Viva el Príncipe
Viva el Príncipe | ||||
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Miami, Florida | ||||
Genre | Latin pop | |||
Length | 44:57 | |||
Language | Spanish | |||
Label | Universal Music Latino | |||
Producer | Rafael Pérez-Botija | |||
Cristian Castro chronology | ||||
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Singles from Viva el Príncipe | ||||
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Viva el Príncipe (English: Long Live the Prince) is the thirteenth studio album by Mexican recording artist Cristian Castro, released on 30 November 2010 by Universal Music Latino. It is a tribute album to Mexican singer José José, Castro's musical idol. The album was produced by Rafael Pérez-Botija who also produced for José José. Viva el Príncipe covers twelve songs by José José and includes a poem recited by Castro's idol. Recording took place on August 2010 at The Hit Factory Criteria in Miami, Florida.
To promote the recording, Castro released "La Nave del Olvido", which peaked at No. 48 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. Castro toured for the release in United States, Latin America and Spain. The album became successful in Mexico and the United States where it topped both the Mexican and Billboard Latin album charts. It was certified diamond by the Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas (AMPROFON) in Mexico and double platinum (Latin field) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States. In South America, it peaked at No. 5 on the Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers (CAPIF) album chart and received gold certifications in Colombia and Venezuela. It had sold over 800,000 copies worldwide as of November 2011.
Viva el Príncipe received a positive review from David Jeffries of
Background
The project for Viva el Príncipe began in 2008 after Castro, who was one of the selected artists, interpreted one of José's songs during a tribute concert.[1] José believed that it was the right time for Castro to record a cover album with his songs and recommended that he seek the help of Rafael Pérez-Botija and Chucho Ferrer, who were responsible for producing José's albums.[2] Castro recalled growing up in the same neighborhood with José, who often invited him over for parties and studied with his children in the same college.[3] When he heard José's song "La Navel del Olvideo" for first time, Castro said: "I promised to be a singer someday and to sing ballads. José José is my musical father and biggest inspiration".[4] Castro expressed hope that the album would allow José's songs to be heard by a newer generation.[3] The album was officially revealed by Castro alongside José after his concert in Argentina. The title of the recording is a reference to José's honorary title "The Prince of Song" ("El Príncipe de la Canción").[5]
Recording and production
The album was recorded on August 2010 at
Castro was initially disappointed with the project as he did not want to solely imitate José's vocals, Ferrer's absence and his desire to record Jose's lesser known songs.[12] According to Castro, it was the decisions of the executive producers of his record label, Universal Music Latino, to only have Botija produce the album and to record José José's more recognized songs.[13] He later retracted his statement, commending Botija and referred to the disc as his best, only lamenting he could not record José's lesser known songs.[14] José expressed satisfaction with the result.[15]
Promotion
To promote the album, "La Nave del Olvido" was selected as the lead single from the album and was released on 28 September 2010.
Tour
On 2 June 2011, Castro announced the "Viva el Príncipe Tour" consisting of 121 shows including the United States and twelve countries in Latin America.
In the first part of the show, Castro performed songs from the disc sporting a white tuxedo. In the second he performed hits from his earlier career.[29]
Commercial reception
The album was released on 30 November 2010 worldwide.
