Me Odio
Encyclopedia
"Me Odio" is the second single released by Gloria Estefan
for her eleventh studio album
90 Millas
.
as her previous single "No Llores
". Gloria confirmed on her documentary of 90 Millas, that is one of her favorite songs from the album.
Two remixes
of the song were done, one is a salsa
remix and the other is a hip-hop version in which features rapper Fat Joe
. These remixes are not available for commercial purpose already, were only included in the promotional single sent to Latin radio-stations at the United States
.
is a slow, sexy song that's an invitation to take the dancefloor up close and personal. Although hip-hop and salsa remixes of the track are playing on radio, the sultry original is by far the best of the lot. Estefan's voice plays with overdubs for a lush, layered feel, as repeating verses become almost hypnotic, with trumpet, trombone and piano solos providing an endless variety of counterpoint. The delicious result may defy tropical radio's typical fare and score a deserved hit..." — Leila Cobo
Holland Promo CD Single (No Catalog Number)
Remixes
Gloria Estefan
Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
for her eleventh studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
90 Millas
90 Millas
90 Millas is the tenth solo studio album by the Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, and her fourth Spanish language album. It was released on September 17, 2007 by SonyBMG...
.
Song history
The song is also a danzónDanzón
Danzón is the official dance of Cuba. It is also an active musical form in Mexico and is still beloved in Puerto Rico where Verdeluz, a modern danzón by Puerto Rican composer Antonio Cabán Vale is considered the unofficial national anthem...
as her previous single "No Llores
No Llores
"No Llores" was the first single released by Gloria Estefan for her eleventh studio album 90 Millas. The single was released to U.S. radio-stations on June 18, 2007. The song features prominent Latin music performers such as guitarists Carlos Santana and Jose Feliciano, Sheila E...
". Gloria confirmed on her documentary of 90 Millas, that is one of her favorite songs from the album.
Two remixes
RemixeS
RemixeS is a compilation of French singer Mylène Farmer's singles by various famous DJ's, including JXL, Felix Da Housecat and Paul Oakenfold.-Brackground, writing and release:...
of the song were done, one is a salsa
Salsa music
Salsa music is a genre of music, generally defined as a modern style of playing Cuban Son, Son Montuno, and Guaracha with touches from other genres of music...
remix and the other is a hip-hop version in which features rapper Fat Joe
Fat Joe
Joseph Antonio Cartagena , better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper, CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad....
. These remixes are not available for commercial purpose already, were only included in the promotional single sent to Latin radio-stations at the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Billboard Magazine Review
"...With the vintage trumpet sound of Cuban great Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros as a backdrop, "Me Odio," the second single from Gloria Estefan's 90 Millas90 Millas
90 Millas is the tenth solo studio album by the Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, and her fourth Spanish language album. It was released on September 17, 2007 by SonyBMG...
is a slow, sexy song that's an invitation to take the dancefloor up close and personal. Although hip-hop and salsa remixes of the track are playing on radio, the sultry original is by far the best of the lot. Estefan's voice plays with overdubs for a lush, layered feel, as repeating verses become almost hypnotic, with trumpet, trombone and piano solos providing an endless variety of counterpoint. The delicious result may defy tropical radio's typical fare and score a deserved hit..." — Leila Cobo
Track listing
USA Promo CD Single (88697 18823 2)Holland Promo CD Single (No Catalog Number)
- "Me Odio" (Album Version)
- "Me Odio" (Salsa Remix)
- "Me Odio" (Hip Hop Remix)-[feat. Fat Joe]
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Hot Latin Tracks |
37 |
| U.S. Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Hot Latin Tropical/Salsa Airplay |
20 |
| U.S. Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Hot Latin Regional Mexican Airplay |
21 |
| U.S. Radio & Records National Tropical Airplay | 20 |
Official versions
Original versions- Album Version — 3:15
Remixes
- SalsaSalsa musicSalsa music is a genre of music, generally defined as a modern style of playing Cuban Son, Son Montuno, and Guaracha with touches from other genres of music...
Remix — 2:58 - Hip hopHip hopHip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
Remix — 3:17 (Featuring Fat JoeFat JoeJoseph Antonio Cartagena , better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper, CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad....
)