Now Latino 2 (2006)

Product Summary Label: Universal Latino UPC: 00602517131118 Release Date: 11/21/2006 Buy.com Sku: 203331751 Item#: M3C55J Buy.com Sales Rank: 25050 Format:  CD Song Listing Disc 1 Song Title Sample 1. Lo que Me Gusta a Mi - Juanes ~ Various Artists 2. Machucando - Daddy Yankee ~ Various Artists 3. Down - R.K.M. & Ken-Y ~ Various Artists 4. Este Corazon - RBD ~ Various Artists 5. Me Voy - Julieta Venegas ~ Various Artists 6. Angelito - Don Omar ~ Various Artists 7. Paso A Paso - Luis Fonsi ~ Various Artists 8. La Botella - Mach & Daddy ~ Various Artists 9. Se Vale To To - Calle 13 ~ Various Artists 10. Caile - Tito "El Bambino" ~ Various Artists 11. Chevere - Voltio ~ Various Artists 12. Noche De Sexo - Wisin & Yandel ~ Various Artists 13. No, No, No - Thalia ~ Various Artists 14. Muneca De Trapo - La Oreja De Van Gogh ~ Various Artists 15. Se Esfuma Tu Amor - Marc Anthony ~ Various Artists 16. Pensando En Ti - Frankie J ~ Various Artists 17. Levemente - Reik ~ Various Artists 18. Cha Cha - Chelo ~ Various Artists 19. Por Ti - Belanova ~ Various Artists 20. Te Mando Flores - Fonseca ~ Various Artists (P) 2006 Universal Music Latino (C) 2006 Universal Music Latino   Album Notes and Credits Notes & Personnel Info This second Latino edition of the NOW compilation series features everything from pop/rock to reggaeton to R&B. Presenting more intuitive track sequencing than many of its English-language counterparts, the 2006 collection includes highlights such as the vibrant, accordion-driven "Me Voy" by alternative-pop singer Julieta Venegas, and the bouncy "Machucando" by reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee, as well as the smooth romantic "Pensando En Ti" by crooner Frankie J. The second annual Now ­Esto Es Musica! Latino volume follows the template of its predecessor, mixing up some reggaeton with a bunch of Latin pop, to similarly enjoyable results. This year there's a greater portion of reggaeton, with eight of the 20 selections boasting elements of the increasingly popular style; however, the reggaeton of these songs is more imaginatively employed -- and in most cases, lighter in tone -- than last year, illustrating the style's steady shift into the mainstream of Latin music. This facilitates an easy mix of styles on Now ­Esto Es Musica! Latino, Vol. 2, with the CD moving every few songs from straight pop like RBD and Julieta Venegas to reggaeton and then back. There's a noticeable absence of regional Mexican as well as tropical hits here. For instance, it would have been nice to see even a crossover act like the Kumbia Kings or Olga Ta¤¢n represented, if only for the sake of acknowledging the great breadth of contemporary popular Latin music. Nonetheless, there's only so much space on a single-disc compilation like this, and given the space at hand, the contributing major labels (Universal, Sony BMG, EMI) offer enough first-rate hits to make Now ­Esto Es Musica! Latino, Vol. 2 easily enjoyable for anyone with mainstream taste. Practically every inclusion is a potential highlight, and it's especially nice to see the inclusion of Calle 13, Belanova, and Fonseca, who are welcome newcomers to the mainstream, imbuing it with a healthy dose of freshness. ~ Jason Birchmeier   Technical Info Release Date : 11/21/2006 Original Release Date : 2006 Catalog ID : 0008069 Label : Universal Music Latino Number of Discs : 1 Studio/Live : Studio Mono/Stereo : Stereo SPAR Code : n/a UPC : 00602517131118    Related Videos Sergio Mendes, Morning in...