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Also, in ''Independiente'', Arjona returned to his classic and trademark sound, which Torres has helped crafting it since six years now, after the drastic change he made in ''Poquita Ropa''. On that album, the artist decided to make use of the lowest number of instruments as possible, simplifying his sound at the most, and introducing what he called a "stripped-down version of his music".<ref>(26-08-2010). [http://www.lapatria.com/story/arjona-presenta-canciones-con-poquita-ropa "Arjona presenta canciones con Poquita Ropa"]. ''La Patria''. Retrieved 15-10-2011.</ref>
Also, in ''Independiente'', Arjona returned to his classic and trademark sound, which Torres has helped crafting it since six years now, after the drastic change he made in ''Poquita Ropa''. On that album, the artist decided to make use of the lowest number of instruments as possible, simplifying his sound at the most, and introducing what he called a "stripped-down version of his music".<ref>(26-08-2010). [http://www.lapatria.com/story/arjona-presenta-canciones-con-poquita-ropa "Arjona presenta canciones con Poquita Ropa"]. ''La Patria''. Retrieved 15-10-2011.</ref>

Arjona commented that of the songs in the album, "Mi Novia Se Está Poniendo Vieja", was written for his mother, Noemí Morales. he said that "I wrote the song as a gift for my mom in a Mother's Day and two sisters (a couple of years ago) [...] and i thought the idea of including it on the album was very good".<ref name=novia>(27-10-2011). [http://www.tropicanafm.com/nota.aspx?id=1569176 "Ricardo Arjona canta al amor de su vida: su mamá"]. ''Tropicana''. Retrieved 30-10-2011.</ref> He also said that he never thought to include the song in an album, just as happened with his single "Señora De Las Cuatro Decadas" from ''[[Historias]]'' back in [[1994]].<ref name=novia/>


==Singles==
==Singles==

Revision as of 18:26, 30 October 2011

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Independiente ("Independent") is the thirteenth studio album released by Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona on October 4, 2011. The album is the first by Arjona not to be directly released by Warner Music, instead being released by his own independent label, Metamorfosis Enterprises Inc., and then distributed by the former.[2]

The album became his fourth number-one set on the Billboard Top Latin Albums when it debuted atop the chart on the week ending October 22. Within a week of release, the album received a Gold certification in Chile, United States and Mexico; and Platinum certification in Venezuela and Argentina.[3] By October 16 2011, Independente has sold approximately 200.000 copies worldwide.[4]

Background

Independiente is the first album Arjona releases as an independent artist. It was released through his own record label, Metamofrosis, a company he created to refocus his career.[5] This new company, presided by Arjona and some friends, is based in Miami and Mexico City[6], and also includes the photographer and director Ricardo Calderón, Universal Music México's executive Humberto Calderon and BMG's Miriam Sommerz.[6][7]

Although, the album is being distributed by Warner Music.[2] Arjona commented, in multiple times, that he considered the way he decided to go independent raised more compromise than freedom, saying that "Inside the word 'Independent', even when it sounds like extreme freedom, there's a big amount of compromise and the responsibility of being able to administrate, in the best way possible, such independence".[8]

Weeks before the release of Independiente, the guatemalan singer released a letter in which he talked about his past relations with recording companies. In the letter, Arjona revealed that he entered in his first record label by exchange, and that he received the least percent royalties of his most successful albums.[9]

Billboard notes that although other groups have decided to launch independently their works after having a contract with major record labels, Arjona is by far the most important artist in the Latin pop to follow this trend.[6]

Composition

Independiente was composed and written within the period of one year,[10] and it marks the third time Arjona had collaborated with Tommy Torres, who had helped writing, composing, producing and offering backing vocals where needed. The other two albums in which the two artists had worked together are Quién Dijo Ayer, in which Torres helped producing the singles "Quién" and "Quiero", and offering additional work on the new versions of Arjona's hits; and 5to Piso, released in 2007 and 2008, respectively.

Also, in Independiente, Arjona returned to his classic and trademark sound, which Torres has helped crafting it since six years now, after the drastic change he made in Poquita Ropa. On that album, the artist decided to make use of the lowest number of instruments as possible, simplifying his sound at the most, and introducing what he called a "stripped-down version of his music".[11]

Arjona commented that of the songs in the album, "Mi Novia Se Está Poniendo Vieja", was written for his mother, Noemí Morales. he said that "I wrote the song as a gift for my mom in a Mother's Day and two sisters (a couple of years ago) [...] and i thought the idea of including it on the album was very good".[12] He also said that he never thought to include the song in an album, just as happened with his single "Señora De Las Cuatro Decadas" from Historias back in 1994.[12]

Singles

The first single off Independiente is "El Amor", being released in August 23, 2011.[2] In the United States, the song reached No.1 on the Billboard Top Latin Songs, becoming his fourth number-one hit on that list after "Desnuda", "Cuando" and "El Problema", and No.2 on the Billboard Latin Pop Songs. It also became a hit in the rest of Latin America, reaching No.1 in Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, Costa Rica, Panama and Guatemala.[13] The music video for "El Amor", filmed entirely in black-and-white, was released on September 8, 2011. It was directed by Ricardo Calderón, who also directed Arjona's music video for "Como Duele", and filmed in Mexico City.[14]

Track listing

Following, the tracklist of 'Independiente':[15]

