La Bala

Ana Tijoux | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 31, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nacional Records
• ASIN: B006CLHEW8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,199 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. La Bala

2. Shock

3. Desclasificado

4. Sacar La Voz

5. El Rey Solo

6. Quizas

7. Si Te Preguntan

8. Las Cosas Por Su Nombre

9. Mi Mitad

10. Las Horas

11. Volver

Editorial Reviews

2012 album from the French-Chilean musician. La Bala features 11 new songs including featuring collaborations with Academy Award winning musician Jorge Drexler, Chilean Rap crew Solo Di Medina (formerly La Pozze Latina), and Cuban Hip Hop group Los Aldeanos. The album was recorded in Tijoux's hometown of Santiago Chile, and mixed and mastered in Detroit, Michigan.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars I don't understand the words and it is still good February 13, 2012

By Ryan A. Gard

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

Bought this album because it was cheap and the sample tracks sounded like they didn't suck. Wow! This thing turned out way better than I ever imagined! I don't speak a word of Spanish, but the music is so well put together you'll be bobbing your head within seconds of starting the album. If you like hip-hop and good music then you are going to like this album. If you speak Spanish, well I envy you because it probably is even more awesome for you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of rhythm, rhyme, and so much more May 6, 2012

By DeviFitelly

Format:Audio CD

This CD is a fabulous addition to any music collection. Ana sings and raps with feet of the ground and rhythm out the wazoo. Beyond this, she reaches for music with meaning. Rather than rattle off rhyming materialistic nonsense, she makes a statement with every song. From deeply political to autobiographical, she is a real woman, discussing real things.
Ana is worth the buy. I love her music, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to bridge into the world of hip-hop, rap, and soul music. :)

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Hip-Hop Album!!! February 2, 2012

By E. Powell

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

WARNING: This album is in Spanish NOT English.

This is by far one of the best hip-hop albums I've heard in a long time.

The entire album is complete and well thought out. It doesn't sound like a series of recordings just thrown together to make an album release. It has a lot of Hip-Hop, Soul, and R&B influences. The beats are strong and tight without being overproduced. Her lyrics are just as strong and purposeful. Refreshingly, there's no Bentley and champagne nonsense on this body of work. Her voice is very beautiful and she's able to rap with credibility. Any one of her songs could and should get significant radio airplay.

Now, I know if you're the average North American that only speaks English, you may not be interested in a Spanish album. However, I'd say that Ana's music is so good, you won't need a translator. I took six years of Spanish in high school and college, so I can follow along fine. I hope she releases another album in English so that she can fully break into the non-Spanish speaking North American market.

I can't wait to see her in concert!