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Track Listings

 
1. Baile del Pato
2. De Fin de Semana
3. Borracho y Sigo Para'o
4. Esto Si Está Bueno
5. Gozando
6. Nadie
7. Nena
8. Cariño Mío
9. Te Sigo Queriendo
10. Solo, Solo
11. Historia de Amor
12. Ron Compai
13. Me Gustan To'a las Mujeres

Tropical,Jossie Esteban,TTH,Dominican Republic,Merengue,Tropical


El Cantante
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • el cantante
  • Buena Banda Sonora De La Pelicula
  • *** Great Songs Re-Made... Not Quite the Same! ***
  • Some extremely HOT music.
  • Great soundtrack...up until track 10!
El Cantante
Marc Anthony
Manufacturer: Sony International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000ROALCG
Release Date: 2007-07-24

Tracks:

  1. El Cantante
  2. Mi Gente
  3. Escandalo
  4. Aguanile
  5. Che Che Cole
  6. El Dia De Mi Suerte
  7. Que Lio
  8. Quitate
  9. Todo Tiene Su Final
  10. Toma De Mi

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There will likely be lots of scoffing at Marc Anthony's interpretation--both on disc and onscreen--of late salsa singer Hector Lavoe. But let's not forget that Anthony is a salsa superstar in his own right. He has anchored some of the genre's most thrilling moments and has taken salsa to audiences not normally exposed to the sweltering sound. The El Cantante soundtrack is a solid effort, notable for Anthony's dedication to recreating Lavoe's distinct delivery and phrasing. He puts aside his own emotive stylings for a more subdued performance on several tracks, including the celebratory "Mi Gente" and the mournful "Escandalo." Anthony is virtually unrecognizable during "Che Che Cole," "Quitate," and the standout "Que Lio," which makes the project all the more intriguing. Jennifer Lopez, Anthony's wife in real life and onscreen in El Cantante, croons pensive closing ballad "Toma de Mi." Even without the film, the soundtrack stands as an earnest homage to a tragic icon. --Joey Guerra

Album Description

Over 10 million albums sold worldwide. Awarded over 12 Latin and standard gold and platinum certifications by the RIAA. Has won a total of 16 "Premino Lo Nuestro" Awards in the span of his career. Holding the record of winning the most "Premios Lo Nuestro" Awards of all artist. Marc Anthony first single will be "Mi Gente" distributed on June 7th. Radio impact date: June 12th. Two versions will be available. Radio contests around album release date. Radio VIP will be invited on May 16th and May 24th to the movie screening in New York.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars el cantante.......2007-08-07

FANTASTIC CD, MARC ROCKS. THE MOVIE IS GREAT JLO AND MARC DID AN AWESOME JOB. TOO BAD THE CRITICS BASHED THE MOVIE. THE OPENING OF THE MOVIE WILL BRING CHILLS UP AND DOWN YOUR BACK.

4 out of 5 stars Buena Banda Sonora De La Pelicula.......2007-08-04

When I heard this album, I expected for Marc Anthony to adapt to Hector Lavoe's style to interpret the songs, not just imitate his voice (UJUM!, Van Lester)!!! and anyone else that can a buck only as a Hector Lavoe imitator or Hector Lavoe "covers" orquestras. And I think Marc Anthony accomplished that without using completely his vocal range. Remember, Hector Lavoe was not known for that, but more the way he spills his emotions and interacts with his public with his phrases on stage. The songs chosen are some of the obvious popular tunes, some that are not really the most popular tunes from his catalog. I guess that might depend where you lived in that era, PR, NYC, South America, the favorites vary slightly by market or area. I have not seen the movie yet, but I imagine the reason these songs were chosen for this sountrack is because it fit the best with the "movie's standpoint" of Hector Lavoe's live. You can't compare salsa quality from the Fania era, that is something that is locked and treasured, but I think for 2007 this album is done musically very good. It's a well done album with a great musical quality in today's standards, (stop comparing with the Fania era, that was the sacred time golden age of salsa and is never coming back). I recommend highly this album. The main reason I gave this album four stars is the last song, by Jennifer Lopez, it is very out of place from the other songs

3 out of 5 stars *** Great Songs Re-Made... Not Quite the Same! ***.......2007-08-04

Let me start by saying that I am one of those hardcore Hector Lavoe fanatics that gets up to dance every time any one of Lavoe's songs starts playing - be it in a restaurant, a nightclub, "la calle", you name it...

