Visionary (Farruko album) explained

Visionary
Type:studio
Artist:Farruko
Cover:Farruko - Visionary.png
Recorded:2015
Genre:Reggaeton
Length:53:16
Label:Sony Music Latin
Producer:
  • Neonazza
  • Musicólogo & Menes
  • Andy Clay
  • Gabriel Rodríguez
  • Jumbo
  • Gaby Music
  • Ladkani
  • Montana
  • Franfussion
  • DJ Luian
  • Maffio
  • Sharo Torres
  • DJ Chino
  • Frabian Eli
  • Rvssian
  • Ez
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:TrapXFicante
Next Year:2017

Visionary is the fourth studio album by Puerto Rican singer Farruko, released on October 23, 2015, through Sony Music Latin.[1] It was produced by Neonazza, Musicólogo & Menes, Andy Clay, Gabriel Rodríguez, Jumbo, Gaby Music, Ladkani, Montana, Franfussion, DJ Luian, Maffio, Sharo Torres, DJ Chino, Frabian Eli, Rvssian and Ez, and features collaborations with Nicky Jam, Messiah and Pitbull, as well as with reggae musicians Shaggy and Ky-Mani Marley.

At the 17th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for Best Urban Music Album, being Farruko's third nomination in the category.[2]

The album reached the top position on the Top Latin Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums charts, being his second number-one album on both lists. Additionally, it was certified platinum in the United States.

Background

The album was released in 2015 following Farruko signing with Sony Music Latin earlier the same year. He had previously worked with several record labels such as Full Records, Siente Music and El Cartel Records, additionally, Sony Music partnered with Carbon Fiber Music, a label founded by Farruko himself.[3] Prior to the release of Visionary, Farruko released a compilation album titled The Ones under Universal Music Group.[4] To promote the album, Farruko embarked on the Visionary World Tour.[5]

Singles

The first single for the album was "Chapi Chapi", a collaboration with Dominican rapper Messiah, released on April 28, 2015.[6] The second single was "Sunset", featuring Jamaican musician Shaggy and American singer Nicky Jam, released on June 8, 2015, the song peaked at number 3 at the Hot Latin Songs chart.[7] Aside from the singles, the songs "Chillax" and "Obsesionado" also charted on the Hot Latin Songs chart, both peaking at number 4. Additionally, the former peaked at number 16 at the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[8] "Sunset" as well as "Chillax" and "Obsesionado" were certified platinum in United States.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Visionary. July 1, 2022. Apple Music.
  2. News: Latin Grammy Winners 2016: Complete List. Billboard. November 24, 2016. November 18, 2016.
  3. Web site: Farruko: ‘Firma con Sony Music Latin’. WOW La Revista. Bolivar. Feijoo. April 21, 2015. July 5, 2022. es.
  4. Web site: The Ones. Spotify. July 5, 2022.
  5. Web site: FARRUKO CONTINUA EJERCIENDO SU VISIÓN DE LLEVAR SU MÚSICA ALREDEDOR DEL MUNDO CON VISIONARY WORLD TOUR. Sony Music Latin. March 30, 2016. July 5, 2022. es.
  6. Web site: Chapi Chapi (feat. Messiah) - Single. July 5, 2022. Apple Music.
  7. Farruko Chart History (Hot Latin Songs). Billboard. July 5, 2022.
  8. Farruko Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100). Billboard. July 5, 2022.
  9. Web site: American recording certifications – Farruko. July 5, 2022. Recording Industry Association of America.