The next year, Selena Live! [14][15][16][17] It debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200. SBK Records then removed themselves from Selena's record deal. At the time of its release, Selena was already a star in the Tejano market, having been the recipient of several Tejano Music Awards. The band introduced Pete Astudillo and Joe Ojeda, who contributed to the album's experimental production and songwriting. [19] Abraham "would come in and out" during the photoshoot and claimed to Cubillos that the singer loathed her makeup, during their conversations. The album peaked at number 159 on the Billboard 200. The album was recorded in San Antonio and Houston, Texas. The album made up half of EMI Latin's 1999 sales. [12] Biographer Joe Nick Patoski, believed "My Love" was paean to Madonna. Entre A Mi Mundo was certified six times platinum in Mexico. [14][19][20] The album became the second-highest-debut for any artist, only behind Michael Jackson. Selena increased the singer's popularity, she became a sex icon after the album's release. Selena’s 1992 breakthrough album, Entre a Mi Mundo(Enter My World) reached number one on the U.S. "[16] The album debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart in the week ending December 2, 1989. [23] It was Selena's highest peaking album, until Ven Conmigo surpassed it a year later. [8] On the morning of March 31, Selena was supposed to record "Oh No (I'll Never Fall in Love)" at Q-Productions. [11] Under pressure, A.B. Selena's brother and father are working on an upcoming project to be released in 2012. It contained an unreleased song. The album peaked at number-one on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart and number-one on the Top Latin Albums chart. But first, she laid the groundwork with four successful Spanish-language albums in a five-year span: Selena (1989), Ven Conmigo (1990), Entre A Mi Mundo (1992), and Amor Prohibido (1994). hit No. Quintanilla III had remixed some of Selena's most popular songs. The lyrics used were a Spanish version of an English version of the song by Janice Marie Johnson. It peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200. It was released as a low-budget album. [2] Manny Guerra, who separated from Cara Records, started his own record label. It had most of Selena's English-language songs. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (* 16. [12] "Besitos" became a platform for the group in producing more cumbia-flavored tracks in Selena's second studio release, Ven Conmigo (1990). The album peaked at number four on both the Top Latin Albums chart and Latin Pop Albums. It had songs from Alpha (1986) and Muñequito de Trapo (1987). By 2002, the album sold 8,000,000 copies. Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart and stayed there for 19 weeks. It peaked at number three on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart and number 21 on the Top Latin Albums chart. [21] In the following week Selena rose to number 12 in the week ending January 27, 1990. Selena's reach expands far beyond music, too. [1][2][3] The album peaked at number three on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart. It peaked at number four on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart, number seven on the Top Latin Albums chart, number 29 on the Mexican Albums Chart and 81 on the Canadian Albums Chart. [12] Unimpressed with the image Guerra was selling, creative director Rubén Cubillos wanted to push the idea of natural beauty for Selena as her album's cover. [8] The singer recorded three English-language songs for the heads of EMI's pop division. [31] A.B. Both editions peaked in Billboard's charts in 2005. found "Besitos" as the "pivotal point [in Selena's career]" because of the introduction of cumbia music, a genre the band used heavily in subsequent releases. In February 2011, the RIAA updated the certification to diamond status with 10,000,000 copies sold. Selena recorded six[7] of the planned 14 songs by January 20, 1995. [32] Songs from the album, "Contigo Quiero Estar" was nominated for Song of the Year,[32] while "Amame, Quiereme" was nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year. 17 Super Exitos was released as the third compilation album in the United States. In March 2000, All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos Vol. In 1991 the title track of the latter became the first Tejano record to go gold. 2", "Peak positions for Unforgettable: The Studio Album", "All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos certifications", "All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos Vol. In 1986, Selena y Los Dinos released the album Alpha followed by Muñequito Ee Trapo. It sold 175,000 copies its first day of release, a then-record for a female vocalist. [12] He was removed from the recording studio after an unsuccessful session, he expressed his disappointment at not meeting the desired range in an interview. The album peaked at number-one on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart, number four on the Top Latin Albums