Temptation (Brenda K. Starr album) explained

Temptation
Type:studio
Artist:Brenda K. Starr
Cover:Brenda K. Starr - Temptation.jpeg
Released:March 26, 2002
Recorded:Late 2001-2002
Genre:Salsa, Latin pop
Length:51:02
Label:Sony Discos
Producer:Eddie Arroyo, Luis Columna, Alejandro Jaén, Rudy Pérez, Humberto Ramirez
Prev Title:Petalos de Fuego
Prev Year:2000
Next Title:Atrevete a Olvidarme
Next Year:2005

Temptation is the seventh studio album by American singer Brenda K. Starr. It was released on March 26, 2002 on Sony Discos.

The album featured four singles, "Por Ese Hombre," the title track, "Gato Bajo La Lluvia," and "Rabia." The lead single peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart and number one on the Billboard Tropical/Salsa Airplay chart, leading the latter chart for eight consecutive weeks in 2002.

The album reached the top thirty of the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and number three on the Billboard Tropical/Salsa Albums chart.

Background

Starr had received several record deal offers including one from Universal Music Latino, opting to sign with Sony Discos. Production for the album took place in late 2001 in Miami and in Puerto Rico.[1] While choosing songs to record for the album, Starr decided upon songs she felt would showcase her growth and potential as an artist. She wanted to record songs from an array of diverse musical genres.[2]

Critical reception

At the Latin Billboard Music Awards of 2003, the album spawned awards for "Hot Latin Track of the Year, Vocal Duo" and "Tropical/Salsa Airplay Track of the Year, Female," both for "Por Ese Hombre."[3] The album received a nomination for "Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year, Female."[4]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2002)Peak
Position
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[5] 28
US Tropical/Salsa Albums (Billboard)[6] 3

Year-end charts

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Latin: Sony hopes Starr will shine again. Ross, Karl. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 16, 2002. November 29, 2018.
  2. Web site: Brenda K. Starr retoma en busca de su sueño. Tropicana FM. Prisa Radio. April 4, 2002. November 29, 2018.
  3. Web site: 2003 Billboard Latin Music Award Winners. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. May 9, 2003. November 25, 2018.
  4. Web site: Billboard Latin Award Finalists. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. February 22, 2003. November 30, 2018.
  5. Web site: Brenda K. Starr - Chart History: Latin Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. November 25, 2018.
  6. Web site: Brenda K. Starr - Chart History: Tropical Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. November 25, 2018.
  7. Web site: 2002 Year-End Charts: Top Tropical/Salsa Album Titles. https://www.webcitation.org/6qUGYDJsJ?url=http://login.vnuemedia.com/bbbiz/charts/yearendcharts/2002/ltstitl.jsp. dead. May 15, 2017. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. January 9, 2019. December 28, 2002.

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