Arroz Con Habichuela Explained

Arroz Con Habichuela
Type:studio
Artist:El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
Cover:Gc-arrozhab.jpg
Released:November 28, 2006
Recorded:2004–2006
Studio:Alfa Recordings Studio, Puerto Rico
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Arroz Con Habichuela (Rice with Beans) is the 2006 studio album by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. The Spanish title of the album means "rice with beans" in English which is a popular plate both in Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America. It is the first album featuring new member, Willie Sotelo, on piano who replaced longtime piano player, Rafael Ithier, so that Ithier could focus more on directing the band. Released by Sony International, the album garnered a radio hit with its first single, "No Hay Manera". The album also received the 2007 Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album.

Track listing

  1. "Si la Ves Por Ahí" - 4:36
  2. "Te Veo Nena" - 4:24
  3. "No Hay Manera" - 4:31
  4. "Arroz Con Habichuela" - 5:56
  5. "Esa Mujer" - 4:33
  6. "Como Tiembla el Alma" - 4:28
  7. "Yo No Mendigo Amor" - 4:37
  8. "Piénsalo" - 4:36
  9. "No Te Detengas a Pensar" - 4:58
  10. "Un No Sé Qué" - 4:36

Chart position

YearChartAlbumPeak
2006Billboard Latin Tropical AlbumsArroz Con Habichuela1
2006Billboard Top HeatseekersArroz Con Habichuela13
2006Billboard Top Latin AlbumsArroz Con Habichuela21

Awards and nominations

Latin Grammy Awards of 2007

2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards

Premios Lo Nuestro 2008

See also