Carpe Diem (Belinda Peregrín album)

Carpe Diem
Album cover
Studio album by Belinda
Released March 23, 2010
Recorded 2009—2010
Studio
Genre Electropop
Length 40:14
Label Capitol Latin
Producer
Belinda chronology
Utopía
(2006)Utopía2006		 Carpe Diem
(2010)		 Catarsis
(2013)Catarsis2013
Singles from Carpe Diem
  1. "Egoísta"
    Released: February 23, 2010
  2. "Dopamina"
    Released: August 10, 2010
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Carpe Diem is the third studio album by Mexican pop singer Belinda, released on March 23, 2010 through Capitol Latin.[1] The album is primarily electropop music, a departure from the rock pop sound of her previous albums.[2] The album debuted on the Billboard Top Latin Albums at number 12, number 3 in the Latin pop albums and number 21 on the Top Heatseekers Album. In Mexico, entered at No. 7 and No. 5 in the category in Spanish.[3]

On March 25, two days after its release, Carpe Diem was certified gold with the help of Belinda offering an autograph session in Mexico City, more than 30,000 copies were sold. The name of the album "Carpe Diem" comes from the Latin language, a phrase that literally means "Long live the day" or "Seize the day", coined by the Roman poet Horace, 12, who was adopted by Belinda who was inspired by the movie Dead Poets Society. Carpe Diem contains, as described the singer herself, a much more happier upbeat sound with positive lyrics as opposed to her previous album Utopía that had a darker more personal tone to it.[4]

Among the producers is the Mexican Golden Baqueiro, who produced the theme "Sal de mi Piel" in Los Angeles, also was attended by Jimmy Harry, who produced the theme "Egoista", and previously had worked on her previous album Utopía. The album also features production by French artist Arno Elias, who produced the theme "Amor Transgénico" as well as the participation of the Spanish Carlos Jean. In addition, Belinda composed most of the material as well as became much involved for the image of the album along with her father who was also the executive producer of the album.[5]

Background

Production

The album name is a Latin phrase meaning "Seize the Day" coined by the Roman poet Horace. The album includes 11 tracks and 12 on the iTunes and European editions, composed and produced by herself and would be a change in her musical styles heard on her previous album, Utopía, also include a song titled "Cuida De Mí" written specially for her late grandfather, who died in 2008.[6] The album was recorded mainly in cities such as Los Angeles, Madrid, London, Miami.[6] The album includes contributions from songwriter Nacho Peregrín along with the producers Aureo Baqueiro, Jimmy Harry, Carlos Jean, Arno Elias, as well as Belinda herself, who is accredited as composer, image coordinator and executive producer of the album.[7]

Release

The released date was originally November 24, 2009, later Belinda confirmed on her Twitter that the release date was postponed from November 24, 2009 to March 23, 2010. The album was released March 12, 2010 in Canadian iTunes by mistake, which led to a mass leak over the internet and popular video site YouTube. The album was taken off from iTunes later that same day. The album debuted at number 1 on both iTunes Mexico and the USA (Latin)'s top album charts on the day of its official release. Two days after its release, the album was certified gold in Mexico on March 25, 2010, after 40,000 copies sold.[8][9]

Promotion

Singles

The album's lead single, "Egoísta" released on February 8, a collaboration with Cuban rapper Pitbull, who also appears in the English version of the song.[10] The song peaked at number 28 at the Billboard Hot Latin Songs, on Billboard's Latin Rhythm chart the song peaked at number nine making it her first top ten on the chart.[11] Music videos for both versions were filmed in Mexico City in early May directed by Vance Burberry and Belinda herself.[6][12][13]

"Dopamina" was released to iTunes on March 16, 2010 as part of a countdown to the album release. It was later announced the track, initially a promotional single, would be serviced to radio on August 10 as the second single from the album. The music video was released on February 1, 2011.[14][15]

Promotional singles

Prior to the release of the album, three promotional singles were released exclusively on Apple's iTunes Store as a "Countdown to Carpe Diem".

Other songs

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s){{{extra_column}}}Length
1."Amor Transgénico"Arno Elias, Belinda, Nacho Peregrín[1] 3:22
2."Egoísta" (featuring Pitbull)Jimmy Harry, Belinda, Nacho Peregrín, Armando Pérez[1]Jimmy Harry3:24
3."Dopamina"Belinda, Nacho Peregrín, Jörgen Ringqvist, D. Barkman[1] 3:15
4."Culpable"Andrea Wasse, Lincoln Cushman, Ryan Ford, Jay Westman, Belinda, Nacho Peregrín[1] 3:55
5."Lolita"Jimmy Harry, Belinda, Nacho Peregrín, Alaina Beaton[1] 3:26
6."Cuida De Mí"Carlos Jean, Belinda, Nacho Peregrín[1] 4:59
7."Mi Religión"Belinda, Nacho Peregrín, Lars "Quang" Nielsen, Niklas Nielsen, Gabrial Ssezibwa, Rene Prang[1] 3:53
8."Wacko"Belinda, Nacho Peregrín, Jörgen Rinqvist, D. Barkman[1] 3:40
9."Maldita Suerte"Jimmy Harry, Belinda, Nacho Peregrín, Jörgen Ringqvist[1] 3:12
10."Sal de Mi Piel"Belinda[1]Aureo Baqueiro3:26
11."Gaia"Jimmy Harry, Belinda, Nacho Peregrín[1] 3:39

Charts and sales

The album debuted on the Billboard Top Latin Albums at number 12, also debuted at number 3 on the Latin Pop Albums and number 21 on the Top Heatseekers Albums. On the Mexican Albums Chart the album debuted at number 7, and on the Mexican International Albums Chart at number 5.

