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'''''Trópico''''' ({{lang-en|Tropic}}) is the fifteenth ] by the ]n singer-songwriter ], released on 13 June 2009. The album consists of Arjona's past songs, drawn from '']'' (1993) to '']'' (2000), which are performed either by him, or by other latin artists, including ], ] and ]. The album follows Sony's release of '']'' in December 2008, and it marks the second compilation album released after Arjona's departure to ] on September 2008. '''''Trópico''''' ({{langx|en|Tropic}}) is the fifteenth ] by the ]n singer-songwriter ], released on 13 June 2009. The album consists of Arjona's past songs, drawn from '']'' (1992) to '']'' (2000), which are performed either by him, or by other Latin artists, including ], ] and ]. The album follows Sony's release of '']'' in December 2008, and it marks the second compilation album released after Arjona's departure to ] in September 2008.


''Trópico'' is a collection of Arjona's past hits re-recorded in a "tropical version", featuring genres such as ], ] and ]. Several songs included in the album were originally part of another compilation that Arjona released several years before, entitled ''Arjona Trópical'', with the exception of "Historia De Taxi", which was borrowed from '']''. ''Trópico'' became a moderate commercial success, reaching number nine on the US ] ] chart and number 23 in ]. The album received positive critical reception, with Jason Birchmeier from ] awarding the album three-and-a-half stars out of five. ''Trópico'' is a collection of Arjona's past hits re-recorded in a "tropical version", featuring genres such as ], ] and ]. Several songs included in the album were originally part of another compilation that Arjona released several years before, entitled ''Arjona Trópical'', with the exception of "Historia De Taxi", which was borrowed from '']''. ''Trópico'' became a moderate commercial success, reaching number nine on the US ] ] chart and number 23 in ]. The album received positive critical reception, with Jason Birchmeier from ] awarding the album three-and-a-half stars out of five.


