30 de Febrero explained

30 de Febrero
Type:studio
Artist:Ha*Ash
Cover:File:30 de Febrero.jpg
Recorded:Mid 2017
Studio:Cutting Cane Studios (Florida)
Heiga Studios & Hit23 (Miami)
Swing House ATX (Los Ángeles)
Genre:
Language:Spanish
Label:Sony Music Latin
Producer:
Prev Year:2014
Next Year:2019

30 de Febrero is the fifth studio album by American Latin pop duo Ha*Ash, released on 1 December 2017 Sony Music Latin.[1] [2] It is the band's first studio album in six years, after their previous album, A Tiempo (2011). The album features artists Prince Royce and Abraham Mateo.[3] Ha*Ash assumed an integral role in the album's production and collaborated with several producers including George Noriega, Matt Rad, Joe London and Edgar Barrera.[4]

The album was preceded by the release of four singles. The first, "100 Años" featuring Prince Royce was released 13 October 2017.[5] In November 2017, The second single, "No Pasa Nada", was released on 8 March 2018. The other singles released were, "Eso No Va a Suceder" and "¿Qué Me Faltó?". Ha*Ash released six lyric; "Ojalá", "30 de Febrero" and "Eso No Va a Suceder". The 4th, 5th and 6th lyric videos came out on 1 December, which were "Paleta", "No Pasa Nada", and "Llueve Sobre Mojado", which were all released on the same day as the album.

To promote the album, the band embarked on Gira 100 años contigo, which began at the Quinta Vergara Amphitheater in Viña del Mar, Chile on 24 February 2018. Footage from the concert at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico was recorded and released on a CD/DVD, entitled , in 2019.

Background and production

The follow-up to, the album introduces new genres to the duo. On 13 January 2018 it was confirmed that Ha*Ash will be holding concerts for their new recent album. They will perform once again at the Auditorio Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez on 27 April 2018.[6] They will set to tour in March 2018 for their tour as well.[7] The lead single "100 Años" with Prince Royce; marks the first time the duo delves into the genre of reggaeton and urban music. Ha*Ash assumed an integral role in the album's production and collaborated with several producers including George Noriega, Matt Rad, Joe London and Edgar Barrera.[8] The album, like Ha*Ash' previous records, contains many different genres of music, including rhythms closer urban beats.

Release and promotion

It is the band's first studio album in six years, after of their previous album, A Tiempo (2011), and it was recorded in 2017 in Miami, United States.[9] In the United States and Mexico, the standard edition CD of the album was released on 1 December 2017, under the Sony Music Latin label. The CD/DVD edition was released the same day.

Singles

The first single from the album was "100 Años" with Prince Royce; released on 13 October 2017,[10] The track peaked at number 50 in the Latin Pop Songs,[11] and number 24 in the Latin Airplay[12] charts in the United States. In Mexico, the song peaked at number one on the Mexico Espanol Airplay,[13] and Monitor Latino.[14] "100 Años" was certified platinum and gold in Mexico and gold in the United States.[15] [16] The second single "No Pasa Nada" was released on 8 March 2018,[17] peaked at number 13 in the Mexico Airplay,[18] number 4 in the Mexico Espanol Airplay[13] and number two on the Monitor Latino charts in Mexico.[19] On 1 February 2019, it was announced that No Pasa Nada had been certified Platinum.[20]

On 8 August 2018, they released the third single from the album, "Eso No Va a Suceder".[21] The song peaked at number 34 in the Latin Pop Songs charts in the United States[11] and number one of the Mexican Espanol Airplay and Monitor Latino in Mexico.[22] In September 2019 the song was certified Platinum in Mexico. The video for this single was released on 8 August 2018.[23] [24] On 4 January 2019, the track "¿Qué Me Faltó?" was released as the album's fourth single and was accompanied by a music video.[25] The clip was recorded in the beach in Oaxaca, Mexico.[26] It was under the direction by Toño Tzinzun.[27] The track peaked two on the Monitor Latino in Mexico.[28]

Other songs

Then as for the month of November Ha*Ash released "Ojalá" lyric video. It was directed by Diego Álvarez. The song takes place in an office setting and has the vibe of a pop song, that shows many texts between the girls and the guy who is an ex lover of Ashley. On 1 February 2019 the song was certified gold in Mexico. Same month of November they released the song "30 de Febrero" which featured Abraham Mateo in the lyric video.[29] The song is a break up song and has a colorful vibe with having Abraham their ex lover who is wanting another chance. The song is a classy and upbeat.[30] On 1 February 2019 the song was certified gold in Mexico. On 1 December, Ha*Ash were released lyric videos of "Paleta" and "Llueve Sobre Mojado". Both songs, is musically complete with pop beats and a reggaeton sound.[31] [32]  

