Borinquena [Enhanced]

Roselyn Sanchez | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 30, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Sony U.S. Latin
• ASIN: B0000BV1YS
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #264,079 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never expected such talent!, October 14, 2004

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bambam323 (Bay Area, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Borinquena (Audio CD)

I was a big fan of Roselyn Sanchez the actress, but when I discovered she was releasing a CD I was skeptical. I found out about her CD when she appeared on The Late Late Show and the sample they played was unimpressive. But...since I've been so happy with Shakira's Spanish CDs, I decided to explore further.

Right off the bat, I was hooked on the 2nd track, "Amor Amor". Since the CD ends with 2 remixes of this hypnotic song, it's clear I'm not the only one who's addicted to it. Soon I realized that the sample played on The Late Late Show was "Caricias". This song is equally as addictive and the melody consistently haunted me throughout my day.

It's been almost a year since I put this album in my CD changer and it's never come out. Every song on this album deserves it's spot on the CD and as a whole, the album successfully transports you to that happy place where the weather is perfect, the drinks flow and Roselyn releases you from the ties that bind.

I don't speak much Spanish and I probably understand only about 50% of the lyrics. But the voice and the music trascend that boundary. I couldn't be happier with this CD.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "BRAVO" FOR ROSELYN!!!, October 7, 2003

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CAROLINA RICHARDSON-DIAZ (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Borinquena (Audio CD)

I think this is one of the best CD's in 2003. Roselyn Sanchez will soon be a DIVA. My favorite track are "Amor Amor", "Noche De Verano", "Suavecito" and "Olas Y Arenas". If you like latin music I also recomend "Jessica Cristina" by Jessica Cristina, "Michael Stuart" by Michael Stuart and "Almas Del Silencio" by Ricky Martin.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Unespected!, October 3, 2003

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Julio Rivera Saniel (Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Borinquena (Audio CD)

Well, what can I say? When I first listened to Borinqueña I was waiting for a REALLY POP ALBUM with some tropical beats...You know, the same go-sure formula everyone is going with this days. Surprisingly, Borinqueña was nothing like what I was expecting...This album is a really sensual mixture with some World Music feel to it...It's got a really mellow vibe with a lot of interesting fusions. First single, Amor Amor (with Grammy nominee rapper Tego Calderon) is the stand out of the album. It mixes hip hop, flamenco and some caribbean beats. The first time you listen to it, it will be ok. After three times, you'll be totally in love with the song. Noche de Verano is a tropical duet with "sonero" Victor Manuel, wich mixes salsa and bachata;a good song! The other tracks go with the same mellow vibe that, combined with Roselyn's brethy vocals, make a really sensual mix. Think of Sade being raised in the Caribbean!Borinqueña It's a good start, but not quite an awesome piece! But if we are talking about creativity, Roselyn and partner producer Roy Tavare deserve some credit!You'll like this one...