chart and number 97 on the Billboard 200. The album would debut at No. In March 2004, Momentos Intimos was released. Latin American music in the United States, "A Crossover Dream Halted Prematurely, Tragically Some Ambitious Plans Were Under Way to Bring Selena to Mainstream U.S. This video is unavailable. In April 1998, Anthology was released. It was certified gold in the United States. [12] EMI Latin's marketing team "worked the radio stations as no independent producer had before", delivering Selena "more chart action than she'd ever enjoyed. [2] At the 1989 Tejano Music Awards, Selena was approached by Rick Trevino to be the opening act after La Sombra declined the offer. [12] Selena wanted the album to concentrate on Tejano music and Latin pop. ahh! It also peaked at number 11 on the Top Latin Albums chart. The album went platinum for selling 200,000 copies. He helped with the arrangements along with Astudillo. [4] Behar believed he had discovered "the next Gloria Estefan",[5] which his superior called him illogical since he had only been in Texas for a week. At the time of its release, [20] It promptly slipped off the charts in the following week, though it returned following the holiday season at number 15. Working with the Quintanilla family, Dávila first developed a series “inspired by” Selena’s life for Disney. In March 2009, the box set Inolvidable was released. Watch Queue Queue. [2] Abraham expressed in an interview how he forgot to sign it, and noticed how Guerra stopped asking him about the contract after Selena became more popular. Durch ihren frühen Tod wurde sie in Mexiko und den USA zur Legende. [12] Selena wrote "My Love", an English-language track that A.B. [12] Vela confirmed that he was supposed to help with the writing process of "Sukiyaki" but did not contribute. The album became the first Tejano album by a female singer to reach gold status. [4] Abraham chose EMI Latin's offer because of the potential for a crossover, and he wanted his children to be the first musicians to sign with the company. [23][24][25][26] The album sold 4,000,000 copies in its first year. Selena became the first Hispanic singer to have her album debut at number-one. [24], The album performed better than other recordings from other contemporaneous female Tejano singers. Ven Conmigo achieves Gold status and Buenos Amigos reaches number 1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs, but EMI pushes back Selena's English-language album until she can achieve Platinum with a Spanish-language album. The album was Selena's first album to be released by EMI Latin. [11] Her brother and bass guitarist, A.B. Its music incorporates a range of contemporary genres with a mix of cumbia and regional styles of Mexican music. The album was known as a "Historic Day in Latin History". Audience", "Selena takes 6 honors to dominate Tejano Music Awards", "Celebrating Selena on her 20th anniversary", "Ten years after her murder, Selena lives on", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Selena_(album)&oldid=1001949848, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Spoken Liner Notes: Contigo Quiero Estar", "Spoken Liner Notes: Tengo Ganas De Llorar", This page was last edited on 22 January 2021, at 03:18. [2] Selena recorded five LP records for Manny's GP Productions by 1988, without a contract. [12] Abraham worked with Astudillo to write the recording. [12] A.B. It would ultimately prove the full potential of just how far the international star was poised to go. Selena Y Los Dinos, were also the very first group, to be signed with EMI Latin. Dreaming of You was certified gold in Canada, platinum in Spain and diamond in Italy, Mexico and Argentina. [18] She also became the second-fastest-selling female singer, only behind Janet Jackson. The album sold 1,200,000 copies and was certified six times platinum. In the first few months of 1995, work got underway for Selena's first major crossover album, to be released by the EMI-associated label SBK. The album peaked at number 115 on the Billboard 200. [2] Guerra wanted to sign Selena to his recording label in 1985. This was Selena's first major album with a major label, and you can start seeing where this girl was heading. In the same year, Forever Selena was released. Two years later she signed with EMI Latin and in 1990, she and los Dinos released their eponymous debut album. The album was released following company president Jose Behar's failed crossover request for the singer. Greatest Hits was released in 2003. Selena was the daughter of Abraham Quintanilla Jr.. She was the sister of A.B. 13 tracks Play album Buy. [1] The group recorded an album with Freddie Records in 1984, though it was never released. (Selena accepts the GRAMMY for Best Mexican-American Album at the 36th GRAMMY Awards on March 1, 1994, in New York. The genre was heavily used in subsequent releases, which became her trademark. Selena's first live album/fourth studio album was called Selena Live!. Quintanilla (as A.B. [22] The album peaked at number seven in its seventh week on March 24, 1990. and Suzette