Temptation (Brenda K. Starr album)

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Temptation
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Studio album by
Brenda K. Starr
ReleasedMarch 26, 2002
RecordedLate 2001-2002
Genre Salsa, Latin pop
Length51:02
Label Sony Discos
Producer Eddie Arroyo, Luis Columna, Alejandro Jaén, Rudy Pérez, Humberto Ramirez
Brenda K. Starr chronology
Petalos de Fuego
(2000)		Temptation
(2002)		 Atrevete a Olvidarme
(2005)

Temptation is the seventh studio album by American singer Brenda K. Starr. It was released on March 26, 2002 on Sony Discos.

Contents

The album featured four singles, "Por Ese Hombre," the title track, "Gato Bajo La Lluvia," and "Rabia." The lead single peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart and number one on the Billboard Tropical/Salsa Airplay chart, leading the latter chart for eight consecutive weeks in 2002.

The album reached the top thirty of the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and number three on the Billboard Tropical/Salsa Albums chart.

Background

Starr had received several record deal offers including one from Universal Music Latino, opting to sign with Sony Discos. Production for the album took place in late 2001 in Miami and in Puerto Rico. [1] While choosing songs to record for the album, Starr decided upon songs she felt would showcase her growth and potential as an artist. She wanted to record songs from an array of diverse musical genres. [2]

Critical reception

At the Latin Billboard Music Awards of 2003, the album spawned awards for "Hot Latin Track of the Year, Vocal Duo" and "Tropical/Salsa Airplay Track of the Year, Female," both for "Por Ese Hombre." [3] The album received a nomination for "Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year, Female." [4]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)MusicLength
1."Por Ese Hombre" (with Víctor Manuelle and Tito Nieves) Roberto Galán, Lucía Galán Eddie Arroyo, Luis Columna4:59
2."Esa"Alejandro Jaén, Jose Morín, William PazHumberto Ramirez4:55
3."Cuando Me Haces el Amor" (Ballad Version)Alberto CarrionAlejandro Jaén4:22
4."Love On A Two Way Street" Bert Keyes, Sylvia Robinson José Gazmey4:41
5."Tentacion" (Spanish Hip-Hop Tropical Version) Rudy Pérez, Billy Mann Rudy Pérez 3:09
6."Rabia" (Bolero Son)B.B. ToledoAlejandro Jaén3:32
7."Gata Bajo la Lluvia"Rafael Pérez-BotijaHumberto Ramírez4:43
8."Cuando Me Haces El Amor" (Tropical Version)CarrionEddie Arroyo, Luis Columna4:57
9."Lo Que El Viento Se Llevo"Pérez, Mark PortmanHumberto Ramirez4:50
10."Temptation" (English Hip-Hop Son Version)Pérez, Mann Rudy Pérez 3:09
11."Love On A Two Way Street" (Spanish Rap Version)Keyes, RobinsonJosé Gazmey4:41
12."Tentacion" (Son Montuno Version)Pérez, Mann Rudy Pérez 3:10
Total length:51:02

Charts

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ Ross, Karl (March 16, 2002). "Latin: Sony hopes Starr will shine again". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Brenda K. Starr retoma en busca de su sueño". Tropicana FM. Prisa Radio. April 4, 2002. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  3. ↑ "2003 Billboard Latin Music Award Winners". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. May 9, 2003. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Billboard Latin Award Finalists" (PDF). Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. February 22, 2003. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Brenda K. Starr - Chart History: Latin Albums". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Brenda K. Starr - Chart History: Tropical Albums". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  7. ↑ "2002 Year-End Charts: Top Tropical/Salsa Album Titles". Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. December 28, 2002. Archived from the original on May 15, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
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