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Contents
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2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
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2010 Latin Billboard Music Awards
23
2010 Viña del Mar International Song Festival
28
5to Piso
39
A Ti
51
Acompañame A Estar Solo
53
Adentro
56
Animal Nocturno
62
Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers
64
Canciones de Amor (Ricardo Arjona album)
68
Como Duele
71
De Vez En Mes
76
Del Otro Lado del Sol
78
Detrás de Mi Ventana
79
Déjame Decir Que Te Amo
82
El Amor (Ricardo Arjona song)
84
El Problema
91
Fuiste Tú
94
Gaby Moreno
101
Galería Caribe
104
Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
107
Guatemala City
112
Independiente (Ricardo Arjona album)
124
Jesús, Verbo No Sustantivo
133
Jocotenango
134
Lados B
136
Latin Grammy Award for Best Singer-Songwriter Album
139
Latin Grammy Awards of 2006
142
Latin Grammy Awards of 2009
152
Latin Pop Albums
162
Lo Esencial De Ricardo Arjona
165
Marta (song)
168
Metamorfosis (label)
172
Metamorfosis World Tour
174
Mi Novia Se Me Está Poniendo Vieja
184
Mojado (song)
189
Music of Guatemala
191
Nueva era
197
Paquita la del Barrio
200
Pingüinos En La Cama
203
Poquita Ropa
205
Por Amor (Ricardo Arjona album)
216
Premio Lo Nuestro 2004
217
Puente (song)
222
Quiero (Ricardo Arjona song)
228
Quinto Piso Tour
231
Quién
238
Quién Dijo Ayer
241
Ricardo Arjona discography
252
Santo Pecado
264
Sergio George
267
Si El Norte Fuera El Sur
268
Si Tu No Existieras
271
Simplemente Lo Mejor
274
Sin Daños a Terceros
279
Sin Ti... Sin Mi
282
Singer-songwriter
284
Solo (Ricardo Arjona album)
292
Te Quiero (Ricardo Arjona song)
294
Tocando Fondo
299
Tommy Torres
301
Trópico
304
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
308
Vida (song)
311
Vivo (Ricardo Arjona album)
315
Yuri (Mexican singer)
317
References
Article Sources and Contributors
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Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors
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Ricardo Arjona
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Ricardo Arjona
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Ricardo Arjona in Nicaragua, 2012.
Background information
Birth name
Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales
Born
19 January 1964
Origin
Jocotenango, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Genres
Latin pop, rock
Occupations
Singer-songwriter, record producer, musician
Instruments
Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active
1985–present
Labels
PolyGram (1985–1989)
Sony Music (1991–2008)
Warner Latina (2008–present) Metamorfosis (2011–present)
Associated acts Gaby Moreno, Intocable, Chenoa, Marta Sánchez, Marc Anthony, Tommy Torres
Website
www.ricardoarjona.com
[1]
Arjona Morales, (born 19 January 1964), known as Ricardo Arjona (Spanish
is a Guatemalan singer-songwriter and former basketball player and school teacher. Arjona is
one of the most successful Latin American artists of all time, with more than 20 million albums sold.[1] He is often
called El Animal Nocturno (The Nocturnal Animal),[2] thanks to his breakthrough success with his fourth studio
album which bears the same name. His music ranges from ballads to Latin pop, rock, pop rock, Cuban music, and
more recently a cappella performances and a mixture of Tejano music and Norteño music, and other Afro-American
and Latin sounds. Arjona is noted for his lyrical style, and often addresses topics such as love, homosexuality,
kidnapping, rape, racism and immigration.
Edgar
Ricardo
pronunciation: [arˈxona]),
As of 2011, Arjona had released thirteen studio albums, one live album, nine compilation albums and forty-three
singles. Four Arjona albums reached number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums, and ten reached number 1 in
Argentina. Four albums had charted on the Billboard 200. Four singles had reached Number 1 on the Billboard Latin
Songs chart and seven had done the same on Latin Pop Songs. His work earned him numerous awards and accolades,
Ricardo Arjona
including one Grammy Award, one Latin Grammy Award, the "Latin Heritage" Award[3] as well as awards from the
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers; a silver and golden torch and two silver seagulls from the
2010 Viña del Mar International Song Festival, two Billboard Latin Music Awards, and a "Latin Trajectory of the
Year" Award at the Orgullosamente Latino Awards of 2010.
Early years and personal life
Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales was born on 19 January 1964 in Jocotenango, Guatemala, to parents Ricardo Arjona
Moscoso and Mimi Morales de Arjona. He spent most of his childhood in Guatemala City, where he began his
musical instruction.[4] At age twelve, he participated in the contest "Festival Infantil Juventud 74" with "Gracias al
Mundo", a song composed by his father, finally winning the event.[5] Although he initially enrolled in architecture
and engineering at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC), he graduated with a degree from the
School of Communication Sciences.[6] Arjona was a talented basketball player who played for Leones de Marte and
TRIAS.[7]
He toured Central America as a member of the Guatemalan national team. Until recently, he held the record for the
most points scored (78) in a single game by a Guatemalan.[8] He also taught at a primary school (called Santa Elena
III),[6] where he claimed to have spent six hours giving lessons and the rest of the day playing soccer.[8] This earned
him a visit from a Ministry of Education representative, who was sent to evaluate his pupils. The representative
found that the students' education was actually above average.[9] In the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, he met
Puerto Rican Leslie Torres and had two children with her: Adria and Ricardo. They separated in 2005. As of 2010,
Arjona was dating Venezuelan model Daisy Arvelo, with whom he has a child.[10]
Career
1980s: Beginnings and early breakthrough
Arjona began his musical career at age 21,[7] when he signed with record label PolyGram[11] and released his debut
album Déjame Decir Que Te Amo in 1985. The label attempted to portray Arjona as a stereotypical Latin lover.[12]
The title track was released as a single, "Déjame Decir Que Te Amo". This album failed to chart, but received
moderate praise from critics, with Allmusic awarding it three stars out of five.[13] Because of his negative experience
recording the album and its commercial failure, he decided to abandon music to teach school.[6] At age 24, Arjona
reversed course and sought the opportunity to represent his country in the OTI Festival with the song "Con Una
Estrella En El Vientre".[6] The sessions immediately following this decision produced the song "S.O.S