at the age of 6. While touring on her Amor Prohibido Tour (1994-95), Selena began recording songs for her crossover album. Andrea Written by David Anthony and Michelle Lewis Performed by Ty Stevens Appears courtesy of BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Baila esta Cumbia (1992) Written by A.B. Selena has sold over 65 million copies worldwide. Beginning with Selena, the singer and her band began experimenting with various genres that led to the introduction of cumbia music. This is an albums discography page for American singer Selena. desperately needed more materials to record for Selena, Vela wrote some parts for a song called "Tengo Ganas de Llorar". The box-set was similar to Anthology (1998). Selena peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums, Selena's first entry in a national music chart. She was signed to SBK Records, a pop sub-division of EMI Records. Its music incorporates a range of contemporary genres with a mix of cumbia and regional styles of Mexican music. [16] The singer chose an outfit that her mother believed would upset Abraham; Cubillos had to distract Selena from looking at her father who was visibly uncomfortable with her outfit. [4][6][7] Before Selena began recording her debut album, Behar and Stephen Finfer requested a crossover album for her. [12] He expressed his interest after an English-language version by A Taste of Honey was released. Critics called the recording a moderate success that eventually "opened the doors" for the group. The album sold 500,000 copies and was certified gold. The album also won a Grammy Award for "Best Mexican American Album". [11][12][13] It sold 331,000 copies the first week. Ones was released as the first part of the collection. While this album is more traditional Tejano, you can catch the beginnings of when Pop began to infuse it's self into Selena's music. It was released on October 17, 1989 by EMI Latin. The recording led Selena to win Female Vocalist of the Year and Female Entertainer of the Year at the 1990 Tejano Music Awards. The comments were spoken word about how it was like when Selena was recording the songs. In March 2010, the box-set La Leyenda was released. [12] Joe Nick Patoski wrote in Texas Monthly that "Sukiyaki" is a "sentimental" track. Abraham bought the rights to the Selena y Los Dinos album which was eventually released in 1995 as Mis Primeras Grabaciones (My First Recordings). [9] Behar thought EMI Records and the public did not believe that a Mexican-American woman could have "crossover potential" after Charles Koppelman denied the project. after the band's concert in Laredo, Texas. Selena started singing with A.B. In 1991, Selena records her first music video, for Buenos Amigos with Álvaro Torres. [12] The group decided to hire professional studio accordions after Vela's "cringy" sounding instrument was brought to the band's attention. A movie about her life starring Jennifer Lopez was also a success. [15] Boleros and polka music were other genres explored on Selena. [12] Selena incorporates a range of contemporary genres with a mix of cumbia and regional styles of Mexican music. In November 1990, Selena released Ven Conmigo. It was the only non-EMI Selena album to be re-released. In 2007, the album Through the Years/A Traves de los Años was released. 2 certifications", "Peak positions for Selena Live! The discography has her six studio albums. Though her career was cut tragically short, she arguably became the single most important figure in the growth of … Selena’s album ‘Amor Prohibido’ was released 25 years ago today! Selena recorded her first album with Freddie Records in the early 80's. Selena's brother and principal record producer and songwriter, A.B. Quintanilla, Jr. chose EMI Latin's offer because of the potential for a crossover album and wanted his children to be the first musicians to sign to the label. Four L.A. Times staffers discuss Selena's tragically unfinished crossover album, 'Dreaming of You,' her love of American R&B and where all the 'new Selenas' are Later that year she released a singles compilation, Personal Best, and she also released Ven Conmigo. Selena released six studio albums (one posthumous). As in the show, the family struggled with the adjustment — most notably with the album cover of their first EMI album Selena, which Abraham, in particular, strongly disliked. She released her self-titled album that same year. It also had messages from Selena's family and record label. This is an albums discography page for American singer Selena.The discography has her six studio albums.It also has her seventeen compilation albums that were released and three remix albums.. Selena signed with EMI Latin in 1989. Selena also released several compilation albums while she was alive. The album became the official album for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. [12] Though A.B. They would become the album, Dreaming of You. It sold 400,000 copies and was certified two times platinum. Freddie Corea. Its music incorporates a range of contemporary genres with a mix of cumbia