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{{short description|1990 studio album by Jerry Rivera}}
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| Name = Abriendo Puertas
| name = Abriendo Puertas
| Type = [[Studio album]]
| type = studio album
| Artist = [[Jerry Rivera]]
| artist = [[Jerry Rivera]]
| Cover = Jrabriendopuertas.jpg
| cover = Jrabriendopuertas.jpg
| Released = {{start date|1990}}
| alt =
| Recorded = [[1989]]-[[1990|90]]
| released = September 25, 1990
| recorded = 1989–90
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| Genre = [[Salsa music|Salsa]]
| Length = 38:11
| venue =
| studio =
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| Label = [[Columbia Records|CBS Discos]]
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| genre = [[Salsa music|Salsa]]
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| Producer = Carlos "Cuto" Soto
| length = 38:11
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| Last album = ''[[Empezando a Vivir]]''<br>(1989)
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| label = [[Columbia Records|CBS Discos]]
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| This album = '''''Abriendo Puertas'''''<br>(1990)
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| producer = Carlos "Cuto" Soto
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| Next album = ''[[Cuenta Conmigo]]''<br>(1992)
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| prev_title = Empezando a Vivir
| Misc = {{Singles
| prev_year = 1989
| Name = Abriendo Puertas
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| next_title = [[Cuenta Conmigo]]
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| Type = studio
| single 1 = Esa Niña
| next_year = 1992
| single 1 date = {{start date|1990}}
| misc = {{Singles
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| name = Abriendo Puertas
| single 2 = Dime
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| type = studio
| single 2 date = {{start date|1991|05}}
| single 3 = Nada Sin Ti
| single1 = Esa Niña
| single1date = 1990
| single 3 date = {{start date|1991}}
| single 4 = Más Que Tu
| single2 = Dime
| single 4 date = {{start date|1991|09}}
| single2date = May 1991
| single3 = Nada Sin Ti
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}}
| single3date = 1991
| single4 = Más Que Tú
| single4date = September 1991
}}
}}
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}}
'''''Abriendo Puertas''''' (''Opening Doors'') is the second [[studio album]] released by [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] singer [[Jerry Rivera]] in [[1990]]. The two singles from the album, "Dime" and "Más Que Tu" charted on the [[Hot Latin Songs|''Billboard'' Latin Songs]] chart. The album was considered responsible a younger audience to the salsa market and reached number-one on the [[Tropical Albums|''Billboard'' Tropical Albums]].
'''''Abriendo Puertas''''' (''Opening Doors'') is the second [[studio album]] released by [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] singer [[Jerry Rivera]] in early 1990. The two singles from the album, "Dime" and "Más Que Tú" charted on the [[Hot Latin Songs|''Billboard'' Latin Songs]] chart. The album was considered responsible in bringing a younger audience to the salsa market and reached number-one on the [[Tropical Albums|''Billboard'' Tropical Albums]].


==Background==
==Background==
When Jerry Rivera was fourteen, he sent a demo tape to [[Columbia Records|CBS Discos]] under the suggestion of his father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.salsa-dance-professional.com/jerry-rivera.html|title=Jerry Rivera|work=Salsa Dance Professional|accessdate=March 13, 2011}}</ref> This led to Rivera signing a contract with the record label and recorded his first album ''Empezando a Vivir''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.americasalsa.com/biografias/jerry_rivera.html|title=Biografía de Jerry Rivera|language=Spanish|accessdate=March 13, 2011}}</ref> The lead single, "De La Cabeza a los Pies" ("From Head to Toe"), received airplay in Puerto Rico and was included in the salsa compilation album, ''Non-Stop Dancing, Vol. 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/non-stop-dancing-vol-2-r385908|title=Non-Stop Dancing, Vol. 2&nbsp;—Various Artists|work=Allmusic|accessdate=March 13, 2011}}</ref>
When Jerry Rivera was fourteen, he sent a demo tape to [[Columbia Records|CBS Discos]] under the suggestion of his father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.salsa-dance-professional.com/jerry-rivera.html|title=Jerry Rivera|work=Salsa Dance Professional|access-date=March 13, 2011|archive-date=February 4, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110204212730/http://www.salsa-dance-professional.com/jerry-rivera.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> This led to Rivera signing a contract with the record label and recorded his first album ''Empezando a Vivir''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.americasalsa.com/biografias/jerry_rivera.html|title=Biografía de Jerry Rivera|language=es|access-date=March 13, 2011}}</ref> The lead single, "De La Cabeza a los Pies" ("From Head to Toe"), received airplay in Puerto Rico and was included in the salsa compilation album, ''Non-Stop Dancing, Vol. 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/non-stop-dancing-vol-2-r385908|title=Non-Stop Dancing, Vol. 2&nbsp;—Various Artists|work=Allmusic|access-date=March 13, 2011}}</ref>