Hector Lavoe had an undeniable talent captivating the audiences with not only his voice, but his personal style back in the 70's and early 80's... Let's face it, there will never be music like Lavoe's (which is also true for all the other big "Salsa Gorda" Soneros - e.g. Tito Rodriguez, Ismael Rivera, Tito Puente, just to mention a few) - Even though I believe Mark Anthony did a great job acting in Hector's capacity (I realized this after seeing the film), Hector's music is still unparalleled today and always will be (which should not be unexpected). Objectively speaking, these songs make more sense in the movie than they do when put together as a standalone compact-disc. For my everyday listening and dancing leisure, I would much rather enjoy the unadulterated Lavoe's originals (which I do not think is particularly unexpected).

What I really expected from Mark Anthony was for him to incorporate some of his own flavor into this production. Mark Anthony is gifted in his own ways, and he should have allowed for this album to stand-out by being a little bit more like himself. Should he have done this, we would have ended up with one of the best salsa CD's ever - After all, this was a great opportunity for Mark to interpret, and not just imitate, during the remaking of some of yesterday's most-treasured salsa classics while concurrently allowing himself to reach today's "newer" salsa crowds... And as far as us consumers go - Why buy a less-than-perfect replica, when you can listen to the crème de la crème - which has stood the test of time?

Overall, this CD lacks originality and since Mark's intentions were to mirror Lavoe verbatim, I should write my evaluation with that in mind... And no, there is no Mark Lavoe.

5 out of 5 stars Some extremely HOT music........2007-08-01

One song in particular "AQUANILE" is really hot, hot, hot. If you don't want to get up and dance to this, you must be dead.

3 out of 5 stars Great soundtrack...up until track 10!.......2007-07-30

I really was enjoying this CD! 9 tracks of 70's style Salsa (something I grew up listening to) done with new arrangements and STELLAR vocals by the swesome Marc Anthony...

...up until track 10! I really, REALLY wish hubby Marc would be honest with Jen and tell her SHE CAN'T SING! A well written song with a HORRIBLE singer, brings this CD down from 5 stars to a 3! Talk about buzz kill.

A high recommend, if you can somehow edit out the 10th track.
El Cantante: The Originals
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Very Good... but windows does not display titles correctly
El Cantante: The Originals
Héctor Lavoe
Manufacturer: Fania / Umgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000R7I33W
Release Date: 2007-07-03

Tracks:

  1. El Cantante
  2. Mi Gente
  3. Che Che Colé
  4. Periódico De Ayer
  5. El Dia De Suerte
  6. Qué Lío
  7. Aguanile
  8. Todo Tiene Su Final
  9. Tú Bien Lo Sabes
  10. Plato De Segunda Mesa
  11. No Hay Quién Te Aguante
  12. Paraíso de Dulzura
  13. Lloré
  14. Mi Gente (Louie Vega EOL Remix-Radio Edit)

Album Description

El Cantante - The Originals - Hector Lavoe

Héctor Lavoe continues to be the source of tributes, covers, drama, and films. This collection of carefully remastered original songs affirms that the attention is well deserved. It features some of the classic hits he recorded together with Willie Colon. The influence of Lavoe will continue to be felt in the Latin music world, but nothing beats listening to this remastered original.

Héctor Lavoe siempre será una fuente de tributos, álbumes, portadas, obras de teatro, y películas. Esta colección de temas originales remasterizados otorgan la atención que se merece el gran cantante. Adicionalmente, contiene canciones clásicas que grabo con Willie Colon. La comunidad latina continuara sintiendo el impacto de Lavoe, pero en realidad, no hay nada mejor que escuchar este álbum original remasterizado.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Very Good... but windows does not display titles correctly.......2007-07-12

Those who like Hector Lavoe will enjoy this cd. Although the quality is not excellent (I heard the original LP in one of my neighbor's sound system and liked the sound and was amazed by the coda of Periodico de Ayer, an almost classical part at the end of the song with violins which lamentably is not included in this CD.)
I also like Dia de Suerte. How the chorus begins at "destiempo"... had not noticed it? uhmm.
Buena Vista Social Club
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Nice cuban music
  • Cubano Revisited
  • Ry Cooder With All Star Cuban Band
  • Buena Vista Social Club Classic
  • Absolutely fantastic!
Buena Vista Social Club
Ry Cooder , Ibrahim Ferrar , Ruben Gonzalez , Compay Segundo , and Omara Portuondo
Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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ASIN: B000005J56
Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