and regional styles of Mexican music. Find Selena discography, albums and singles on AllMusic. Dreaming of You was released on July 18, 1995. This one is the longest one so far.10 comments until the nxt one. In March 1999, All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos was certified six times platinum for selling 1,200,000 copies in its first year. [36], From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, Selena: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, "Selena's 'Dreaming' Album Premieres in No. A.B. The album sold 500,000 copies in the United States and 600,000 copies in Mexico. The Selena ¡VIVE! believed echoed works by Exposé and Sweet Sensation. Guerra dissolved the agreement between Cara Records and Selena when it was brought to his attention. The goal of the album was to be introductory into the international Latin music market, with future sights into an English-language crossover. Selena's brother and main songwriter, A.B. After starting a band with his children, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr. became the group's manager and began promoting it. The collection released 9-discs with comments from Selena's family, bonus tracks and music videos. Quintanilla III fought to remain the singer's producer. [2] Jose Behar of newly formed EMI Latin and the heads of Sony Music attended the awards ceremony and were scouting for new acts. expressed how the band "couldn't take a failure" and worried that if they did, the band would be "at the bottom of the totem pole". She released her self-titled album that same year. [9][10] However, she was killed that morning. [10], Initially, EMI Latin wanted a Grammy Award-winning producer to work with Selena on her album. Barry Gibb earns his first solo UK Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart with Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers’ Songbook (Vol. soundtrack was released. Album Sales. The album had three new songs, while the others were songs sung live at a concert in Corpus Christi, Texas. It sold 175,000 copies the first day, a record for a pop singer. [3][4] Behar wanted to sign Selena to his label, while Sony Music was offering twice EMI's offer. Selena - Selena (Ones EMI-209628) - Amazon.com Music Skip to main content ... For the first time in over a decade, this album is available on CD. "Sukiyaki" and "My Love" were recorded at Sunrise Studios in Houston, Texas. Selena signed with EMI Latin in 1989. Courtesy of EMI Latin Performed by Selena. [12] The production of the album began on June 4, 1989, Selena expressed her excitement about the album; in an interview, she said: "I am really happy, all the hard work paid off. Selena released Amor Prohibido on March 22, 1994. Don Shelton. Amor Prohibido (1994) The album peaked at number seven on the Regional Mexican Albums chart. [26] This was echoed by Billboard magazine, who believed Selena's recordings were not successful until she signed with EMI Latin in 1989 and released Selena. Aside from A.B., Selena worked with two Mexican songwriters, Alejandro Montealegre and Reinaldo Ornelas. [13] It was pushed back to October 17, 1989. He then released Selena's first album after her death; Siempre Selena in 1996. [29] According to Latin Style magazine, the tracks "Sukiyaki", "Contigo Quiero Estar", and "Besitos", were "pivotal" recordings that showcased Selena's "mixed rhythm and sound" which the magazine attributed it to being her "trademark". While Amor Prohibido became one of the best-selling Latin albums in the United States, Behar notes that Selena's first GRAMMY win was a major game-changer. In 2002, Selena's father released the "20 Years of Music collection". [28] It was certified six times platinum for selling 1,200,000 copies in its first year. Selena was named by Billboard Magazine as the Best Selling Latin Artist of the Decade (90's), selling approx 18,000,000 albums. The album peaked at number 131 on the Billboard 200. Selena is the debut studio album by American Tejano singer Selena, released on October 17, 1989, by EMI Latin. Dreaming of You debuted on top the Billboard 200 chart with 331,000 units sold its first week, the second largest first-week sales for a female musician. It will be a remix album. It was a collection that had a one disc edition and a two-disc edition. [33], Credits are taken from the album's liner notes.