In the United States, it debuted at No. 157 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on both the Billboard Top Latin Albums and Billboard Latin Pop Albums charts selling over 7,000 copies its first week.[34][35][36] The album reached No. 1 on the Top Latin Albums and Latin Pop Albums charts in the week of 29 January 2011 succeeding Shakira's album Sale el Sol where it spent seven weeks on top of Latin Albums and ten weeks on top of Latin Pop Albums.[37][38] It peaked at No. 49 on the Billboard 200 on the week of 21 March 2011.[39]
On the Billboard year-end charts of 2011, the album ranked as the second-best selling Latin album of the year after
Critical reception and accolades
David Jeffries of
At the
Legacy
A follow-up to Viva el Príncipe was announced by Castro on 13 September 2011 titled Mi Amigo El Príncipe.[52] As with its predecessor, Mi Amigo El Príncipe was produced by Botija. The disc was released on 1 November 2011.[53] A two-disc compilation titled Viva El Príncipe: Edición Especial, Vol. 1 & 2 was released on 7 February 2012 with the tracks from both albums.[54] Another compilation album featuring covers of José's songs was released in 2012 titled Celebrando Al Príncipe which contains thirteen previously recorded songs and two covers of "Mi Vida" and "Pero Me Hiciste Tuyo".[55] Sony Music Latin released a greatest hits albums featuring José's and Castro's songs titled El Romántico & El Príncipe in 2012.[56]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Lo Pasado, Pasado (featuring José José)" | Juan Gabriel | 4:03 |
2. | "La Nave del Olvido" | Dino Ramos | 3:53 |
3. | "Amor, Amor" | Rafael Pérez Botija | 5:03 |
4. | "Lo Que No Fué No Será" | Jose Maria Napoleon | 3:48 |
5. | "Gavilán o Paloma" | Botija | 4:46 |
6. | "Amar y Querer" | Manuel Alejandro | 4:22 |
7. | "Si Me Dejas Ahora" | Camilo Blanes | 4:48 |
8. | "Volcán" | Botija | 4:50 |
9. | "Almohada" | Adan Torres | 4:02 |
10. | "El Triste" | Roberto Cantoral | 4:37 |
11. | "Poema al Cantante (recited by José José)" | 0:54 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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11. | "Gracias" | Botija | 3:56 |
12. | "Mi Niña" | Scottie Scott | 4:10 |
Total length: | 53:00 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Lo Pasado, Pasado" | Gabriel | |
2. | "La Nave del Olvido" | Ramos | |
3. | "Amor, Amor" | Botija | |
4. | "Lo Que No Fue No Será" | Napoleon | |
5. | "Gavilán o Paloma" | Botija | |
6. | "Amar y Querer" | Alejandro | |
7. | "Si Me Dejas Ahora" | Blanes | |
8. | "Volcán" | Botija | |
9. | "Almohada" | Torres | |
10. | "El Triste" | Cantoral | |
11. | "La Nave del Olvido (Music video)" | Ramos |
Credits and personnel
The following credits are adapted from Allmusic and the album liner notes.[57][58]
- Arrangements
- Angel "Cucco" Peña - "El Triste", "Mi Niña", "Almohada", "Lo Pasado, Pasado"
- Jorge Calandrelli - "Gavilán o Paloma", "Si Me Dejas Ahora", "La Nave del Olvido"
- Julio Reyes Copello - "Volcán", "Gracias", "Lo Que No Fué No Será"
- Rafael Pérez-Botija - string arrangements for "Volcán" and "Gracias"
- Audio engineering
- Javier Garza
- Steve Sykes
- Frank Socorro
- Carlos Álvarez
- Héctor Iván Rosa
- Santos Santiago
- Charles Wakeman
- Julio Hernández
- Kevin Axt
- Drums
- Lee Levin,
- John Robinson
- Dan Warner
- Michael Thomson
- René Toledo
- Dean Parks,
- Juan Pablo Vega
- Fernando Muscolo
- Gabriel Saientz
- Mastering
- Gabriel Wallach - Mastering
- Percussion
- David Marrero
- Jose Edgardo Santiago
- Milton Sesentón
- Greg Mathieson
- Jim Cox
- Jorge Calandrelli
- Julio Reyes Copello
- Miami Symphonic Strings
- Rafi Torres
- Jorge Díaz
- Miguel Rivera
- Luis Aquino
- Angie Machado
- Vocals
- Cristian Castro
- Chris Clansdrop
- José José ("Poema al Cantante")
- Susan Moyer
- Claudio Jaffe
- Ross Harbaugh
- Jonah Kim
- Rebecca Diderrich
- Chauncey Patterson - Viola
- Scott O'Donnell - Viola
- Deena Shapiro - Viola
- Karen Hebermehl
- Alfredo Oliva - Concert master
- Huifang Chen
- Monica Cheversan
- Adam Diderrich
- John DiPuccio
- Scott Flavin
- Brian Fox
- Charles Hardt
- Dina Kostic
- Marcia Littley
- Jaime Mansilla
- Evija Ozolins
- Antony Seepersa
Chart performance
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Colombia[45] | Gold | |
Mexico (AMPROFON)[33] | Diamond | 300,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[42] | 2× Platinum (Latin) | 200,000^ |
Venezuela[46] | Gold | |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
See also
- 2010 in Latin music
- List of number-one albums of 2010 (Mexico)
- List of number-one albums of 2011 (Mexico)
- List of number-one Billboard Latin Albums from the 2010s
- List of number-one Billboard Latin Pop Albums of 2011
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