Jennifer Pena's "Seduccion"
Eduardo | Texas USA | 07/09/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What do you think of when someone asks you to describe seduction? As I read the title of Jennifer Pena's new album, I was left wondering what seduction meant to me? At the same time I was left wondering what it meant to Pena?
When I was able to hear Pena's first single entitled "Vivo y muero en tu piel". Right off, I knew the song was going straight to number 1 (which I later researched and was confirmed by billboard). "Vivo y muero en tu piel" is offered in three different styles of music. First off, Pop; which is a mainstream ballad.(Track # 1)Secondly, Track # 11 is presented in a cumbia style, and lastly, Track # 12 is presented in norteno style. If one can remember her previous smash hit "El dolor de tu presencia" the song was presented in the same three styles. I personally feel that diversing the record is a smart choice. As a consumer, I feel that Ms. Pena delivers what she knows works for her, and her audience.
The songstress collaborated with Emilio Estefan,(which is Gloria Estefan's husband) in the production of Track #6, entitled "Como saber". I think the track is fantastic. Some others producers include Kike Santandera, which produced "Cumbia Iho", and "Aunque me cueste la vida". Rudy Perez, which produced "vivo y muero en tu piel",Track #3 "Para olividarte de mi", Track #4 "Hasta fin del mundo" (Which is also presented in Cumbia Norteno;track #13), Track #5 "Ya veras", Track #7 "Si yo me vuelvo en enamorar", Track #8 "Fuera de mi vida" and Track #9 "No hay nadie igual como tu".
Jennifer Pena made her debut as co-producer on this album. Pena and Perez, co-produced "Ya veras", and "No hay nadie igual como tu", which to the American public is better known as "Can't take my eyes off you", which was covered by Lauren Hill.
Overall, I feel that Jennifer is on the track of become one of the most successful artist in the Latin/Pop world. I have rated this album five stars for the reason that her music remains solid, her vocals still seem to amaze me, and we now are able to see her as singer/producer.
So the question still remains...What does seduction mean? My answer would have to be...listen to Jennifer Pena's "Seduccion" album, and you will be a step closer to finding out."
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Julie | 11/23/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have liked Jennifer Penas music from day one. And as much as people want to compare her to Selena, shes not the same,.. if not BETTER. But like I said I have heard her voice evolve from a untrained sound to almost a Celine Dion. I have the last 3 albums and Seduccion just makes you go WHOOAAA (puberty) JK. I mean I could switch back n forth from the other CDS but Seduccion has you glued to your sound box. I give great kudos to Jen on mastering this cd with such a powerful voice with a beautiful personality and persona along with it. Not many artists can have that all in one package like you."