[12]. [11] EMI Latin felt that they were "gambling" when they opened a Latin division. It sold 1,000,000 copies in one year. liked it, for which Vela said he was "just being polite, so he let it pass because we needed another song". EMI Latin then took back Selena and began organizing the crossover album. It also has her seventeen compilation albums that were released and three remix albums. In 1989, she was the first artist to be signed by EMI Latin, and the following year, she released her self-titled debut album. In retrospect, Vela said how his part was not satisfactory even though A.B. Selena is the debut studio album by American Tejano singer Selena, released on October 17, 1989, by EMI Latin. Auch heute noch ist sie eine der beliebtesten Latina-Sängerinnen, die die Latin-Musikszene stark beeinflusst hat. Selena is the self-titled debut studio album by American Tejano singer Selena, released on October 17, 1989, by EMI Latin. The album was released following company president Jose Behar 's failed crossover request for the singer. found the genres in Selena to be pop and R&B. The album also peaked at number-one on the New Zealand Albums Chart, Spanish Albums Chart, Portuguese Albums Chart, Mexican Albums Chart, number four on the Italian Albums Chart and number six on the Argentinian Albums Chart. Watch Queue Queue This album was released soon after her death and became a hit around the world. "[14], Because the album was released on a major record label, Selena was expected to be "presented to a larger audience". [24] The limited edition version included Selena's top 20 single "La Bamba" (1987), as well as spoken liner notes containing commentary and recollections of each track provided by the singer's family, friends, and her band. This page was last changed on 28 April 2020, at 00:19. we … [30] At the 1990 Tejano Music Awards, Selena won Female Vocalist of the Year and Female Entertainer of the Year. "[13] The goal of Selena was to be an introductory into the international Latin music market, with future sights into an English-language crossover. [4] The company believed Selena had potential in Mexico and South American markets when they signed the singer in 1989. The album peaked at number-one on both the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart and the Top Latin Albums chart. In June 2011, 10 Great Songs was released. failed to produce a successful album, then they would approve of a Grammy Award producer for her next recording. [12], Abraham suggested the idea of writing "Sukiyaki"—a 1960s Japanese song by Kyu Sakamoto—into a Spanish-language song. During a private moment, Selena and Chris share another kiss and decide to keep seeing each … Loading ; La Leyenda (Version Super Deluxe) 1,576 listeners Buy. After his friend successfully recorded the track, Astudillo retried and met the required demands. remained the singer's principle record producer and songwriter, he did not compose "Sukiyaki" (Abraham/Astudillo), "Contigo Quiero Estar" (Alejandro Montealegre), and "No Te Vayas" (Reinaldo Ornelas). The album peaked at number-one on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart, number two on the Top Latin Albums chart and number 79 on the Billboard 200. "[14] Cubillos believed the company "didn't understand it" and said how he liked the cover because of "the warmth of her skin. Selena performed better than other recordings from other contemporaneous female Tejano singers. [4][5][6] It sold 2,000,000 copies in its first year and was certified 20 times platinum. The album peaked at number-one on both the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart and Top Latin Albums chart. [12], Selena was recorded in its entirety, with the exception of "Sukiyaki" and "My Love", at Manny Guerra's AMEN Studios in San Antonio, Texas and was engineered by house engineer Brian "Red" Moore. She was called "The Queen of Tejano music"[33] and the widely known Mexican-American singer[34] and most popular Latin artist in the United States. Selena y Los Dinos (English: Selena and the Guys) were an American Tejano band formed in 1981 by Tejano singer Selena and her father Abraham Quintanilla, until the murder of Selena in 1995, and the subsequent dissolution of the band in the same year. Her album Live! März 1995 in Corpus Christi, Texas) war eine US-amerikanische Tejano-Sängerin. [13] The band became "a bit more trendier and a little bit cutting-edge" on Selena with experimental production and songwriting. "[14] Patoski argued that the cover "unveiled a Selena at her most sultry [looking] tall but expressionless, as if her mind were wandering" and noted how it unimpressed the band and Abraham, who confided with Ramon Hernandez about her nose "looking too flat. well im made this vid for my best friend because she is moving to flordia): she has helped me through everything and i love her so much! Before Selena began recording for her debut album, Behar and Stephen Finfer requested a crossover album for her. The sold 1,000,000 copies in its first year. [12], Selena was expected to be released in the summer of 1989. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in the U.S., becoming the first predominately Spanish-language album to accomplish that feat. [17], Astudillo was due to record backing vocals on "Amame, Quiereme", his first recording sessions in a studio, Suzette noticed how nervous he was at recording. The Last Concert was released. (March 13, 1994). 