Rescátame".[4] His second studio album, Jesús, Verbo No Sustantivo brought him commercial and critical success
across Latin America and the U.S. and became a best-seller in many Central American territories.[4][6]
1990s: International breakthrough, Si El Norte Fuera El Sur and Sin Daños a Terceros
Arjona started the new decade as a known singer throughout Latin America. After joining Sony Music in 1990 he
released Del Otro Lado del Sol,[7] one of his least successful albums. That year, he started composing songs for other
artists, such as Yuri's "Detrás de Mi Ventana", for her album Nueva era (1993). The song became a hit, reaching
No.1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart for three weeks in 1994.[14][15] He later covered the song in his compilation
album, Trópico (2009), alongside Melina León. Animal Nocturno, Arjona's fourth studio album, was released in
1993. The album contained the hit singles "Mujeres" (No. 6 on Latin Songs) and "Primera Vez" (No. 6 on Latin
Songs)[16] and received thirteen platinum and one diamond certifications.[17] Animal Nocturno sold 500,000 copies
in 1994,[18] and carried Arjona to fame[19][20] along with his work on the Mexican telenovela Alcanzar Una Estrella,
which allowed him to showcase his songwriting and singing skills.[4]
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He confirmed his reputation with the release of his fifth studio
album, Historias. The album sold 2 million copies throughout
Latin America and received twenty-seven platinum and two
diamond certifications,[7] including quadruple Platinum in
Argentina.[21] Historias reached No. 43 on Top Latin Albums[22]
and included the hit singles "Te Conozco" (No. 3 on Billboard
Latin Songs) and "Señora De Las Cuatro Décadas" (No. 7 on Latin
Songs).[16] The Allmusic review by Jason Birchmeier awarded the
album 4.5 stars stating that "If you were to pick only one Arjona
album for your collection that wasn't a greatest-hits compilation,
this should be the one. Historias was a career-defining success for
Arjona."[13] His fourth and fifth studio albums were the
best-selling of his career.[23][24]
In 1996, he released his sixth studio album, Si El Norte Fuera El
Sur. This was the first album in which Arjona ventured beyond the
theme of love to explore nationalism and globalization, among
other sociopolitical topics.[25] Its four singles were "Si El Norte
Fuera El Sur" (No. 9 on Latin Pop Songs),[26] whose main theme
is the relationship between the United States and Latin
America,[27] "Tu Reputación" (No. 18 on Latin Songs, No. 2 on
Latin Pop Songs), "Me Enseñaste" (No. 18 on Latin Pop Songs),
Ricardo Arjona honoured in 2012 by Buenos Aires city
and "Ella y Él" (No. 24 on Latin Songs, No. 8 on Latin Pop
major, Mauricio Macri.
Songs).[16][26] Birchmeier awarded the album 4.5 stars stating "All
in all, it's Arjona's third classic album in a row, each distinct from its predecessor."[13] Billboard named it the Rock
Album of the Year in 1997.[27] Si El Norte Fuera El Sur received multiple Platinum certifications in the United
States[28] and Argentina.[21]
In 1998, he released his seventh studio album, Sin Daños a Terceros. Terry Jenkins from Allmusic, on his review of
the album, awarded it 4 stars, writing that "Sin Daños a Terceros continues Ricardo Arjona's streak of accomplished,
affecting albums that spotlights both his melodic skills and his sharp social consciousness."[13] His fourth
consecutive album to receive critical success, Sin Daños a Terceros also enjoyed commercial success, debuting at
No. 6 on Top Latin Albums, the first to reach the top 10,[22] and reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums
chart.[29] It contained the hit singles "Dime Que No" (No. 6 on Latin Songs, No. 3 on Latin Pop Songs), and
"Mentiroso" (No. 22 on Latin Songs, No. 5 on Latin Pop Songs).[16][26] The album received multiple Platinum
certifications from the United States[28] and Argentina.[21] More than 700,000 copies were sold.[30]
On 5 December 1998 and in front of a live audience of more than 100,000 people at the Hippodrome of Guatemala
City, Arjona recorded his first live album, the 1999 release Vivo.[17] The album was moderately successful, certified
Gold in Mexico and Platinum in the United States and Argentina. It produced the hit "Desnuda", which became his
first No. 1 on the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart.[16] As of December 2005, Vivo had sold 243,000 copies in the
United States, his best-selling album there as of that date.[31]
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2000–2005: Galería Caribe, world tour, Santo Pecado, hiatus and Adentro
Arjona's eighth studio album, Galería Caribe was preceded by the single "Cuándo", which became a commercial
success and reached No. 1 on both Top Latin Songs and Latin Pop Songs.[16][26] The singer commented that the
album consumed twelve months and that before starting, he "had more friends."[32] He also mentioned he had "lived
in love with Caribbean culture and music since my childhood."[32] Birchmeier awarded the album 3 stars stating "All
in all, Galería Caribe is a curious entry in Arjona's catalog that most fans can overlook without missing much."[13]
The album became his first to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at No. 136, while charting at No. 1 on Top Latin
Albums and Latin Pop Albums.[22][29][33] It was awarded Platinum certification in Mexico,[34] Argentina[21] and the
US.[28] Its three singles were "Lo Poco Que Queda De Mi"; "Mesías", which reached No. 19 on Top Latin Songs and
No. 11 on the Latin Pop Songs chart; and "A Cara O Cruz", which reached No. 28 on Latin Pop Songs.[16][26] To
promote the album, which sold more than one million copies, Arjona embarked on his Galería Caribe Tour, which
began in Mexico in 2000 and finished in 2001.[32][35][36]
Fans and critics noted connections
between the lyrics of "Mesías" and
the September 11 attacks on the
World Trade Center, resulting in an
FBI investigation.
On "Mesias" Arjona talks about a character who appears "in the form of a
wealthy, well-armed magnate with [...] some sinister plan for the world."[37]
Some critics argued that it was a "metaphorical attack" on capitalism and
imperialism, named as "classic Arjona targets."[37] The song became a subject of
some controversy when fans and critics noted connections between its theme and
the attacks of September 2001, months after the song's release, which resulted in
[38]
The singer later commented that "Mesías" had
the FBI investigating Arjona.
no relationship to the attacks, and that the lyrics were pure coincidence.[39] He
further stated the FBI had never spoken directly to him, but instead to somebody
on his team.[39]
On 19 November 2002, Arjona released his ninth studio album, Santo Pecado,
preceded by singles "El Problema", which reached No. 1 on both the Billboard
Top Latin Songs and Latin Pop Songs charts; and "Minutos" which reached No.