Tour

See main article: Gira 100 años contigo and Ha*Ash: En Vivo. To promote the album, Ha*Ash embarked on a world concert tour during 2018 and 2020. The "Gira 100 años contigo" is a concert tour performed by Ha*Ash. The tour was announced by Ha*Ash on her social media in November 2017.[33] [34] The tour will begin in the National Auditorium of Mexico City with 3 shows.[35] [36] At some shows, Ha*Ash covered songs such as "Adios Amor" by Christian Nodal. The setlist includes songs of the new album but also older singles from Ha*Ash, Mundos Opuestos, Habitación Doble, A Tiempo and Primera fila: Hecho Realidad.

The show filmed at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, Mexico on 11 November 2018, entitled , was released for sales on 6 December 2019.[37]

Commercial performance

The album peaked at #3 in the Mexican album charts, #11 in the US Billboard Latin Pop Albums and #11 in the US Billboard Latin pop sales.[38] [39] On 14 February 2018 the album was certified gold in Mexico.[40] On 11 November 2018 the album eventually was certified Platinum in Mexico.

Track listing

Notes

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[41]

Musicians

Production

Design

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for 30 de Febrero!Chart (2017)!Peak Position
Mexico (AMPROFON)[42] 3
US (Billboard Latin)11
US (Billboard Latin pop sales)14

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)! scope="col"
Position
Mexican Albums (AMPROFON)26

Release history

RegionDateEdition(s)FormatLabel
Various1 December 2017Standard[43] Sony Music Latin
MexicoSony Music México
VariousSony Music Latin