2 on the Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart. [21][22] The album also helped Selena to become a "household name". )I'd like to thank the company Capitol/EMI Latin, José Behar for making tonight possible and putting faith in us four years ago. [13] A.B. The album peaked at number-one on the Latin Pop Albums chart, number two on the Top Latin Albums chart and number 176 on the Billboard 200. Amor Prohibido was the first Tejano record to peak at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. [27] In March 1997, the movie soundtrack was released. [14] Ojeda bought a Roland D-50 synthesizer; at the time of one of the most popular keyboards, which contributed to the overall "flashy" sounds in the album. [12] It was the first album with any production and songwriting assistance from Pete Astudillo and Joe Ojeda; Astudillo was brought in to harmonize and sing duets with Selena, while Ojeda acted as a second keyboardist. The album also peaked at number-one on the Latin Regional Mexican Albums chart and Top Latin Albums chart for two years straight. The album had a booklet with comments from fans around the world. Quintanilla III) and Pete Astudillo Produced by A.B. [12] Keyboardist, Ricky Vela said in an interview how he and Astudillo began elaborating the arrangements in their music production. Her family released several more compilation album after she was murdered. Selena released her third studio album, Entre A Mi Mundo on September 5, 1992. [12] Vela expressed how Astudillo's songwriting skills and Spanish were more advanced and overall preferred Astudillo in writing "Sukiyaki". Quintanilla became the singer's principal record producer and songwriter prior to signing with EMI Latin in 1989. and Astudillo collaborated, and the first song Astudillo wrote for the group. Selena sang at her father's restaurant "Papa Gayo's" in 1980 . The box-set had an unreleased song. The song was recorded when Selena was seven years old. The project was denied by the heads of EMI Records' pop division, believing the singer should first strengthen her fanbase. The Last Concert certifications", https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Selena_albums_discography&oldid=6917212, Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. Her next album, Ven Conmigo, released in 1991, was the first … "[14] He explained in retrospect, how he regrets the makeup used on Selena, wishing he had washed it off because "she's not a model, she's not anything but a nice, fresh young woman with talent. It became Selena's second live album. "Sukiyaki" was a 1960s Japanese pop song translated into Spanish from an English-language version written by Janice Marie Johnson. It also peaked on the Billboard 200 chart at number 54. The album spawned three singles, "Contigo Quiero Estar", "Mentiras", and a Spanish-language version of a Japanese song called "Sukiyaki". The Last Concert", "Peak positions for Unforgettable:The Live Album", "Selena Live! [12] Astudillo said how his aspirations of recording in a studio inspired him to not give up. [20] It was the highest debut for an album that week, beating out La Fiebre's On the Right, and was the first album by Selena to have charted on a national music chart. [12] Abraham went into an agreement that if A.B. [14] EMI Latin detested the album cover and called it "the worst they've ever gotten. The album sold 200,000 copies and was certified two times platinum. "[10] The album enabled Selena to tour Arizona, New Mexico, Indiana, Illinois, Washington state, and Florida, areas where she previously was not in demand. 1 Spot", "Selena: Numero uno--Slain Tejano singer's album tops pop chart", "Slain Tejano Singer Selena's Album Tops Pop Chart", "Selena's Song Tops Charts In First Week", "Dreaming' falls short of 400,000, still selling", "Selena's latest effort selling like a dream", "Selena Album Zooms To Top Of The Charts", "Quiero mantener vivo el talento de mi hermana", "Current 25: My own private Selena: Top-selling Latin artist of the '90s isn't done yet", "New Posthumous Music From Selena May Be Released", "Quintanilla y EMI Latin preparan 5 nuevos discos de Selena", "Peak positions for Las Reinas Del Pueblo", "Peak positions for All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos", "Peak positions for All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos Vol. It peaked at number-one on the Mexican Albums Chart and Spanish Albums Chart in 2005. 1). The album became "Latin's Best-Selling Album of All Time". The discography page of Selena consists of her solo artist era, which spanned from 1989-1995. Selena was the debut album for Selena Y Los Dinos, released on October 17, 1989, under the newly formed CAPITOL/EMI Latin label, a subsidary division of CAPITOL/EMI Records. was nominated for Songwriter of the Year. "[10] While critics attest that it was a "door-opener" for the group in the Tejano market. The album had an unreleased song. In February 2011, the RIAA updated the sales to 10,000,000 copies and certified the album diamond. Behar and Finfer's request for a crossover album was denied and Selena was told she needed a bigger fan base to sell such an album. [35] Selena was named the "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" and "Best Latin artist of the '90s" by Billboard magazine. [25] She became the "dominant female vocalist in a predominately male industry. 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