  1. Chan Chan
  2. De Camino A La Vereda
  3. El Cuarto De Tula
  4. Pueblo Nuevo
  5. Dos Gardenias
  6. Y Tu Que Has Hecho
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  9. Candela
  10. Amor De Loca Juventud
  11. Orgullecida
  12. Murmullo
  13. Buena Vista Social Club
  14. La Bayamesa

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Ry Cooder's name has helped bring attention to this session, but it's the veteran Cuban son musicians who make this album really special. Reminiscent of Ellington in its scope and sense of hushed romanticism, Buena Vista Social Club is that rare meld of quietude and intensity; while the players sound laid-back, they're putting forth very alive music, a reminder that aging doesn't mean taking to bed. Barbarito Torres's laoud solo on "El Cuarto de Tula" is both more blinding and more tasteful than any guitar showcase on any recent rock album; a quote from "Stormy Weather" and some very distinct parallels to Hawaiian styles remind us of why it's called "world music." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Nice cuban music.......2007-03-15

I have had this album a number of years, and my enthusiasm is not quite as great as many of the viewers here, because although it is generally pleasant listening, I don't think there are really any outstanding tracks or personal favorites on here.

I should add that I speak Spanish fairly well and therefore understand the lyrics, and am generally an enthusiast of Hispanic culture and music. The story of this worthy project and how this was recorded are interesting and I suspect some reviewers are moved more by sentiment than just on the merits of the music, some of which seems very middle-of-the-road to me, albeit pleasant enough for casual listening.

5 out of 5 stars Cubano Revisited.......2007-02-12

Ry Cooder did a good thing reassembling these wonderfully talented and forgotten stars of another period. Great album, wish it was a double, triple, a collection. I would buy it. Can't replace these icons of another era and their sound will be gone with them.

5 out of 5 stars Ry Cooder With All Star Cuban Band.......2007-02-02

All done in Spainish, this excellent CD has a book included with translations and facts about the players. The music here oozes with atmosphere, taking you to the heart of Cuba. First rate musicianship and great songs all the way through. Ry leaves the vocals to various others, but his guitar work is unmistakably present. A good veiw indeed!

5 out of 5 stars Buena Vista Social Club Classic.......2007-01-16

For those of you who are fans of the Buena Vista Social Club already, this is the masterpiece. A culmination of talented musicians, soul, love, and sultry afternoons with a cool drink getting ready to kick on into the night!

For those of you who have never listened to this style of music, don't just listen to it once as you could compare it to the first 3 olives you have ever eaten.

The first one shocks your taste with a layered complexity that is both sharp and mellow, leaving you with a look on your face that says "what just happened?".

The second takes you back to the memory of your first taste, and enjoying re-living the sensation, you start looking for more.

The third confirms your interests and instils an infatuation with something unique, powerful, and good for the heart and soul, that will be played over and over again.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!.......2007-01-11

Michael Fletcher reviewed this CD spot-on. And I concur with the review that it is magical--it is indeed that. I can listen to it over and over at work or at home! It seems to suit almost any mood and simply nourishes the soul. I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys good music--you don't even need to be a fan of Cuban music. I certainly am not well versed in Latin music, but am a definite fan of this album!
United We Swing
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • You have no option but to dance
United We Swing
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Manufacturer: Six Degrees
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000P6R868
Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

  1. S.H.O Intro
  2. Llego La Orquesta
  3. En El Tiempo Del Palladium
  4. Se Formo La Rumba
  5. Sacala Bailar
  6. Ahora Si
  7. Que Bonito
  8. Salsa Pa'l Bailador
  9. Mujer Divina
  10. Soy Candela
  11. Plena Con Sabor
  12. Danzon For My Father
  13. Late In the Evening

