Motivan2 Explained

Motivan2
Type:studio
Artist:Zion & Lennox
Cover:Zion & Lennox - Motivan2.png
Recorded:2015–2016
Genre:Reggaeton
Length:70:53
Label:Warner Music Latina
Producer:
  • Chris Jeday
  • Wichi
  • Urba & Romme
  • Onell Flow
  • Haze
  • Sky Rompiendo
  • Predikador
  • Jumbo
  • Alfonso Ordóñez
  • O'Neill
  • Montana
  • FrankFussion
  • Gaby Music
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Motivan2 is the third studio album by Puerto Rican duo Zion & Lennox, released on September 30, 2016, through Warner Music Latina.[1] It was produced by Chris Jeday, Wichi, Urba & Romme, Onell Flow, Haze, Sky Rompiendo, Predikador, Jumbo, Alfonso Ordóñez, O'Neill, Montana, FrankFussion and Gaby Music, and features collaborations with Nicky Jam, Plan B, J Balvin, Farruko, R. Kelly, Daddy Yankee, Maluma and Don Omar.

Commercially, Motivan2 is the duo's most successful album, it topped the Top Latin Albums chart, being their first and only number one album in the chart, it also peaked at number 155 at the Billboard 200 chart, being their only appearance in the chart. The album was certified platinum in United States and Colombia, and gold in Mexico. At the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards, the duo won Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group thanks to the success of the album, while the following year the album was nominated for Latin Rhythm Album of the Year.[2] [3]

Background

In July 2013, during a concert Zion had a physical altercation with Rafael "Raphy" Pina, CEO of Pina Records, the label to which the duo was signed under at the time.[4] Following the incident, the duo sued Pina over a breach of contract as well as various damages, and later created the label Baby Records, releasing the promotional single "La Botella" and announcing the release of an album.[5] [6] In 2014, they released "Pierdo la Cabeza", the song was commercially successful and marked a comeback for the duo.[7] In 2015, the duo was signed to Warner Music Latina to release the album.[8]

The album features a wide array of prominent reggaeton artist as guest features such as Daddy Yankee, Maluma, Don Omar and J Balvin, among others, Zion said that "they are the best in the urban world. Everyone was very happy to participate and the songs came out very naturally".[9] About the album, Lennox said that "we tried to maintain the same essence as in our previous works, we were able to find more current sounds and more mature lyrics that can identify more with the public".[9]

Singles

The first single was "Embriágame", released on February 5, 2016.[10] The song peaked at number three at the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart.[11] A remix of the song featuring Puerto Rican singer Don Omar was released on July 1, 2016, this version was also included into the album was the final track.[12] The second single was "Otra Vez" featuring Colombian singer J Balvin, released on August 5, 2016.[13] The song peaked at number five at the Hot Latin Songs chart, being their highest appearance on the chart as main artist, it also peaked at number 23 at the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[14] [15]

The third single was "Mi Tesoro" featuring Puerto Rican singer Nicky Jam, released on April 7, 2017. Both "Embriágame" and "Otra Vez" were certified platinum in Spain while "Mi Tesoro" was certified gold in the country.[16] [17] [18] Additionally, "Otra Vez" was also certified platinum in Italy.[19]

Critical reception

Thom Jurek from AllMusic gave the album four out of five stars writing that the album was "loaded with stylistic diversity and guest appearances from top talent", he commented that "though there are a mammoth 18 tracks here, there isn't a filler tune in the bunch". He finished the review writing "this album uses their core sound in a rainbow of styles that reveal not only why reggaeton remains relevant in the 21st century, but offers proof of an evolution that may signal its next incarnation". Colombian magazine SHOCK placed the album at number eight in their list for "Best Latin American Albums of 2016".[20]

Accolades

Publication!scope="col"
AccoladeRank
SHOCKBest Latin American Albums of 2016

Credits

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2016)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)[21] 2

Year-end charts

Chart (2016)! scope="col"
Position
US Latin Rhythm Albums (Billboard)[22] 11
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[23] 73
Chart (2017)Position
US Latin Rhythm Albums (Billboard)[24] 7
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[25] 19
Chart (2018)Position
US Latin Rhythm Albums (Billboard)[26] 17
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[27] 57

Certifications

!scope="row"|Colombia (ASINCOL)[28] |Platinum|20,000|-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Motivan2 by Zion & Lennox. August 13, 2022. Apple Music.
  2. Nicky Jam Wins Big at Billboard Latin Music Awards: See the Full Winners List. Billboard. Leila. Cobo. April 27, 2017. August 19, 2022.
  3. News: Billboard Latin Music Award Winners 2018: Complete List. Billboard. Cobo. Leila. April 26, 2018. April 27, 2018.
  4. Web site: El raggaetonero Zion, en problemas con el presidente de su disquera. People en Español. Yolaine. Diaz. August 5, 2013. August 13, 2022. es.
  5. Web site: Zion y Lennox demandan a Raphy Pina por $2.6 millones. Primera Hora. August 28, 2022. August 13, 2022. es.
  6. Web site: NOTICIASZion & Lennox confirman lanzamiento de nuevo álbum en nueva compañía. iPauta. August 13, 2022. es.
  7. Web site: Zion & Lennox explican cómo se grabó "Pierdo La Cabeza", la canción de su comeback. UMOMAG. March 10, 2018. August 13, 2022. es.
  8. Web site: Zion y Lennox Sign to Warner Music Latina, Prep Sophomore Album. Billboard. Leila. Cobo. December 28, 2015. August 13, 2022. es.
  9. Web site: Zion & Lennox: "Hay una evolución constante dentro del reggaetón". TN. October 24, 2016. August 13, 2022. es.
  10. Web site: Embriágame - Single. August 19, 2022. Apple Music.
  11. Zion & Lennox Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay). Billboard. August 19, 2022.
  12. Web site: Embriágame (feat. Don Omar) [Remix] - Single]. August 19, 2022. Apple Music.
  13. Web site: Otra Vez (feat. J Balvin) - Single. August 19, 2022. Apple Music.
  14. Zion & Lennox Chart History (Hot Latin Songs). Billboard. August 19, 2022.
  15. Zion & Lennox Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100). Billboard. August 19, 2022.
  16. Web site: Embriágame - Zion & Lennox. El Portal de Música. August 19, 2022. es.
  17. Web site: Otra Vez feat. J Balvin - Zion & Lennox. El Portal de Música. August 19, 2022. es.
  18. Web site: Mi Tesoro - Zion & Lennox. El Portal de Música. August 19, 2022. es.
  19. Web site: Otra Vez - Zion & Lennox. FIMI. August 19, 2022. it.
  20. Web site: Los mejores discos latinoamericanos del 2016. SHOCK. December 2, 2016. August 14, 2022. es.
  21. Zion & Lennox Chart History (Top Current Album Sales). Billboard. August 14, 2022.
  22. Web site: Latin Rhythm Albums – Year-End 2016. Billboard. August 14, 2022.
  23. Web site: Top Latin Albums – Year-End 2016. Billboard. August 14, 2022.
  24. Web site: Latin Rhythm Albums – Year-End 2017. Billboard. August 14, 2022.
  25. Web site: Top Latin Albums – Year-End 2017. Billboard. August 14, 2022.
  26. Web site: Latin Rhythm Albums – Year-End 2018. Billboard. August 14, 2022.
  27. Web site: Top Latin Albums – Year-End 2018. Billboard. August 14, 2022.
  28. Web site: Zion y Lennox premiados mundialmente con discos de diamante, platino y oro. Norte en Línea. August 14, 2022. es.

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