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| Released | December 11, 2007 | |||
| Genre | Reggaeton | |||
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The Black Carpet is the second studio album by American reggaeton recording artist Nicky Jam released on December 11, 2007. The first single of the album is "Gas Pela", featuring R.K.M & Ken-Y and produced by Monserrate & DJ Urba. The second single is "Ton Ton Ton", featuring R.K.M & Ken-Y and produced by Mambo Kingz.
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dime Si Piensas en Mi" |
| 3:20 |
| 2. | "Calor" |
| 3:26 |
| 3. | "Gas Pela" (featuring R.K.M) | Monserrate & DJ Urba | 3:28 |
| 4. | "Ton Ton Ton" (featuring R.K.M & Ken-Y) | Mambo Kingz | 2:57 |
| 5. | "Si Yo Fuera Tu Hombre" |
| 3:15 |
| 6. | "Ve y Dile (No Llores)" | Los Magníficos | 3:16 |
| 7. | "Ella Quiere Candela" | Nely | 3:02 |
| 8. | "Interlude" | Los Magníficos | 1:37 |
| 9. | "Desilucionao" | Los Magníficos | 2:36 |
| 10. | "Quedate Con El" (featuring Cruzito and Ken-Y) | Los Magníficos | 3:28 |
| 11. | "Tienes Que Ser Mia" |
| 2:55 |
| 12. | "Trankila" (featuring Carlitos Way) | Los Magníficos | 3:27 |
| 13. | "Solo y Sin Amor (Ay Ya, Ya, Yay)" (featuring J-CO) | Los Magníficos | 3:54 |
| 14. | "Cambiar la Rutina" (Performed by Carlitos Way) | Los Magníficos | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 44:12 | ||
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums | 24 |
| U.S. Billboard Latin Rhythm Albums | 2 |
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