Higher Level

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Higher Level
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Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 14, 2004
Recorded2003–2004
Genre Reggaeton
Label Universal Music Latino
Producer Sensei
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Higher Level is the debut album by reggaeton singer Fito Blanko, released in 2004. The album is entirely produced by Peruvian-Canadian producer Sensei, and it features the singles "Me Voy a Marchar", "By My Side" and "Take Her Home". The latter two were released in conjunction with Ivy Queen's two singles "Quiero Saber" and "Papi Te Quiero" as a double release on Universal Music Latino. [1]

Track listing

  1. "Sobeteo" - 3:17
  2. "Ya Llego" - 3:59
  3. "Vultron/...45" - 7:25
  4. "Dame Mas Plena" - 2:02
  5. "Gruvea" - 3:55
  6. "Fronteo" - 3:33
  7. "Take Her Home" - 3:50
  8. "By My Side" - 3:44
  9. "Todo de Mi" - 3:10
  10. "Puñal de Amor" - 3:33
  11. "Me Voy a Marchar" - 4:37
  12. "Quiero Amanecer" - 3:31
  13. "En Callao" - 3:32
  14. "Ten Fe" - 3:33
  15. "Dime Porque" - 3:46

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References

  1. "Fito Blanko Sensei Presents Ivy Queen – Sensei Presents". Discogs . Zink Media, Inc. Retrieved 2013-03-22.