5 on the Top Latin Songs and No. 3 on the Latin Pop Songs charts.[16][26] Santo
Pecado became a commercial success, selling more than 300,000 copies just in
Mexico (double Platinum),[34] 160,000 in Argentina (quadruple Platinum)[21] and 200,000 in the United States
(double Platinum).[28] In 2003 Arjona released Lados B, his second compilation album, including songs that were
"not so commercial", and that he wanted to give a second chance at radio airplay.[40] The album contained songs
from all his past studio albums. Critical reception for the album was mixed. Birchmeier noted that it was "a
misleading entry point into Arjona's catalog."[13] Despite this, the album received a Gold certification in Mexico.[34]
On 6 December 2005, Arjona released his tenth studio album, Adentro. This was Arjona's first collaboration with
Tommy Torres.[41] In an interview, the singer commented that he first "tested" Torres by sending him the "hookiest
and darkest tracks" on the album, "Acompañame A Estar Solo" and "Iluso".[31] Torres said that he "went all out on
the first demo, hiring a full band that included a string orchestra", which grabbed Arjona's attention.[31] The album
was critically acclaimed, with Evan C. Gutierrez from Allmusic giving it four stars out of five and commenting that
"Be it for the stripped, natural production value, the confident performance of Ricardo Arjona, or his relevant-as-ever
lyricism, he's got both his loyal fans and the execs at Norte smiling. While the instrumentation, performance, and
overall sonic palette of this project are minimalist and unassuming, there is a depth and brilliance to them. The
listener's ear does not tire or want for more, humble as Adentro is."[42] Arjona further commented that Adentro was
"a very representative and tremendously complete album," adding that "having different producers made it rich in
possibilities."[31]
Adentro became Arjona's second studio album to chart on the Billboard 200, reaching No. 126.[33] It reached No. 3
on the Top Latin Albums and No. 2 on the Lain Pop Albums charts.[22][29] Five singles were released from Adentro:
the lead single, "Acompañame A Estar Solo" (No. 7 on Latin Songs, No. 1 on Latin Pop Songs), "Pingüinos En La
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Cama" featuring Spanish singer Chenoa (No. 44 on Latin Songs, No. 19 on Latin Pop Songs); "Mojado", featuring
American Tejano/Norteño band Intocable (No. 34 on Latin Songs, No. 30 on Latin Pop Songs), "A Ti" (No. 14 on
Latin Songs, No. 3 on Latin Pop Songs) and "De Vez En Mes" (No. 49 on Latin Songs, No. 16 on Latin Pop
Songs).[16][26] The album sold more than a million copies worldwide.[43]
2006–2007: Adentro Tour and Quién Dijo Ayer
In 2006, Arjona started the first leg of his world tour, named the
Adentro Tour. The tour resumed in 2007 for a second leg, in which
he visited more countries. Approximately two million people
attended the performances.[9] The tour was officially closed on 14
September 2007 on the mainland city of Barquisimeto, Venezuela,
during the International Fair, in front of more than 100,000
people.[9] On 21 August 2007, Arjona released his fifth
compilation album, Quién Dijo Ayer. The album is a two-disc set
which contains, on the first disc, new versions of past hits, some of
them including featured artists such as Marta Sánchez on "Tarde
(Sin Daños a Terceros)" from Sin Daños a Terceros; Panteón
Rococó on "Si El Norte Fuera el Sur", from the album of the same
name; Marc Anthony on "Historia de Taxi", from Historias; Eros
Ramazzotti on "A Ti", from Adentro and Sandro on "Realmente
No Estoy Tan Solo" from Historias, and which was the last song
recorded by the singer, who died in 4 January 2010.[44] Arjona's
manager told Argentinian newspaper Clarín that "[the singer] had
the idea of inviting Roberto [Sandro] for his album, he [Sandro]
showed enthusiasm and manifested the same degree of
Arjona visited several countries in 2006 and 2007
appreciation to Arjona. It seemed to him that he [Arjona] was an
under his Adentro Tour.
artist who proclaims the same values he proclaimed."[45] The
second disc contained remastered versions of the hits on the first disc, but in their original versions. It was the second
time Arjona collaborated with Torres.
The album became a critical and commercial success. Jason Birchmeier commented that "while only a couple of the
new versions depart stylistically from the originals, the contemporary productions breathe new life into these songs,
[46]
and reaching double Platinum in Argentina[21] and the United
which should be well known by longtime fans";
States,[28] and Platinum in Mexico.[34] The record was additionally certified Gold in Colombia, Chile and
Venezuela.[47] Two singles were released from the album. The first, "Quién", a previously unreleased song produced
by Torres, failed to reach the top 20 on Latin Songs, standing at No. 21, but reached No. 4 on the Latin Pop Songs
chart.[16][26] Arjona commented that "'Quién' is a story with the hurry of the desperate, is the flashback of those who
end up loving alone."[48] "Quiero", the second single, reached No.12 on the Latin Songs chart, and No.8 on the Latin
Pop Songs chart.[16][26]
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2008–2010: New label, Quinto Piso, world tour and Poquita Ropa
After spending the majority of his career with Sony,
and Sony BMG, Arjona signed a long-term deal with
Warner Music Latina in September 2008.[49][49] Iñigo
Zabala, chairman of Warner Music Latin America, said
"He's an artist that fits perfectly with our company,"
and that "We are a label that has a major catalog of
songwriters and quality pop and rock from the likes of
Maná, Alejandro Sanz, Laura Pausini, and now,
Arjona."[49] Arjona announced his eleventh studio
album, 5to Piso, on 18 November 2008. The album was
preceded by the first single, "Como Duele" on
Ricardo Arjona in Laredo, Texas during Quinto Piso Tour.
September, which reached No. 2 on Top Latin Songs
and No. 1 on Latin Pop Songs.[16][26] He moved
approximately 200,000 copies of the album in the first month at retail, and it went Platinum in Mexico,[34][50][51] the
United States,[28][52] Spain, Argentina,[21][53] Venezuela,[54] Colombia, Guatemala, and several other countries.[55] It
debuted at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums, becoming his second chart-topper on that list, and sold more than one million
[22][56]
The album received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Pop Album and a Latin
copies worldwide.
Grammy Award nomination for Best Singer-Songwriter Album.[57] The album received positive critical response.
Birchmeier gave it three-and-a-half stars out of five, saying that "More typical than exceptional for Arjona at this
point in his career, 5to Piso isn't as grand an album as his past few... Yet it's a great album all the same, particularly
the opening run of songs that culminates with 'Cómo Duele', and it finds Arjona still at the top of his craft."[46]
While Warner Music released his new studio album, Sony Music released a compilation album, Simplemente Lo
Mejor. This led to speculation that the labels were in a fight to win Arjona's fanbase and sales.[58] Simplemente Lo
Mejor contained hits from past albums, namely Sin Daños a Terceros, Si El Norte Fuera El Sur, among others. This
compilation went Gold in Mexico,[34] and Platinum in Argentina.[21] "Sin Ti... Sin Mi" was released as 5to Piso's
second single, and reached No. 4 on both Top Latin Songs and Latin Pop Songs charts. On 24 April 2009, Arjona
started the Quinto Piso Tour. The tour included 123 shows in the United States,[59] Spain,[60][61] Argentina,[62][63]
Guatemala, Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico, among many other countries in Latin America, and ended on 18 June
2010.
“Although many believe is a treshed topic, it isn't for a Cuban, be it on the island or Florida. The status of this dispute hasn't changed
since 1959 and I've never seen something as disgusting as a rivality between people created by politics. Chávez can fight with Uribe,
Fidel with Obama, but does this have to do with two third-generation cousins that inherit an enmity from a politic matter[?].
