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Djame Entrar (Carlos Vives song)
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Wikipedia article
'"Djame Entrar"' (English: 'Let Me In') is a song released by Colombian recording artist Carlos Vives as the first single from his fifth major studio album of the same title in 2001.
Background and reception
The song was written by Martn Madera, Andrs Castro and Carlos Vives, and produced by Emilio Estefan, Jr. and Sebastin Krys and became Vives' second number-one hit in the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Songs chart following "Fruta Fresca" two years prior. At the 3rd Latin Grammy Awards, Vives was the performer with the highest number of nominations, with six. "Djame Entrar" was nominated for Record, Song of the Year and Best Short Form Music Video, and won for Best Tropical Song.
Critical reception
Diego Bonacich of Allmusic named the song one of the best included on 'Djame Entrar'. About the songs included on his album, Vives said: "I always have a fusion of rhythms, which I have already hinted on my previous albums. When I make music, I work with cumbia, vallenato, with all the Caribbean rhythms from northern Colombia, it is very difficult to escape the 'trulla', the Puerto-Rican plena, the Cuban son and Dominican merengue, because they are relatives." The singer also mentioned that the song was a vallenato/pop music blend.
The track was later included on the compilation album '2002 Latin Grammy Nominees', which peaked at number five in the 'Billboard' Top Latin Albums chart.
Chart performance
The song debuted in the 'Billboard' Top Latin Songs chart (formerly Hot Latin Tracks) chart at number 12 the week of November 3, 2001, Vives' highest debut in the chart at the time, climbing to the top ten the following week. "Djame Entrar" peaked at number-one on November 24, 2001, four weeks after its debut, the fastest for the singer, replacing "Suerte" by fellow Colombian singer Shakira and being succeeded by "Tantita Pena" by Mexican performer Alejandro Fernndez, the following week. The song returned to the top of the chart on December 15, 2001 for another two weeks, before being succeeded by Fernndez. By January 19, 2002, "Djame Entrar" began a third period at the top, to be replaced one week later by Fernndez. "Djame Entrar" also peaked at number-one in the Tropical Airplay Charts and had a dance version released to several American nightclubs.
Vives earned an ASCAP award for the song and the following singles from 'Djame Entrar': "Luna Nueva" and "Carito".
Track listing
* 'US Djame Entrar 12' Single'
# "Djame Entrar" (Club Mix)
# "Djame Entrar" (Bonus Track)
# "Djame Entrar" (Dub Mix)
Personnel
* Carlos Vives performer, lyricist, co-producer
* Sebastin Krys producer, arranger
* Emilio Estefan, Jr. producer, arranger
* Andrs Castro co-producer
* Egido Cuadrado arranger
* Luis "El Papa" Pastor arranger
* Mayte Montero arranger
* Pablo Flores Remix producer
Source:
See also
* List of number-one Billboard Hot Latin Tracks of 2001
* List of number-one Billboard Hot Latin Tracks of 2002
References
Category:2001 singles
Category:2001 songs
Category:Carlos Vives songs
Category:Latin Grammy Award for Best Tropical Song
Category:Spanish-language songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Emilio Estefan
Category:Songs written by Carlos Vives
Category:Songs written by Andrs Castro
Category:EMI Latin singles
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