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Drama Queen is the seventh studio album by Puerto Rican reggaeton recording artist Ivy Queen. It was released on July 13, 2010 by Machete Music. The album was written by Queen, with help from Rafael Castillo and Marcos Masis among others, while production was handled by Luny Tunes, Tainy and Noriega. The album, recorded while Queen was heartbroken, features collaborations with De La Ghetto, Frank Reyes, Wisin & Yandel and Franco "El Gorila". It features a wide variety of musical styles, prominent on her previous album, Sentimiento (2007).

Selling 3,000 units in its first week, Drama Queen debuted and peaked at number 163 on the US Billboard 200 chart, number three on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, number one on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Albums chart and number 18 on the Billboard Rap Albums chart. The recording received a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Urban Music Album at the Latin Grammy Awards of 2011, as well as two nominations at the Billboard Latin Music Awards of 2011.

Drama Queen spawned two singles, "La Vida Es Así" and "Amor Puro". The former became a commerical success as it was serviced to Latin radio in both Urban and bachata versions. A deluxe edition of the recording was released with extra tracks and music videos on August 10, 2010.

Background

After the success of her 2007 effort Sentimiento, which spawned the Top 10 hit "Que Lloren" and was later certified Platinum by the United States Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), a substantial live album, Ivy Queen 2008 World Tour LIVE! was distributed by Machete in 2008. This would lead up to Queen signing with the label in April 2010 as it celebrated its fifth anniversary. The signing, described as a 360 deal, includes profit sharing in tours, sponsorships and merchandising. Ivy Queen was previously signed to a distrubution deal with Univision Records, which in turn was acquired by Machete's parent company Universal Music Latin Entertainment in 2008. The president of Universal Music Latino and Machete, Walter Kolm, commented in a press release "It's a privilege to have Ivy Queen apart of over artistic roster. Ivy is an extraordinary woman with incomparable talent, and she's number one in her genre. We're happy to be able to work with her on her new album as well as future projects". The album was originally to be released after her third compilation album Cosa Nostra: Hip-Hop (2006) as an concept album which would have Ivy Queen performing duets with female singers from different genres. However, this was changed and Sentimiento was released instead. Ivy Queen told Efe that the composition process started while she was heartbroken at home. Her emotions then burst out in the recording studio. She added the album brings together 16 of 26 songs she wrote during this period. When asked by Latina Magazine about the drama between the release of Sentimiento and Drama Queen, by Latina Magazine, Queen said:

"I’m single. For the first time in my life, I’m really experiencing what that’s like because I used to always feel the need to be in a relationship; I didn’t like being alone. But this time I’m realizing that people come into your life for a season, and my last relationship served its purpose. I can’t sit here and cry about it, because it ended right where it should have. A lot of that stuff is on the album."

Recording and production

Recording took place at Mas Flow Studios in Carolina, Puerto Rico between 2009 and mid-2010. Production was handled by a roster of well-known urban artist including Latin Grammy Award-winning production team of Luny Tunes, Noriega, Tainy, DJ Blass, Mad Music, R.K.O, and Keko Musik, who produced over half the album.

Collaborations on the album include Wisin & Yandel on "Acércate", former Aventura band member Lenny Santos, who plays guitar on "Cosas De La Vida" while Frank Reys provides vocals; Franco "El Gorila" on "Jungle", De La Ghetto on "De La Calle" and Jadiel on "Amor A Primera Vista". She said the collaboration with Wisin & Yandel came about from her working on their album La Revolución (2009). When speaking about the collaboration with Jadiel, she said it was a decision she took with the heart, stating "When I collaborate with colleagues, I don't care who is a hit on the radio and who isn't".

Composition

Music and themes

Drama Queen has been described as "R&B meets reggaeton" as it was the first time Ivy Queen experimented with R&B. Musical textures on the album vary from R&B to tropical bachata, pop, rap and reggaeton, a more diverse set of musical styles prominent on her 2007 effort Sentimiento. Themes include "cool & cocky, pool party, TGIF, partying and driving." According to Frances Tirado of Primera Hora the album shows Queen's vocal maturity and rhythmic evolution. The album's lyrics talk of heartbreak, love and the value of women in a relationship.

