The Perfect Melody is the debut solo studio album by Puerto Rican singer Zion. Production of the album was handled by several musical producers including Akon, Nely el Arma Secreta, Tainy, and others. Guest appearances include Akon, Eddie Dee, Tony Tun-Tun, De La Ghetto and Jowell & Randy, among others.[1] After temporarily separating from the duo Zion & Lennox, Zion began recording material for his debut solo album in October 2006.
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| Released | June 5, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | October 2006 – 2007 | |||
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"The Way She Moves" featuring Akon was selected as the lead single from the album.[2] The song was released to radio stations on June 12, 2007 and released as a digital download on April 9, 2008.[3] "Zun Da Da" served as the second single and was released to radio stations on July 20, 2007 and released as a digital download on April 9, 2008, as well.[4] The Perfect Melody received a nomination for a Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year.[5]
Background
editZion first became known in the duo Zion & Lennox.[2] As a duo, they released one studio album, Motivando a la Yal (2004) and appeared on various compilation albums before then such as Luny Tunes' Mas Flow (2003). Motivando a la Yal peaked at number thirty-two and number thirteen on the Billboard Latin Albums and Billboard Latin Pop Albums, respectively.[6] The special edition re-release performed better, reaching number ten on the Billboard Latin Albums chart.[6] The album was well received by critics, with Evan Gutierrez of Allmusic calling it a "landmark album" and "one of the albums that artists will refer to in years to come as one of the records that shaped reggaeton and its future".[7] Zion began working on The Perfect Melody in October 2006.[2] Originally, the album was to be a compilation album of various artist, though after "bad experiences with new talent", Zion decided to work the project alone.[2]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Zun Da Da" | DJ Memo | 5:04 |
| 2. | "Habre La Puerta" | Nely | 3:48 |
| 3. | "The Way She Moves" (featuring Akon) | Akon | 3:53 |
| 4. | "Amor De Pobre" (featuring Eddie Dee) | Mr. G | 3:58 |
| 5. | "Oh Mami" | Nely | 3:02 |
| 6. | "Hagamos El Amor" (featuring Rell and Tony Tun-Tun) | Nely | 4:06 |
| 7. | "Besame" | Tainy | 3:16 |
| 8. | "Your Body" (featuring De La Ghetto) | Tainy | 5:02 |
| 9. | "Te Vas" | 4:47 | |
| 10. | "Cuarto Nivel" (featuring Jowell & Randy) | Live Music | 4:02 |
| 11. | "Money" | 3:36 | |
| 12. | "La Neta" (featuring Cruz Martínez) | 3:29 | |
| 13. | "Amor" | Walde | 3:20 |
| 14. | "Periodico De Ayer" | Nely | 3:16 |
| 15. | "Fantasma" | Young Hollywood | 3:55 |
| Total length: | 58:34 | ||
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| 1. | "Eres Tú" | |
| 2. | "Pide Más" (featuring Mackie Ranks) |
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| 1. | "Aventura en la Noche" (featuring Urban Symphony) | ||
| 2. | "Sé Que Tú" (featuring Miguelito) | DJ Memo |
Tracks 1 & 14 written by Gabriel Cruz (Wise).
Charts
editThe album debuted at number 53 on the Billboard 200 and number two the Billboard Latin Albums chart, selling over 30,000 copies in its first week.[citation needed] The album was certified Platinum (Latin) by the RIAA in July 2007.
Charts
edit| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[8] | 53 |
| US Rap Albums (Billboard)[9] | 7 |
| US Latin Albums (Billboard)[10] | 2 |
| US Latin Rhythm Albums (Billboard)[11] | 2 |
Sales and certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[12] | Platinum (Latin) | 100,000^ |
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References
edit- ^ Zion Is Inspired By Akon | Sohh Latino | Sohh Blog. Sohh Latino. Sohh Blog. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Zion esparce su melodiá". Reggaetonline. Pokus Web Solutions. May 19, 2007. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ "The Way She Moves - Zion: Release Information, Reviews, and Credits". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ "Zun Da Da — Zion: Release Information, Reviews, and Credits: Allmusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-08-05.
- ^ "Nominees for Premio Lo Nuestro 2008 Announced". People. Time, Inc. December 13, 2007. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
- ^ a b "Motivando a la Yal - Zion & Lennox: Awards: Allmusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ Gutierres, Evan. "Motivando a la Yal - Zion & Lennox: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ The Billboard 200: June 23, 2007 - Billboard Chart Archive. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ Rap Albums: June 23, 2007 - Billboard Chart Archive. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ Latin Albums: June 23, 2007 - Billboard Chart Archive. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ Zion - Chart History: Latin Rhythm Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ "American album certifications – Zion – The Perfect Melody". Recording Industry Association of America.