Rhythm Divine
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"Rhythm Divine" is the title of the first single released by Enrique Iglesias
from his first English language
album Enrique
. The track was written and produced by the same team who did his breakthrough single "Bailamos
", Paul Barry
, Mark Taylor
and Brian Rawling. The video for this single was directed by Francis Lawrence
.
: "Unlike peer Ricky Martin, Iglesias is far from overexposed, leaving plenty of room for listeners to be surprised by his potential as a singer, performer, and presence to grow comfortable with on the top 40 airwaves". About the song structure: "Masterfully produced, passionately sung, and ready for the kind of video exploration that will further reveal this gorgeous young artist as one of the blossoming solo sex symbols of the new millennium, this song-written by "Bailamos" scribes Mark Taylor
and Paul Barry-is a solid sell for fans of the new sound of the Latin nation, replete with Spanish guitars, a gutsy vocal, and rhythms that will move the masses in a single spin. Oh, so solid, "Rhythm Divine" will propel another new hero to the upper reaches of the charts in just a few short weeks. A sure sell-through from his upcoming English-language debut, the songs deserves a big bravo for sheer pop merit".
UK CD2
, UK, France
, Germany
, Australia
and Netherlands
. The Spanish version of the single, titled "Ritmo Total", hit the number 1 spot in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks (for four weeks) and Spain
. The single went platinum in Russia with 200,000 copies sold.
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa...
from his first English language
English language
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album Enrique
Enrique (1999 album)
Enrique is the debut English album by Enrique Iglesias recorded in English and released in 1999.-Making of Enrique:After the success of his first English crossover single "Bailamos", Enrique signed a multi-album deal with Interscope and spent the next two months recording the first English album...
. The track was written and produced by the same team who did his breakthrough single "Bailamos
Bailamos
"Bailamos" is a Latin pop song from singer Enrique Iglesias, sung in English and Spanish. It was the debut single of Iglesias in the English-language market, and attained immense success, reaching the #1 spot in the Billboard Hot 100....
", Paul Barry
Paul Barry (songwriter)
Paul Michael Barry is a British songwriter and musician. Some of his best-known songs include "Believe" by Cher, and "Hero" and "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias. He has won three Ivor Novello Awards and ASCAP PRS writer of the year 2000. He has scored three U.S...
, Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor (record producer)
Mark Taylor is a Grammy Award winning British record producer and songwriter. Having sold over 50 million records, he has produced and written for artists such as Cher, Enrique Iglesias, Britney Spears, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Kylie Minogue, and Lady Gaga...
and Brian Rawling. The video for this single was directed by Francis Lawrence
Francis Lawrence
Francis Lawrence is an American music video and film director.-Life and career:Lawrence was born in Vienna, Austria. His father is a physicist who taught at California State University, Northridge and his mother is V.P. Technology at a PR agency. He moved to Los Angeles at the age of three...
.
Critical reception
According to http://www.billboard.com in the single review, Enrique Iglesias delivers this "savvy follow-up bid for top 40 longevity", this single is "precisely the kind of song that should ensure this crossover artist's chance to dance up the ladder of success". Also makes a comparison with fellow Latin performer Ricky MartinRicky Martin
Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales , better known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican and Spanish pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist since 1991.During his career he has sold more than 60 million album copies worldwide...
: "Unlike peer Ricky Martin, Iglesias is far from overexposed, leaving plenty of room for listeners to be surprised by his potential as a singer, performer, and presence to grow comfortable with on the top 40 airwaves". About the song structure: "Masterfully produced, passionately sung, and ready for the kind of video exploration that will further reveal this gorgeous young artist as one of the blossoming solo sex symbols of the new millennium, this song-written by "Bailamos" scribes Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor (record producer)
Mark Taylor is a Grammy Award winning British record producer and songwriter. Having sold over 50 million records, he has produced and written for artists such as Cher, Enrique Iglesias, Britney Spears, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Kylie Minogue, and Lady Gaga...
and Paul Barry-is a solid sell for fans of the new sound of the Latin nation, replete with Spanish guitars, a gutsy vocal, and rhythms that will move the masses in a single spin. Oh, so solid, "Rhythm Divine" will propel another new hero to the upper reaches of the charts in just a few short weeks. A sure sell-through from his upcoming English-language debut, the songs deserves a big bravo for sheer pop merit".
Track listing
UK CD1- "Rhythm Divine" - 3:29
- "Bailamos" (Eric Morillo Main Vocal Mix) - 6:30
- "Rhythm Divine" (Video) - 3:29
UK CD2
- "Rhythm Divine" (Morales Radio Mix) - 3:13
- "Rhythm Divine" (Fernando G Club Mix) - 5:37
- "Rhythm Divine" (Mijango's Extended Mix) - 6:57
Chart performance
The track was not as successful as "Bailamos", however peaked inside the Top 50 in United StatesUnited States
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, UK, France
France
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, Germany
Germany
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, Australia
Australia
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and Netherlands
Netherlands
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. The Spanish version of the single, titled "Ritmo Total", hit the number 1 spot in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks (for four weeks) and Spain
Spain
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. The single went platinum in Russia with 200,000 copies sold.
Charts
| Chart (1999)/(2000) | Peak position |
Certification
See also
- List of number-one Billboard Hot Latin Tracks of 1999
- List of number-one Billboard Hot Latin Tracks of 2000