Song structure and lyrical content

"Intro (Listen To My Drama)" features minor key tonality, bowed strings, a string ensemble and synthesizers. In the song, Ivy Queen sings: "1-9-9-3 was the year that I started, Many have seen my rise and fall I've seen many. Vigilant, I have an angel on my back, I have a throne flanked by holy souls." Lyrically, Ivy Queen highlights her position as the queen of reggaeton. "Te Voy A Recordar" (I'm Going To Make You Remember), also features minor key tonality, bowed strings, a string ensemble and synthesizers. Lyrically, the song describes when the passion in a relationship has been lost. "Me Quiere" (They Like Me) is an R&B power ballad, and is built on a snapping rhythm. It features minor key tonality, synthesizers, and prominent percussion. She says in the song that people listen to her because they like her. The lyrics tell us that when she wants it smooth she puts on R. Kelly and when she is not content she plays Mary J. Blige, both singers that Queen has said she would like to collaborate with in the future. The song highlights her Hip Hop seniority. "De La Calle" (From The Street) is an R&B power ballad that talks about the love between two people, "love from the street", with Queen and De La Ghetto reprising their 2006 collaboration on a remix for Luny Tunes' "Noche de Entierro (Nuestro Amor)".

"Amor Puro" (Pure Love) features minor key tonality, romantic lyrics, bowed strings, a string ensemble and techno synths. The song’s lyrics focus on the meaning of true love. She sings: "Pure love does not fight, it does not hurt you, love that is pure does not cause you to fall". Ivy Queen described the song as "an honest statement of what love is". "I Do", is a midtempo pop and R&B power ballad. Built on a handclapped rhythm, it employs a piano and minor key tonality. Lyrically, the song is a message to men and women. She sings: "My ladies, if you know better, if he loves you, let him come back. My fellas, if you love her, don't let nothing hold you back, run out and look for her". In this song, the verses are sung in English and the chorus, switching between English and Spanish. "Acércate" (Get Closer) features vocals by Wisin & Yandel, minor key tonality and synthesizers. It has been described as pure reggaeton. It was praised for the presence of Wisin & Yandel and its hook. Ivy Queen previously collaborated with Wisin & Yandel on their seventh studio album La Revolución (2009) with "Perfecto" which also featured Yaviah.

"La Vida es Así" (Life Is Like That) features vocal effects, minor key tonality and synthesizers. The urban version "attacks" with a modern and aggressive beat, while the bachata version slows with Luny Tunes' tropical rhythms. In the lyrics, Ivy Queen declares to a rival "The guy you're dating is mine, and you know it, but here's the detail: He's worthless in bed. That's why I'm here to congratulate you for setting me free, I have to confess." The reggaeton rhymes depict how life is while telling a story of revenge and love sickness. Angie Romero of Latina Magazine describes the song as being a "powerful and pulsating break-up anthem."

"Cuando" (When) is a pop R&B ballad. It features minor key tonality, a ballad tempo, synthesizers, prominent percussion and mixed acoustic and electric instrumentation. It has Caribbean roots and Afro-Latin influences. It makes use of electric guitar riffs, an acoustic guitar, a string orchestra, a piano, bowed strings and ambient synthesizers. The song features her talking about what happens when a relationship ends. In the song she sings: "Adam sinned because he loved Eve, the love of Celia and Pedro touched the stars, but only when you learn to value women, you can be happy." Ivy Queen stated that of the 16 tracks, "Cuando" means the most to her because it is a half R&B bolero track that would make men learn to value women. "Cosas De La Vida" (Things of Life) is a romantic tropical bachata ballad infused with R&B rhythms. "They are the things of life, don't ask me for an explanation, our love is first, and you know my heart is yours. For the sake of us two, fight for our love against temptation." The lyrics have Queen and Dominican bachata singer Frank Reyes talking about the things in life. Ivy Queen expressed her love for the song and bachata in general, calling it a genre where "men express themselves with women". "Cansada" (Tired) shows Ivy Queen's nimble rapping skills. The song features minor key tonality and techno synths. Frances Tirado of Primera Hora described as "pegajosa" or addictive.