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Spanish Harlem Orchestra's United We Swing does more than just make you want to dance. The joyous collection will likely incite a full-scale house party, complete with flowy dresses, sparkly jewelry, and silky, unbuttoned shirts. The disc plays like an actual live performance, a tight mix of passion and precision. Bandleader Oscar Hernandez even introduces the entire outfit on the opening track. Horns blare, percussion pulses, and a voice of choruses guides several numbers. If nothing else, take a listen to the trio of "Sacala Bailar," "Ahora Si," and "Que Bonito," which comes midway through the disc, for an idea of SHO's sparkling seamlessness. "Danzon For My Father" is a touching instrumental tribute, and the bilingual "Late in the Evening-Tarde en la Noche" features an inspired guest spot by Paul Simon, who matches the group's swelling enthusiasm. Swing does just that--and so much more. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars You have no option but to dance.......2007-05-23

Since their arrival in 2000, Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) has established itself as a standard bearer of contemporary Latin music. Directed by world-renowned pianist, arranger, and producer Oscar Hernández, the thirteen-member all-star ensemble has reintroduced the classic sounds of New York City Salsa to music lovers worldwide. United We Swing, SHO's third album, is a stunning follow-up to their 2004 Grammy award-winning album Across 110th St., and their 2002 Grammy nominated debut, Un Gran Día En El Barrio.

On United We Swing, Spanish Harlem Orchestra continues in the same classic-meets-contemporary sound, but with refreshing originality. Nine of the songs are original compositions grounded in the unique identity the band has forged based on the musical legacy of El Barrio, a pulsating Eastside community in NYC located to the south of 125th St that gave rise to Boogaloo, Latin Soul, and Salsa.
La Llave De Mi Corazon
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • La llave de mi corazon
  • Good songs, including cross over songs
  • El mejor album latino del 2007
  • Excellent Come Back on Juan Luis Guerra...finally!!!
  • AHORA SI !!!!!!!!
La Llave De Mi Corazon
Juan Luis Guerra
Manufacturer: EMI Televisa Music
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ASIN: B000NA28A2
Release Date: 2007-03-20

Tracks:

  1. Medicine For My Soul
  2. La Travesia
  3. Te Contaran
  4. Qaue Me Des Tu Carino
  5. Como Yo
  6. Si Tu No Bailas Conmigo
  7. Solo Tengo Ojos Para Ti
  8. Amores
  9. Cancioncita De Amor
  10. Sabia Manera
  11. La Llavae De Mi Corazon
  12. Something Good
  13. A La Vera

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La Llave De Mi Corazon finds tropical music troubadour Juan Luis Guerra returning to the secular sounds that have made him an enduring, endearing performer. His last disc, 2004's Para Ti, was a cautiously received--if still joyous--collection of spiritual tunes. La Llave De Mi Corazon centers on romance and love, themes that better suit Guerra's blend of salsa, merengue and other assorted tropical rhythms. The cutesy title track is featured in English and in Spanish, though it's doubtful Guerra will engage in any serious crossover work anytime soon. Better is "Something Good," a silky, simmering duet with smoky-voiced Chiara Civello. Guerra's own rich, expressive delivery is always a treat. He's emotive without oversinging, particularly during the lilting "A La Vera" and "Solo Tengo Ojos Para Ti." Standout "Si Tu No Bailas Conmigo" is a simple, gorgeous ode to amor that soars on glittering imagery and a gently shuffling beat. "If you don't dance with me, I prefer not to dance," Guerra confesses to a lover. It's an irresistible invitation. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars La llave de mi corazon.......2007-07-29

Excelent to be listened or to use for dancing. Variety of rhythms make it exciting.

4 out of 5 stars Good songs, including cross over songs.......2007-07-23

Most songs are good. Not sure I like his effort on most of the ballads included. I prefer his fast rhytm fun songs in the CD.

5 out of 5 stars El mejor album latino del 2007.......2007-07-18

Quien no recuerda "Bachata Rosa", "Si Tu Te Vas" o "Mi PC"? Juan Luis Guerra forma parte integral del haber crecido en Hispanoamerica en los años ochenta y noventa. Desde el cambio de siglo, no se sentia con la misma fuerza (o al menos no lo sentia YO con la misma fuerza), pero "La Llave De Mi Corazon" cambio todo de nuevo.

Aunque el sonido del album recuerda a la mejor epoca del gigante genio de la musica Dominicana, el album refresca el ambiente, recordandole al mundo el nivel de genialidad de Juan Luis Guerra que logra a un mismo tiempo alborotarle a uno las ganas de bailar y de decirle "Te Amo" a la pareja. No hay cancion debil en el album, lo cual equivale a decir que no hay descanso para los fanaticos de Juan Luis a lo largo y ancho de los 13 tracks.

