many awards from the Latino community....
- Producer - Ernesto F. Martinez - Bass
- Román Martínez - Art Direction, Design
- MoeniaMoeniaMœnia is a Mexican electronica/synth pop/ambient/alternative rock group.-History:Although originally consisting only of Juan Carlos Lozano as lead vocalist on 1997's debut album Mœnia and its companion remix album Mœnia Mixes, since the 1999 release of Adición+, Mœnia has consisted of vocalist...
- Synthesizer - Jorge MondragonJorge MondragónJorge Mondragón Vázquez is a retired diver from Mexico. He competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1980. Mondragón won two bronze medals at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba....
- Executive Producer - Carlos MurguíaCarlos MurguiaCarlos Murguia is a United States federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Kansas.-Early life and education:...
- Piano - Uriel Natenzon - Bass
- Poncho Kingz - Co-Producer
- Luis Román - Engineer
- Noel Savón - Percussion
- Sebastián Schon - Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Programming
- Aleks SyntekAleks SyntekRaúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña , better known as Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer. He is married to Karen Coronado, sister of talkshow host Ingrid Coronado.-Biography:...
- Co-producer - Rodolfo Vazquez - Engineer
- Joe Zook - Mixing