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Released | March 4, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2013–2014 | |||
Genre | Reggaeton | |||
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La Esencia is the sixth studio album by the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Alexis &Fido released on March 4,2014 through Wild Dogz and Warner Music Latina. At the Latin Grammy Awards of 2014,the album received a nomination for Best Music Urban Album. [1] La Esencia received a nomination for a Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year. [2]
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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US Top Latin Albums (Billboard) [3] | 5 |
US Latin Rhythm Albums (Billboard) [4] | 1 |
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