==Composition== ==Composition==
] sang with Arjona on the ] of "Historia de Taxi".]] ] sang with Arjona on the ] of "Historia de Taxi".]]
The album is a collection of Arjona's past hits re-recorded in a "tropical version", featuring genres such as salsa, bachata, merengue, vallenato, son and reggae.<ref name="Amadei">{{cite web|last=Amadei|first=Carolina|title=Arjona Trópico, nuevo álbum de Ricardo Arjona.|url=http://www.teleaire.com/arjona-tropico-nuevo-album-de-ricardo-arjona/|publisher=Teleaire Multimedia|accessdate=9 November 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6C2Iykvbh|archivedate=9 November 2012|language=Spanish|date=3 July 2009}}</ref> Several of ''Tropico'''s songs were originally included in another compilation Arjona released several years before, in 2001, entitled ''Arjona Tropical''.<ref name="Allmusic"/> The salsa version of "Historia De Taxi", which Arjona performed with American singer ]<ref name=qdaallmusic/> and pianist ], was included on the album.<ref>. ADN Mundo. Retrieved 28 March 2012.</ref> The song was originally recorded for Arjona's compilation album '']'', released in August 2007. George said, "It's been interesting to work with two figures from different music worlds on the interest of making good music",<ref name="sergio">. Tabasco Hoy. Retrieved 2 May 2012.</ref> and "every time a reunion of this kind happens, it a reason to celebrate."<ref name="sergio"/> "Buenas Noches Don David", originally recorded for '']'', was performed by ] salsa singer ].<ref name="Uni"/> Arjona produced both the original version as well as the new salsa version, and provided additional background vocals for the new version.<ref name="Liner notes"/> "Primera Vez", originally featured in '']'', was performed by ].<ref name="Uni"/><ref name="Liner notes"/> "Mujeres" was re-recorded to feature a new merengue style, fitting the usual musical production of ], who performed the song.<ref name="FFMedia">{{cite web|title=Exitos de Ricardo Arjona en las mejores voces del Caribe en 'Arjona Tropico'|url=http://www.ffmediacorp.com/es/Prensa-2/Comunicados-de-Prensa-5/Exitos-de-Ricardo-Arjona-en-las-mejores-voces-del-Caribe-en--Arjona-Tropico--22-06-09-132|publisher=F & F Media|accessdate=9 November 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6C2Jcezdc|archivedate=9 November 2012|language=Spanish|date=22 June 2009}}</ref><ref name="Uni">{{cite web|title=Los más grandes éxitos de Ricardo Arjona en ritmos tropicales.|url=http://musica.univision.com/noticias/article/2009-06-23/los-mas-grandes-exitos-de|work=''Univisión Música''|publisher=Univisión Communications|accessdate=9 November 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6C2KQjFg2|archivedate=9 November 2012|language=Spanish|date=23 June 2009}}</ref> The album is a collection of Arjona's past hits re-recorded in a "tropical version", featuring genres such as salsa, bachata, merengue, vallenato, son and reggae.<ref name="Amadei">{{cite web|last=Amadei|first=Carolina|title=Arjona Trópico, nuevo álbum de Ricardo Arjona.|url=http://www.teleaire.com/arjona-tropico-nuevo-album-de-ricardo-arjona/|publisher=Teleaire Multimedia|access-date=9 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402131622/http://www.teleaire.com/arjona-tropico-nuevo-album-de-ricardo-arjona/|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=live|language=Spanish|date=3 July 2009}}</ref> Several of ''Tropico'''s songs were originally included in another compilation Arjona released several years before, in 2001, entitled ''Arjona Tropical''.<ref name="Allmusic"/> The salsa version of "Historia De Taxi", which Arjona performed with American singer ]<ref name=qdaallmusic/> and pianist ], was included on the album.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107014220/http://www.adnmundo.com/contenidos/adncool/ricardo_arjona_quien_dijo_ayer_co190707.html |date=7 January 2014 }}. ADN Mundo. Retrieved 28 March 2012.</ref> The song was originally recorded for Arjona's compilation album '']'', released in August 2007. George said, "It's been interesting to work with two figures from different music worlds on the interest of making good music",<ref name="sergio">. Tabasco Hoy. Retrieved 2 May 2012.</ref> and "every time a reunion of this kind happens, it a reason to celebrate."<ref name="sergio"/> "Buenas Noches Don David", originally recorded for '']'', was performed by ] salsa singer ].<ref name="Uni"/> Arjona produced both the original version as well as the new salsa version, and provided additional background vocals for the new version.<ref name="Liner notes"/> "Primera Vez", originally featured in '']'', was performed by ].<ref name="Uni"/><ref name="Liner notes"/> "Mujeres" was re-recorded to feature a new merengue style, fitting the usual musical production of ], who performed the song.<ref name="Uni">{{cite web|title=Los más grandes éxitos de Ricardo Arjona en ritmos tropicales.|url=http://musica.univision.com/noticias/article/2009-06-23/los-mas-grandes-exitos-de|work=Univisión Música|publisher=Univisión Communications|access-date=9 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402142813/http://musica.univision.com/noticias/article/2009-06-23/los-mas-grandes-exitos-de|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=live|language=Spanish|date=23 June 2009}}</ref><ref name="FFMedia">{{cite web|title=Exitos de Ricardo Arjona en las mejores voces del Caribe en 'Arjona Tropico'|url=http://www.ffmediacorp.com/es/Prensa-2/Comunicados-de-Prensa-5/Exitos-de-Ricardo-Arjona-en-las-mejores-voces-del-Caribe-en--Arjona-Tropico--22-06-09-132|publisher=F & F Media|access-date=9 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101215121030/http://ffmediacorp.com/es/Prensa-2/Comunicados-de-Prensa-5/Exitos-de-Ricardo-Arjona-en-las-mejores-voces-del-Caribe-en--Arjona-Tropico--22-06-09-132|archive-date=15 December 2010|url-status=live|language=Spanish|date=22 June 2009}}</ref>


