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| Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren | ||||
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| Studio album by Anuel AA | ||||
| Released | November 26, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020–2021 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 67:13 | |||
| Language | Spanish | |||
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| Anuel AA chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren | ||||
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Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren is the third solo studio album by Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA. It was released on November 26, 2021, through Real Hasta la Muerte and Sony Music Latin. The album follows his second studio album Emmanuel (2020), and his collaboration album with Ozuna, Los Dioses (2021).
The album features collaborations with Eladio Carrión, Mora, Myke Towers and Jhayco.
Background
In August 2020, Anuel AA uploaded a preview of a song, called "300" and wrote: "I will make an album for the trap, should I?". Anuel AA announced his upcoming album in May 2021 in an Instagram live. His manager Frabián Elí confirmed that the album would be released in July and will include trap and only two reggaeton songs. Later he announced via Instagram that the album had been delayed.
The title was revealed in August 2021 when Anuel uploaded an Instagram post with the name of his next album. The photo was from the official video of the song "23 Preguntas". In September 2021, Anuel uploaded a freestyle preview on Instagram, claiming that the album was finished. The unreleased track samples "Ready or Not" by the Fugees.
On November 18, 2021, Anuel AA announced the track listing for the album via the final basketball game between Capitanes de Arecibo and Mets de Guaynabo. The names and numbers of the tracks were on the warm-up shirts of the Capitanes team.
Singles
Anuel AA released the first two singles of the album, "Dictadura" on October 28, 2021 and "Leyenda" on November 12, 2021. Puerto Rican rappers Myke Towers and Jhayco featured on the third and final single of the album, "Súbelo", released on November 18, 2021.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Real Hasta la Muerte" | Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago |
| 10:01 |
| 2. | "North Carolina" (with Eladio Carrión) |
| Andre the Giant | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Rick Flair" | Gazmey |
| 2:58 |
| 4. | "1942" | Gazmey |
| 3:56 |
| 5. | "Pin" | Gazmey | Dimelo Ninow | 3:41 |
| 6. | "McGregor" | Gazmey |
| 4:43 |
| 7. | "Llorando en un Ferrari" |
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| 3:13 |
| 8. | "Leyenda" | Gazmey |
| 3:40 |
| 9. | "Esa Cruz" | Gazmey |
| 2:44 |
| 10. | "300" | Gazmey |
| 3:42 |
| 11. | "Exit" | Gazmey |
| 3:55 |
| 12. | "Una Palabra" |
|
| 6:09 |
| 13. | "Dictadura" |
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| 3:28 |
| 14. | "Mi Voz Cuesta un Billón" (with Mora) |
|
| 3:48 |
| 15. | "Súbelo" (with Myke Towers and Jhayco) |
| Ovy on the Drums | 3:59 |
| 16. | "Última Canción" |
|
| 4:20 |
| Total length: | 67:13 | |||
Notes
- "Real Hasta la Muerte" contains samples of "Hello Zepp" and "Zepp Overture" performed by Charlie Clouser
- "McGregor" contains samples of "Drive Forever" performed by Sergio Valentino
- "Última Canción" contains samples of "Ready or Not" performed by the Fugees and "Boadicea" performed by Enya
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | Gold | 20,000 |
| United States (RIAA) | 4× Platinum (Latin) | 240,000 |
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Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also
- 2021 in Latin music
- List of number-one Billboard Latin Rhythm Albums of 2021
- List of number-one Billboard Latin Albums from the 2020s
References
- "Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren Review by Thom Jurek". allmusic.com. November 26, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- Suarez, Gary (November 24, 2021). "Anuel AA Takes a Well-Earned Victory Lap on 'Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- Rodríguez Conza, Carolina (November 23, 2021). "Las leyendas nunca mueren, Anuel AA's new album already has date". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- "Anuel AA revealed the name of his new album in '23 Preguntas'". Telemetro. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- "The wait is over! Anuel AA announced the coming of his new album". El Intransigente América News. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- "Anuel AA Shares Self-Directed Video for New Single 'Dictadura'". Complex. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- Ortega, Sergio Ramírez (November 19, 2021). "Anuel AA, Myke Towers y Jhay Cortez unen fuerzas en 'Súbelo'". okdiario.com (in Spanish). Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- "Spanishcharts.com – Anuel AA – Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- "Swisscharts.com – Anuel AA – Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- "Anuel AA Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- "Anuel AA Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- "Top 100 Albums Annual 2022". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- "Independent Albums – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- "Top Latin Albums – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- "Top 100 Albums Yearly". El portal de Música. Promusicae. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- "Spanish album certifications – Anuel AA – Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- "American album certifications – Anuel AA – Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 5, 2023.