—Ricardo Arjona in a discussion about the political theme of "Puente".
[64]
”
The Quinto Piso Tour was one of the most successful tours made by a Latin artist, with more than one million
attendees from 19 countries.[65] He received in 2010 the "Latin Tour of the Year" Billboard Latin Music Award for
the tour.[65] On 26 February 2010, he participated in the 2010 Viña del Mar International Song Festival as one of the
top performers.[66] His performance was followed by Colombian singer Fanny Lu. One hour after Lu's performance,
a 8.8 magnitude massive earthquake affected the south-central regions of Chile. On social networks, Arjona was
jokingly blamed, with remarks such as "earthquakes go where he goes", making reference also to the earthquake felt
in Mexico after the singer arrived.[67][68] After the tour, Arjona announced his twelfth studio album, Poquita Ropa,
which was released on 24 August 2010.[69] It was preceded by the genre-mixing track "Puente", an ode to Havana,
Cuba's largest and capital city.[64] The song failed to break in the upper tier of Billboard charts, and was reportedly
prohibited in Cuba.[70] The album became his third to debut or reach No. 1 on the Top Latin Albums chart.[22]
Within two weeks of release, the album received a Gold certification in Chile, United States, Colombia and Puerto
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Rico; and Platinum certification in Mexico and Argentina.[71]
The album marked a change in Arjona's sound, which he called a "stripped-down version" of his music.[72]
Birchmeier gave the album a somewhat positive review, saying that it was a "stripped-down acoustic effort" yet
considered it "impressive".[46] Two more singles were released from Poquita Ropa, "Vida", a song the singer
dedicated to his recently deceased father;[73][74] and "Marta", an autobiographical song whose music video stars
Edith González.[75] Both, like the lead single, failed to gain much airplay in the U.S., and charted poorly.
2011–present: Independiente, Metamorfosis and world tour
Arjona released his thirteenth studio album, Independiente, on 4 October 2011. It became his fourth number-one on
the Top Latin Albums chart the week ending 22 October 2011; and within a week went Gold in Chile, United States
and Mexico; and Platinum in Venezuela and Argentina.[76] Independiente was his first release as an independent
artist, appearing on his Metamorfosis label, a company he created to refocus his career.[77] The album was
distributed by Warner.[78] Billboard noted that although other groups have decided to go independent after working
with major record labels, Arjona was by far the most important artist in Latin pop to do so.[79]
“"Inside the word 'Independent', even when it sounds like extreme freedom, there's a big amount of compromise and the
responsibility of being able to administrate, in the best way possible, such independence."
[80]
—Ricardo Arjona.
”
The first single off Independiente was "El Amor", released in 23 August.[78] In the United States, the song reached
No. 1 on Top Latin Songs, becoming his fourth number-one hit on that list,[16] and No. 1 on Latin Pop Songs.[26] It
also became a hit in the rest of Latin America, reaching No. 1 in several countries.[81] The second single off the
album was "Fuiste Tú", a collaboration with Guatemalan singer Gaby Moreno. The song reached No.2 on Latin
Songs, and No. 1 on the Latin Pop Songs.[16][26] The Metamorfosis World Tour,[82][83] began on 27 January 2012 in
Toluca,[84] where he had launched all of his concert tours. The tour visited Latin America, North America and
several countries in Europe.[84]
Arjona singing in Managua, Nicaragua.
In 22 March 2012, a controversy surrounded a
supposed Iranian law that forbade Arjona's music,[68] as
disclosed by Venezuelan television channel
Globovisión, and other regional newspapers.[2][85] This
claim turned out to be false[86] and Globovisión later
issued an apology.[87] On 29 March, Billboard
confirmed that Moreno had also signed with
Metamorfosis.[88] "When I turned 17, I was signed by a
very important label in the United States... but I didn't
feel comfortable when they told me which songs had to
go into production", the singer said in a statement.[88]
Between 31 March and 1 April, Arjona toured
Guatemala as part of his Metamorfosis World Tour. The two concerts he presented in the Mateo Flores stadium were
sellouts, making Arjona the first artist in Guatemalan history to achieve this feat.[89] On 9 April 2012, American
telecommunications corporation AT&T Inc. began airing a commercial promoting the Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone,
featuring the singer.[90] Titled "The Shoot", the spot shows how a teenage boy uses his Nokia smartphone to record
Arjona's performance, and then shows it to his mother. It also features the song "Mi Novia Se Está Poniendo Vieja"
from the album Independiente, and was released on Mother's Day.[91] As of 16 April 2012, the Metamorfosis World
Tour had reached more than 400,000 fans, of which about 160,000 were from his Buenos Aires tour dates on 12–15
April.[92] On 25 April, Arjona's show on Mendoza, Argentina had an attendance of 24,000 people, breaking the
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record set by Luis Miguel 10 years prior, and thus becoming the highest-grossing artist ever in that province.[93]
Hours before his performance on Mendoza, the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in which the concert was held, a fire
burned close to one of the entries of the complex.[94]
Artistry
Music and style
Arjona's primary musical style is Latin pop. He usually sings
without the help of featured or additional singers. His style varied
over the years, as Arjona took risks to keep his music from
becoming stale. In contrast to the ballad-laden Déjame Decir Que
Te Amo, on the following two albums Arjona experimented with a
range of pop/rock styles. Animal Nocturno intersperses energetic
rock songs among heartfelt ballads, and the instrumentation is
heavy on guitar, synthesizer, and drums.[95] On Historias, each
song is stylistically distinct and the instrumentation is varied.
Around two dozen instruments were used on the album, including
horns, piano and Hammond B-3, and strings.[96] On Si El Norte
Fuera El Sur, he crafted a relatively low-key effort characterized
by intimate songs about love, culture, and politics. Most of the
songs were written in 1995 while Arjona was touring[97] and are
performed acoustically with Caribbean touches. Besides a couple
of rockers, the songs are fairly even in tone and tempo.[97]
Marc Anthony sang alongside Arjona on the salsa
version of "Historia de Taxi".
In Galería Caribe, Arjona explored Afro-Caribbean sounds, employing traditional rhythms such as guaracha,
bachata, merengue, and salsa.[98] On Santo Pecado, Arjona explored the use of symphonic sounds on his ballads,
amidst a couple of rock songs stylistically similar to those on Sin Daños a Terceros.[99] This album included the
song "La Nena (Bitácora de un Secuetro)", in which Arjona relates the story of a girl who is kidnapped by her
uncle.[100] Then, in 2005, Arjona adopted new sounds in Adentro. Gutierrez considered the instrumentation,
performance, and overall sonic palette to be "minimalist" and "unassuming".[101] On this album, Arjona included
more Latin sounds, Mexican and Tejano music on "Mojado",[102] a song about immigration;[103] merengue and
Colombian tones on "Adiós Melancolía", and some on "No Te Cambio Por Nada".
