El Ejemplo

Last updated

El Ejemplo
El Ejemplo - Los Tigres del Norte.jpeg
Studio album by
Los Tigres del Norte
ReleasedMay 2, 1995
Genre Norteño
Length44:19
Language Spanish
Label Fonovisa
Producer Eduardo Hernández [1]
Los Tigres del Norte chronology
Los Dos Plebes
(1994)		El Ejemplo
(1995)		Unidos Para Siempre
(1996)
Singles from El Ejemplo
  1. "La Fama de la Pareja"
    Released: 1995
  2. "El Ejemplo"
    Released: 1995
  3. "Golpes en el Corazón"
    Released: 1995
  4. "No Puedo Más"
    Released: 1996

El Ejemplo (The Example) is a studio album by Regional Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte. It was released by Fonovisa Records on May 2, 1995, and includes fourteen tracks written by Teodoro Bello and Enrique Valencia, which span song styles such as ballads, boleros, corridos, cumbias and rancheras.

Contents

The album was a commercial success peaking at number eight in the Billboard Top Latin Albums in the United States, where it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. To promote the album, Los Tigres del Norte released four singles, "La Fama de la Pareja", the title track and "Golpes en el Corazón" that reached top ten in the Billboard Hot Latin Songs, while the single "No Puedo Más" peaked at number 15 in the same chart. "Golpes en el Corazón", was later included in the setlist of their live album MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres del Norte and Friends as a duet with Mexican singer Paulina Rubio.

Release and reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]
Billboard positive [1]

Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte released their twenty-sixth studio album titled El Ejemplo on May 2, 1995. The album included twelve tracks written by Teodoro Bello and two songs written by Enrique Valencia. [2] Four corridos ("El Tamal", "Tiempos de Mayo", "La Fama de la Pareja" and "Morir Matando"), seven rancheras ("El Ejemplo", "Devuélveme", "No Puedo Más", "Quién", "Como Aceite y Como el Agua", "Un Mar de Vino" and "Te He de Olvidar"), one cumbia ("Me Quedas a la Medida"), one ballad ("Golpes en el Corazón") and one bolero ("Nos Estorbó la Ropa") were recorded. [2] The website AllMusic gave the album four stars out of five. [2] Billboard magazine named the album a "likable batch of moving anecdotal corridos, spirited rancheras, and a pair of ballads that would be superb singles: 'Golpes en el Corazón' and 'Nos Estorbó la Ropa'." [1] The first single "La Fama de la Pareja" also received praise, being referred to as a "highlight" of the album. [1]

Singles

Gnome-mime-sound-openclipart.svg
"Golpes en el Corazón"
"Golpes en el Corazón" became the greatest hit from the album El Ejemplo peaking at the top of the Billboard Regional Mexican Songs chart.
Problems playing this file? See media help.

The album lead single "La Fama de la Pareja" ("The Fame of the Couple"), a corrido about a husband and wife dedicated to contraband and drug trafficking, [3] peaked at number five in the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart and at number four in the Regional Mexican Songs chart. [4] The title track was selected as the second single, and is a ranchera track about a love relationship that ended and the impossibility of getting a divorce, staying married for the sake of their children. [5] "El Ejemplo" ("The Example") reached number six at the Billboard Hot Latin Songs and three at the Regional Mexican Songs charts, respectively. [6] "Golpes en el Corazón" ("Punches to the Heart") was released as third single and became the biggest hit of the album, peaking at number two in the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart for a month (blocked at the top by "Tú, sólo tú" by Selena and "Si nos dejan" by Luis Miguel for two weeks each). [7] [8] "Golpes en el Corazón", about a failed love relationship, [9] spent eight non-consecutive weeks at the top of the Regional Mexican Songs chart and at the Broadcast Music, Inc. awards of 1997 won the Latin Song of the Year award. [10] [11] It was also nominated Regional Mexican Song of the Year at the 1996 Lo Nuestro Awards. [12] The track regained interest when was included in the setlist for the MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres del Norte and Friends recorded by the band in 2011 with the participation of Mexican singer Paulina Rubio. [13] This version was nominated for Record of the Year at the 12th Latin Grammy Awards ceremony. [14] "No Puedo Más" ("I Can't Take it Anymore") was chosen as the fourth and last single, peaking at number 15 in the Billboard Top Latin Songs and at number nine in the Regional Mexican Songs charts, respectively. [15]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."El Tamal (The Tamal)"Teodoro Bello3:06
2."El Ejemplo (The Example)"Bello2:55
3."Devuélveme (Give Me Back)"Bello2:45
4."Tiempos de Mayo (Times of May)"Enrique Valencia3:30
5."Golpes en el Corazón (Punches to the Heart)"Valencia3:48
6."La Fama de la Pareja (The Fame of the Couple)"Bello2:59
7."No Puedo Mas (I Can't Take it Anymore)"Bello3:00
8."Morir Matando (Dying Killing)"Bello3:15
9."Quién (Who)"Bello3:24
10."Como Aceite y Como el Agua (Like Oil and Like Water)"Bello3:28
11."Un Mar de Vino (A Sea of Wine)"Bello2:55
12."Te He de Olvidar (I Will Forget You)"Bello2:28
13."Me Quedas a la Medida (You Were Made for Me)"Bello3:24
14."Nos Estorbó la Ropa (Our Clothes Were an Obstacle)"Bello3:22