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 30 de Febrero by Ha-Ash. Genius. en. 2019-04-17.
  2. Web site: HA*ASH lanzan su álbum 30 DE FEBRERO. 2017-12-04. Sony Music Entertainment México. es-MX. 2019-04-17.
  3. Web site: Ha*Ash lanza su nuevo álbum "30 de Febrero". Latino. Impacto. 2017-12-04. Impacto Latino. es. 2019-04-17.
  4. Web site: Ha*Ash release their new album: 30 de febrero. es-ES. 2019-12-04. 4 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191204221716/https://seitrackus.com/portal/en/haash-lanza-su-nuevo-material-30-de-febrero/. dead.
  5. News: Listen: Ha*Ash returns with new single '100 Años' featuring Prince Royce. AXS. 2019-07-09. en-US.
  6. Web site: Confirmado recinto y precios para concierto de Ha-Ash - Noticias de Querétaro - Querétaro 24-7. www.queretaro24-7.com. es-ES. 2018-01-14.
  7. News: Ha Ash volverá a Costa Rica en marzo de 2018. Cubero. Alexandra. LaRepublica.net - Soluciones para profesionales. 2018-01-14.
  8. Web site: HA*ASH lanzan su álbum 30 DE FEBRERO. 2017-12-04. Sony Music Entertainment México. es-MX. 2019-07-09.
  9. Web site: Ha*Ash lanza su nuevo material discográfico. López. Adolfo. El Sol de México. es. 2019-12-04.
  10. Web site: HA*ASH the duo lit up The Wiltern stage for their "100 Años Contigo Tour.". Publisher. 2018-04-16. Musica Roots. 2019-07-09.
  11. Ha*Ash - Chart history > Latin Pop Songs. Billboard. 17 August 2019.
  12. Ha*Ash - Chart history > Latin Airplay. Billboard. 2019-02-04.
  13. Ha*Ash Song Chart History: Mexico Pop Espanol Airplay. https://web.archive.org/web/20190902102407/https://www.billboard.com/music/haash/chart-history/mexico-pop-espanol-airplay. dead. 2 September 2019. Billboard. 14 April 2018.
  14. Web site: Monitor Latino, week November 20,2017. Monitor Latino. 2019-07-09.
  15. Web site: Certificaciones Ha*Ash / Ha-Ash - AMPROFON. Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. es. 24 April 2019.
  16. Web site: HA*ASH CIERRAN EL AÑO CON NUEVO SENCILLO "¿QUÉ ME FALTÓ?" DE SU EXITOSO ÁLBUM 30 DE FEBRERO QUE ES CERTIFICACIÓN PLATINO. 5 December 2018. Sony Music Entertainment México. es. 11 July 2019.
  17. Web site: Ha*Ash lanza "No pasa nada" con el empoderamiento femenino. El Debate. Mexico. es. 2019-04-17.
  18. Ha*Ash - Chart history > Mexico Airplay. Billboard. 2019-02-04.
  19. Web site: Monitor Latino, week April 23, 2018. Monitor Latino. 2019-07-09.
  20. Web site: Ha*Ash regresó al Auditorio Nacional con su #Gira100AñosContigo y sumó su quinto y sexto Sold Out. OCESA Seitrack. es-MX. 2019-04-29.
  21. Ha*Ash Become Wedding Crashers in the New Video For Empowering Anthem 'Eso No Va A Suceder': Watch. Billboard. 2019-07-09.
  22. Web site: Monitor Latino, week September 10, 2018. Monitor Latino. 2019-07-09.
  23. Web site: Ha*Ash Release "Eso No Va a Suceder" Video. Perez. Ruben Jr.. 2018-08-09. Entertainment Rocks. en-US. 2019-07-09.
  24. Web site: HA*ASH lanza el video oficial del sencillo "ESO NO VA A SUCEDER". 2018-08-09. Sony Music Latin. en-US. 2019-07-09.
  25. Web site: Ha*Ash lanza el videoclip de "¿Qué me faltó?". 2019-01-05. Periódico Novedades. es-MX. 2019-04-17.
  26. Web site: Ha-Ash trabaja con talento de BC. ELIMPARCIAL.COM Noticias de Sonora, México. es-ES. 2019-07-10.
  27. Web site: Ha-Ash estrenaron el video de "¿Qué me faltó?". Durán. Estefany. 2019-01-07. Revista Ronda. es. 2019-07-10.
  28. Web site: Canciones populares de América - Top 10 - Lista de éxitos. charts.monitorlatino.com. 2019-07-09.
  29. Web site: Ha*Ash estrena un nuevo lyric-video de su canción "30 de Febrero" ft. Abraham Mateo. 2017-11-24. Laura G. es-MX. 2019-07-11.
  30. Web site: Ha*Ash estrena "30 de febrero" a dueto con Abraham Mateo. 25 November 2017. El Diario de Yucatán. es-ES. 11 July 2019.
  31. Web site: ¿Ha-Ash cantando reggaetón?. Nación Rex. es-ES. 25 July 2019.
  32. Web site: HA*ASH: "Queremos conocer toda la Argentina". PopStar. PopStar. es. 25 July 2019.
  33. Web site: Ha*Ash anuncia 100 Años Contigo Tour – HTV. 2019-07-20. es-ES. 10 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190310212053/http://www.htv.com/noticias/haash-anuncia-100-anos-contigo-tour/. dead.
  34. Web site: Merol. Vero. 2018-03-07. ¡El grupo Ha*Ash anuncia su gira 100 Años Contigo!. 2019-07-20. Vero Merol. es-MX.
  35. Web site: Ha*Ash lo vuelve a conseguir: Dos sold outs en el Auditorio Nacional – Seitrack US. 2019-04-23. es-ES.
  36. Web site: Ha*Ash reventó con otro Sold Out el Auditorio Nacional y anunció un nuevo show en el recinto para el 11 de noviembre. 2019-04-23. OCESA Seitrack. es-MX.
  37. Web site: Ha*Ash abarrotó de nuevo el Auditorio Nacional y tuvo a Miguel Bosé, Prince Royce y Melendi como invitados. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327161734/https://www.seitrack.mx/noticias/2018/11/12/haash-abarrot-de-nuevo-el-auditorio-nacional-y-tuvo-a-miguel-bos-prince-royce-y-melendi-como-invitados. 27 March 2019. 2019-04-29. OCESA Seitrack. es-MX.
  38. Ha*Ash Chart History - Latin Pop Sales. https://web.archive.org/web/20190902102443/https://www.billboard.com/music/haash/chart-history/latin-consumption-chart. dead. 2 September 2019. Billboard. 2019-09-07.
  39. Ha*Ash Chart History - Latin Pop Albums. Billboard. 2019-09-07.
  40. Web site: Ha*Ash recibe Disco de Oro por '30 de febrero'. Ritmo Romántica. es. 2019-04-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327172459/https://ritmoromantica.pe/programas/entre-arena-luna/ha-ash-disco-oro-30-febrero-80894. 27 March 2019. dead.
  41. 30 de Febrero. Mexican edition liner notes . . . 2017 . 889854908225.
  42. Web site: Top 100. AMPROFON. 2019-01-06.
  43. Web site: Release group "30 de febrero" by Ha*Ash - MusicBrainz. musicbrainz.org. 2019-05-28.