On 2007's Quién Dijo Ayer, Arjona reworked past songs to fit a new style. For example, he gave "Si El Norte Fuera
El Sur" a ska beat, and performed with the aid of Panteón Rococó.[104] He transformed "Historia de Taxi" into a
salsa song, with the help of American singer Marc Anthony[104] and pianist Sergio George,[105] who commented that
"It's been interesting to work with two figures from different music worlds on the interest of making good
[106]
He further stated that "every time a reunion of this kind happens, it's a reason to celebrate."[106]
music."
Birchmeier commented, "While only a couple of the new versions depart stylistically from the originals, the
contemporary productions breathe new life into these songs."[104] "Realmente No Estoy Tan Solo" was re-recorded
with singer Sandro. This turned out to be the last song recorded by the latter, who died 4 January 2010.[44] This
album included three new songs. The lead single, "Quién" was written by Arjona and produced by himself and
Torres.[107] "Quiero" and "Espantapájaros" are the other two new songs on the album.
Ricardo Arjona
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5to Piso is mainly driven by piano and strings.[108] Exceptions are
"La Bailarina Vecina", crafted with pure orchestral arrangements;
and "Ni Tú Ni Yo", a ranchera style song featuring Paquita la del
Barrio.[108] The album also includes a song called "Que Nadie
Vea", in which the artist sings about homosexuality.[109] On 5to
Piso, Arjona commented that he tried to recoup the freshness of
his first albums, saying that he "tried to reconcile a little with the
Ricardo Arjona from the first albums to let out some of that
freshness that makes so good to the songs."[110] Poquita Ropa
offered a drastic change in which Arjona minimized the number of
instruments. The result was a set of a capella performances.
Arjona commented about this album that "music and women look
better with little clothes."[72] Production was handled by Arjona
and Dan Warner, who also worked with Shakira, Celine Dion and
Christina Aguilera.[111] Birchmeier gave the album a somewhat
Paquita la del Barrio sang along Arjona on ranchera
positive review, saying that it was a "stripped-down acoustic
"Ni Tu Ni Yo".
effort", considering it "impressive".[112] He also commented that
Poquita Ropa "finds Arjona at his most naked, backed by spare arrangements of acoustic guitar, piano, and
Hammond B-3 along with occasional touches of strings, woodwinds, and chorus vocals."[112]
"Puente", the lead single, is the only notable exception. It lasts eight and a half minutes and is divided in three parts.
The first is sung mainly with a piano. The second part is a ballad with Caribbean and Latin sounds, with some salsa
and Cuban influences.[113] The third mixes salsa and merengue, with Cuban influences. "Puente" resembles Arjona's
work on Galería Caribe.[112] This album was the first since Adentro, that Arjona worked without Torres. In
Independiente, Arjona returned to his trademark sound, which Torres helped craft. David Jeffries of Allmusic gave
the album a somewhat positive review. He compared the production values and musical style of Independiente with
those of past albums Animal Nocturno and Historias, stating, "Returning fans will revel in this combination of
freedom and growth, and appreciate the return of producer Tommy Torres, the man who has been behind the boards
for quite a few of Arjona's most popular releases", referring precisely to the absence of Torres in the production of
Poquita Ropa.[114]
Discography
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Déjame Decir Que Te Amo (1985)
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Jesús, Verbo No Sustantivo (1988)
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Del Otro Lado del Sol (1991)
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Animal Nocturno (1993)
•
Historias (1994)
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Si El Norte Fuera El Sur (1996)
•
Sin Daños a Terceros (1998)
•
Galería Caribe (2000)
•
Santo Pecado (2002)
•
Adentro (2005)
•
5to Piso (2008)
•
Poquita Ropa (2010)
•
Independiente (2011)
Ricardo Arjona
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Awards and nominations
In 1993, he received the Rafael Álvarez Ovalle Order from the then President of Guatemala, Ramiro de León Carpio,
for his international accomplishments.[30] At USAC a library hall bears his name.[6] His birthplace, Jocotenango,
named a street after him.[9]
Grammy Awards
Year Nominated work
2007 Adentro
Award
Result
Best Latin Pop Album
Won
Latin Grammy Awards
Year Nominated work
2006 Adentro
Award
Result
Best Male Pop Vocal Album
Won
Billboard Latin Music Awards
Year Nominated work
2007 "A Ti"
Award
Result
Male Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year
Won
2010 Quinto Piso Tour Latin Tour of the Year
Won
Lo Nuestro Awards
Year Nominated work
2004 Santo Pecado
Award
Result
Pop Album of the Year
Won
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External links
• Official site (http://www.ricardoarjona.com/)
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
Hot Latin Songs of the Year
Hot Latin Song of the Year
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4.
"Aliado Del Tiempo" - Mariano Barba
"Down" - R.K.M & Ken-Y
"Mas Alla Del Sol" - Joan Sebastian
"Hips Don't Lie" - Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean
Vocal Duet or Collaboration
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2.
3.
4.
"Tengo Un Amor" - Toby Love Featuring R.K.M & Ken-Y
"Tu Recuerdo" - Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari
"Hips Don't Lie" - Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean
"Noche De Sexo" - Wisin & Yandel Featuring Aventura
Artist of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
Aventura
Daddy Yankee
R.K.M & Ken-Y
Wisin & Yandel
Latin Pop Albums
Male
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Amor" - Andrea Bocelli
"MTV Unplugged" - Ricky Martin
"Navidades" - Luis Miguel
"Trozos de Mi Alma, Vol. 2" - Marco Antonio Solís
Female
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2.
3.
4.
"Dos Amores Un Amante" - Ana Gabriel
"Ananda" - Paulina Rubio
"Limón y Sal" - Julieta Venegas
"La Voz de un Ángel" - Yuridia
Duo or Group
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Ayer Fue Kumbia Kings, Hoy Es Kumbia All Starz" - A.B. Quintanilla III Presents Kumbia All Starz
"Celestial" - RBD
"Live In Hollywood" - RBD
"En Presencia Del Futuro" - Voz A Voz
15
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
New Artist
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Así Soy Yo" - Anaís
"En Presencia Del Futuro" - Voz A Voz
"Habla El Corazón" - Yuridia
"La Voz de un Ángel" - Yuridia
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year
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2.
3.
4.
