Dejarte de Amar
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Dejarte de Amar is the second studio album
by Mexican pop band Camila
on February 9, 2010 by Sony Music Latin
. Produced by band leader Mario Domm
and mostly written by Domm and Monica Velez, the album became a success in the United States
and Mexico
. The album was certified Disco Platino in the United States by the RIAA and 4x Platinum in Mexico by AMPROFON
. It was recorded in Mexico at Mamita Studio with theme about love, loneliness and lies. The album spawned three singles: "Mientes
", "Aléjate de Mi
", and "Bésame
", all of which reached number-one on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay
chart. The album received generally positive albums for its arrangements and compositions.
The album reached number-one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums and Latin Pop Albums
in the United States and number-one on the Mexican Albums Chart. It received a Latin Grammy
award for Best Pop Vocal Album by a Duo or Group and a nomination for Album of the Year
. The lead single, "Mientes", received two Latin Grammy awards for Song of the Year
and Record of the Year
. The album is currently nominated a Lo Nuestro
award for "Latin Pop Album of the Year".
, which reached number-one on both the Billboard Latin Albums and Billboard Latin Pop Albums
charts. The album was certified Platinum (Latin) in the United States and 3x platinum in Mexico. For Dejarte de Amar, Mario Domm that "We worked very hard for this, the first album showed us the way, so we wanted to achieve something similar with the follow-up." Allegedly, Domm wrote "Mientes" and "Bésame" for Mexican singer Yuridia.
chart., On the Top Latin Albums chart, the album spent two weeks at number-one and eight nonconsecutive weeks at number-one at the Latin Pop Albums chart. The album also charted on the Billboard 200
where it peaked at number sixty-four. The album certified "Disco Platino" for sales of 100,000 copies in the United States. In Mexico the album has spent eight weeks at number-one and 61 weeks within the top ten. The album was certified 4x Platinum by AMPROFON for sales of 240,000 copies. In Argentina, the album peaked at number-eight and number twenty-seven in Spain.,
chart, where it spent ten weeks on top. "Alejate de Mi" (Get Away from Me) was the second single from the album, released in May 2010; it reached number-three on Top Latin Songs. The song becdame their second number-one single on the Latin Pop Airplay where it spent six weeks on top. The third single "Bésame" (Kiss Me), was released in August 2010 where it peaked at number-nin on the Top Latin Songs and number-one on the Latin Pop Airplay. The music videos for "Mientes" and "Alejate de Mi" were directed by Mario Domm and filmed in the Hyperlab Studios. The fourth single, "Entre Tus Alas", debuted at number thirty-three on the Latin Pop Songs chart.
size to a larger -- and arguably better -- sound that’s Coldplay
big, filling the speakers with layers of strings, rock guitars, and full-bodied piano." Leila Cobo of Billboard gave the album a positive who felt it "continues the path that Camila crafted on its 2006 self-titled debut, but multiplied". At the 11th Latin Grammy Awards
, the album received an award for "Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group" as well as a nomination for "Album of the Year
which it lost to Juan Luis Guerra
's A Son de Guerra
. The single, "Mientes", received two Latin Grammies for "Record of the Year
and Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year
. Domm responded by saying that "we wanted people to know that our first Latin Grammy wasn't an accident. We wanted them to know we're three people who give a lot of harmony to the universe; harmony that contrasts with the chaos of the world." Domm also thanked his mother for "putting up with so much noise" while the band recorded the album. In Mexico, the album won two "Oye! award for "Album of the Year" and "Album of the Year by Group". The album is currently a Lo Nuestro
nominee for "Pop Album of the Year".
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Mexican pop band Camila
Camila (band)
Camila is a Mexican soft rock group which reached staggering success in their home country and all over Latin America upon the release of their debut album Todo Cambió. It consists of vocalist, composer and producer Mario Domm, vocalist Samuel Parra and guitarist Pablo Hurtado, founded by Domm...
on February 9, 2010 by Sony Music Latin
Sony Music Latin
Sony Music Latin is a record label owned by Sony Music Entertainnment. The label focuses on artists for Latin music.-Labels distributed by Sony Music Latin:*Pina Records*Top Stop Music*Premium Latin Music-List of artists on Sony Music Latin:...
. Produced by band leader Mario Domm
Mario Domm
Mario Alberto Domínguez Zarzar , known professionally as Mario Domm, is a Mexican pop singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Torreón, in the Mexican state of Coahuila, he enrolled in various performing arts schools, where he studied singing on stage...
and mostly written by Domm and Monica Velez, the album became a success in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. The album was certified Disco Platino in the United States by the RIAA and 4x Platinum in Mexico by AMPROFON
AMPROFON
Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas is a non-profit organization integrated by multinational and national record companies in Mexico. Established on April 3, 1963, it groups phonographic companies that represent more than 70 percent of the market in Mexico...
