Secretos (Secrets) is the 19th studio album by Mexican performer José José, It was released by RCA Ariola in 1983 (see 1983 in music). It was written, produced and arranged by Manuel Alejandro. Secretos became José José's first collaboration with Manuel Alejandro on album and went on to become the most popular of Jose José's career. In the first weeks of its release, it sold 2 million copies. and to date it has shifted 20 million copies worldwide, which makes it one of the best-selling albums in the world. It holds the record for the best-selling album in the history of Mexico with 5 million copies. "Secretos" reached the top of the Billboard charts in almost all the countries of the American continent. This album was so successful that its popularity in the world had increased astronomically. .[2] Secretos received 22 Platinum and Gold certifications worldwide. Secretos was nominated for Grammy Awards for Best Latin Pop Performance in the 27th Annual Grammy Awards in 1985, losing to Always in My Heart (Siempre en mi Corazón) by Plácido Domingo.[3]
| Secretos | ||||
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| Released | October 11, 1983 | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Studio | Sonoland Studios (Madrid, Spain) | |||
| Genre | Latin pop (80's) | |||
| Length | 43:21 | |||
| Label | RCA Ariola | |||
| Producer | Manuel Alejandro | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Manuel Alejandro
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lo Dudo" | 3:41 |
| 2. | "El Amor Acaba" | 4:20 |
| 3. | "Voy a Llenarte Toda" | 5:25 |
| 4. | "Cuando Vayas Conmigo" | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Entre Ella y Tu" | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Lágrimas" | 5:15 |
| 7. | "He Renunciado a Ti" | 3:55 |
| 8. | "Quiero Perderme Contigo" | 4:54 |
| 9. | "Esta Noche te Voy a Estrenar" | 5:06 |
| 10. | "A esa" | 3:02 |
Secretos tracks sampled by other artists
edit"Lo Dudo"
In 1998 - U.S. rapper DMX sampled the intro of romantic ballad "Lo Dudo" in his song "Let Me Fly" of which was included in his debut release It's Dark and Hell Is Hot.
In 2005 - Los Angeles Latin Hip-Hop duo Akwid sample the same intro yet this time with vocal audio from the original recording of which was included on their album 'Los Aguacates De Jilquilpan' on the song "Anda Y Ve, Lo Dudo".
"Cuando Vayas Conmigo"
In 1998 - New York rapper Noreaga samples the intro of this romantic ballad in his titled song "It's Not a Game".
Sales
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | 80,000[4] |
References
edit- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r100659
- ^ Cobo, Leila (29 November 2003). "The Prince's 40-Year Reign: A Billboard Q&A". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 48. Nielsen Company. p. 28. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences nominees for Grammy..." United Press International. January 10, 1985. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^ "Talent Crosses". Billboard. January 26, 1985. p. VL-50. Retrieved March 8, 2024.