Chika Ideal Explained

Chika Ideal
Cover:Ivy Queen - Chika Ideal (Single).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Ivy Queen
Album:Real
Released:May 2004
Recorded:MarchApril 2004
Marroneo Studios
(Bayamón, Puerto Rico)
Genre:Reggaetón
Label:Universal Music Latino, Perfect Image
Producer:Rafi Mercenario
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Prev Year:2004
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"Chika Ideal" (English: "Ideal Girl") is a song by Puerto Rican recording artist Ivy Queen from her fourth studio album Real (2004). It was written by Martha Ivelisse Pesante, produced by Rafi Mercenario and released as the lead single from the album in May 2004 on Universal Music Latino and Perfect Image.[1]

Lyrically, the song follows the protagonist talking to her lover, assuring him that she is going to be with him. Queen performed the song for the first time on Don Francisco Presenta. Furthermore, the video for the song reached the top of the music video countdown hosted by Terra Networks.

Background

Queen's 2003 third studio recording, Diva, was a factor in reggaetón's mainstream exposure in 2004 (with Daddy Yankee's Barrio Fino and Tego Calderon's El Enemy de los Guasíbiri), and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.[2] [3] Queen released a platinum edition of the album with extra tracks, including "Papi Te Quiero" and "Tu No Puedes",[4] and began recording her next album. Her fourth studio album was originally planned to be Queen's debut full-length English language album after she received recording contract offerings from multiple record labels including Sony.[5] She said it was a good opportunity to reach and take over the competitive market of English hip hop music after becoming popular in Latin American countries.[5] Queen signed a deal to record an English-language album after Sony contacted her and notified her that her albums from when she was with the label six years prior are now being heard in cities like London. This was because of the success of Diva. Despite her concerns over her poor English pronunciation, she continued with the project.[5] She recorded songs with many of hip hop's biggest MCs including American rapper Fat Joe, who recorded a song in English for her debut English album in support of her.[5] [6] [7] The song was later turned into "Quítate Two" and included on Real, while American hip hop producer Swizz Beatz handled production of "Soldados" showcasing her crossover appeal.[8]

Composition and recording

According to an editor for Rolling Stone, the album contains "raspy braggadocio and sexy rhymes" which complement Queen's raspy vocals.[9] Queen said "I really think this album is for people to really just sit down and listen to it". She explained that "there are times that the songs will make you want to dance" but their lyrical content was more meaningful. Queen wanted the overall feeling of the album to express that she is a well–rounded artist.[10] Furthermore, describing the album: "[the songs] are always going to be real because they are feelings that people have," she asserts. "The hits that I have now, the girls love them because they are real. If I am feeling hurt and need to curse to express that, then I will. I am going to be real all the way because that's what made Ivy Queen."[11] This is prominent on "Chika Ideal", where she assures the protagonists' lover that she wants to be with him and fulfill his fantasies.[12]

Ivy Queen appeared on "Don Francisco Presenta" where she performed "Chika Ideal" in promotion of the album.[13] Queen performed on the "Reggaeton Tour 2004" which also featured other artist including Aldo Ranks and La Factoria in various South American countries including Ecuador where she performed songs such as "Papi Te Quiero" and "Chika Ideal", promoting both Diva and Real.[14] At the end of the month, Queen appeared on a special network television news segment detailing her career and struggle for respect within the genre of reggaetón.[15] This occurred during studio recording sessions for the album.[15] In February 2005, she performed "Chika Ideal", among other songs, at the "Festival of Puerto Rican Stars", which was a historic achievement for reggaetón, as no other performer from the genre was invited to attend the event.[16] In June 2005, she appeared on the "Invasion Del Reggaetón Tour" with Daddy Yankee, which grossed $817,220 for the week of June 18.[17] She also attended and performed at the Billboard Bash!, the night before the 2005 Billboard Latin Music Awards.[18]

Reception

While reviewing the reggaetón compilation album, Jamz TV Hits, Vol. 3, an editor for Allmusic listed "Chika Ideal" as a selected "Allmusic Pick".[19] The song was also selected as one of the hits from "The Golden Era of Reggaetón" which lasted from 2003 until 2007 by Jesus Trivino of Latina magazine.[20] Terra Networks named the music video for "Chika Ideal" as one of the hottest of the summer and claimed the song to show "why she is the queen of reggaetón".[21]

Despite not charting in Billboard magazine, the video reached the Top 10 for four consecutive weeks on Terra Networks' Top Music Video countdown.[22] In the music video for the song, Queen is video taped showing sensual scenes by several cameras from different angles. Scenes alternate between a dance in a darkened room and Queen is a record studio and the cameras. She is surrounded by multiple computers and flat screen television sets which display the feeds from the cameras.

