Quién Contra Mí Explained

Quien Contra Mí
Type:studio
Artist:Yandel
Cover:Quien Contra Mí (2003).jpg
Released:September 15, 2003 (PR)[1]
Recorded:2003
Genre:Reggaeton
Next Title:De Líder a Leyenda
Next Year:2013

Quien Contra Mí (English: Who's Against Me?) is the debut album by Puerto Rican reggaeton singer-songwriter Yandel released physically on September 15, 2003,[2] through Fresh Production, and released Worldwide on January 13, 2004, through Lideres Entertainment Group.[3] The album was re-released on January 30, 2007, through Machete Music an urban music label owned by Universal.[4] Three songs from the album were released as singles with their respective music video; "Te Suelto el Pelo", "Ya Yo Me Cansé" and "Say Ho!", they were included on the Bonus CD Edition from the album.[5] Despite the songs "Mami Yo Quisiera Quedarme" featuring Alexis and "En la Disco Me Conoció" featuring Fido, weren't released officially as singles, both were featured at the end of the video of "Te Suelto el Pelo".[6]

A sequel to the album, Quien Contra Mí 2, was released on July 31, 2020.

Chart performance

Charts

Chart (2003)Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums[7] 24
U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Albums8
U.S. Billboard Independent Albums40
U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers (South Atlantic)[8] 3

Re-release

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel(s)Version
Puerto RicoSeptember 15, 2003 (physical only)CD Fresh ProductionOriginal
WorldwideJanuary 13, 2004CD / Digital downloadLideres Ent. GroupOriginal
May 25, 2004Bonus CD Edition
January 30, 2007Machete Music (Universal)Re-release

Notes and References

  1. Quien Contra Mí. Yandel. 2003. Fresh Productions. back cover. 9943024.
  2. Web site: YANDEL PRESENTA SU NUEVO ALBUM SOLISTA DE LIDER A LEYENDA. Sony. March 5, 2014.
  3. Web site: Yandel – Quien Contra Mí. AllMusic. March 4, 2014.
  4. Web site: Yandel – Quien Contra Mí (2007). AllMusic. March 4, 2014.
  5. Web site: Yandel – Quien Contra Mí. AllMusic. March 4, 2014.
  6. Web site: Yandel : Te Suelto El Pelo (feat. Alexis & Fido) . YouTube . June 18, 2014.
  7. Web site: Quien Contra Mí – Yandel – Awards . AllMusic. Rovi Corporation . March 4, 2014.
  8. http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2003-10-04/heatseekers-south-atlantic Top Heatseekers – South Atlantic: Week of 04/10/2003 | Billboard
  9. Latin Rhythm Albums: Week of February 17, 2007. Billboard.