] was featured in "Tu Reputación", while "Quién Diría" was performed by Eddie Santiago.<ref name="Liner notes"/> "]" was composed by Arjona in 1993 and performed by the Mexican singer ]. It was released as a single from her album '']'' (1993). The original version song became a hit, reaching No.1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart for three weeks in 1994.<ref name=DTMV-HLS>{{cite web|title=Top Latin Songs|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/latin-songs#/charts/latin-songs?chartDate=1994-01-29|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|accessdate=6 June 2012|location=United States|date=29 January 1994}}</ref><ref name=Billboard-29-01-1994>{{cite web|last=Lannert|first=John|title=Latin Notas|url=http://books.google.co.ve/books?id=HQgEAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&hl=es&pg=PA36|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|accessdate=6 June 2012|location=United States|page=36|date=29 January 1994}}</ref> The version included in ''Trópico'' was a cover of the original, which was performed by Arjona alongside ].<ref name="Liner notes">''Trópico'' (lines notes). ]. ]: a division of ]. Mexico City. 2009. 886971052022.</ref> Huey Dunbar performed "Desnuda" which was was originally included in Arjona's album ''Sin Daños a Terceros'' and was subsequently released as the lead single from his live album, '']'' (1999).<ref name="Liner notes"/> "Te Conozco" was completely reworked, and the version included in the album was performed by the salsa duo Ricardo & Alberto.<ref name="Liner notes"/> "Si El Norte Fuera El Sur" was transformed into a ]-style song, which he performed with ];<ref name="Uni"/> it was first included in ''Quién Dijo Ayer''.<ref name=qdaallmusic>Birchmeier, Jason. . ]. Retrieved 28 March 2012.</ref> ] was featured in "Tu Reputación", while "Quién Diría" was performed by Eddie Santiago.<ref name="Liner notes"/> "]" was composed by Arjona in 1993 and performed by the Mexican singer ]. It was released as a single from her album '']'' (1993). The original version song became a hit, reaching No.1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart for three weeks in 1994.<ref name=DTMV-HLS>{{cite web|title=Top Latin Songs|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/1994-01-29/latin-songs|work=Billboard|access-date=6 June 2012|location=United States|date=29 January 1994}}</ref><ref name=Billboard-29-01-1994>{{cite web|last=Lannert|first=John|title=Latin Notas|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HQgEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA36|work=Billboard|location=United States|page=36|date=29 January 1994}}</ref> The version included in ''Trópico'' was a cover of the original, which was performed by Arjona alongside ].<ref name="Liner notes">''Trópico'' (lines notes). ]. ]: a division of ]. Mexico City. 2009. 886971052022.</ref> Huey Dunbar performed "Desnuda" which was originally included in Arjona's album ''Sin Daños a Terceros'' and was subsequently released as the lead single from his live album, '']'' (1999).<ref name="Liner notes"/> "Te Conozco" was completely reworked, and the version included in the album was performed by the salsa duo Ricardo & Alberto.<ref name="Liner notes"/> "Si El Norte Fuera El Sur" was transformed into a ]-style song, which he performed with ];<ref name="Uni"/> it was first included in ''Quién Dijo Ayer''.<ref name=qdaallmusic>Birchmeier, Jason. . ]. Retrieved 28 March 2012.</ref>


==Release== ==Release==
''Trópico'' was digitally released by ] in the United States, as well as several Latin American, countries on 18 June 2009.<ref name="ITUS"/><ref name="ITMX"/><ref name="ITVE"/> It received a physical release in the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as several other countries, on 23 June 2009.<ref name="AMUK"/><ref name="AMUS"/> ''Trópico'' follows Sony's '']'', issued six months before in December 2008, and marks the second compilation album released after the departure of Arjona to ] on September 2008.<ref name=leila1>Cobo, Leila (22 September 2008). . ''Billboard'' (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved 23 March 2012.</ref> Also, the album becomes the second Arjona compilation album including solo performances of his songs by other singers after ''Arjona Tropical'' on November 2001.<ref>{{cite news|title=Arjona Tropical|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/arjona-tropical-mw0000018294|work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|accessdate=3 December 2012|location=United States}}</ref> ''Trópico'' was digitally released by ] in the United States, as well as several Latin American, countries on 18 June 2009.<ref name="ITUS"/><ref name="ITMX"/><ref name="ITVE"/> It received a physical release in the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as several other countries, on 23 June 2009.<ref name="AMUK"/><ref name="AMUS"/> ''Trópico'' follows Sony's '']'', issued six months before in December 2008, and marks the second compilation album released after the departure of Arjona to ] in September 2008.<ref name=leila1>Cobo, Leila (22 September 2008). . ''Billboard'' (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved 23 March 2012.</ref> Also, the album becomes the second Arjona compilation album including solo performances of his songs by other singers after ''Arjona Tropical'' in November 2001.<ref>{{cite news|title=Arjona Tropical|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/arjona-tropical-mw0000018294|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=3 December 2012|location=United States}}</ref>


