Sangre Nueva


Sangre Nueva is a compilation album by Héctor el Father and reggaeton producer Naldo. It was released on August 30, 2005, by Gold Star Music and distributed by Universal Music Latino. Sangre Nueva featured a host of guest artists and marked the beginning of many future reggaeton stars, such as Arcángel & De la Ghetto, Yomo, Franco el Gorila, Gadiel, Kartier and Dandyel and the reggaeton producer Tainy.
Recorded and produced between 2004 and 2005 in Puerto Rico, the album's main purpose and theme was to introduce new artists from the reggaeton genre to the audience and to present a new generation of artists to the world. Created to respond to the tidal wave of worldwide interest in reggaeton, the album consisted on two discs and 29 new tracks.
The album was supported by several music videos released for singles, including the singles Sacala and Dejale Caer To el Peso. The album debuted at number two on US Top Latin Album and debut at number 131 on US Billboard 200. A special edition was released on April 25, 2006, and a DVD edition on June 19, 2007.

Background

On December 21, 2004, Hector el Father released his first solo project Los Anormales. The album was a commercial success breaking all time records on Puerto Rico selling over 130,000 copies in just two days. Eventually, it was certified platinum by the RIAA for selling over 200,000 copies and debuted at the Top five on US Billboard Top Latin Albums. Following that, Hector embarked on a promotional tour to promote the album.
During 2005, Hector el Father teamed up with his producer Naldo, to release a compilation album with old and new reggaeton acts. Also, with the collaboration of new reggaeton producers such as Tainy. The album consist of two discs and 29 new tracks including participation and collaboration of new reggaeton acts and mainstream established acts. On October 17, 2011, the producer Naldo released a sequel of the album titled Sangre Nueva 2.

Reception

Critical reception

The album receive positive reviews by fans and critics alike. All Music gave a positive review to the album writing "This meaty double-disc set is a reggaeton lover's dream come true."

Commercial Reception

The album debut at number three on US Top Latin Albums and two on US Billboard Top Compilation albums. Also, it debut at number 131 on US Billboard 200 on the issue of the week September 17, 2005. The album success helped make him one of the top reggaeton acts while the album charted on the Top Latin Albums, he had a few other solo songs chart on Hot Latin Songs.

Tracklist

;Disc one
  1. "Intro" and "Sácala" – 4:50
  2. "A Romper La Disco" – 2:48
  3. "Déjale Caer To' el Peso" – 4:10
  4. "Restralla" – 2:52
  5. "Se La Monté" – 2:54
  6. "Gata Psycho" – 2:51
  7. "Bailando Sola" – 3:33
  8. "Ven Pégate" – 3:55
  9. "Guerrilla" – 3:06
  10. "Nueva Sangre" – 3:14
  11. "5 Minutos" – 3:17
  12. "Tigresa" – 2:34
  13. "La Cola" – 2:45
  14. "Pa' Que Sudes" – 2:29
  15. "Sedúceme" – 7:32
;Disc two
  2. "Intro" – 5:23
  3. "Uaaa" – 2:23
  4. "Activaó" – 2:51
  5. "Cuando Bailes" – 2:53
  6. "How You Feel" – 3:03
  7. "Rómpela" – 2:31
  8. "Descontrólate" – 3:27
  9. "Mil Envidiosos" – 2:58
  10. "Pégala" – 2:12
  11. "La Carretilla" – 2:18
  12. "Tengo Control" – 3:23
  13. "Quiero" – 2:47
  14. "Slow Down" – 3:19
  15. "Me Huele a Guerra" – 3:45

Music videos