==Music==
==Music==
The album includes eight tracks, most of them being covers of songs previously recorded by several performers. The lead track, "Esa Niña" ("That Girl"), is a cover of [[Luis Miguel]]'s song from his album, ''[[Busca Una Mujer]]''. A music video was made for the song.<ref>{{cite video|url=http://www.vevo.com/watch/jerry-rivera/esa-nina/USSD10304271|publisher=VEVO|title=Esa Niña - Jerry Rivera}}</ref> "Dime" ("Tell Me") was written by Jorge Luis Piloto who also wrote "Como un Milagro" ("Like a Miracle") and "Mas Que Tu" ("More Than You"). "Nada Sin Ti" ("Nothing Without You") is a cover of [[Eros Ramazzotti]]'s song which received airplay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/song/nada-sin-ti-t5156543|title=Nada Sin Ti&nbsp;-Eros Ramazzotti|work=Allmusic|accessdate=March 13, 2011}}</ref> "Para Amarnos Mas" ("To Love Each Other More") is a cover of [[Manuel Mijares]]'s song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/song/para-amarnos-ms-t2623732|title=Para Amarnos Mas&nbsp;- Mijares|work=Allmusic|accessdate=March 13, 2011}}</ref> Two singles from the album charted on the [[Hot Latin Tracks|''Billboard'' Latin Songs]] chart. "Dime" peaked at #26 while "Mas Que Tu" peaked at #35.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dime - Jerry Rivera|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/song/jerry-rivera/dime/555559|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=March 13, 2011| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110314034039/http://www.billboard.com/| archivedate= 14 March 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Mas Que Tu - Jerry Rivera|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/song/jerry-rivera/mas-que-tu/555563|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=March 13, 2011| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110314034039/http://www.billboard.com/| archivedate= 14 March 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
The album includes eight tracks, most of them being covers of songs previously recorded by several performers. The lead track, "Esa Niña" ("That Girl"), is a cover of [[Luis Miguel]]'s song from his album, ''[[Busca Una Mujer]]''. A music video was made for the song.<ref>{{cite video|url=http://www.vevo.com/watch/jerry-rivera/esa-nina/USSD10304271|publisher=VEVO|title=Esa Niña - Jerry Rivera}}</ref> "Dime" ("Tell Me") was written by Jorge Luis Piloto who also wrote "Como un Milagro" ("Like a Miracle") and "Más Que Tú" ("More Than You"). "Nada Sin Ti" ("Nothing Without You") is a cover of [[Eros Ramazzotti]]'s song which received airplay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/song/nada-sin-ti-t5156543|title=Nada Sin Ti&nbsp;-Eros Ramazzotti|work=Allmusic|access-date=March 13, 2011}}</ref> "Para Amarnos Mas" ("To Love Each Other More") is a cover of [[Manuel Mijares]]'s song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/song/para-amarnos-ms-t2623732|title=Para Amarnos Mas&nbsp;- Mijares|work=Allmusic|access-date=March 13, 2011}}</ref> Two singles from the album charted on the [[Hot Latin Tracks|''Billboard'' Latin Songs]] chart. "Dime" peaked at #26 while "Mas Que Tu" peaked at #35.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Dime - Jerry Rivera |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jerry rivera|chart=all}} |magazine=Billboard |publisher=Prometheus Global Media |access-date=March 13, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314034039/http://www.billboard.com/ |archive-date=14 March 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Mas Que Tu - Jerry Rivera |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jerry rivera|chart=all}} |magazine=Billboard |publisher=Prometheus Global Media |access-date=March 13, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314034039/http://www.billboard.com/ |archive-date=14 March 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
{{Album ratings
{{Music ratings
| rev1 = [[Allmusic]]
| rev1 = [[Allmusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=estevez>{{cite web|last=Estévez|first=José|title=Abriendo Puertas&nbsp;-Review|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/abriendo-puertas-r101196/review|accessdate=March 13, 2011}}</ref>
| rev1score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=estevez>{{cite web|last=Estévez|first=José|title=Abriendo Puertas&nbsp;-Review|website=[[AllMusic]] |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/abriendo-puertas-r101196/review|access-date=March 13, 2011}}</ref>
}}
}}
José Estévez Jr. of [[Allmusic]] gave the album a four star rating cite the album as "one of salsa's most commercially successful acts in history."<ref name=estevez/> He noted songs such as "Esa Niña", "Dime", and "Nada Sin Ti" as bringing a younger audience to the salsa market.
José Estévez Jr. of [[Allmusic]] gave the album a four star rating, citing the album as "one of salsa's most commercially successful acts in history."<ref name=estevez/> He noted songs such as "Esa Niña", "Dime", and "Nada Sin Ti" as bringing a younger audience to the salsa market. ''Abriendo Puertas'' received a nomination for "Tropical Album of the Year" at the [[Premio Lo Nuestro 1992|Lo Nuestro Awards of 1992]].<ref name="lonuestro-nom-jerryrivera-1992">{{cite magazine| date = June 13, 1992| title = Jerry Rivera, "Cuenta Conmigo"| magazine = Billboard| publisher = Nielsen Business Media, Inc.| volume = 104| issue = 22| page = 36| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=jQ8EAAAAMBAJ&dq=con+amor+eterno+lo+nuestro+pandora&pg=PA36| access-date = January 17, 2015}}</ref>