. It was recorded in Mexico at Mamita Studio with theme about love, loneliness and lies. The album spawned three singles: "Mientes
Mientes
"Mientes" is a spanish language song by Mexican pop group Camila released as the lead single from their second studio album, Dejarte de Amar released on November 17, 2009 through Sony Music, the song was written by Mario Domm and Mónica Vélez. The song was also part of the soundtrack of Mexican...
", "Aléjate de Mi
Aléjate de Mi
"Aléjate de Mí" is a pop ballad song by Mexican pop group Camila released as the second single from their second studio album, Dejarte de Amar released officially on May 11, 2010 through Sony. The song is also their third Mexican number-one single....
", and "Bésame
Bésame (Camila song)
"Bésame" is a song by Mexican rock group Camila, released on August 17, 2010 as the third single from their second album, Dejarte de Amar . "Bésame" was written by Mario Domm, Monica Véléz and produced by Domm. The song reached number one on the US Billboard Latin Pop Airplay...
", all of which reached number-one on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay
Latin Pop Airplay
Latin Pop Airplay is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It features Latin music information from pop music usually in Spanish. It was established by the magazine on October 8, 1994 with Mañana by Cristian Castro being the first song to reach number-one...
chart. The album received generally positive albums for its arrangements and compositions.
The album reached number-one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums and Latin Pop Albums
Latin Pop Albums
Latin Pop Albums is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It features Latin music information of the Pop music genre. Established in June 1985, this chart features only full length albums and like all album charts on Billboard, is based on sales. The information is compiled by Nielsen...
in the United States and number-one on the Mexican Albums Chart. It received a Latin Grammy
Latin Grammy Awards
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. Unlike the regular Grammy Award which primarily honors music produced in the United States, the Latin Grammy honors works produced anywhere around the...
award for Best Pop Vocal Album by a Duo or Group and a nomination for Album of the Year
Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year
The Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally...
. The lead single, "Mientes", received two Latin Grammy awards for Song of the Year
Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year
The Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence, creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally...
and Record of the Year
Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year
The Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally...
. The album is currently nominated a Lo Nuestro
Lo Nuestro Awards
Lo Nuestro is an awards show honoring the best of Latin music, presented by television network Univision. The awards began in 1989. Notable recipients include Selena, Gloria Estefan, Juan Gabriel, Olga Tañón, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Juanes, Laura Pausini, Luis Miguel, Maná, Juan Luis Guerra, ...
award for "Latin Pop Album of the Year".
Background
In 2006, the group released their debut album, Todo CambióTodo Cambió
-Special edition CD/DVD:On August 14, 2007, a Special edition of the album was released. It includes the tracklisting from the original release, with 3 acoustic tracks and a new song, "Sólo Para Ti", which was recorded for the soundtrack of the Mexican film "Cansada de Besar Sapos"...
, which reached number-one on both the Billboard Latin Albums and Billboard Latin Pop Albums
Latin Pop Albums
Latin Pop Albums is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It features Latin music information of the Pop music genre. Established in June 1985, this chart features only full length albums and like all album charts on Billboard, is based on sales. The information is compiled by Nielsen...
charts. The album was certified Platinum (Latin) in the United States and 3x platinum in Mexico. For Dejarte de Amar, Mario Domm that "We worked very hard for this, the first album showed us the way, so we wanted to achieve something similar with the follow-up." Allegedly, Domm wrote "Mientes" and "Bésame" for Mexican singer Yuridia.
Album
In the United States, Dejarte de Amar debuted at number-one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums and Latin Pop AlbumsLatin Pop Albums
Latin Pop Albums is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It features Latin music information of the Pop music genre. Established in June 1985, this chart features only full length albums and like all album charts on Billboard, is based on sales. The information is compiled by Nielsen...
chart., On the Top Latin Albums chart, the album spent two weeks at number-one and eight nonconsecutive weeks at number-one at the Latin Pop Albums chart. The album also charted on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
where it peaked at number sixty-four. The album certified "Disco Platino" for sales of 100,000 copies in the United States. In Mexico the album has spent eight weeks at number-one and 61 weeks within the top ten. The album was certified 4x Platinum by AMPROFON for sales of 240,000 copies. In Argentina, the album peaked at number-eight and number twenty-seven in Spain.,
Singles
"Mientes" (You Lie) was the lead single from the album. Released two months before the album, the single peaked at number-four on the Top Latin Songs chart. The single became the group's song to reach number-one on the Latin Pop AirplayLatin Pop Airplay
Latin Pop Airplay is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It features Latin music information from pop music usually in Spanish. It was established by the magazine on October 8, 1994 with Mañana by Cristian Castro being the first song to reach number-one...
chart, where it spent ten weeks on top. "Alejate de Mi" (Get Away from Me) was the second single from the album, released in May 2010; it reached number-three on Top Latin Songs. The song becdame their second number-one single on the Latin Pop Airplay where it spent six weeks on top. The third single "Bésame" (Kiss Me), was released in August 2010 where it peaked at number-nin on the Top Latin Songs and number-one on the Latin Pop Airplay. The music videos for "Mientes" and "Alejate de Mi" were directed by Mario Domm and filmed in the Hyperlab Studios. The fourth single, "Entre Tus Alas", debuted at number thirty-three on the Latin Pop Songs chart.