"Jungle" features minor key tonality, techno synths, "angry" lyrics and social or political themes. She raps: "And in this jungle I'm the boss, undoubtedly I run this, you're thirsty, all I want is an adventure." Queen collaborates with Franco "El Gorila" on this track. "Aya Aya" is an conventional dembow beat flanked by the sounds of a sitar, influenced by Arabic music. Its Arabic rhythm has been described as inviting to dancers by Frances Tirado. "Amor A Primera Vista" (Love At First Sight) is a tropical bachata ballad that features smooth vocals, major key tonality, electric guitar riffs, a piano playing, synthesizers and hand drums. Its roots are Caribbean, with Caribbean and Afro-Latin influences. Jadiel surfaces around the 1:17 mark, and the two talk about how love can be good and at the same time bad while highlighting love's power.

"Dime" (Tell Me) is a blend of reggaetón and bachata known as bachaton or bachateo, a musical movement in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico which combines bachata melodies and reggaeton style beats, lyrics, rapping and disc jockeying. Ivy Queen described the song as mixing feelings with bachata and urban beats.

Release and promotion

Ivy Queen headlined the "Machete Music Tour 2010", performing in cities such as New York and Los Angeles. It featured "the hottest stars in reggaeton and Latin urban music" including Chino & Nacho, Flex, Jowell & Randy, Tego Calderon, Don Omar, Cosculluela, Angel & Khriz, J-King & Maximan, and R.K.M & Ken-Y. Drama Queen was first promoted in the liner notes of Queen's seventh studio album Sentimiento (2007). It was a picure of Ivy Queen with her hands bent upward with the words "Drama" and "Queen" on the right and left sides of her body, respectively. Underneath, the words "Coming Soon", in bold letters, could be read. The album was released on July 13, 2010. On August 10 the deluxe edition was released with three new tracks: "Aya Aya", "Amor A Primera Vista" featuring Jadiel, her smash-hit "Dime" and a DVD which included three music videos. "Dime" was originally included on her first live album Ivy Queen 2008 World Tour LIVE! (2008) along with a bachata version of the song. On the cover for the album, Ivy Queen appears on a gargoyle dressed in black representing a villain. On the inside of the album jacket, Ivy Queen is seen with powers and dressed in bold colors such as yellow and pink representing a superhero. She was inspired by action figures she use to collect, and Wonder Woman, who she is a fanatic about.

Singles

The lead single "La Vida es Así" was released on May 11; the music video was shot on May 17 in Miami and premiered on mun2 on June 22 and VEVO on June 28. It was directed by Marlon Pena. Queen said that the genre bachata is more meaningful as it reveals more feelings. The a cappella version of "La Vida es Así" was sent to both Tainy and Keko Musik for production, letting Queen pick the one she liked. The Keko Musik version was later released as a pre-order bonus track for Drama Queen on iTunes. The second single "Amor Puro" was released to Puerto Rican radio on May 19. The music video was shot on September 28 and premiered on VEVO on November 30. The video was also filmed in Miami, at the Spanish Monastery St. Bernard of Clairvaux, a historic building built in 1133 in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain. It was directed by Marlon Pena. The song "Acércate" was pirated before the album was released. This is the first time a song by Ivy Queen has been pirated in her 15-year career. Originally titled "No Te Equivoques", it was re-recorded in response to the pirating and retitled "Acércate". "Sometimes they try to hurt you are when you do well. I'm proud and grateful that Wisin & Yandel have gone with me to the studio to record the song. We have good chemistry and friendship. We tried to change the song and lyrics, but with their agenda, which is tight, and mine too, we could not do it again. We have no idea who hacked, all the music was in a studio and to mobilize it to another was what someone did." Ivy Queen appeared on the television program “Don Francisco Presenta” where she performed "La Vida es Así".

