| Ha*Ash | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Ha*Ash |
| Cover: | File:Ha*Ash (album).jpg |
| Recorded: | 2002–2003 |
| Studio: | Cosmos Brava! Music Manú Estudios (Mexico City, Mexico) |
| Label: | Columbia Records |
| Language: | Spanish |
| Producer: | Áureo Baqueiro |
| Year: | 2003 |
| Next Title: | Mundos Opuestos |
| Next Year: | 2005 |
Ha*Ash is the self-titled debut album by American Latin pop duo Ha*Ash. It was officially released on May 11, 2003,[1] [2] under the Sony Music label.
Five singles and one promotional single were released from the album. Its lead single, "Odio Amarte", was released in April 2002. "Estés Donde Estés" was chosen as the album's second single, released in 2003. The next singles were "Te Quedaste", "Soy Mujer" and "Si Pruebas una Vez".
In April 2002, they signed to Sony Music Latin when they were 15 and 16. They recorded their self-titled debut album Ha*Ash with the Mexican producer Áureo Baqueiro in 2003 and it was recorded between 2002 and 2003. Mabel worked with writers and producers such as Áureo Baqueiro, Ángela Dávalos and Mónica Vélez to create the album, with its music incorporating the genres of pop and country.
It was officially released on May 11, 2003, under the Sony Latin label. After the success of their first album, a special edition of the album was released. It features videos of their first three singles: "Odio Amarte", "Estés Donde Estés" and "Te Quedaste"; behind the scenes footage of the videos, karaoke and an interview with Hanna and Ashley about the promotion of their album.
The album peaked at #3 in the Mexican album charts and #19 in the US Billboard Latin Pop Albums.[7] In February 2004, they received their first gold record for more than 75,000 copies of their debut album sold in Mexico. In March 2004, Ha*Ash prepared to launch the album in Puerto Rico and the United States. In March 2004, Ha*Ash received a platinum record for sales of 140,000 copies. The album was eventually certified platinum + gold in Mexico.[8]
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[9]
| Title | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|
| US (Billboard Latin) | 19 | |
| México (AMPROFON)[10] | 3 |
| Region | Date | Edition(s) | Format | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | May 13, 2003 | Standard[12] | CD | Sony Music México | |
| United States | March, 2004 | Sony Music Latin | |||
| Puerto Rico | |||||
| Mexico | July 24, 2004 | Deluxe Edition | Sony Music México |