Source: [2] [16]

Chart performance

El Ejemplo debuted and peaked at number eight in the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart in the week of May 13, 1995, being the second highest debut of the week after Cuando los Ángeles Lloran by Maná at number seven. [17] The album reached a peak of number two in the Regional Mexican Albums chart in the week of September 16, 1995, being held at the top by Selena's Amor Prohibido . [18] The band earned the Regional Mexican Album of the Year, Duo or Group Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards of 1996. [19] El Ejemplo was the 20th bestselling Latin album of 1995 in the United States and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, the first for the band. [20] [21] By 1999, the album had sold over 650,000 copies. [22]

Sales and certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [23] Gold500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Los Tigres del Norte</span> California-based norteño Mexican band

Los Tigres del Norte are a norteño band from San Jose, California. Originally founded in the small town Rosa Morada in the municipality of Mocorito, Sinaloa, Mexico, with sales of 32 million albums, the band is one of the most recognized acts in regional Mexican music, due to their long history and their successes within the Mexican community in the diaspora. The band is famous for its political corridos, some of which have been censored, even in its own country. The band is the only Mexican group to win 7 Grammy awards and 12 Latin Grammys. In addition, the band has made 40 films alongside the Almada brothers among other well-known Mexican actors.

Regional Mexican music refers collectively to the regional subgenres of the country music of Mexico and its derivatives from the Southwestern United States. Each subgenre is representative of a certain region and its popularity also varies by regions. Subgenres include banda, country en Español, Duranguense, grupero, mariachi, New Mexico music, Norteño, Sierreño, Tejano, and Tierra Caliente. It is among the most popular radio formats targeting Mexican Americans in the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">En El Jardín</span> 1997 single by Alejandro Fernández featuring Gloria Estefan

"En El Jardín" is a song written by Kike Santander and performed by Mexican recording artist Alejandro Fernández. It was co-produced by Santander and Emilio Estefan and features Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan. It was released as the second single from Me Estoy Enamorando by Sony Music Mexico in 1997. The song is a pop ballad and portrays both singers falling in love, as if the love blossomed from a garden. A music video featuring both artists was made for the track.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Grupera</span> Genre of Regional Mexican music

Grupera is a subgenre of regional Mexican music. It reached the height of its popularity in the 1990s, especially in rural areas. Grupera music traces its roots to the rock groups of the 1960s yet has evolved significantly over time. Typically performed by ensembles of four or more musicians, the genre prominently features electric guitars, Musical keyboards, and drums. The popularity of grupera music surged notably during the 1980s, propelling it into commercial viability and establishing its place within the Latin music landscape. Today, the genre is widely acknowledged and celebrated in prestigious Latin music awards ceremonies such as Lo Nuestro Awards and the Latin Grammy Awards, reflecting its enduring influence and cultural significance across Latin America and beyond. Grupera music is a distinct Mexican musical genre that blends traditional ranchera melodies with influences from norteño and other regional styles like corridos, cumbias, charangas, ballads, boleros and huapangos.

