Released April 1, 2008 Length 40:44 Release date 1 April 2008 Genre Latin pop | Recorded 2007–08 Artist Carlos Baute Label WM Spain | |
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Producer Armando Ávila, Juan Carlos Noguel De Mi Puño y Letra
(2008) Directo En Tus Manos
(2009) Similar Carlos Baute albums, Latin pop albums | ||
Carlos baute colgando en tus manos con marta sanchez
De Mi Puño y Letra is a studio album released by Venezuelan singer-songwriter Carlos Baute. The album was released by Warner Music on April 1, 2008 and re-released in June 30, 2009. It was recorded between Mexico City and Los Angeles and produced by Juan Carlos Noguel and Armándo Ávila, who has also worked with RBD and La Quinta Estación.
Contents
- Carlos baute colgando en tus manos con marta sanchez
- Singles
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Chart performance
- Songs
- References
It features Venezuelan musician and multi-instrumentalist Franco de Vita on the song "Nada Se Compara A Ti". It is the first time Baute had collaborated with the artist, who had a very successful career on the mid-1990s and is also known as the author of hits like Ricky Martin's "Vuelve" and Chayanne's "Contra Vientos y Mareas". On the deluxe edition, Spanish singer Marta Sanchez is featured on a new version "Colgando En Tus Manos".
Three singles were released from the album. The first single, "Colgando En Tus Manos" became a worldwide hit, mainly its re-release featuring Marta Sanchez. Second single "Tu No Sabes Que Tanto" became a moderate hit in most Latin markets. Third single, "Nada Se Compara A Ti" became a hit in Latin airplay charts, but failed to chart in the United States.
De Mi Puño y Letra became a commercial success for Baute. It reached No.11 on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart, his highest entry to date. On Spain, the album reached No.2 and received a Platinum certification for 60,000 copies sold. It also reached No.22 on Mexico and received a Gold certification for 40,000 copies sold.
Singles
Three singles were released from the album. The first single, "Colgando En Tus Manos" was first released on August 2008 as the solo version included in the album. The song was later re-released as a new version featuring Marta Sanchez, and became a huge commercial hit, topping the charts on many Latin American countries. In Spain, it reached No.1 for 27 weeks, and in the United States, it reached No.4 on the Billboard Latin Songs chart, and No.1 on the Latin Pop Songs component chart. It ultimately became the biggest hit in Baute's career.
The second single, "Tu No Sabes Que Tanto", reached No. 28 on the Latin Songs chart. It also reached No.17 on the Latin Pop Songs component chart. "Nada Se Compara a Ti", featuring Franco de Vita, reached No.29 on the Spanish Singles Chart. It failed to chart on the United States.
Track listing
Personnel
Source: Allmusic
Chart performance
De Mi Puño y Letra became a commercial success for Baute. It reached No.11 on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart, his highest entry to date. On Spain, the album reached No.2 and received a Platinum certification for 60,000 copies sold. It also reached No.8 on Mexico and received a Gold certification for 40,000 copies sold.
Songs
1Colgando en Tus Manos3:48
2No me abandones amiga mía3:45
3En nuestro aniversario3:11