Daddy Yankee
Don Omar
Maná
RBD
Latin Rock/Alternative Album of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Pafuera Telarañas" - Bebe
"Dulce Beat" - Belanova
"Pescado Original" - Los Enanitos Verdes
"Amar es Combatir" - Maná
Tropical Album of the Year
Male
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Decisión Unánime" - Víctor Manuelle
"Salsa Con Reggaeton" - Andy Montañez
"Directo Al Corazon" - Gilberto Santa Rosa
"Back To Da Barrio" - Michael Stuart
Female
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Libre" - Gisselle
"Pura Salsa" - La India
"Soy Diferente" - La India
"Soy Como Tu" - Olga Tañón
Duo or Group
1.
2.
3.
4.
"K.O.B. Live" - Aventura
"Arroz con Habichuela" - El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
"Realtime" - Limi-T 21
"Haciendo Historia" - Xtreme
16
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
New Artist
1. "Corazon" - Foncseca
2. "Mi Sueño" - Marlon
3. "Trova Con Salsa Pa'l Bailador" - Sanabria
Regional Mexican Album of the Year
Male Solo Artist
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Enamorado" - Pepe Aguilar
"Vencedor" - Valentín Elizalde
"La Tragedia Del Vaquero" - Vicente Fernández
"Mas Alla Del Sol" - Joan Sebastian
Male Duo Or Group
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Crossroads: Cruce de Caminos" - Intocable
"Borron Y Cuenta Nueva" - Grupo Montéz de Durango
"Algo De Mi" - Conjunto Primavera
"Historias Que Contar" - Los Tigres del Norte
Female Group or Female Solo Artist
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Rancherisimas Con Banda" - Graciela Beltrán
"La Reina Canta A Mexico" - Ana Gabriel
"Desatados" - Los Horóscopos de Durango
"Orgullo De Mujer" - Alicia Villarreal
New Artist
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Aliado Del Tiempo" - Mariano Barba
"El Grupo Libra" - El Grupo Libra
"La Produccion Maestra 2006" - Banda Pequeños Musical
"Tierra Cali" - Tierra Cali
Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year
Male
1.
2.
3.
4.
"A Ti" - Ricardo Arjona
"No Se Por Que" - Chayanne
"Te Mando Flores" - Fonseca
"Lo Que Me Gusta a Mí" - Juanes
17
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
Female
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Lo Que Son Las Cosas" - Anaís
"Volverte A Amar" - Alejandra Guzmán
"Como Duele (Barrera De Amor)" - Noelia
"Ni Una Sola Palabra" - Paulina Rubio
Duo or Group
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Labios Compartidos - Maná
"Tu Recuerdo" - Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari
"Hips Don't Lie" - Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean
"Que Me Alcance La Vida" - Sin Bandera
New Artist
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Lo Que Son Las Cosas" - Anaís
"Abrazame" - Camila
"Te Mando Flores" - Fonseca
"Uno Y Uno Es Igual A Tres" - Jeremías
Tropical Airplay Song of the Year
Male
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Que Precio Tiene El Cielo" - Marc Anthony
"Nuestro Amor Se Ha Vuelto Ayer" - Víctor Manuelle
"Princesa" - Frank Reyes
"Vale La Pena" - Yoskar Sarante
Female
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Lo Que Son Las Cosas [salsa version]" - Anaís
"Lagrimas" - La India
"Solamente Una Noche" - La India
"Desilusioname" - Olga Tañón
Duo or Group
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Los Infieles" - Aventura
"Tengo Un Amor" - Toby Love Featuring R.K.M & Ken-Y
"No Es Una Novela" - Monchy & Alexandra
"Los Hombres Tienen La Culpa" - Gilberto Santa Rosa & Don Omar
18
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
New Artist
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Te Mando Flores" - Fonseca
"Ay Amor, Cuando Hablan Las Miradas" - Guayacan
"Tengo Un Amor" - Toby Love
"Usted Abuso" - Marlon
Regional Mexican Airplay Song of the Year
Male Solo Artist
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Aliado Del Tiempo" - Mariano Barba
"Para Que Regreses" - El Chapo de Sinaloa
"Que Lastima" - Alfredo Ramirez Corral
"Mas Alla Del Sol" - Joan Sebastian
Male Group
1.
2.
3.
4.
"De Rodillas Te Pido" - Alegres De La Sierra
"Te Compro" - Duelo
"Que Vuelva" - Grupo Montéz de Durango
"Algo De Mi" - Conjunto Primavera
Female Group or Female Solo Artist
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Mi Amor Por Ti" - Los Horóscopos de Durango
"Como Una Mariposa" - Diana Reyes
"Besos Y Copas" - Jenni Rivera
"De Contrabando" - Jenni Rivera
New Artist
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Aliado Del Tiempo" - Mariano Barba
"Masacre En El Cajoncito" - Los Nuevos Rebeldes
"Reencuentro" - Banda Pequeños Musical
"Que Lastima" - Alfredo Ramirez Corral
Latin Tour of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
Vicente Fernández
Luis Miguel
RBD
Shakira
19
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
Reggaeton
Album of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Calle 13" - Calle 13
"Kings of Kings" - Don Omar
"Mas Flow: Los Benjamins" - Luny Tunes & Tainy
"Masterpiece" - R.K.M & Ken-Y
Song of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Machucando" - Daddy Yankee
"Down" - R.K.M & Ken-Y
"Caile" - Tito "El Bambino"
"Pam Pam" - Wisin & Yandel
Other Latin
Latin Ringtone of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Y Todo Para Que" - Intocable
"Labios Compartidos" - Maná
"Down" - R.K.M & Ken-Y
"Rakata" - Wisin & Yandel
Latin Dance Club Play Track of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Cha Cha (Dance Remixes)" - Chelo
"Just For One Night/Solamente Una Noche (Dance Remixes)" - La India
"Mas Que Nada (Dance Remixes)" - Sérgio Mendes Featuring The Black Eyed Peas
"Un Alma Sentenciada (Dance Remixes)" - Thalía
Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
"E.S.L." - Akwid
"Still Kickin' It" - Akwid & Jae-P
"Pa Mi Raza" - Jae-P
"Toby Love" - Toby Love
Latin Greatest Hits Album of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Sigo Siendo Yo" - Marc Anthony
"30 Recuerdos" - Los Bukis
"Amor Eterno: Los Exitos" - Rocío Dúrcal
"La Historia Del Divo" - Juan Gabriel
20
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
Latin Compilation Album of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
"Now Latino" - Various Artists
"Now Latino 2" - Various Artists
"Roc-La-Familia And Hector "El Father" Present: Los Rompediscotekas" - Various Artists
"WY Records Presents: Los Vaqueros" - Various Artists
Latin Jazz Album of the Year
1. "Around The City" - Eliane Elias
2. "Solo" - Gonzalo Rubalcaba
3. "Dances, Prayers, and Meditations For Peace" - Nestor Torres
Latin Christian/Gospel Album of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
"The Shadow Of Your Wings: Hymns And Sacred Songs" - Fernando Ortega
"Dismiss The Mystery" - Salvador
"On My Knees: The Best Of Jaci Velasquez" - Jaci Velasquez
"Alegria" - Marcos Witt
Songwriter of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mariano Barba
Anthony "Romeo" Santos
Joan Sebastian
Marco Antonio Solís
Producer of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
Armando Avila
Cachorro Lopez
Luny Tunes
Nely
Production and Labels
Publisher of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
EMI April, ASCAP
EMI Blackwood, BMI
Sony/ATV Discos, ASCAP
Universal-Musica Unica, BMI
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2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
Publishing Corporation of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
EMI Music Publishing
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Universal Music Publishing
Warner/Chappell Music Publishing
Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
EMI Televisa
Machete
Sony BMG Norte
Universal Latino
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
EMI Televisa
Machete
Sony BMG Norte
Univision Music Group
Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
EMI Televisa
Sony BMG Norte
Universal Latino
Warner Latina
Tropical Airplay Label of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
J&N
Machete
Sony BMG Norte
Univision
Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
Disa
Fonovisa
Universal Latino
Univision
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2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year: (new category)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Machete
Sony BMG Norte
Universal Latino
Univision
References
• http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003577189
• http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003567821
References
2010 Latin Billboard Music Awards
The Billboard Latin Music Awards recognize the most popular Latin music on the charts, featuring top solo
performers and Latin groups in such categories as pop, rock, tropical, Mexican Regional music and Reggaeton.
