The Bad Boy (album)
The Bad Boy is the first solo album by former reggaeton artist Héctor el Father.[2] The album features guest appearances from Mr. Notty, Ednita Nazario, Ken-Y, Polaco and Wisin & Yandel.[3] The album was supported by the single "Sola" which was released alongside the album on November 21, 2006.[4]
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| Released | November 21, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Studio | Crescent Moon Studios | |||
| Genre | Reggaeton | |||
| Length | 1:03:02 | |||
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On the U.S. Billboard 200, it debuted at number 81, with about 20,000 copies sold in its first week.[5] The album has sold more than 200,000 copies and has received various nominations in the Latin community, including one for a Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year.[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Rumor de Guerra (featuring Mr. Notty)" | 3:54 |
| 3. | "Maldades" | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Sola" | 2:53 |
| 5. | "Ahora Es Que Es "Paola"" | 3:25 |
| 6. | "Si Supieras (featuring Ednita Nazario)" | 3:12 |
| 7. | "Hello Mama" | 2:37 |
| 8. | "Fría" | 3:36 |
| 9. | "Boom Bye Bye" | 2:35 |
| 10. | "Te Vas (featuring Ken-Y)" | 2:49 |
| 11. | "Viviendo en Guerra" | 3:47 |
| 12. | "Vamo' Allá" | 2:37 |
| 13. | "En Busca de Ti (featuring Polaco)" | 3:43 |
| 14. | "Te Encontré" | 3:00 |
| 15. | "Cuidao'" | 5:21 |
| 16. | "No Mames Güey" | 2:21 |
| 17. | "El Teléfono" (featuring Wisin & Yandel) | 3:55 |
| 18. | "Outro – Hipócritas" | 6:05 |
| Total length: | 1:03:02 | |
The Bad Boy: The Most Wanted Edition
On October 9, 2007, he released a special edition titled The Bad Boy: The Most Wanted Edition. It included a second disc with more songs and more featured artists. It also included a DVD.
Charts
| Chart (2006–07) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200 | 81 [7] |
| US Billboard Top Latin Albums | 2[8] |
| US Billboard Latin Rhythm Albums | 1[9] |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[10] | Platinum (Latin) | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- AllMusic review
- "Héctor el Father Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- "The Bad Boy". Spotify.
- "The Bad Boy - Héctor el Father". AllMusic.
- Katie Hasty, "Jay-Z Reclaims His 'Kingdom' With No. 1 Debut", Billboard.com, November 29, 2006.
- "Nominees for Premio Lo Nuestro 2008 Announced". People. Time Inc. December 13, 2007. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
- Katie Hasty, "Jay-Z Reclaims His 'Kingdom' With No. 1 Debut", Billboard.com, November 29, 2006.
- "Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- "Héctor el Father - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- "American album certifications – Héctor el Father – The Bad Boy". Recording Industry Association of America.