Simplemente, sin lugar a duda, "La Llave De Mi Corazon" es el mejor album latino del año 2007.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Come Back on Juan Luis Guerra...finally!!!.......2007-07-15

I just love it, the english songs and new jazz rithems are a great complement to the other merengue, salsa and bachata songs.

Well rounded album full of poetry and dancing!

5 out of 5 stars AHORA SI !!!!!!!!.......2007-06-22

Este si es el Juan Luis que aprendi a admirar desde hace mas de 20 años..Aqui vuelve a componer y cantar para todo su publico, con ese talento sin medida que tiene para orgullo de todos los latinos.
Despues de un pequeño desvio en el camino ( desde mi optica), en el cual quizo dar testimonio de su fe particular, olvidando que su publico es heterogeneo y que no necesariamente valora sus creencias intimas (aun cuando las respete) de la forma en que valora su musica que si tiene un valor universal...,Juan Luis vuelve a ser lo que es...nuestro mas grande artista!!!
Excelente CD..!!!!
Umbrella
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Umbrella remix CD by Rihanna
  • ANOTHER HIT!!! Keep it UP!!!
  • THE CITY OF SAC THANKS YOU.......
  • Rained Out
Umbrella
Rihanna , and Jay-Z
Manufacturer: Universal/Def Jam
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PMGPV6
Release Date: 2007-06-04

Tracks:

  1. Radio Edit
  2. Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Radio Edit
  3. Lindbergh Palace Remix
  4. Video

Album Description

2007 enhanced CD pressing of the first single pulled from her third album Good Girl Gone Bad. 'Umbrella' features Jay-Z and is another summer anthem in the vein of previous smashes 'Pon De Replay' and 'S.O.S,'. Features four versions of 'Umbrella': Radio Edit, Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Radio Edit, The Lindbergh Palace Remix and Enhanced Video. Mercury.

Album Details

After Selling Almost Half a Million Copies of "a Girl Like Me", the 19 Year Old Beauty from Barbados Returns with her Third Album "Good Girl Gone Bad". The Single "Umbrella", featuring Jay Z, is Lifted from the Set and is Presented Here with Mixes by Seamus Haji and Paul Emanuel and Lindbergh as Well as the Enhanced Promotional Video.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Umbrella remix CD by Rihanna.......2007-07-14

The two remixes on this CD are awesome. The original version of Umbrella is not so hot, but the the remixes make it a totally different song.

5 out of 5 stars ANOTHER HIT!!! Keep it UP!!!.......2007-06-11

Rihanna came with another summer anthem. 'umbrella' a great track over all... there are not many artist that have more than one hit.... rihanna can say that. she has had a hit for the past 3 summers and has no sign in slowin down.

Jay-Z did not take over the track like he alwayz tries to do... then rihanna comes with the hotness.. her voice may not b the strongest voice in music but she does kno how to use it and does songs that suit her...

the chorus is timeless "U can stand under my umbrella ella ella ey ey ey"... its the way she is singing it that makes it stick in your head.

the 'umbrella' video is so breathe takin... the silver body paint sold me....

'pon de replay", "SOS', 'unfaitful', now "umbrella".... keep the hits comin... ill b listenin

5 out of 5 stars THE CITY OF SAC THANKS YOU..............2007-06-06

This work is genius..... from Bach to Tupac. I love this Song. A True Classic. JAY-Z you know what sounds right!!!!! and that is why you Earn the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bling Right??
Thank you BOTH FOR This wonderful Addison to the Sound of Club-Classic Music.

DJ SANDMAN WjT. Sac, Yolo, CA...........
Small Town USA. Real To life People.....

2 out of 5 stars Rained Out.......2007-06-03

There are times where a good artist can make a song that can be a dissapointment, and there are those artists who've made dissapointing songs altogether. Rihanna has been unfortunately one of them. Her latest single, Umbrella from her upcoming record A Good Girl Gone Bad tries to place her into a more Hip Hop Soul style that tries to capture what Beyonce and Ciara have brought to the public. Sadly, Rihanna misses out from that image, and the song doesn't seem to help either. Especially, after the last few singles like the depressing Unfaithful, didn't help her sales. All in all, I think that she needs to find better material for herself, because it is going to be a stormy career left.

