Alex Cuba is the third studio album released by Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Cuba. It was released in Canada in 2009,McKay, Stephanie (November 13, 2009). "Cuba follows his own muse", The StarPhoenix, p. C6. and in the US in 2010. The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2010, for Best Male Pop Vocal Album.Patch, Nick (November 12, 2010). "Cuban-Canadian Alex Cuba says Latin Grammy will open doors in the U.S.: Alex Cuba thrilled by Latin Grammy win", The Canadian Press. In 2011, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album.Terauds, John (February 12, 2011). "In Grammy fields beyond pop, Team Canada still in the hunt: Canadian contingent has hopes for hardware in Latin, classical", Toronto Star, p. E10.
Reception NPR wrote that the album, in contrast to his previous work, "finds Cuba sounding less moody than usual, and appropriately surrounded by funky and lighthearted music."Garsd, Jasmine (May 30, 2010). "First Listen: Alex Cuba, 'Alex Cuba'", NPR. Retrieved October 18, 2011. Billboard called the track "Solo Tu" a highlight, referring to it as a "pop anthem".Aguila, Justino (October 9, 2010). "Best New Artists", Billboard 122 (40): 53. The Toronto Star wrote that he is "deftly mixing his Cuban son roots with good, old-fashioned 1970s pop and light rock."
Track listing This information adapted from Allmusic.
Personnel
Alexander Abreu – flugelhorn, trumpet Joby Baker – drums, engineer, mastering, mixing, producer, shaker, tambourine, backing vocals, wurlitzer Joaquin Betancourt – horn arrangements Alex Cuba – bass, cowbell, guitar, horn arrangements, primary artist, producer, shaker, vocals Emilio Del Monte Jr. – congas Emilio Del Monte – maracas Jose Luis Hernandez – tenor sax Andres Mendoza – management Sarah Puentes – English translations Amaury Perez Rodriguez – trombone Vincent Toi – design Jose-Raul Varonay – engineer Christina Woerns – photography
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