==Tracklisting==
==Track listing==
{{track listing
{{tracklist
| writing_credits = yes
| title1 = Dime
| title1 = Dime
| writer1 = Jorge Luis Borrego, Jorge Luis Piloto
| writer1 = Jorge Luis Borrego, Jorge Luis Piloto
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| writer3 = [[Eros Ramazzotti]]
| writer3 = [[Eros Ramazzotti]]
| length3 = 4:34
| length3 = 4:34
| title4 = Como un Milagro
| title4 = Como Un Milagro
| writer4 = Jorge Luis Piloto
| writer4 = Jorge Luis Piloto
| length4 = 4:48
| length4 = 4:48
| title5 = Mas Que Tu
| title5 = Más Que Tú
| writer5 = Jorge Luis Piloto
| writer5 = Jorge Luis Piloto
| length5 = 4:59
| length5 = 4:59
| title6 = Para Amarnos Mas
| title6 = Para Amarnos Más
| writer6 = Nilson-Posse, Adrian Posse
| writer6 = Nilson-Posse, Adrian Posse
| length6 = 4:34
| length6 = 4:34
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==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==
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===Album===
===Album===
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!align="center"|Peak<br>position
!align="center"|Peak<br>position
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|-
|align="left"|[[Tropical Albums|U.S. ''Billboard'' Tropical Albums]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Abriendo Puertas - Jerry Rivera|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/album/jerry-rivera/abriendo-puertas/79142|work=Billboard|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=March 13, 2011| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110314034039/http://www.billboard.com/| archivedate= 14 March 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
|align="left"|[[Tropical Albums|U.S. ''Billboard'' Tropical Albums]]<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Abriendo Puertas - Jerry Rivera |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jerry rivera|chart=all}} |magazine=Billboard |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |access-date=March 13, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314034039/http://www.billboard.com/ |archive-date=14 March 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|align="center"|1
|align="center"|1
|}
|}
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==Certification==
==Certification==
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|title=Abriendo Puertas|artist=Rivera, Jerry |type=album|award=Platinum|Spanish=yes|autocat=yes}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|title=Abriendo Puertas|artist=Jerry Rivera|type=album|award=Platinum|Spanish=yes|certyear=2011}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=yes|nounspecified=yes}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=yes}}


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

{{Jerry Rivera}}

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Latest revision as of 04:53, 5 September 2024

