Wisin & Yandel Presentan: La Mente Maestra | ||||
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Released | November 11, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2007–2008 at La Mente Maestra Studio (Barranquitas, Puerto Rico) | |||
Genre | Reggaeton, R&B, electropop | |||
Length | 47:17 | |||
Label | WY Records, Machete 001227802 | |||
Producer | Nesty "La Mente Maestra" (exec.), Wisin & Yandel (exec.), Victor "El Nasi", Gomez, Marioso | |||
DJ Nesty and Wisin & Yandel chronology | ||||
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Singles from Wisin & Yandel Presentan: La Mente Maestra | ||||
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Wisin & Yandel Presentan: La Mente Maestra (Wisin & Yandel Present: The Master Mind) is the third compilation album by WY Records and is Nesty "La Mente Maestra"'s first album. It is presented by Wisin & Yandel and was released on October 28, 2008 by WY Records and Machete Music. The album features production of famous reggaeton producers Nesty "La Mente Maestra" and Victor "El Nasi", as well as an introduction to some underground-successful reggaeton artists Jayko, Gadiel, Franco "El Gorila", and Tico "El Imigrante". The album also features contributions by Tony Dize and Alexis & Fido. The first single, "Me Estás Tentando", was released on October 21, 2008. The single debuted on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart at #50, and has so far peaked at #14. It also charted on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay chart at #4. La Mente Maestra won the Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year. [3]
No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Meten Presión (Intro)" | Wisin & Yandel, Franco "El Gorila", Jayko, Gadiel | 4:08 |
2. | "Me Estás Tentando" | Wisin & Yandel | 3:49 |
3. | "Sex" | Jayko | 3:19 |
4. | "Ella Quiere" | Franco "El Gorila" | 2:30 |
5. | "No Te Vayas" | Tony Dize | 4:07 |
6. | "Superhéroes" | Alexis & Fido | 3:27 |
7. | "Desnudémonos" | Jayko | 3:38 |
8. | "Vamos A Hacerlo" | Yandel Ft. Franco "El Gorila" | 2:49 |
9. | "Cositas Macabras" | Gadiel | 2:44 |
10. | "Déjame Hablar" | Wisin & Yandel | 3:26 |
11. | "Necesito Tu Calor" | Gadiel Ft. Tico "El Inmigrante" | 3:12 |
12. | "Más Me Pide" | Jayko | 3:12 |
13. | "Solos Tu Y Yo" | Wisin & Yandel | 3:33 |
14. | "Hablan Mal De Mi" | Yandel | 3:23 |
Total length: | 47:17 |
Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard 200 [4] | 65 |
U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums [5] | 1 |
U.S. Billboard Top Rap Albums [6] | 6 |
U.S. Billboard Comprehensive Albums [7] | 69 |
U.S. Billboard Latin Rhythm Albums [8] | 1 |
Mexico Album Charts [9] | 1 |
Venezuelan Albums (Recordland) [10] | 3 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Mexico (AMPROFON) [11] | Platinum | 80,000^ |
United States (RIAA) [12] | Platinum (Latin) | 100,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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