"La Vida Es Así" has two versions; reggaeton and bachata. The reggaeton version became a hit on Latin radio, however the bachata alternative did not chart. On Hot Latin Songs, the song debuted at number 49 on June 6 and peaked at number 11 on August 21. On Latin Pop Airplay, the song debuted at number 33 on July 3 and peaked at number 10 on August 28. On Latin Rhythm Airplay, the song debuted at number 29 on May 22. It reached number one on July 10, her second number-one single, replacing "Cuando Me Enamoro" by Enrique Iglesias and was dislodged by "Cuando Me Enamoro" a week later."Amor Puro" failed to chart. On Hot Latin Songs, "Dime" debuted at #43 on September 20, 2008 and peaked at #8 on December 6. On Latin Pop Airplay, the song debuted at #38 on November 15 and peaked at #33 on December 13. On Latin Tropical Airplay, the song debuted at #33 on October 4 and peaked at #4 on December 6. On Latin Rhythm Airplay, the song debuted at #22 on August 30. It reached #1 on October 11, becoming her first number-one single, replacing "Síguelo" by Wisin & Yandel and was dethroned by R.K.M & Ken-Y for "Te Regalo Amores" eight weeks later. "Acércate" was not released as a single, although it peaked at number 16 on Latin Rhythm Digital Songs on July 31, 2010.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Starpulse
Reggaeton Online

Drama Queen sold 3,000 units in its first week. It dominated urban album sales for nine consecutive weeks. It debuted and peaked at number 163 on the US Billboard 200 chart, number three on Top Latin Albums, and number 18 on Rap Albums. Drama Queen received a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Urban Music Album at the 2011 Latin Grammy Awards, which was won by Calle 13 for Entren Los Que Quieran. It also gained Ivy Queen two nominations at 2011 Latin Billboard Music Awards for Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female and Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female both won by Shakira.

The album received generally positive reviews. David Jefferies of Allmusic gave the album a score of 3.5 of 5 stars and commented that the album keeps its sci-fi elements on its cover artwork as she keeps her reggaeton strong by sticking with the original formula. Later claiming it as a standard issue effort. Ayala Ben-Yehuda of Billboard claimed that the album features a set that's filled with a longing more honest than most of what's heard on commercial Latin radio. Frances Tirado of Primera Hora gave the album an positive review stating that "Ivy Queen shows vocal maturity and evolution of rhythms". Sarah Bardeen of Rhapsody claimed, "each track could have been a single."

David Jefferies, commented on the musical style as well. "The beats are familiar as reggaeton drum machines meet R&B keyboards and the Queen, commanding attention on every track with a stern yet sexy delivery. Sarah Bardeen said "Her authoritative flow is matched only by the evolving landscape of beats that back her -- and Ivy, unlike some of her peers, has not been seduced by the European club scene". Ayala Ben-Yehuda also said "The set presents a more diverse range of musical styles, from bachata to R&B to even a poppy ballad ("Cuando")." The iTunes Notes for the album say, "True to its title, her seventh album is rich in melodrama, boasting grand synthesizer runs and heart-wrenching themes of love and betrayal. That's her strength. She's her own yin and yang-strong yet soft, swaggering yet tender."

Track listing

• Standard Edition:

Personnel

Standard edition

• Rafael Castillo – composer, vocals
• Jose Cotto – mixer
• Hiram Cruz – composer
• Patricai De León – model
• Vladimir Felix – composer
• Ariel Hernandez – hairdressing
• Mariano Lumbi – wardrobe
• Mad Music – composer, producer
• Keko Musik – producer
• Marcos Masis – composer, producer
• Martha I. Pesante – composer, vocals, primary artist
• Ramon Luis Otero – composer
• Franco "El Gorila" – vocals
• Frank Reyes – composer, vocals
• Francisco Saldaña – composer, producer
• Lenny Santos – composer, producer
• Luis Francisco Cortes Torres – composer
• Wisin & Yandel – composer, vocals

Deluxe edition

• Urbani Mota Cedeno – composer, producer
• Luis Febo – composer
• Ramon Gonzolez – composer
• Miguel Marquez – composer
• Michael Monserrate – composer, producer
• Machete Music – record label

Charts

Release history

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