All tracks are written by Ricardo Arjona

No.TitleLength
1."Lo Que Está Bien Está Mal"3:44
2."Hay Amores"4:18
3."A La Medida"3:42
4."El Amor"4:49
5."Lo Mejor De Lo Peor"4:02
6."Mi Novia Se Me Está Poniendo Vieja"5:12
7."Te Juro"3:50
8."Fuiste Tú"4:23
9."Te Quiero"4:38
10."Si Tu No Existieras"4:01
11."Reconciliación"5:04
12."Se Fue"4:45
13."Caudillo"5:00
14."Mi Novia Se Me Está Poniendo Vieja" (Acoustic)5:02
iTunes Bonus Track
No.TitleLength
15."Independiente"3:31

Personnel

  • Paul Abbot - viola
  • Monisa Angell - viola
  • Ricardo Arjona - composer, chorus, lyrics
  • Richard Bravo - percussion
  • Carlos "Junior" Cabral - arrangements
  • Ricardo Cortés - drums
  • Monica del Aguila - cello
  • Roger Hudson - chorus
  • James Grosjean - viola
  • Anthony LaMarchina - cello
  • Elizabeth Lamb - viola
  • Lee Levin - arrangement, drums, percussion
  • Chris Macdonald - direction
  • Victor Patron - piano
  • Matt Rollings - Hammond B3, organo, piano, Wurlitzer
  • Julia Tanner - piano
  • David Thoener - mixing
  • Tommy Torres - chorus
  • Peter Wallace - Hammond B3, organo, Wurlitzer
  • Dan Warner - arrangement, banjo, composer, ukulele
  • Ben Wisch - mixing
  • Xarah - pro-tools

Charts and certifications

Chart performances

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Mexican Albums Chart[16][17] 1
Spanish Albums Chart[18][19] 76
US Billboard Top Latin Albums[20] 1
US Billboard Latin Pop Albums[21][22] 1
US Billboard 200[23] 65

Certifications

Country Certification Sales/shipments
Argentina (CAPIF) Platinum[24][3] 40,000^
Chile (IFPI) Gold 5,000^
Mexico (AMPROFON) Gold[3] 30,000^
Venezuela (APFV) Platinum[3] 10,000^
United States (RIAA) Gold (Latin)[25] 50,000^
^sales/shipments figures based on certification alone

See also

References

  1. ^ “Independiente” de Ricardo Arjona a la venta el 4 de Octubre." Ricardo Arjona Official Site. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
  2. ^ a b c d El Amor - Single - Ricardo Arjona iTunes. Retrieved 09-10-2011.
  3. ^ a b c d "Ricardo Arjona, de nuevo en la cima con 'Independiente'". Unibivisión Música. Retrieved 12-10-2011.
  4. ^ Number of copies sold based on certifications and unspecified numbers as of October 16, 2011.
  5. ^ (12-10-2011). "Ricardo Arjona, de nuevo en la cima con 'Independiente'". Univisión Musica. Retrieved 15-10-2011.
  6. ^ a b c (07-07-2011). "Ricardo Arjona sacará un nuevo disco bajo su propio sello independiente". San Diego Red. Retrieved 30-10-2011.
  7. ^ somos < metamorfosis.be Metamorfosis. Retrieved 30-10-2011.
  8. ^ (04-10-2011). "Ricardo Arjona: Estoy empezando de nuevo y me gusta". El Nacional (Venezuela). Retrieved 15-10-2011.
  9. ^ (26-09-2011). "Arjona desclasifica los episodios menos glamorosos de su paso por las discográficas". Emol.com. Retrieved 15-10-2011.
  10. ^ (03-10-2011). "Arjona goza de "libertad extrema" consciente de sus riesgos". EFE Agency. Retrieved 15-10-2011.
  11. ^ (26-08-2010). "Arjona presenta canciones con Poquita Ropa". La Patria. Retrieved 15-10-2011.
  12. ^ a b (27-10-2011). "Ricardo Arjona canta al amor de su vida: su mamá". Tropicana. Retrieved 30-10-2011.
  13. ^ (30-09-2011). "Un Arjona "independiente"". La Razón (in Spanish). Retrieved 15-10-2011.
  14. ^ Un Dia Independiente: Estreno mundial del video de “El Amor” De Ricardo Arjona. Ricardo Arjona Official Site. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
  15. ^ Lista de temas de “Independiente” y Tapa del cd Arjoneando.com. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
  16. ^ "Ricardo Arjona regresa al primer puesto de Billboard". TeleShow. Retrieved 12-10-2011
  17. ^ (09-10-2011)"Mexican Charts: Albums". Mexican Charts. AMPROFON. Retrieved 16-10-2011.
  18. ^ "Spanish Albums Chart". Spanoshcharts.com. Retrieved 16-10-2011
  19. ^ (09-10-2011)"Shanish Charts: Albums". Spanish Charts. PROMUSICAE. Retrieved 16-10-2011.
  20. ^ "Top Latin Albums, week of October 22, 2011". Billboard. Retrieved 14-10-2011.
  21. ^ "Latin Pop Albums, week of October 22, 2011". Billboard. Retrieved 14-10-2011.
  22. ^ "Ricardo Arjona sube hasta el primer lugar con el tema "El amor"". European Presspohot Agency. Retrieved 14-10-2011.
  23. ^ "Billboard 200, week of October 22, 2011". Billboard. Retrieved 14-10-2011.
  24. ^ "Ricardo Arjona obtiene número uno con su primer sencillo 'El amor'". El Informador. Retrieved 12-10-2011.
  25. ^ (13-10-2011). "Arjona el número 1 de Billboard". Revista Generación (in Spanish). Retrieved 15-10-2011.
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