| The Bad Boy | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Héctor el Father |
| Cover: | Thebadboy.jpg |
| Released: | November 21, 2006 |
| Recorded: | 2006 |
| Studio: | Crescent Moon Studios |
| Genre: | Reggaeton |
| Length: | 01:03:02 |
| Producer: |
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| Prev Title: | Los Rompe Discotekas |
| Prev Year: | 2006 |
| Next Year: | 2007 |
The Bad Boy is the first solo album by former reggaeton artist Héctor el Father.[1] The album features guest appearances from Mr. Notty, Ednita Nazario, Ken-Y, Polaco and Wisin & Yandel.[2] The album was supported by the single "Sola" which was released alongside the album on November 21, 2006.[3]
On the U.S. Billboard 200, it debuted at number 81, with about 20,000 copies sold in its first week.[4] The album has sold more than 200,000 copies and has received various nominations in the Latin community, including one for a Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year.[5]
See main article: The Bad Boy: The Most Wanted Edition.
On October 9, 2007, he released a special edition titled . It included a second disc with more songs and more featured artists. It also included a DVD.
| Chart (2006–07) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 81 [6] | |
| US Billboard Top Latin Albums | 2[7] | |
| US Billboard Latin Rhythm Albums | 1[8] |