"Cuéntale" (English: Tell Her) is a song by Puerto Rican recording artist Ivy Queen, from her fifth studio album Flashback (2005). It was composed by Queen, produced by Rafi Mercenario and released as the lead single off the album via Airplay in 2005. It marked Ivy Queen's first single in over a year since "Dile" being released in 2004. It is a reggaeton track that features influences from reggae. The song was included on the soundtrack of EA's 2006 FIFA World Cup video game. Ivy Queen performed the song at the 2005 Premios Juventud award ceremony where she was nominated for Favorite Urban Artist. The song was a success in the United States and Puerto Rico reaching the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot Latin Songs, Latin Rhythm Airplay, and #1 on the Latin Tropical Airplay while becoming Ivy Queen's first and (to date) only single on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

Background[link]

In 2005, Ivy Queen partnered with co-founder of Perfect Image Records, José Guadalupe to form Filtro Musik.^[1] This stemmed from Guadalupe parting ways with the other co-founder of Perfect Image Anthony Pérez who in turn would launch his own label The Roof Records.^[1] Filtro Musik's concept initially stemmed from its name which means filter in English.^[1] "I've been in this industry 15 years, and we have the ability to filter and pick the best" said Guadalupe.^[1] Later that year, Univision Records signed the label to a licensing plan to promote Ivy Queen's fifth studio album Flashback (2005) to Latin and non-Latin buyers. This ensured that the album was positioned in Latin and mainstream accounts where Latin product would not normally appear.^[2][3]

Composition[link]

"Cuéntale" was written by Queen herself, and produced by Rafi Mercenario. It is a reggaeton tune that features Afro-Latin and reggae influences, minor key tonality, synthetic instrumentation and synthesizers. It was the first single in over a year since "Dile" being released in 2004.

Charts[link]

Year-end charts[link]

See also[link]

List of number-one Billboard Hot Tropical Songs of 2005

References[link]

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Leila Cobo (2005-06-25). "Two New Labels Emerge". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://books.google.com/books?id=zhQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA46&dq=Ivy+Queen+Drama+Queen&hl=en&sa=X&ei=pNW5ULmyPMeo0AHr64G4Cw&ved=0CDMQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Ivy%20Queen%20Drama%20Queen&f=false. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
2. ^ Leila Cobo (2005-09-10). "Catch: Reggaeton Fever". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://books.google.com/books?id=sBMEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA42&dq=Filtro+Musik&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ZgTRUMLEBsqaqQHZ5IHYCQ&ved=0CDwQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Filtro%20Musik&f=false. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
3. ^ Ramiro Burr (2005-09-10). "The Faces of Urban Regional". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://books.google.com/books?id=sBMEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA42&dq=Filtro+Musik&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ZgTRUMLEBsqaqQHZ5IHYCQ&ved=0CDwQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Filtro%20Musik&f=false. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
4. ^ "Hot Latin Songs 2005-11-19". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/singles/3062672. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
5. ^ "Latin Rhythm Airplay 2005-11-12". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/singles/3062565. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
6. ^ "Latin Tropical Airplay 2005-11-05". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/singles/3062250. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
7. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 2005-12-31". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/singles/3063373. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
8. ^ "Year-end Hot Latin Songs 2006". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/yearendcharts/2006/hot-latin-songs. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
9. ^ "Year-end Latin Rhythm Airplay 2006". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/yearendcharts/2006/hot-latin-rhythm-songs. Retrieved 2012-10-31.