Temptation (Brenda K. Starr album)

2002 studio album by Brenda K. Starr

Temptation

Studio album by

Brenda K. Starr

Released| March 26, 2002
Recorded| Late 2001-2002
Genre| Salsa, Latin pop
Length| 51:02
Label| Sony Discos
Producer| Eddie Arroyo, Luis Columna, Alejandro Jaén, Rudy Pérez, Humberto Ramirez
Brenda K. Starr chronology
| Petalos de Fuego
(2000)  | Temptation
(2002)  | Atrevete a Olvidarme
(2005)

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Temptation is the seventh studio album by American singer Brenda K. Starr. It was released on March 26, 2002 on Sony Discos.

The album featured four singles, "Por Ese Hombre," the title track, "Gato Bajo La Lluvia," and "Rabia." The lead single peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart and number one on the Billboard Tropical/Salsa Airplay chart, leading the latter chart for eight consecutive weeks in 2002.

The album reached the top thirty of the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and number three on the Billboard Tropical/Salsa Albums chart.

## Background

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Starr had received several record deal offers including one from Universal Music Latino, opting to sign with Sony Discos. Production for the album took place in late 2001 in Miami and in Puerto Rico.[1] While choosing songs to record for the album, Starr decided upon songs she felt would showcase her growth and potential as an artist. She wanted to record songs from an array of diverse musical genres.[2]

## Critical reception

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At the Latin Billboard Music Awards of 2003, the album spawned awards for "Hot Latin Track of the Year, Vocal Duo" and "Tropical/Salsa Airplay Track of the Year, Female," both for "Por Ese Hombre."[3] The album received a nomination for "Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year, Female."[4]

## Track listing

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No.| Title| Writer(s)| Music| Length

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1.| "Por Ese Hombre" (with Víctor Manuelle and Tito Nieves)| Roberto Galán, Lucía Galán| Eddie Arroyo, Luis Columna| 4:59
2.| "Esa"| Alejandro Jaén, Jose Morín, William Paz| Humberto Ramirez| 4:55
3.| "Cuando Me Haces el Amor" (Ballad Version)| Alberto Carrion| Alejandro Jaén| 4:22
4.| "Love On A Two Way Street"| Bert Keyes, Sylvia Robinson| José Gazmey| 4:41
5.| "Tentacion" (Spanish Hip-Hop Tropical Version)| Rudy Pérez, Billy Mann| Rudy Pérez| 3:09
6.| "Rabia" (Bolero Son)| B.B. Toledo| Alejandro Jaén| 3:32
7.| "Gata Bajo la Lluvia"| Rafael Pérez-Botija| Humberto Ramírez| 4:43
8.| "Cuando Me Haces El Amor" (Tropical Version)| Carrion| Eddie Arroyo, Luis Columna| 4:57
9.| "Lo Que El Viento Se Llevo"| Pérez, Mark Portman| Humberto Ramirez| 4:50
10.| "Temptation" (English Hip-Hop Son Version)| Pérez, Mann| Rudy Pérez| 3:09
11.| "Love On A Two Way Street" (Spanish Rap Version)| Keyes, Robinson| José Gazmey| 4:41
12.| "Tentacion" (Son Montuno Version)| Pérez, Mann| Rudy Pérez| 3:10
Total length:| 51:02

## Charts

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### Weekly charts

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| Chart (2002)  | Peak
Position

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US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[5] | 28
US Tropical/Salsa Albums (Billboard)[6] | 3

### Year-end charts

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| Chart (2002)  | Position

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US Tropical/Salsa Albums (Billboard)[7] | 14

## Personnel

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* N. Amador - Assistant Engineer
* Gustavo Arenas - Arranger, Keyboards
* Eddie Love Arroyo - Arranger, Producer, Vocal Arrangement
* Richard Bravo - Percussion
* Ed Calle \- Horn, Saxophone
* Jason Carder - Trumpet
* Oskar Cartaya - Bass
* Luis Columna - Arranger, Producer, Vocal Arrangement
* Tony Concepcion - Trumpet
* Mike Couzzi - Mixing
* Sal Cuevas - Bass
* Rafael "Tito" DeGracia - Timbales
* Gerard Dure - Hair Stylist
* Jose Luis Estrada - Engineer
* Jorge Fonseca - A&R, Engineer
* Carlos Franco - Guitar
* Sammy García - Conga
* Jose Gazmey - A&R, Concept, Producer, Vocal Director
* J.B. Hernandez - Bass
* Alejandro Jaén - Producer
* Bert Keyes - Composer
* Carlos Laurenz - Engineer
* Oscar Llord - Concept, Executive Producer
* Angel Lopez - Vocals (Background)
* Lunna - Vocals
* Billy Mann \- Programming, Vocals
* Victor Manuelle - Performer
* Lewis A. Martineé - Engineer
* Aris Martinez - Vocals (Background)
* Vladimir Meller - Engineer
* Miami Symphonic Orchestra - Strings
* Raul Midón \- Vocals
* Dave Miranda - Vocals
* Tito Nieves - Performer
* Joel Numa - Engineer
* Alfredo Oliva - Concertmaster
* Javier Oquendo - Bongos
* Richie Perez - Engineer
* Rudy Pérez \- Arranger, Guitar, Producer, Vocals
* Clay Perry - Arranger, Keyboards, Programming
* Cheito Quinonez - Vocals
* Leo Quintero - Guitar (Acoustic)
* Humberto Ramírez - Arranger, Producer, Trumpet
* Jose Luis Ramos - Vocals
* Tony Rijos - Guitar
* Miguel Rivera - Trombone
* Héctor Ivan Rosa - Engineer
* J. Salazar - Arranger
* Martin Santiago - Bass
* Simon Simantob - Assistant Engineer
* Dana Teboe - Trombone
* Ramiro Teran - Vocals
* Richard Trinidad - Keyboards, Piano
* Camilo Valencia - Brass Arrangement, Horn Arrangements
* Victor Vazquez - Trombone
* Jose "Che" Vega - Percussion
* Eliud Velázquez - Percussion
* Dan Warner - Guitar (Electric)
* Bruce Weeden - Engineer, Mixing
* Barry Yee - Photography

## References

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1. ^ Ross, Karl (March 16, 2002). "Latin: Sony hopes Starr will shine again". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
2. ^ "Brenda K. Starr retoma en busca de su sueño". Tropicana FM. Prisa Radio. April 4, 2002. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
3. ^ "2003 Billboard Latin Music Award Winners". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. May 9, 2003. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
4. ^ "Billboard Latin Award Finalists" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. February 22, 2003. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
5. ^ "Brenda K. Starr - Chart History: Latin Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
6. ^ "Brenda K. Starr - Chart History: Tropical Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
7. ^ "2002 Year-End Charts: Top Tropical/Salsa Album Titles". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 28, 2002. Archived from the original on May 15, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

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Studio albums|

* I Want Your Love
* Brenda K. Starr
* By Heart
* Te Sigo Esperando
* No Lo Voy a Olvidar
* Petalos de Fuego
* Temptation
* Atrevete a Olvidarme

Compilations|

* All Time Greatest Hits
* So Good: 12" Club Collection

Singles|

* "Pickin' Up Pieces"
* "I Still Believe"
* "No Matter What"
* "Herida"
* "Peligroso Amor"
* "Por Ese Hombre"
* "Gata Bajo la Lluvia"

Other songs|

* "What If"
* "Keep It a Secret"
* "Love on a Two Way Street"

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