Charts

Charts (2010) Peak
position
Argentinian Albums Chart[25] 5
Mexican Albums Chart[26] 7
Mexican International Albums Chart[27] 5
U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums[28] 12
U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Albums[28] 3
U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers[28] 21
U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers (Pacific)[29] 9

Sales and certifications

Country (2010) Certifications Sales
México (AMPROFON)[30] Gold 40,000[8]

Release history

Region Date Label
Mexico[31] March 23, 2010 EMI
United States[32] Capitol Latin
United Kingdom[33] EMI
Brazil[34] April 5, 2010
Germany[35] April 30, 2010 EMI/Capitol Records
Austria[36]
Spain[37] November 16, 2010 EMI

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Carpe Diem – Belinda, Belinda Peregrín : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  2. ↑ Birchmeier, Jason. "Belinda / Belinda Peregrín Carpe Diem". Allmusic. Rovi. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "Belinda's new album recorded on Los Angeles". Tvyespectaculos.com. 2009-11-24. Retrieved 2010-10-13.
  4. ↑ "Belinda estrena "Dopamina", el nuevo sencillo de Carpe Diem". Terra.com. Retrieved 2010-08-18.
  5. ↑ "iTunes – Música – Egoista (feat. Pitbull) – Single de Belinda". iTunes Store Mexico, Apple Inc. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  6. 1 2 3 "Belinda a la conquista de E.U.". Exonline.com.mx. Archived from the original on 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  7. ↑ "Une al pop y al twitter". Milenio.com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  8. 1 2 Biografia de Belinda - Pega Cifras pegacifras.uol.com.br
  9. 1 2 "Carpe Diem Achieves Gold Status in Mexico". Elfinanciero.com.mx. Retrieved 2010-10-13.
  10. ↑ "Lanza Belinda Egoísta sencillo :: Ritmoson". esmas.com. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
  11. ↑ "Belinda presenta portada de Carpe Diem". Quién. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
  12. ↑ "BELINDA presenta su nuevo álbum 'Carpe Diem'". Rumberos.net. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
  13. ↑ "iTunes – Music – Egoísta (English Version) (feat. Pitbull) – Single by Belinda". iTunes Store. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  14. ↑ "@CapitolLatin – @Belindapop #DopaminaFeb01". Twitpic. Capitol Latin account. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  15. ↑ "Belinda – Dopamina". Youtube. Belinda VEVO'S channel. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  16. ↑ "iTunes – Música – Lolita – Single de Belinda". iTunes Store Mexico, Apple Inc. Archived from the original on March 14, 2010. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  17. ↑ "The Weekend "Into The Morning" from D.E.B.S.". Youtube. Lakeshore Records channel. Retrieved 2010-10-13.
  18. ↑ "Into The Morning – Writers". ASCAP. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  19. ↑ "iTunes – Música – Not That Kinda Girl – Single de Kim Lian & Linda Bengtzing". iTunes Store Spain, Apple Inc. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  20. ↑ "Muestran adelanto del video de "Lolita" en voz de Belinda". MSN. Retrieved 2010-08-18.
  21. ↑ "iTunes – Música – Carpe Diem de Belinda". iTunes Store Mexico, Apple Inc. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  22. ↑ "Duele". ASCAP. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  23. ↑ "iTunes – Musica – Carpe Diem di Belinda". iTunes Store Italy, Apple Inc. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  24. ↑ "iTunes – Music – Carpe Diem by Belinda". iTunes Store UK, Apple Inc. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  25. ↑ "Ranking Semanal Pop 21/03/2010". CAPIF. Archived from the original on 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2012-08-04.Note: insert "Ranking Semanal Pop" and "21/03/2010" into search
  26. ↑ "mexicancharts.com – Belinda (MX) – Carpe Diem". mexicancharts.com/ Hung Medien. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  27. ↑ "Mexican International Albums Chart Top 20" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-12-02. Retrieved 2010-10-13.
  28. 1 2 3 "Carpe Diem – Belinda". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  29. ↑ Top Heatseekers Pacific
  30. ↑ "Mexican Albums Chart" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-12-03. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
  31. ↑ "¡Belinda lista para "aprovechar el día"!". belindaonline.org. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  32. ↑ "Amazon.com: Carpe Diem: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  33. ↑ "Carpe Diem: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  34. ↑ "Carpe Diem – Belinda". livrariasaraiva.com.br. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  35. ↑ "Carpe Diem: Amazon.de: Musik". Amazon.de. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  36. ↑ "Carpe Diem von Belinda". Weltbild (Austria). Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  37. ↑ "Carpe Diem: Belinda: Amazon.es: Música". Amazon.es. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
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