==Reception== ==Reception==
''Trópico'' entered the ] at number 91 the week of its release. In its second week, the album jumped to position 62. Two weeks later, ''Trópico'' reached number 23, before dropping slowly and falling outside the top 100 positions, speding a total seven weeks on the chart.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ricardo Arjona - Trópico|url=http://www.mexicancharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Ricardo+Arjona&titel=Tr%F3pico&cat=a|work=''Mexicancharts.com''|publisher=Hung Medien|accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> The album also charted at number nine on the US ].<ref name="tropical albums"/> ''Trópico'' received moderate critical praise; Jason Birchmeier from ] gave the album three-and-a-half stars out of five. He stated that although the album is "filled with high-quality music", it should not be mistaken for a new studio album. He concluded his review stating that ''Trópico'' is "a worthwhile listen, especially for those unfamiliar with the out of print ''Arjona Tropical'' material."<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason|title=Trópico&nbsp;— Ricardo Arjona|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/trópico-mw0001795627|work=''Allmusic''|publisher=Rovi Corporation|accessdate=9 November 2012}}</ref> ''Trópico'' entered the ] at number 91 the week of its release. In its second week, the album jumped to position 62. Two weeks later, ''Trópico'' reached number 23, before dropping slowly and falling outside the top 100 positions, spending a total seven weeks on the chart.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ricardo Arjona - Trópico|url=http://www.mexicancharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Ricardo+Arjona&titel=Tr%F3pico&cat=a|work=Mexicancharts.com|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=30 May 2012}}{{Dead link|date=May 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The album also charted at number nine on the US ].<ref name="tropical albums"/> ''Trópico'' received moderate critical praise; Jason Birchmeier from ] gave the album three-and-a-half stars out of five. He stated that although the album is "filled with high-quality music", it should not be mistaken for a new studio album. He concluded his review stating that ''Trópico'' is "a worthwhile listen, especially for those unfamiliar with the out of print ''Arjona Tropical'' material."<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason|title=Trópico&nbsp;— Ricardo Arjona|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/trópico-mw0001795627|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=9 November 2012}}</ref>


==Track listing== ==Track listing==
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| note1 = from '']'' | note1 = from '']''
| extra1 = Ricardo Arjona, ] | extra1 = Ricardo Arjona, ]
| length1 = 6:05 | length1 = 6:01


| title2 = Buenas Noches Don David | title2 = Buenas Noches Don David
| note2 = from '']'' | note2 = from '']''
| extra2 = Gilberto Santa Rosa | extra2 = Gilberto Santa Rosa
| length2 = 5:27 | length2 = 5:25


| title3 = Ella y El | title3 = Ella y Él
| note3 = from '']'' | note3 = from '']''
| extra3 = Arjona | extra3 = Arjona
| length3 = 6:15 | length3 = 6:13


| title4 = Primera Vez | title4 = Primera Vez
| note4 = from '']'' | note4 = from '']''
| extra4 = ] | extra4 = ]
| length4 = 4:25 | length4 = 4:23


| title5 = Un Caribe En Nueva York | title5 = Un Caribe En Nueva York
| note5 = from '']'' | note5 = from '']''
| extra5 = Arjona | extra5 = Arjona
| length5 = 5:26 | length5 = 5:23


| title6 = Mujeres | title6 = Mujeres
| note6 = from ''Animal Nocturno'' | note6 = from ''Animal Nocturno''
| extra6 = ] | extra6 = ]
| length6 = 5:42 | length6 = 5:39


| title7 = Cuándo | title7 = Cuándo
| note7 = from ''Galería Caribe'' | note7 = from ''Galería Caribe''
| extra7 = Arjona | extra7 = Arjona
| length7 = 2:08 | length7 = 4:33


| title8 = Tu Reputación | title8 = Tu Reputación
| note8 = from ''Si El Norte Fuera El Sur'' | note8 = from ''Si El Norte Fuera El Sur''
| extra8 = ] | extra8 = ]
| length8 = 4:48 | length8 = 4:46


