No Debes Jugar

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"No Debes Jugar"
A.B. Quintanilla III
Producer(s)
Selena singles chronology
"
Amame
"
(1993) 		"No Debes Jugar"
(1993) 		"
La Llamada
"
(1993)

"No Debes Jugar" (English: "You Shouldn't Play Around")

Rock en Español which is centered on female empowerment
. Lyrically, the song describes a woman who threatens to leave her unappreciative boyfriend.

The song received generally positive reviews from music critics who praised its originality and mixing of music genres. It peaked at number 3 on the US

Hot Latin Tracks on the week ending 14 August 1993. On the week ending 9 April 2011, "No Debes Jugar" entered the Regional Mexican Digital Songs chart. "No Debes Jugar" received a "Song of the Year" nomination from the 1994 Tejano Music Awards and the 1994 Lo Nuestro Awards. The song has been covered by Mexican American singer Jennifer Peña, Puerto Rican salsa singer La India, Mexican contestant Érika Alcocer Luna, and Mexican band Banda El Grullo
.

Background and composition

"No Debes Jugar" was written by

EMI Latin argued that the song should be the lead single from Live!. Before the album was released, the song was mixed by Brian "Red" Moore, a family friend.[3]

"No Debes Jugar" is an uptempo

Mexican polka rhythms with melodic, synth-driven pop hooks in "No Debes Jugar" and "La Llamada".[7] Lyrically, the song describes a woman whose life is centered on being unappreciated by her boyfriend. She finally stands up for herself announcing that she is done playing around and threatens to leave.[5] The central theme explored in the song suggests female empowerment.[8]

Critical reception and covers

Jennifer Peña covered the song when she was 12 during a festival in Corpus Christi, Texas

Jim Beal Jr. of the

signature songs and most popular cumbia song.[11] "No Debes Jugar" received a "Song of the Year" nomination at the 1994 Tejano Music Awards,[12] and "Regional Mexican Song of the Year" at the 1994 Lo Nuestro Awards Awards.[13] It was among the "Top 10 Spanish Hits of 1993" according to the Orlando Sentinel.[14] According to the Austin American-Statesman, "No Debes Jugar" was the best Tejano single of 1993.[15]

Mexican American

Selena ¡VIVE! concert.[16] Michael Clark of the Houston Chronicle wrote that "India belted effortless notes that wafted to the rafters on "No Debes Jugar"".[17] On the second season of La Academia, contestant Érika Alcocer Luna covered "No Debes Jugar".[18] Mexican band Banda El Grullo recorded the song for their album 30 Numeros 1 en Banda.[19]

Track listing

  • CD Single
  1. "No Debes Jugar" — 3:49[3]

Credits and personnel

All credits were taken from the Live! album notes.[3]

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[24] Platinum (Latin) 60,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award Results
1994 Tejano Music Awards Song of the Year[12] Nominated
1994 Lo Nuestro Awards Song of the Year[2][13] Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b George, Ron (4 November 1995). "Selena's legacy: A 12-year-old could follow Tejano star's footsteps". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Premios Latinos de BMI Latin Awards". Billboard. Vol. 107, no. 51. Prometheus Global Media. 23 December 1993. p. 100. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  3. ^
    EMI Latin. 2002. 724354084027.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link
    )
  4. ^ La época. Epoca de México: University of Texas. 1994.
  5. ^
    Alfred Music Publishing
    . MN090674 (Product Number).
  6. ISBN 0-8230-7663-6
    .
  7. ^ Burr, Ramiro (December 5, 1993). "Selena in English/With new contract, Tejano star is poised for crossover success". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 6, 2011.
  8. ^ "Tejano music celebrates its best". Fort Worth Star Telegram. 13 March 1993. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  9. ^ Beal, Jim (2 March 1994). "Selena wins a Grammy for 'Live' recording". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  10. Fort Worth Star Telegram
    . 7 April 1995. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  11. Boston Globe
    . Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  12. ^ a b "Arts Beat". The Dallas Morning News. 21 February 1994. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  13. ^
    The McClatchy Company
    .
  14. ^ "Music Top 10 Hits of 1993". Orlando Sentinel. 30 July 1993. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  15. ^ "On the Charts". Austin American-Statesman. 22 July 1993. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  16. ^ Martin, Marisara (11 April 2005). "Univision's 'Selena ¡Vive!' Breaks Audience Records". Hispanic PR Wire. Archived from the original on 21 April 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  17. ^ Clark, Michael (8 April 2005). "Modern, traditional mix in vibrant Selena tribute". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  18. ^ "Lerner se une a los alumnos de La Academia". El Siglo de Torreón. 18 March 2003. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  19. Apple Inc
    . 28 January 2009. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  20. Rovi Corporation
    . Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  21. ^ "Posiciones de las Canciones Con Mayor Exito en America Latina". El Siglo de Torreón. August 30, 1993. Archived from the original on May 13, 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  22. ^ Cobo, Leila (April 9, 2011). "En Breve" (PDF). Billboard. 123 (12). Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  23. ISSN 0006-2510
    . Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  24. ^ "American single certifications – Selena – No Debes Jugar". Recording Industry Association of America.
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