Critical reception
David Jeffries of Allmusic gave the album a three-half out of five stars who felt the that album arrangemetns were improved in comparison to the previous album. Jeffries also commented that the "heart-wrenching songs have evolved from a Maroon 5Maroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album...
size to a larger -- and arguably better -- sound that’s Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
big, filling the speakers with layers of strings, rock guitars, and full-bodied piano." Leila Cobo of Billboard gave the album a positive who felt it "continues the path that Camila crafted on its 2006 self-titled debut, but multiplied". At the 11th Latin Grammy Awards
Latin Grammy Awards of 2010
The 11th Annual Latin Grammy Awards were held on November 11, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was the third time the annual event had taken place at this location. The eligibility period for recordings to be nominated was July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Nominations...
, the album received an award for "Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group" as well as a nomination for "Album of the Year
Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year
The Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally...
which it lost to Juan Luis Guerra
Juan Luis Guerra
Juan Luis Guerra is a singer, songwriter and producer from the Dominican Republic who has sold over 30 million records, and won numerous awards including 12 Latin Grammy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and two Latin Billboard Music Awards...
's A Son de Guerra
A Son de Guerra
A Son de Guerra is the 11th studio album by Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra and was released on June 8, 2010 by EMI Records. It won the 2010 Latin Grammy for Album of the Year. This was the second time he won the award for Album of the Year...
. The single, "Mientes", received two Latin Grammies for "Record of the Year
Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year
The Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally...
and Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year
Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year
The Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence, creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally...
. Domm responded by saying that "we wanted people to know that our first Latin Grammy wasn't an accident. We wanted them to know we're three people who give a lot of harmony to the universe; harmony that contrasts with the chaos of the world." Domm also thanked his mother for "putting up with so much noise" while the band recorded the album. In Mexico, the album won two "Oye! award for "Album of the Year" and "Album of the Year by Group". The album is currently a Lo Nuestro
Lo Nuestro Awards
Lo Nuestro is an awards show honoring the best of Latin music, presented by television network Univision. The awards began in 1989. Notable recipients include Selena, Gloria Estefan, Juan Gabriel, Olga Tañón, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Juanes, Laura Pausini, Luis Miguel, Maná, Juan Luis Guerra, ...
nominee for "Pop Album of the Year".
Tracklisting
Performance credits
- Denyse Buffum - Viola
- Alma Fernandez - Viola
- Stefanie Fife - Cello
- Samuel Formicola - Viola
- Maurice Grants - Cello
- Rudolph Stein - Cello
- Marielos Labias - Coros
- Barbara Muñoz - Coros
- Natalia Sosa - Coros
- David Stenske Viola
- Ruben Perez - Ocarina
- Miguel Martinez - Cello
- Jeanie Lim - Viola
- Carole Kleister-Castillo - Viola
- Mario DommMario DommMario Alberto Domínguez Zarzar , known professionally as Mario Domm, is a Mexican pop singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Torreón, in the Mexican state of Coahuila, he enrolled in various performing arts schools, where he studied singing on stage...
Arreglos, Composer, Coros, Dirigida, Group Member, Piano - Samo Arreglos, Composer, Coros, Group Member
Technical credits
- Paulyna Carraz - Composer
- Paul Forat - A&R
- Emmanuel Garduño - Arreglos
- Edgar "Chicarcas" Hernández - Guitar Technician
- Pablo Hurtado - Arreglos, Composer, Dirigida, Group Member
- Paul Jamieson - Drum Technician
- Suzie Katayama - String Contractor
- Xuan Long - Composer
- Peter Mokran - Mezcla
- Rodrigo Ortega - Arreglos, Bateria
- Paco Pérez - Sintetizador
- Toño Dehesa Sánchez - Guitar Technician
- Rosino Serrano - Arreglos
- Monica Velez - Composer
- Ken Yerke - Concert Master
Chart performance
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentinian Albums Chart Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers The Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers is an Argentine organization member of the IFPI, which represents the music industry in the country. It is a nonprofit organization integrated by multinational and independent record labels.... |
8 |
| Mexican Albums Chart | 1 |
| Spanish Albums Chart | 27 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
64 |
| U.S. Billbard Top Latin Albums | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Albums Latin Pop Albums Latin Pop Albums is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It features Latin music information of the Pop music genre. Established in June 1985, this chart features only full length albums and like all album charts on Billboard, is based on sales. The information is compiled by Nielsen... |
1 |
Album certifications
See also
- List of number-one albums of 2010 (Mexico)
- List of number-one Billboard Latin Albums of 2010
- List of number-one Billboard Latin Pop Albums of 2010
Release history
| Region | Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| United States | February 9, 2010 | Sony Music Latin |
External links
- Official website
- Official Album's website
- Dejarte de Amar new album by Camila Elfinanciero.com.mx