Abriendo Puertas
Studio album by
Jerry Rivera
ReleasedSeptember 25, 1990
Recorded1989–90
GenreSalsa
Length38:11
LabelCBS Discos
ProducerCarlos "Cuto" Soto
Jerry Rivera chronology
Empezando a Vivir
(1989) 		Abriendo Puertas
(1990) 		Cuenta Conmigo
(1992)
Singles from Abriendo Puertas
  1. "Esa Niña"
    Released: 1990
  2. "Dime"
    Released: May 1991
  3. "Nada Sin Ti"
    Released: 1991
  4. "Más Que Tú"
    Released: September 1991

Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors) is the second studio album released by Puerto Rican singer Jerry Rivera in early 1990. The two singles from the album, "Dime" and "Más Que Tú" charted on the Billboard Latin Songs chart. The album was considered responsible in bringing a younger audience to the salsa market and reached number-one on the Billboard Tropical Albums.

Background

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When Jerry Rivera was fourteen, he sent a demo tape to CBS Discos under the suggestion of his father.[1] This led to Rivera signing a contract with the record label and recorded his first album Empezando a Vivir.[2] The lead single, "De La Cabeza a los Pies" ("From Head to Toe"), received airplay in Puerto Rico and was included in the salsa compilation album, Non-Stop Dancing, Vol. 2.[3]

Music

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The album includes eight tracks, most of them being covers of songs previously recorded by several performers. The lead track, "Esa Niña" ("That Girl"), is a cover of Luis Miguel's song from his album, Busca Una Mujer. A music video was made for the song.[4] "Dime" ("Tell Me") was written by Jorge Luis Piloto who also wrote "Como un Milagro" ("Like a Miracle") and "Más Que Tú" ("More Than You"). "Nada Sin Ti" ("Nothing Without You") is a cover of Eros Ramazzotti's song which received airplay.[5] "Para Amarnos Mas" ("To Love Each Other More") is a cover of Manuel Mijares's song.[6] Two singles from the album charted on the Billboard Latin Songs chart. "Dime" peaked at #26 while "Mas Que Tu" peaked at #35.[7][8]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[9]

José Estévez Jr. of Allmusic gave the album a four star rating, citing the album as "one of salsa's most commercially successful acts in history."[9] He noted songs such as "Esa Niña", "Dime", and "Nada Sin Ti" as bringing a younger audience to the salsa market. Abriendo Puertas received a nomination for "Tropical Album of the Year" at the Lo Nuestro Awards of 1992.[10]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Dime"Jorge Luis Borrego, Jorge Luis Piloto4:47
2."Esa Niña"Juan Carlos Calderón5:04
3."Nada Sin Ti"Eros Ramazzotti4:34
4."Como Un Milagro"Jorge Luis Piloto4:48
5."Más Que Tú"Jorge Luis Piloto4:59
6."Para Amarnos Más"Nilson-Posse, Adrian Posse4:34
7."El Mojillo del Cañaveral"Axel Martinez4:41
8."Tal Vez"Axel Orlando Perez5:17

Chart performance

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Album

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Chart (1991) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Tropical Albums[11] 1

Certification

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Platinum (Latin) 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Jerry Rivera". Salsa Dance Professional. Archived from the original on February 4, 2011. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
  2. ^ "Biografía de Jerry Rivera" (in Spanish). Retrieved March 13, 2011.
  3. ^ "Non-Stop Dancing, Vol. 2 —Various Artists". Allmusic. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
  4. ^ Esa Niña - Jerry Rivera. VEVO.
  5. ^ "Nada Sin Ti -Eros Ramazzotti". Allmusic. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
  6. ^ "Para Amarnos Mas - Mijares". Allmusic. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
  7. ^ "Dime - Jerry Rivera". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on 14 March 2011. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
  8. ^ "Mas Que Tu - Jerry Rivera". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on 14 March 2011. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
  9. ^ a b Estévez, José. "Abriendo Puertas -Review". AllMusic. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
  10. ^ "Jerry Rivera, "Cuenta Conmigo"". Billboard. Vol. 104, no. 22. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. June 13, 1992. p. 36. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
  11. ^ "Abriendo Puertas - Jerry Rivera". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on 14 March 2011. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
  12. ^ "American album certifications – Jerry Rivera – Abriendo Puertas". Recording Industry Association of America.
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