Personnel

Adapted from album's liner notes.[23]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BMI Repertoire: Chika Ideal (Legal Title). https://archive.today/20130615120618/http://repertoire.bmi.com/title.asp?blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True&page=1&keyid=7298673&ShowNbr=0&ShowSeqNbr=0&querytype=WorkID. dead. June 15, 2013. BMI. Broadcast Music, Inc.. June 14, 2013.
  2. Book: Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture. Carney Smith, Jessie. ABC-CLIO. 2010. 1–4. 1199. 978-0313357978.
  3. Web site: American album certifications – Ivy Queen – Diva. Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click Type, then select Latin, then click SEARCH. December 5, 2012.
  4. BMG U.S. Latin Makes Cuts; Sirius Gets Serious. Billboard. Cobo. Leila. January 31, 2004. 116. 5. 25. 0006-2510. December 5, 2012.
  5. Web site: Ivy Queen se lanza a conquistar el mercado inglés . es . Caracol Radio . Caracol S.A . November 11, 2003 . December 7, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131105152851/http://www.caracol.com.co/noticias/actualidad/ivy-queen-se-lanza-a-conquistar-el-mercado----ingles/20031111/nota/154264.aspx . November 5, 2013 . dead .
  6. Web site: Fat's Chance. The New York Sun. Two SL, LLC. Edlund, Martin. June 14, 2005. February 28, 2013.
  7. Web site: It's Reggae, It's Rap, And It's Muy Caliente; This Puerto Rican Sound Is Called Reggaeton, And It's Catching Fire In The U.S . San Antonio Mercury News . Pacio, Nerissa . April 8, 2005 . April 21, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303210315/http://www.puertorico-herald.org/issues2/2005/vol09n11/Reggaeton.html . March 3, 2016 . dead .
  8. Web site: Riddims by the Reggaetón . . . Cepeda, Raquel . March 22, 2005 . February 8, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131105153816/http://www.villagevoice.com/2005-03-22/music/riddims-by-the-reggaet-n/full/ . November 5, 2013 . dead .
  9. From The Rolling Stone Archive: Ivy Queen. Rolling Stone. Wenner Media, LLC. April 18, 2013. https://archive.today/20240526155030/https://www.webcitation.org/6GvmiLfO5?url=http://www.rollingstone.com/search%3Fq=Ivy+Queen. May 26, 2024. dead.
  10. Web site: Ivy Queen será 'realmente' más sexy . es . . . October 4, 2004 . February 8, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150208094152/http://www.terra.com.mx/entretenimiento/articulo/151952/Ivy+Queen+sera+realmente+mas+sexy.htm . February 8, 2015 . dead .
  11. Web site: Reggaetón Royalty: Ivy Queen stands out among a sea of rude boys . . . February 26, 2004 . April 23, 2013 . Meschino, Patricia . https://web.archive.org/web/20140429191503/http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2004-02-26/music/reggaet-oacute-n-royalty/ . April 29, 2014 . dead .
  12. Web site: Musical Fusion: Final Edition. https://archive.today/20130615092709/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/dailypress/access/882879721.html?dids=882879721:882879721&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+16,+2005&author=Rafer+Guzman+Newsday&pub=Daily+Press&desc=MUSICAL+FUSION&pqatl=google. dead. June 15, 2013. Guzman, Rafer. August 16, 2005. Newsday. Cablevision. April 21, 2013.
  13. Web site: Ivy Queen on Don Francisco Presenta . Reggaetonline . Pokus Web Solutions . Hildalgo, Andrea . May 31, 2005 . February 9, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130606103920/http://www.reggaetonline.net/ivy-queen-053105_news . June 6, 2013 . dead .
  14. Web site: Ivy Queen, Aldo Ranks y La Factoría cantarán en el país. es. El Universio. Compañia Anónima El Universio. July 16, 2004. February 9, 2013.
  15. Web site: New Music Trends Sparks Special TV News Segment . PR Web . Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC . June 24, 2004 . Alayon, Sofia . April 22, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305074548/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/06/prweb135923.htm . March 5, 2016 . dead .
  16. Web site: Ivy Queen: Real y Sensual. El Nuevo Herald. Miami Herald Media. February 25, 2005. May 14, 2013.
  17. Boxscore: Concert Grosses – Week of June 18, 2005. Billboard. 117. 25. 30. 0006-2510. June 18, 2005. May 22, 2013. Nielsen Business Media. Inc.
  18. The Bash! – Stars Will Party And Shine On Eve Of Awards Show. Billboard. 117. 17. 42. 0006-2510. April 30, 2005. May 22, 2013. Nielsen Business Media. Inc.
  19. Web site: Jamz TV Hits, Vol. 3 (CD & DVD) – Various Artist : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : Allmusic. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. February 15, 2013.
  20. Web site: Reggaeton Performer Updates & Bios: Where Are They Now? . . Latina Media Ventures, LLC . Trivino, Jesus . April 18, 2013 . April 23, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130930141858/http://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/where-are-they-now-reggaeton-superstar-updates?slide=4 . September 30, 2013 . dead .
  21. Web site: Elige al mejor video de este verano y baila sin parar . es . . . July 25, 2005 . February 9, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502215952/http://www.terra.com/musica/noticias/elige_al_mejor_video_de_este_verano_y_baila_sin_parar/oci64961 . May 2, 2014 . dead .
  22. Web site: Segundo Top Ten de febrero de 2005 . es . . . March 9, 2005 . April 24, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502215738/http://www.terra.com/musica/fotos/segundo_top_ten_de_febrero_de_2005/29948 . May 2, 2014 . dead .
  23. Real. Real (Ivy Queen album). Ivy Queen. 2004. CD liner. Perfect Image Records Inc. Manufactured and distributed by Universal Music Latino, 420 Lincoln Rd. Suite 200, Miami Beach, FL 33139, through Universal Music & Video Distribution. 809507157-2.

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