Los Huracanes del Norte are a regional Mexican band. Throughout their history, they have played different styles of norteño music, such as traditional norteño from northeastern Mexico, rough Norteño from Mexico's pacific northwest, and saxophone norteño popular in Mexico's landlocked states. They are originally from Yahualica de González Gallo, Jalisco, and were raised in Tangancícuaro, Michoacán. They are currently based out of Portales, New Mexico, United States. They are one of regional Mexican music's most famous acts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">El Chapo de Sinaloa</span> Singer, songwriter and actor from Mexico

Ernesto Pérez better known by his stage name El Chapo de Sinaloa, is a regional Mexican singer and actor. He started out professionally as a norteño singer, but has since been primarily focused with banda, as well as some mariachi songs.

The Grammy Award for Best Norteño Album was an honor presented to recording artists at the 51st, 52nd and 53rd Grammy Awards (2009–2011) for quality norteño music albums. The Grammy Awards, an annual ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, are presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to "honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position".

"Necesito de ti" is a song written by Manuel Toscano, produced by Manuel Cázares, and performed by Mexican singer Vicente Fernández. It was released worldwide on May 5, 2009 as the first single from Fernández' 81st album, released on July 7, 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Los Tucanes de Tijuana</span> Mexican norteño band

Los Tucanes De Tijuana are a Mexican norteño band led by Mario Quintero Lara. The band was founded in Tijuana, Baja California in 1987. They, along with Los Tigres del Norte, were pioneers in playing their music in a rougher manner as opposed to the traditional norteño music of northeastern Mexico, subsequently influencing many other norteño artists from Mexico’s pacific states and giving that region of the country its signature norteño sound. During their career, Los Tucanes de Tijuana have garnered several awards and recognitions, including a Latin Grammy in 2012 for the album 365 días, five Grammy Award nominations, nine Lo Nuestro Awards nominations and multiple BMI Awards for Quintero as a composer. They are the first norteño music band to obtain an international film award by winning the Un Certain Regard Angel Film award at the Monaco International Film Festival for their participation in the documentary Los ilegales. In 2008, the group received a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame.

<i>MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres del Norte and Friends</i> 2011 live album by Los Tigres del Norte

MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres del Norte and Friends is a live album by Regional Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte. It was recorded before a live audience at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California, on February 8, 2011 and released by Fonovisa Records on May 24, 2011. The album includes featured performances by Andrés Calamaro, Calle 13, Zack de la Rocha, Juanes, Paulina Rubio and Diego Torres.

<i>Puros Trankazos</i> 2011 compilation album by Various Artists

Puros Trankazos is a compilation album released by Fonovisa Records on July 16, 2011. The album includes tracks recorded by several artist from the regional Mexican genre, such as Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda, Voz de Mando, Vagón Chicano, Enigma Norteño, Larry Hernández, Los Horóscopos de Durango, Chuy Lizárraga y su Banda Tierra Sinaloense, Grupo Violento, Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga, El Chapo de Sinaloa, Fidel Rueda and Alfredo Olivas.

"Inolvidable" ("Unforgettable") is a song written by Julio Gutiérrez in 1944. It is considered one of the most popular boleros released during the Cuban musical movement led by pianists. The song has been recorded by several performers, including Roberto Carlos, Diego El Cigala, Fania All-Stars, Eydie Gormé, Danny Rivera, Tito Rodríguez and Bebo Valdés, among others.

"Jaula de oro" is a 1983 corrido or cancion ranchera by Enrique Franco, performed by Los Tigres del Norte on the album Jaula de Oro. The subject of the song is US immigration.

The 3rd Lo Nuestro Awards ceremony, presented by Univision honoring the best Latin music of 1990 and 1991 took place on May 23, 1991, at a live presentation held at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. The ceremony was broadcast in the United States and Latin America by Univision.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Si Tú Supieras</span> 1997 single by Alejandro Fernández

"Si Tú Supieras" is a song written by Kike Santander and performed by Mexican recording artist Alejandro Fernández. It was co-produced by Santander and Emilio Estefan and was released as the first single from Me Estoy Enamorando by Sony Music Mexico on 18 August 1997. The song is a bolero-pop ballad with ranchera influences and portrays the singer yearning for his lover to know how much she means to him. A music video was made for the track and was used as the main theme for the Mexican telenovela María Isabel.

