The Original Rude Girl
| The Original Rude Girl | ||||||||||
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| Studio album by Ivy Queen | ||||||||||
| Released | December 15, 1998 | |||||||||
| Recorded |
1998 The Hit Factory (New York City) | |||||||||
| Genre | Hip hop[1] | |||||||||
| Length | 46:55 | |||||||||
| Language | English, Spanish | |||||||||
| Label | Sony Discos | |||||||||
| Producer | DJ Nelson | |||||||||
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The Original Rude Girl is the second studio album by Puerto Rican reggaeton recording artist Ivy Queen released on December 15, 1998 by Sony Discos. It is the follow up studio album to Queen's debut effort En Mi Imperio released in 1997. The album includes Queen's debut single "In The Zone" featuring Wyclef Jean, which helped to increase the album and Queen's exposure to American audiences.
Background
After the success of her debut studio album En Mi Imperio (1997), which as of February 2004 has sold over 80,000 copies,[2] Ivy Queen was quickly signed to the Sony label and began recording material for her second album. However, due to her inexperience in the music business Queen did not receive any profits from the sales of En Mi Imperio. In 1998, while Wyclef Jean was touring Puerto Rico, Ivy Queen attended one of his concerts. Wyclef then sent an invitation for fans to come up on stage if they thought they could "flow". With encouragement from her friends, Queen stepped on stage an amazed Jean enough that they later met again in New York to record a song. Following the lawsuit filed against DJ Negro, producer of En Mi Imperio, Sony Discos decided to produce and develop music directly for Queen, as they were unhappy with the work produced by Negro.[3]
Release and promotion
The album was released on December 15, 1998. Ivy Queen embarked on a tour shortly after throughout Puerto Rico and the United States. The lead single, "In The Zone" was released February 9, 1999.[4] An accompanying music video was also shot and released. It was directed by Jeff Kennedy and produced by George Barnes.[1] A second music video was filmed and directed by Gabriel Goldberg. A remix version was also recorded and included on the album featuring extra verses from both Queen and Jean. A second single, "Ritmo Latino" featuring Victor Vargas and WepaMan was also released in 1999.
The album was reissued by Sony Discos on August 25, 1999 with an alternate remix of "In The Zone" as the closing track.[5] In August 1998, she performed at Disney Beach Club Resort along with other artists from the Sony Discos label over the course of three days.[6] She appeared at the 1999 Latin Alternative Music Conference before she became famous and was questioned as to why she was there. The founder, Thomas Cookman responded in her defense with "because she's valid".[7]
Musical style and composition
The album is an bilingual set featuring music from the Hip-Hop genre, a departure from the musical styles of reggaeton featured on her debut effort.[8] "In The Zone" was written by Ivy Queen, Wyclef Jean, and Omar Navarro, known artistically as Gran Omar. Gran Omar was Queen's then-husband at the time. The song is a hip-hop track, like much of the album. Queen's verses and chorus are sung in Spanish, and Jean's verses are sung in English.
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [9] |
While the album itself was not successful commercially, "In The Zone" managed to chart at number 38 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40.[10][11] David Jeffries of Allmusic gave the album an 4.5 out of 5 stars providing no review while listing the album as an "Allmusic Pick".[12] According to Patricia Meschino of the Miami New Times the song was a solid collaboration with Jean which introduced her to a new audience.[13]
Track listing
- Standard Edition:[12]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | Martha I. Pesante | DJ Nelson | 0:31 |
| 2. | "Muchas Vienen" | Pesante | DJ Nelson | 2:47 |
| 3. | "Cuando Escuches Reggae" | Pesante | DJ Nelson | 2:45 |
| 4. | "Interlude - In The Zone" | Pesante | DJ Nelson | 0:56 |
| 5. | "In The Zone" (featuring Wyclef Jean) | Pesante, Wyclef Jeanelle Jean, Omar Nazzarro | DJ Nelson, Dr. Paul, Hugo Boss | 4:13 |
| 6. | "Quy... Queena" | Pesante | DJ Nelson | 3:04 |
| 7. | "La Realidad" (featuring Alex D' Castro) | Pesante, Alex Castro, Domingo Quiñones | DJ Nelson | 4:11 |
| 8. | "Interlude - Flash Back" | Pesante | DJ Nelson | 1:01 |
| 9. | "Flash Back" | Pesante | DJ Nelson | 3:45 |
| 10. | "The King and Queena" (featuring Don Chezina) | Pesante, Don Chezina | DJ Nelson | 2:29 |
| 11. | "Ritmo Latino" (Radio Version) | Pesante, Navarro, Victor Vargas, Donahue Vargas | DJ Nelson | 4:19 |
| 12. | "Sabes Que Tu" | Pesante, Navarro | DJ Nelson | 3:18 |
| 13. | "Un Trono" | Pesante | DJ Nelson | 3:12 |
| 14. | "Ritmo Latino" (Long Version) | Pesante, Navarro, Victor Vargas, Donahue Vargas | DJ Nelson | 6:49 |
| 15. | "In The Zone (King Sahpreem Remix)" (featuring Wyclef Jean) | Pesante, Jean, Navarro | King Sahpreem | 3:35 |
| Total length: | 46:55 | |||
Credits and personnel
- Hugo Boss – Mixing, Producer
- Don Chezina – Guest Artist
- Alex D' Castro – Guest Artist
- Luis Diaz – Mixing, Producer
- Andy Grassi – Engineer, Mixing
- Ivy Queen – Composer, Primary Artist
- Wyclef Jean – Composer, Guest Artist
- DJ Nelson – Producer
- Omar Navarro – Composer, Director
- Dr. Paul – Producer
- Georgie Salgado – Congas, Guitar
- Danny Vargas – Arranger, Mixing, Producer
- Victor Vargas – Arranger, Mixing, Producer
- WepaMan – Guest Artist
References
- 1 2 Lannert, John (1999-03-24). "Ivy Queen Zones With 'Clef". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- ↑ Meschino, Patricia (2004-02-26). "Reggaetón Royalty: Ivy Queen stands out among a sea of rude boys". Miami New Times. Miami New Times, LLC. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
- ↑ Cobo, Leila (1999-01-30). "Artist and Music: Latin Notas - DJ Negro Sued". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
- ↑ "In The Zone - Ivy Queen : Songs, Review, Credits, Awards: Allmusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- ↑ "The Original Rude Girl - Release Information, Reviews and Credits: Allmusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- ↑ Cobo, Leila (1998-09-05). "Artist and Music: Sony Discos Honors Staff, Artist at Confab". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
- ↑ Cobo, Leila (2005-07-06). "LAMC: What's It Worth? – Despite Changing Tastes and Sounds, The Latin American Alternative Music Conference Still Provides Necessary Outlet". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
- ↑ Hay, Carla (1999-06-26). "Popular Uprisings: Billboard's Weekly Coverage of Hot Prospects for The Heatseekers Chart - Ivy League". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- ↑ Jeffries, David. The Original Rude Girl - Ivy Queen - Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ↑ "Ivy Queen - Awards". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- ↑ "Rhythmic Top 40 1999-03-13". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- 1 2 "The Original Rude Girl - Ivy Queen : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- ↑ Meschino, Patricia (2004-02-26). "Reggaetón Royalty: Ivy Queen stands out among a sea of rude boys". Miami New Times. Voice Media Group. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
- ↑ "The Original Rude Girl - Ivy Queen: Credits: Allmusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- ↑ "In The Zone - Ivy Queen: Credits: AllMusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2012-12-08.