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2007 studio album by Juanes From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
La Vida… es un Ratico (English: Life… Is a Moment) is the fourth studio album recorded by Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes, which was released by Universal Music Latino on October 23, 2007 (see 2007 in music).
La Vida… Es Un Ratico | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 23, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2006–2007 | |||
Studio | Estudio ION (Buenos Aires, Argentina) La Casa y Henson Studios (Hollywood, California) Track Record (North Hollywood, California) | |||
Genre | Latin pop | |||
Length | 52:30 | |||
Label | Universal Music Columbia · Universal Music Latino | |||
Producer | Gustavo Santaolalla · Juanes | |||
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Singles from La Vida… Es Un Ratico | ||||
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Juanes has stated that the album is to be completed in Spanish and has a "very Colombian" sound to it. Juanes co-produced this record, working with a two-time Academy Award-winning producer, Gustavo Santaolalla. It has been said that the album has typical Colombian sounds, such as the "guasca," "vallenato," and "cumbia."
When choosing the name for this record, Juanes was inspired by a conversation he had with his mother, who told him to "Not worry, because life is just a moment." Following what that phrase means, Juanes thought of creating an album remembering that life passes you by in a blink of an eye and concentrating more on his family and beloved beings.[1]
The first single "Me Enamora" was released on September 3, 2007, to the media and online stores, such as iTunes and reached number one in 19 countries. The second single is "Gotas de Agua Dulce".
This album won the Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Album; and the lead single "Me Enamora" also received three awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Short Form Music Video in the 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.[2] At the 51st Annual Grammy Awards this album won for Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album.[3]
This album was reissued on September 15, 2008, with three new songs and eight tracks recorded live on his tour in the United States and Europe. The special edition will include also a DVD with new footage from Juanes' tour and the music videos the three singles released already. The confirmed new tracks for this re-edition are: "Falsas Palabras" (recorded with Gustavo Santaolalla in late 2007) and "Odio por Amor" (the first single from this revamped edition).[4]
Standard Edition
Bonus tracks
In the United States, the album debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart, selling about 47,000 copies in its first week.[5]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Argentina (CAPIF)[11] | Gold | 20,000^ |
Central America (CFC)[12] | Platinum | 10,000[12] |
Colombia[13] | Platinum | 150,000[14] |
Mexico (AMPROFON)[15] | Gold | 50,000^ |
Mexico Digital downloads |
— | 250,000[16] |
Romania[17][18] | Gold | |
Russia (NFPF)[19] | Gold | 10,000* |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] | 2× Platinum | 160,000^ |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[21] | Gold | 15,000^ |
United States | — | 300,000[22] |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
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