New award categories in 2010 include Latin Artist of the Year and New Latin Artist of the Year. Leading the pack
for most nominations this year was Tito El Bambino with a total of 18 nods followed by Wisin & Yandel with 14
nominations and Aventura with 12. Other Latin stars with multiple nods included Shakira, Paulina Rubio, Nelly
Furtado, Luis Fonsi, and Banda el Recodo.
In 2010, nominees were announced on February 14 — followed by the 21st annual Billboard Latin Music Awards
official broadcast, televised on Telemundo in on April 29, 2010 live from Coliseo de Puerto Rico, José Miguel
Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico — marking the first time ever that the awards show has taken place outside the US
and its traditional home in Miami.
Awards
Latin Artist of the Year
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Aventura
Luis Fonsi
Tito El Bambino
Wisin & Yandel
Latin Artist of the Year, New
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Larry Hernandez
El Compa Chuy
Jencarlos
Makano
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2010 Latin Billboard Music Awards
Hot Latin Song of the Year
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Tito El Bambino — "El Amor"
Banda el Recodo — "Te Presumo"
La Arrolladora Banda El Limón — "Ya Es Muy Tarde"
Espinoza Paz — "Lo Intentamos"
Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event
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Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys — "Looking for Paradise"
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Aventura featuring Akon and Wisin & Yandel — "All Up 2 You"
Tito El Bambino featuring Zion & Lennox — "Mi Cama Huele A Ti"
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Wisin & Yandel featuring Enrique Iglesias — "Gracias a tí"
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male
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Tito El Bambino
Luis Fonsi
Espinoza Paz
Joan Sebastian
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female
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Shakira
Nelly Furtado
Fanny Lú
Paulina Rubio
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
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Aventura
La Arrolladora Banda El Limón
La Arrolladora Banda El Limón
La Quinta Estación
Crossover Artist of the Year
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The Black Eyed Peas
Flo Rida
Lady Gaga
Alicia Keys
24
2010 Latin Billboard Music Awards
Crossover Artist of the Year, Solo
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Lady Gaga
Flo Rida
Alicia Keys
Sean Kingston
Latin Album of the Year
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Aventura — The Last
El Trono de Mexico — Almas Gemelas
Tito El Bambino — El Patrón
Wisin & Yandel — La Revolución
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male
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Vicente Fernández
Alejandro Fernández
Espinoza Paz
Tito El Bambino
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female
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Marisela
Ednita Nazario
Jenni Rivera
Paulina Rubio
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
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Aventura (Premium Latin)
El Trono De Mexico (Fonovisa)
La Arrolladora Banda El Limon (Disa)
Wisin & Yandel (WY/Machete Music)
Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year:
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Luis Fonsi – "Aqui Estoy Yo" (Universal Music Latino)
Paulina Rubio – "Causa Y Efecto" (Universal Music Latino)
Shakira – "Loba" (Epic/Sony Music Latin)
Tito "El Bambino" – "El Amor" (Siente)
Latin Pop Airplay Artist of the Year, Male:
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Luis Fonsi (Universal Music Latino)
Ricardo Arjona (Warner Latina)
Enrique Iglesias (Universal Music Latino)
Tito "El Bambino" (Siente)
Latin Pop Airplay Artist of the Year, Female:
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Paulina Rubio (Universal Music Latino)
Nelly Furtado (Nelstar/Universal Music Latino)
Fanny Lu (Universal Music Latino)
Shakira (Epic/Sony Music Latin)
Latin Pop Airplay Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
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2010 Latin Billboard Music Awards
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Aventura (Premium Latin)
La Quinta Estación (Sony Music Latin)
Reik (Sony Music Latin)
Wisin & Yandel (WY/Machete Music/Universal Music Latino)
Latin Pop Album of the Year:
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Marisela – "20 Exitos Inmortales" (IM)
Ricardo Arjona – "5to Piso" (Warner Latina)
La Quinta Estación – "Sin Frenos" (Sony Music Latin)
Ednita Nazario – "Soy" (Sony Music Latin)
Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
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Luis Fonsi (Universal Music Latino)
Ricardo Arjona (Warner Latina)
Alejandro Fernández (Universal Music Latino)
Marisela (IM)
Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
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La Quinta Estación (Sony Music Latin)
Mana (Warner Latina)
Reik (Sony Music Latin)
Tercer Cielo (Kasa/Venemusic/Universal Music Latino)
Tropical Airplay Song of the Year:
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Luis Enrique – "Yo No Sé Mañana" (Top Stop)
Gilberto Santa Rosa – "Llego El Amor" (Sony Music Latin)
Tito "El Bambino" – "El Amor" (Siente)
Wisin & Yandel – "Abusadora" (WY/Machete Music/Universal Music Latino)
Tropical Airplay Artist of the Year, Male:
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Tito "El Bambino" (Siente)
Don Omar (Machete Music/Universal Music Latino)
Luis Enrique (Top Stop)
Gilberto Santa Rosa (Sony Music Latin)
Tropical Airplay Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
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Aventura (Premium Latin)
Adolescent's Orquesta (Korta/Venemusic)
Grupo Mania (ZMG/Sony Music Latin)
Wisin & Yandel (WY/Machete Music/Universal Music Latino)
Tropical Album of the Year:
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Aventura – "The Last" (Premium Latin)
Hector Acosta – "Simplemente… El Torito" (D.A.M./Venemusic/Universal Music Latino)
Luis Enrique – "Ciclos" (Top Stop)
Gilberto Santa Rosa – "El Caballero De La Salsa" (Discos 605/Day 1/Sony Music Latin)
Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:
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Luis Enrique (Top Stop)
Hector Acosta (D.A.M./Venemusic/Universal Music Latino)
Víctor Manuelle (Kiyavi/Sony Music Latin)
Gilberto Santa Rosa (Sony Music Latin)
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2010 Latin Billboard Music Awards
Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
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Aventura (Premium Latin)
Buena Vista Social Club (World Circuit/Nonesuch/Warner Bros.)
