Desahogo (Vico C album)

Desahogo
Studio album by Vico C
Released	March 1, 2005
Recorded	2004–05
Genre	Hip-hop alternative reggaeton R&B
Length	47:35
Label	EMI Latin
Vico C chronology
The Files: The Greatest Hits (2004) Desahogo (2005) El Encuentro (2006)

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]

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

1. "Intro - Voy Spoken Word"
2. "Desahogo"
3. "Se Escaman" (featuring Eddie Dee)
4. "Lo Grande Que Es Perdonar" (featuring Gilberto Santa Rosa)
5. "No Es Cuestión De Estar Pegao"
6. "Te Me Puedo Escapar" (featuring Cultura Profética)
7. "Tu Corazón Ya No Aguanta Pela"
8. "Vámonos Po' Encima" (featuring Mala Rodríguez and D'Mingo)
9. "Compañera"
10. "Ésta Es La Esquina"
11. "Mami"
12. "Échale" (featuring Ivy Queen)
13. "Outro - Se Acabó"

Charts

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

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [16]	Platinum (Latin)	100,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. March 26, 2005.
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3. "Desahogo". Billboard. March 19, 2005. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
4. 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.
5. Sánchez, Casey (March 3, 2005). "¿Cómo Perdió Vico C Su Album?" . Extra. ProQuest   427398307.
6. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. March 19, 2005.
7. Echeverri, Andrea (February 27, 2005). "Latin Record Rack – Post-crash course in ardent rap: [Hpme Edition]" . Los Angeles Times. pp. E.48. ProQuest   422011342.
8. "CD Reviews" . Tucson Citizen. May 12, 2005. ISSN   0888-5478. ProQuest   237147265.
9. "The Complete List of Grammy Nominations (Published 2005)". The New York Times. December 8, 2005. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved November 26, 2020.
10. "Complete list of 6th annual Latin Grammy nominations". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
11. "2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists". Billboard. February 16, 2006. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
12. "Nominados al Premio Lo Nuestro 2006". People en Español (in Spanish). December 12, 2005. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
13. "Vico C Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
14. "Vico C Chart History (Tropical Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
15. "Vico C Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
16. "American album certifications – Vico-C – Desahogo". Recording Industry Association of America.