Rhythm Divine

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“Rhythm Divine”
“Rhythm Divine” cover
Single by Enrique Iglesias
from the album Enrique
Released October, 1999 (U.S.)
Format CD single
Genre Latin pop, Pop
Length 3:30
Label Interscope Records, Overbrook, Universal
Writer(s) Paul Barry & Mark Taylor
Producer Paul Barry & Brian Rawling
Enrique Iglesias singles chronology
"Bailamos"
(1999)		 "Rhythm Divine"
(1999)		 "Be With You"
(2000)
Alternate covers
Single Pt. 2 cover
Single Pt. 2 cover

For the song by Yello and Shirley Bassey, see One Second.

Rhythm Divine is the title of the first single released by Enrique Iglesias from his first english language album Enrique.

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[edit] Song information

The track was written and produced by the same team who did his breakthrough single "Bailamos", Paul Barry, Mark Taylor and Brian Rowling. The video for this single was directed by Francis Lawrence.

[edit] Critical reception

According to http://www.billboard.com in the single review, Enrique Iglesias delivers this "savvy follow-up bid for top 40 longevity"[1], this single is "precisely the kind of song that should ensure this crossover artist's chance to dance up the ladder of success"[2]. Also makes a comparation with fellow Latin performer Ricky Martin: "Unlike peer Ricky Martin, Iglesias is far from overexposed, leaving plenty of room for listeners to be surprised by his potential as a singer, performer, and presence to grow comfortable with on the top 40 airwaves"[3]. About the song structure: "Masterfully produced, passionately sung, and ready for the kind of video exploration that will further reveal this gorgeous young artist as one of the blossoming solo sex symbols of the new millennium, this song-written by "Bailamos" scribes Mark Taylor and Paul Berry-is a solid sell for fans of the new sound of the Latin nation, replete with Spanish guitars, a gutsy vocal, and rhythms that will move the masses in a single spin. Oh, so solid, "Rhythm Divine" will propel another new hero to the upper reaches of the charts in just a few short weeks. A sure sell-through from his upcoming English-language debut, the songs deserves a big bravo for sheer pop merit"[4].

[edit] Track listing

Maxi-Single #1 B00004S2OJ [5]
  1. Rhythm Divine
  2. Rhythm Divine (Morales Radio Mix)
  3. Rhythm Divine (Stero Dub Mix)
  4. Rhythm Divine (Lord G's Dive Dub)
Maxi-Single #2 B00003ZAG0 [6]
  1. Rhythm Divine (Morales Radio Mix)
  2. Rhythm Divine (Fernando G Club Mix)
  3. Rhythm Divine (Mijango's Extended Mix)

[edit] Chart performance

The track was not as successful as "Bailamos", however peaked inside the Top 50 in United States, UK, France, Germany, Australia and Netherlands. The Spanish version of the single, titled "Ritmo Total" hit the number 1 spot in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks (for four weeks) and Spain.

Chart (1999)/(2000) Peak
position
Australia ARIA 36
France Top 100 27
Germany Top 50 36
Mexican Top 100 2
Netherlands 20
Spain 1
UK Singles Chart 45
US Billboard Hot 100 [7] 32
US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks[8] 1
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play [9] 4
United World Chart 5


Preceded by
"Escuchame" by Carlos Ponce		 U.S. Billboard Hot Latin Tracks number-one single
December 04, 1999 - January 08, 2000		 Succeeded by
"Fruta Fresca" by Carlos Vives

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Rhythm Divine review" on Billboard.com. Retrieved on 1999-10-23.
  2. ^ "Rhythm Divine review" on Billboard.com. Retrieved on 1999-10-23.
  3. ^ "Rhythm Divine review" on Billboard.com. Retrieved on 1999-10-23.
  4. ^ "Rhythm Divine review" on Billboard.com. Retrieved on 1999-10-23.
  5. ^ "Rhythm Divine" on Amazon.com. Retrieved on 1999-12-07.
  6. ^ "Rhythm Divine" on Amazon.com. Retrieved on 1999-12-28.
  7. ^ "The Billboard Hot 100" on Billboard.com. Retrieved on 1999-12-04.
  8. ^ "Hot Latin Tracks" on Billboard.com. Retrieved on 2000-01-01.
  9. ^ "Hot Dance Club Play" on Billboard.com. Retrieved on 1999-12-11.
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