Grupo Mania (ZMG/Sony Music Latin)
Xtreme (Machete Music)
References
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2010 Viña del Mar International Song Festival
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2010 Viña del Mar International Song Festival
2010 Viña del Mar International
Song Festival
Presented by
Soledad Onetto
Felipe Camiroaga
Country of origin Chile
Production
Location(s)
Viña del Mar, Chile
Running time
270 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel
Canal 13, TVN, A&E
Picture format
480i (SDTV),
720p (HDTV)
Original run
February 22, 2010 – February 27, 2010
External links
Website
[1]
The Viña del Mar International Song Festival 2010 was held from February 22, 2010 until Saturday February 27,
2010.[1] The musical event was broadcast on Chilean TV channels TVN and Canal 13, and will be held in Viña del
Mar, Chile, like the past 50 editions. The show is hosted for the second time by Soledad Onetto and Felipe
Camiroaga.[2] For the first time the whole event was broadcast in HD (High Definition) via Canal 13.
The last day on February 27, 2010 of the festival was canceled due to the 2010 Chile earthquake.
Background
For the first time, the people participated in the choice of the song that represents Chile in the international
competition via text message which chose 5 songs.[3] In a ceremony on November 28, 2009, a judges chose the
finalist, which was "El Tiempo en La Bastillas" by Difuntos Correa, originally performed by Fernando Ubiergo, the
song received a 18,32% of the people votes.[4]
The Organization of the event began in mid-2009 with initial discussions with producers, among the first artists that
were proposed included, Shakira, Makano, Julio Iglesias, Myriam Hernández.[5] During November 2009, artists such
as Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Tina Turner, Ashley Tisdale, Alicia Keys, Alejandro Sanz and Maná were
named as possible in the event.[6]
2010 Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Canadian singer Paul Anka, Latin Grammy-winning
Mexican band Reik, Chilean tropical sensation Américo y
La Nueva Alegría, reggaeton performer Tito El Bambino
and the humorist Coco Legrand were the first artists
confirmed to attend the 51st edition of the festival.[7] On
December 3, 2009, three new acts were confirmed for the
main show, Ricardo Arjona, Spanish singer Raphael,
Argentine electro pop band Miranda!, Latin Grammy
Award-nominated Reggaetón singer Don Omar, humorist
Bombo Fica and part of the judges the ex-RBD, Anahí and
La Ley former Beto Cuevas.[8] On December 4, 2009, Los
Oberture of the festival.
Fabulosos Cadillacs and La Noche were confirmed to
perform at the show, and La Noche's leader Leo Rey, Los
Nocheros' member Jorge Rojas for judges in the international and folklore competition respectively, along with the
Colombian pop revelation Fanny Lú.[9]
On December 8, 2009, several rumors of possible participation of the Grammy-nominated American singer Katy
Perry on the show were commented by the press, her presence was to be part of the international judgers and in the
[10][11]
On December 15, 2009 defined the order of the first artists confirmed, which
main show, but it was denied.
were distributed in six nights.[12] Controversy caused that Peru was excluded of the folk competence, especially for
the last difficulties in the Chile-Peru relations in 2009.[13] Finally on December 17, 2009, the problem was fixed and
Peru gets a space in the international competition, but not in the folk competition, because was just included
countries that during 2010 celebrates their bicentennial of independence.[14]
Chilean humorist Coco Legrand extraordinare was awarded with two gold torches for the first time in the history of
the festival. The queen of the festival was chosen the Chilean actreses Carolina Arregui, representing the
international jury and Canal 13, was elected by 94 votes of the press and the runner-up model Carla Ochoa who was
second by 93 votes.[15] Américo was special awarded by the public with 2 silver seagulls and was elected as King of
the festival, in second place Beto Cuevas.[16]
Argentina won the folk competition with the song "El Cantar es Andar" interpreted by Canto 4.
Performers
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Américo y La Nueva Alegría[17]
Anahí[17]
Bombo Fica[17]
Coco Legrand[17]
Don Omar[17]
La Noche[17]
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs[17]
Miranda![17]
Paul Anka[17]
Raphael[17]
Reik[17]
Ricardo Arjona[17]
Tito El Bambino[17]
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Judges
International competition
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Anahí[9]
Beto Cuevas[17]
Fanny Lú[17]
Leo Rey[17]
Rafael Araneda[18]
Carolina Arregui[18]
Gabriela Vergara[18]
Notes
• Anahí and Fanny Lú performed live during the main show, Beto Cuevas' performance was cancelled due to the
earthquake.[9]
Folk competition
• Jorge Rojas[17]
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Yolanda Rayo[18]
Verónica Franco[18]
Patricia López[18]
Sigrid Alegría[18]
Chronology
[12]
Day 1
Artist
Show/Songs
Performed
Notes
Recognitions
Rating
2010 Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Coco Legrand ● Humoristic show
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For first time a non-music show opens the festival.
His show was the peak rating, marking a peak of tuning in Canal 13 of 40 points
and TVN of 25, adding a total of 65 points raiting online as peak during his
[19]
routine.
● Silver
Torch
● Golden
Torch
● Golden
Torch
● Silver
22.7
17.7
Viewers:
4 millions
Seagull
Valentín
Trujillo
● Tribute
Chilean musician, honored for his artistic career
● Silver
Torch
● Golden
Torch
● Silver
Seagull
Paul Anka
● "Diana"
● "Times of Your
Life"
Anka performed "This Is It" along with Michael Jackson which was reproduced
on the giant screens of the stage as a posthumous tribute.
He sung Frank Sinatra's signature songs "My Way", "Let Me Try Again", "New
● Silver
Torch
● Golden
● "Jump"
● "(You're)
York, New York" and Tom Jones' "She's a Lady", both lyrics of this songs were
written by Anka.
Torch
● Silver
Having My Baby"
● "Crazy Love"
● "This Is It"
● "Put Your Head
on My Shoulder"
● "Lonely Boy"
● "Eso Beso (That
Kiss)"
● "She's a Lady"
● "Let Me Try
Again"
● "Smells Like
Teen Spirit"
● "I'm Not
Anyone"
● "My Way"
● "New York,
He covered "Jump" by Van Halen and "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana.
Seagull
New York"
[12]
Day 2
Artist
Show/Songs
Performed
Notes
Recognitions
Rating