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La Voz
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Hector's all-time classic debut album.
  • Lavoe's first solo album!!!
La Voz
Héctor Lavoe
Manufacturer: Fania / Umgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EMGK3K
Release Date: 2006-03-14

Tracks:

  1. Todopoderoso
  2. Emborrachame de Amore
  3. Paraiso de Dulzura
  4. Amor de La Calle
  5. Rompe Saraguey
  6. Mucho Amor
  7. Tus Ojos
  8. Mi Gente

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Hector's all-time classic debut album........2006-12-17

While never released as a single, Hector's truly superb cover version of the classic bolero "Tus Ojos" (previously recorded by both Santos Colon and Vicentico Valdes) is this album's crown jewel. In my opinion, said song is Hector's all-time best vocal performance--so much so, in fact, that I'd say it was nothing short of shameful that it wasn't issued as a single. "El Todopoderoso", "Rompe Saraguey" and "Mi Gente" were the big hits --which deservedly became classics--but "Tus Ojos" remains beautiful beyond compare.

5 out of 5 stars Lavoe's first solo album!!!.......2006-06-09

Here is the remastered edition of Hector Lavoe's first album. This edition includes the original cover art and an essay. It does sound much better than the previous Fania edition and it's cheaper too!
Produced by Willie Colon and featuring Mark Dimond on piano, Nicky Marrero on timbales and Ray Maldonado on trumpet, this is a New York salsa classic (1975)from beginning to end. No weak or filler tunes here.
BUY IT!!!
Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Exitos
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great CD
  • All his new times greatest hit
  • Great buy
  • Could have been better...
  • Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Exitos with Marc Anthony.....
Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Exitos
Marc Anthony
Manufacturer: Sony International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FQJP0K
Release Date: 2006-07-11

Tracks:

  1. Dlo
  2. No Me Ames
  3. Da La Vuelta
  4. Muy Dentro De MYou Sang To Me)
  5. Celos
  6. Tragedia
  7. Barco A La Deriva
  8. Ahora Quien
  9. Valio La Pena
  10. Se Esfuma Tu Amor
  11. Tu Amor Me Hace Bien
  12. Lamento Borincano
  13. Lo Que No Di
  14. Que Precio Tiene El Cielo

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Sigo Siendo Yo (Still Being Me) is not only the title of Marc Anthony's new hits collection, it's also a reaffirmation of his status as one of Spanish-language music's preeminent voices. The stirring set is balanced with sweeping ballads ("Ahora Quien," "Se Esfuma Tu Amor") and Anthony's true forte--scorching salsa numbers ("Valio La Pena," Tu Amor Me Hace Bien"). Still, everything is vividly enhanced by Anthony's astonshing vocal range. The disc's two new songs are a toss up: "Lo Que No Di" is overblown, overwrought and ponderous. In other words, a likely theme song for some future telenovela. First single "Que Precio Tiene El Cielo" is much better, highlighted by a sweet, slowly building salsa rhythm. Some hits--"Dimelo," "Muy Dentro De Mi"--are equally familiar in their English-language versions but benefit from richer performances en espanol--usually the case with Anthony's material. Also included--perhaps as a sweet bit of foresight--is "No Me Ames," Anthony's 1999 duet with future wife Jennifer Lopez. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2007-04-01

A very good CD! Celos, Tu Amor Me Hace Bien and Que Precio Tiene El Cielo which is burning on the Radio in Boston is awesome, great musical Salsa arrangements on these songs...very intoxicating!

Lamento Jibaro...is a great sad Puerto Rican story with a nice old style musical arrangement which takes you back to the Island for those whom can relate and undertand the story behind the lyrics to this song.

A great CD for New Marc fans to endulge in his Spanish Music for starters.

Angel
Chelsea - MA

5 out of 5 stars All his new times greatest hit.......2007-02-25

I love this cd.The song I love the best is "Que Precio tiene el cielo".If you never heard it b4 its cause its a new song.An other song that is new and good is "lo que no di" it very sad but I still enjoy listening to it.

4 out of 5 stars Great buy.......2007-01-24

very well recommended .. a must buy .. wide variety of songs from slow to fast pace .. will keep you moving!!!!

3 out of 5 stars Could have been better..........2007-01-18

I purchased this cd for my mother who is a HUGE Marc Anthony fan. This cd was okay but I wouldn't go out of my way to purchase another one. I was expecting so much more (new songs, etc.) from Marc. There were too many ballads and not enough salsa. He's had much better in the past.