"El circo" is a 1996 song written by Jesse Armenta and recorded by Mexican group Los Tigres del Norte. The song was included in the album "Unidos para Siempre" and topped the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs and Regional Mexican Airplay charts in 1996.

Beto y sus Canarios were a regional Mexican band formed in Huetamo, Michoacán, Mexico. It was founded in 1987 by Gabino García and Edilberto Portillo. After releasing several albums, in 2001 the group released their album Tuve Una Novia, featuring the single Noche eterna, which became a number-one hit in the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.

This article includes an overview of the major events and trends in Latin music in the 1980s, namely in Ibero-America. This includes recordings, festivals, award ceremonies, births and deaths of Latin music artists, and the rise and fall of various subgenres in Latin music from 1980 to 1989.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mario Quintero Lara</span> Mexican musician and philanthropist

Mario Quintero Lara is a Mexican musician and philanthropist who is the leader and primary songwriter of the Regional Mexican band Los Tucanes de Tijuana. During his career, he has achieved more than thirty BMI awards, including a Songwriter of the Year award in 1999 and a BMI Presidential Award in 2019.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Verna, Paul; Gillen, Marylin A.; Cronin, Peter (April 22, 1995). "Album Reviews: Latin". Billboard. 107 (16). Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: 74. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "El Ejemplo – Los Tigres del Norte". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation . Retrieved January 23, 2012.
  3. ↑ Bello, Teodoro. "La Fama de la Pareja – Los Tigres del Norte". LetrasTerra.com (in Spanish). Terra Networks México. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  4. ↑ "La Fama de la Pareja – Los Tigres del Norte". Billboard . Rovi Corporation . Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  5. ↑ Bello, Teodoro. "El Ejemplo – Los Tigres del Norte". LetrasTerra.com (in Spanish). Terra Networks México. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
  6. ↑ "El Ejemplo – Los Tigres del Norte". Billboard . Rovi Corporation . Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Top Latin Songs – Week of September 16, 1995". Billboard . Rovi Corporation. September 16, 1995. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Top Latin Songs – Week of October 7, 1995". Billboard . Rovi Corporation. October 7, 1995. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  9. ↑ Valencia, Enrique. "Golpes en el Corazón – Los Tigres del Norte". LetrasTerra.com (in Spanish). Terra Networks México. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Regional Mexican Songs – Week of September 16, 1995". Billboard . Rovi Corporation. September 16, 1995. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  11. ↑ Lannert, John (October 17, 1997). "Latin Notas". Billboard. 109 (41). Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: 40. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  12. ↑ "Univision Announces the Nominees for Spanish-language Music's Highest Honors Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina". Univision. March 27, 1996. Archived from the original on December 15, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  13. ↑ Mora, Angélica (April 18, 2011). "Los Tigres del Norte con Paulina Rubio: 'Golpes en el corazón'". AOL Música (in Spanish). AOL . Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  14. ↑ "Latin Grammys: The complete list of nominees". Los Angeles Times. September 14, 2011. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
  15. ↑ "No Puedo Más – Los Tigres del Norte". Billboard . Rovi Corporation . Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  16. ↑ Los Tigres del Norte  — El Ejemplo (CD liner notes). Fonovisa Records. 1995.
  17. ↑ "Latin Albums – May 13, 1995". Billboard . Rovi Corporation. May 13, 1995. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  18. ↑ "Regional Mexican Albums – September 16, 1995". Billboard . Rovi Corporation. September 16, 1995. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  19. ↑ Lannert, John (May 4, 1996). "Billboard's Latin Awards Shows Becomes Mas Grande, Mas Bueno". Billboard. 108 (18). Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: L-10. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
  20. ↑ "The Year in Music: 1995". Billboard: YE-64. December 23, 1995.
  21. ↑ "RIAA – Searchable Database: El Ejemplo". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved April 26, 2011.
  22. ↑ "Tigres del Norte filmarán video con la selección mexicana de futbol". El Siglo de Torreón (in Spanish). Editora de la Laguna. September 6, 1999. p. 44.
  23. ↑ "American album certifications – Los Tigres del Norte – El Ejemplo". Recording Industry Association of America.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.