Vmctor Manuelle's mission to keep tropical and salsa genres at the forefront of the modern Latin music scene is a resounding success, thanks to his prolific inspiration and creative virtuosity. Ever since his recent single quot;Me Llamare Tuyoquot; (I'll Call Myself Yours) hit No. 1 on Billboard's Tropical Airplay chart and became his record-setting 22nd chart-topper, his legions of fans, have been primed for a full album of new material. And he comes through with his latest CD, also titled ME LLAMARE TUYO, recorded in his native Puerto Rico and New York, and co-produced by Efrain quot;Junitoquot; Davila and Vmctor Manuelle. Always challenging himself, he works with young and versatile composers familiar with urban music such as Gocho, Wise and Oscarcito.
Me Llamare Tuyo is Victor Manuelle's 15th album. As one of the premier tropical salsa romantica singers, he has kept his ear to the ground for emerging styles and trends, and the strengths of younger composers -- all of which play a part in this recording. Co-produced by the artist with Efrain "Junito" Davila, this ten-track collection contains a real salsa burner in the title track single. But there are very modern touches as well, such as the electronic loops and backbeats in "Mi Salsa Le Gusto" woven through organic percussion and horns; the smooth ballad "No Vuelvo," with an Auto-Tuned appearance from Ken Y, and the midtempo "Panteon de Amor," with its layered backing vocals and synth backdrops. [The Special Edition features four bonus tracks, including a fine duet appearance by Pedro Campo on "Panteon de Amor."], Rovi