5 out of 5 stars Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Exitos with Marc Anthony............2007-01-03

All I can say about this cd is LOVE IT! Marc Anthony is the BEST.....
Comedia
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • This Record is a Classic
  • Great album by Lavoe...but beware of this reissue!!!
Comedia
Héctor Lavoe
Manufacturer: Fania / Umgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000F7CE16
Release Date: 2006-04-25

Tracks:

  1. Cantante
  2. Comedia
  3. Verdad
  4. Tiempos Pasados
  5. Bandolera
  6. Proque Te Conoc
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This Record is a Classic.......2007-08-02

I recently moved from NJ to VA so I gave away all my old "33's Long Play Albums" which included this one: "Comedia". After reminiscing on how much I enjoyed listening to the hauntingly beautiful voice of Hector LaVoe I decided to buy the CD. If something is truly outstanding you go back for seconds.


Howard B

5 out of 5 stars Great album by Lavoe...but beware of this reissue!!!.......2006-06-08

This is Lavoe in top form! His signature tune "El Cantante" is here. Produced by Willie Colon!!!
This remastered edition, although a bit better than the old Fania cd pressing lacks depth and detail. If you have a turntable look around for the Fania LP. No type of remastering will duplicate the sound of a LP.
And another thing--one of the pictures in the tray card is actually not Hector. It seems to be Ray Barretto.
Music of the Sun
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Puts the B in boring
  • Great CD from start to finish
  • Pretty good
  • Music of the Sun - actually 2.5 stars
  • No originality, just another dance album.
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Manufacturer: Def Jam
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ASIN: B0009XFJ0O
Release Date: 2005-08-30

Tracks:

  1. Pon De Replay
  2. Here I Go Again
  3. If It's Lovin' That You Want
  4. You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)
  5. That La, La, La
  6. The Last Time
  7. Willing To Wait
  8. Music Of The Sun
  9. Let Me
  10. Rush
  11. There's A Thug In My Life
  12. Now I Know
  13. Pon De Replay (Remix)

Album Description

There's nothing like the warm spirit of the Caribbean to re-energize a dry, stale season of the same old song and dance. And with summer fast approaching there couldn't be a better time for Barbados-born singer Rihanna to break into an industry that is eager to celebrate the next big thing. Thanks to multi-platinum island-born superstars like Sean Paul, Shaggy and Elephant Man, the mainstream has been primed for a rhythmic female star to step into the forefront of popular music.

Besides ripping traditional reggae tracks like a seasoned dancehall queen, the stunning 17-year-old Rihanna possesses a powerful singing voice that conjures up feelings and experiences way beyond her years. It's no wonder that all it took was a quick audition with Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, President and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, for the green-eyed beauty to solidify a recording contract with the multi-million dollar record company. While that performance ended up changing her life forever, the sweet natured island girl laughs at her own naiveté at the time. "I was in the lobby shaking!," remembers Rihanna with a healthy dose of her Bajan accent hanging onto every one of her words. "I saw just a little bit of Jay's face down the hall and I was just like, 'Oh my God!' I had never met a celebrity, and to meet a celebrity who's also the president of the label, that was crazy!!"

Luckily Rihanna was able to shake the jitters as soon as she started her impromptu showcase, a performance that forced her future label bosses to sign the deal before she walked out of their offices. "We were there until 4:30 in the morning closing the deal. Every time I signed my name I was just smiling."

Growing up in the parish of St. Michael, Barbados, it never occurred to Rihanna that one day she would be sitting in the company of mega music moguls. Before moving to the US in 2005, Rihanna lived somewhat of a simple life on her home island where she attended high school and like most teenage girls sang songs for fun with her friends. Aside from winning her school's beauty and talent pageant, Rihanna never realized how talented she really was until she attracted the attention of a New York City music producer named Evan Rogers. (Evan and his partner, Carl Sturken, have produced hits for such artists as Christina Aguilera, Ruben Studdard and Kelly Clarkson.) Evan and his Barbadian wife Jackie were vacationing over Christmas near Rihanna's hometown and through a mutual friend were introduced to the young diva. After hearing her belt out a couple of tunes Evan realized Rihanna's future star power and invited her to New York to record some tracks.