| title9 = Lo Poco Que Queda De Mí | title9 = Lo Poco Que Queda De Mí
| note9 = from ''Galería Caribe'' | note9 = from ''Galería Caribe''
| extra9 = Arjona | extra9 = Arjona
| length9 = 4:58 | length9 = 4:56


| title10 = Quién Diría | title10 = Quién Diría
| note10 = from ''Animal Nocturno'' | note10 = from ''Animal Nocturno''
| extra10 = ] | extra10 = ]
| length10 = 4:37 | length10 = 4:34


| title11 = Te Enamoraste De Ti | title11 = Te Enamoraste De Ti
| note11 = from ''Galería Caribe'' | note11 = from ''Galería Caribe''
| extra11 = Arjona | extra11 = Arjona
| length11 = 4:30 | length11 = 4:27


| title12 = ] | title12 = ]
| note12 = from '']'' | note12 = from '']''
| extra12 = Melina León | extra12 = Melina León
| length12 = 4:53 | length12 = 4:51


| title13 = Mesías | title13 = Mesías
| note13 = from ''Galería Caribe'' | note13 = from ''Galería Caribe''
| extra13 = Arjona | extra13 = Arjona
| length13 = 4:43 | length13 = 4:41


| title14 = Desnuda | title14 = ]
| note14 = from ''Sin Daños a Terceros'' | note14 = from ''Sin Daños a Terceros''
| extra14 = Huey Dumbar | extra14 = Huey Dumbar
| length14 = 4:55 | length14 = 4:52


| title15 = Si El Norte Fuera El Sur | title15 = Si El Norte Fuera El Sur
| note15 = from ''Si El Norte Fuera El Sur'' | note15 = from ''Si El Norte Fuera El Sur''
| extra15 = Arjona, ] | extra15 = Arjona, ]
| length15 = 4:36 | length15 = 4:31

| title16 = Te Conozco
| note16 = from ''Historias''
| extra16 = Ricardo & Alberto
| length16 = 4:46
}} }}


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|scope="row"|Venezuela<ref name="ITVE">. iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 2 December 2012.</ref> |scope="row"|Venezuela<ref name="ITVE">. iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 2 December 2012.</ref>
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2009 compilation album by Ricardo Arjona
Trópico
Compilation album by Ricardo Arjona
Released13 June 2009
Genre
Length75:28
LanguageSpanish
LabelSony Music
Ricardo Arjona chronology
Simplemente Lo Mejor
(2008) 		Trópico
(2009) 		Poquita Ropa
(2010)

Trópico (English: Tropic) is the fifteenth compilation album by the Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona, released on 13 June 2009. The album consists of Arjona's past songs, drawn from Animal Nocturno (1992) to Galería Caribe (2000), which are performed either by him, or by other Latin artists, including Marc Anthony, Tito Nieves and Gilberto Santa Rosa. The album follows Sony's release of Simplemente Lo Mejor in December 2008, and it marks the second compilation album released after Arjona's departure to Warner Music in September 2008.

Trópico is a collection of Arjona's past hits re-recorded in a "tropical version", featuring genres such as salsa, bachata and merengue. Several songs included in the album were originally part of another compilation that Arjona released several years before, entitled Arjona Trópical, with the exception of "Historia De Taxi", which was borrowed from Quién Dijo Ayer. Trópico became a moderate commercial success, reaching number nine on the US Billboard Tropical Albums chart and number 23 in Mexico. The album received positive critical reception, with Jason Birchmeier from AllMusic awarding the album three-and-a-half stars out of five.

Composition

Marc Anthony sang with Arjona on the salsa version of "Historia de Taxi".

