Desahogo is the seventh studio album released by Puerto Rican singer Vico C. It was released by EMI Latin on March 1, 2005 and is the follow-up of En Honor a la Verdad (2003).[1][2] The album blends and fusion rap with traditional tropical music such as reggae, Cuban guaijra, vallenato and salsa along with R&B and reggaeton with raging lyrics from protest about political corruption, consumerism and social criticism to love, regrets, and romance[3][4] According the artist, it is his most complete album. It features guest appearances by Eddie Dee, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Cultura Profetica, Mala Rodriguez, Ivy Queen and D`Mingo. Initially the album was set to be released on February 15, 2005. However, it was delayed due some recorded material were lost and later recovered.[5]
| Desahogo | ||||
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| Released | March 1, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2004–05 | |||
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| Length | 47:35 | |||
| Label | EMI Latin | |||
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Deshago was praised by the critics.[6][7] While some praised the musical fusions others enjoyed the maturity and the structure on the lyrics.[8] It receive two nominations including Best Urban Album at 6th Annual Latin Grammys and for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.[9][10] It was also nominated for Urban Album of the Year at Premios Lo Nuestro 2006 and Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year at Billboard Latin Music Awards 2006.[11][12] It was supported by the release of four singles: "Se Escaman", "Lo Grande Que Es Perdonar", "Compañera" and the title track.
Track listing
edit- "Intro - Voy Spoken Word"
- "Desahogo"
- "Se Escaman" (featuring Eddie Dee)
- "Lo Grande Que Es Perdonar" (featuring Gilberto Santa Rosa)
- "No Es Cuestión De Estar Pegao"
- "Te Me Puedo Escapar" (featuring Cultura Profética)
- "Tu Corazón Ya No Aguanta Pela"
- "Vámonos Po' Encima" (featuring Mala Rodríguez and D'Mingo)
- "Compañera"
- "Ésta Es La Esquina"
- "Mami"
- "Échale" (featuring Ivy Queen)
- "Outro - Se Acabó"
Charts
edit| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[13] | 8 |
| US Tropical Albums (Billboard)[14] | 3 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[15] | 21 |
Sales and certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[16] | Platinum (Latin) | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 2005-03-26.
- ^ Cobo, Leila (March 19, 2005). "Desahogo". Billboard. p. 33. ProQuest 227232362.
- ^ "Desahogo". Billboard. 2005-03-19. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
- ^ Fernandez-Soberon, Miriam (March 24, 2005). "Vico C: 'Soy muy fiel a mis principios'". El Diario La Prensa. p. 36. ISSN 0742-9428. ProQuest 368494503.
- ^ Sánchez, Casey (March 3, 2005). "¿Cómo Perdió Vico C Su Album?". Extra. ProQuest 427398307.
- ^ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 2005-03-19.
- ^ Echeverri, Andrea (February 27, 2005). "Latin Record Rack – Post-crash course in ardent rap: [Hpme Edition]". Los Angeles Times. pp. E.48. ProQuest 422011342.
- ^ "CD Reviews". Tucson Citizen. May 12, 2005. ISSN 0888-5478. ProQuest 237147265.
- ^ "The Complete List of Grammy Nominations (Published 2005)". The New York Times. 2005-12-08. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ "Complete list of 6th annual Latin Grammy nominations". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ "2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists". Billboard. 2006-02-16. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
- ^ "Nominados al Premio Lo Nuestro 2006". People en Español (in Spanish). December 12, 2005. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
- ^ "Vico C Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Vico C Chart History (Tropical Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Vico C Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "American album certifications – Vico-C – Desahogo". Recording Industry Association of America.