Rihanna, Evan and Carl ended up creating close to a dozen songs. Together they pulled inspiration from the dancehall and reggae that are embedded in Rihanna's rich musical culture and fused it with a fresh R&B soul sound - a mixture Rihanna likes to compare to one of her favorite Caribbean dishes, callaloo. "It's like a gumbo or a stew," explains Rihanna. "My music is mostly Caribbean beats mixed with R&B. I don't want to be pigeon holed into being just a dance artist because I can sing too. I have ballads on the album as well as upbeat tracks."

Rihanna's debut album promises to have all the ingredients that make musical magic. And like her influences Beyonce, Alicia Keys, and Mariah Carey, Rihanna is a talented songwriter who has co-written much of her album. "Music is in my D.N.A.!" exclaims the bright eyed singer. Her first single "Pon De Replay" is sure to mash up dancehalls worldwide with Rihanna's soul stirring vocals demanding the DJ to play her song again and again 'til it touches every single person within earshot. With tracks featuring both Elephant Man and Vybz Kartel, Rihanna is guaranteed to supply some serious heat for both radio and clubs nationwide.

Rihanna is indeed living a real life Cinderella story. "If I hadn't met Evan and Carl I might have just been dreaming forever," she muses. "I am so thankful for everything they've done for me." Soon the whole world will be giving both Rihanna and her producers thanks.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Puts the B in boring.......2007-06-24

Sounds like Beyonce with the flu. Nasal and flat and desperate. I wonder how this girl got a record deal as there is ont a single stand-out track here. very like the Pussycatdolls in many ways.

5 out of 5 stars Great CD from start to finish.......2007-05-14

I thoroughly enjoyed this CD. You get to see Rihanna's range on this album. If you liked her other CD you will like this one.

4 out of 5 stars Pretty good.......2006-09-17

(I'm 16, just didn't want to go through all that registering stuff)

It's not as good as I thought it was going to be. I borrowed it from a friend hoping the songs would be like Pon de Replay. Some were, but mainly the ones where another person was featured. I'm not a big fan of slow songs, but hers weren't half bad where I skipped right over them. I listened to almost all of them, and that's good for me because I get SO easily distracted when it comes to music.

My absolute favorites are:
1. Pon de Replay
2. No you don't love me (No, No, No)
3. That La, la, la
4. Let me
5. Rush
6. There's a thug in my life

The Pon de Replay remix was alright. My favorite remix of the song though, is featuring A.P., but it's innapropriate to put on a non-parental advisory cd. However, this cd is definitely worth buying.

2 out of 5 stars Music of the Sun - actually 2.5 stars.......2006-09-06

I admit to being curious about Rihanna's music because like a previous poster from Brooklyn stated " I was not trying to become a Rihanna fan!!". I was really pleasantly surprised by the quality of this disc and although Rihanna is no vocal powerhouse, the songs on the disc were produced in such a way as to mask this fact and create more than a few enjoyable songs.

I really loved her lead single, PON DE REPLAY and since I don't listen to the radio, it never grew old to me because I heard it so infrequently. It's almost an instantly classic dance track with its hypnotic beats & fun lyrics.

The other standout tracks to me are:

HERE I GO AGAIN - like the island beats of the music and again, her vocals are utilized well on the track

WILLING TO WAIT - more of a straight r&b track with great beats that again, work well with her vocals

LET ME - has an interesting "go-go" beat mixed with a middle eastern sound

RUSH - again, a great dance track

It's unfortunate that her vocal skills are so slight because there are 2 ballads that although featuring very pretty music production, ultimately fail as singles because she is such a weak vocalist: THE LAST TIME - Rihanna attempts vocal runs that are way out of her league and NOW I KNOW - although she has moments where her voice sounds pretty, this song would've been a big hit for a stronger singer.

Honestly, I'd recommend this disc to others who are curious about Rihanna's music and to those who like Ashanti - ultimately they are cut from the same cloth as "artists". They are able to produce enjoyable singles (through the magic of ProTools) but don't do much in the way of live vocal performances.

2 out of 5 stars No originality, just another dance album........2006-08-07

At least this album doesn't have "Unfaithful", so it gets 2 stars instead of 1. Seriously though, what house would you want to roll up to, pickin up yo friends listening to this junk? Might as well put Beyonce in, at least she's classy and has a better vocal range on ballads.

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