The album is a collection of Arjona's past hits re-recorded in a "tropical version", featuring genres such as salsa, bachata, merengue, vallenato, son and reggae. Several of Tropico's songs were originally included in another compilation Arjona released several years before, in 2001, entitled Arjona Tropical. The salsa version of "Historia De Taxi", which Arjona performed with American singer Marc Anthony and pianist Sergio George, was included on the album. The song was originally recorded for Arjona's compilation album Quién Dijo Ayer, released in August 2007. George said, "It's been interesting to work with two figures from different music worlds on the interest of making good music", and "every time a reunion of this kind happens, it a reason to celebrate." "Buenas Noches Don David", originally recorded for Sin Daños a Terceros, was performed by Puerto Rican salsa singer Gilberto Santa Rosa. Arjona produced both the original version as well as the new salsa version, and provided additional background vocals for the new version. "Primera Vez", originally featured in Animal Nocturno, was performed by Victor Manuelle. "Mujeres" was re-recorded to feature a new merengue style, fitting the usual musical production of Elvis Crespo, who performed the song.

Tito Nieves was featured in "Tu Reputación", while "Quién Diría" was performed by Eddie Santiago. "Detrás de Mi Ventana" was composed by Arjona in 1993 and performed by the Mexican singer Yuri. It was released as a single from her album Nueva era (1993). The original version song became a hit, reaching No.1 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart for three weeks in 1994. The version included in Trópico was a cover of the original, which was performed by Arjona alongside Melina León. Huey Dunbar performed "Desnuda" which was originally included in Arjona's album Sin Daños a Terceros and was subsequently released as the lead single from his live album, Vivo (1999). "Te Conozco" was completely reworked, and the version included in the album was performed by the salsa duo Ricardo & Alberto. "Si El Norte Fuera El Sur" was transformed into a ska-style song, which he performed with Panteón Rococó; it was first included in Quién Dijo Ayer.

Release

Trópico was digitally released by Sony Music in the United States, as well as several Latin American, countries on 18 June 2009. It received a physical release in the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as several other countries, on 23 June 2009. Trópico follows Sony's Simplemente Lo Mejor, issued six months before in December 2008, and marks the second compilation album released after the departure of Arjona to Warner Music in September 2008. Also, the album becomes the second Arjona compilation album including solo performances of his songs by other singers after Arjona Tropical in November 2001.

Reception

Trópico entered the Top 100 Mexico at number 91 the week of its release. In its second week, the album jumped to position 62. Two weeks later, Trópico reached number 23, before dropping slowly and falling outside the top 100 positions, spending a total seven weeks on the chart. The album also charted at number nine on the US Billboard Tropical Albums. Trópico received moderate critical praise; Jason Birchmeier from AllMusic gave the album three-and-a-half stars out of five. He stated that although the album is "filled with high-quality music", it should not be mistaken for a new studio album. He concluded his review stating that Trópico is "a worthwhile listen, especially for those unfamiliar with the out of print Arjona Tropical material."

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ricardo Arjona

No.TitlePerformer(s)Length
1."Historia de Taxi" (from Historias)Ricardo Arjona, Marc Anthony6:01
2."Buenas Noches Don David" (from Sin Daños a Terceros)Gilberto Santa Rosa5:25
3."Ella y Él" (from Si El Norte Fuera El Sur)Arjona6:13
4."Primera Vez" (from Animal Nocturno)Victor Manuelle4:23
5."Un Caribe En Nueva York" (from Galería Caribe)Arjona5:23
6."Mujeres" (from Animal Nocturno)Elvis Crespo5:39
7."Cuándo" (from Galería Caribe)Arjona4:33
8."Tu Reputación" (from Si El Norte Fuera El Sur)Tito Nieves4:46
9."Lo Poco Que Queda De Mí" (from Galería Caribe)Arjona4:56
10."Quién Diría" (from Animal Nocturno)Eddie Santiago4:34
11."Te Enamoraste De Ti" (from Galería Caribe)Arjona4:27
12."Detrás de Mi Ventana" (from Nueva era)Melina León4:51
13."Mesías" (from Galería Caribe)Arjona4:41
14."Desnuda" (from Sin Daños a Terceros)Huey Dumbar4:52
15."Si El Norte Fuera El Sur" (from Si El Norte Fuera El Sur)Arjona, Panteón Rococó4:31

Chart performance

Charts

Chart (2007) Peak
position
US Billboard Tropical Albums 9
Mexican Albums (Top 100 Mexico) 23

Release history

Country Date Format(s) Label
Argentina 18 June 2009 Digital download Sony Music
Italy
Mexico
Spain
United States
Venezuela
United Kingdom 23 June 2009 CD
United States

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