Amarte Bien is a studio album recorded by Venezuelan singer-songwriter Carlos Baute. The album was released by Warner Music Spain on November 23, 2010 (see 2010 in music). It was recorded in Mexico City and produced by Juan Carlos Noguel, Armando Ávila"Carlos Baute sacará a la venta su disco 'Amartebien' el 22 de noviembre". La Vanguardia. Retrieved on May 6, 2012. and Baute.
Carlos Baute commented that he wanted that "when people listen to my album, they feel happy. They're very fresh songs, that go directly through the heart.""Carlos Baute lanza nuevo disco, "AMARTEBIEN"". Diario Femenino. Retrieved on May 6, 2012. Website 7días stated that the singer, with Amarte Bien, "returns to his origins recovering that folklore rhythm from his land, which shot him to fame back in 1994.""Carlos Baute enamora con "Amartebien"" . 7días. Retrieved on May 6, 2012. Mariano Prunes from Allmusic stated that "Amarte Bien is brimming with the light pop and positive messages characteristic of the artist."Prunes, Mariano. "Amarte Bien". Allmusic. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.
The album contained the hit singles "Quién Te Quiere Como Yo", "Amarte Bien" and "Tu Cuerpo Bailando en Mi Cuerpo". "Quién Te Quiere Como Yo" reached No.26 on the Billboard Latin Songs chart"Amarte Bien – Carlos Baute – Charts & Awards – Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Retrieved on May 6, 2012. and No.6 Latin Pop Songs chart, while the second, "Amarte Bien", also reached No.28 on that list. "Quien Te Quiere Como Yo" also reached No.2 on the Spanish Singles Chart,"Top 50 Canciones – 2011, Semana 11" . Promusicae. Retrieved on May 6, 2012. and "Amarte Bien" reached No.18 on that chart."Amarte Bien" . Mexican Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.
Amarte Bien became another commercial success for Carlos Baute. In Spain, the album reached No.3, almost reaching the peak position of its predecessor, De Mi Puño y Letra, which reached No.2. Although, it was a moderate hit in Mexico, only reaching No.39 on the Mexican Albums Chart.
Track listing
Personnel
Armando Ávila – arrangements, chorus, piano Iván Barrera – arrangements, soloist, violin Javo Barrera – drums Carlos Baute – lead vocals, arrangements, composer, chorus, lyrics Luis Bustamante – arrangements, chorus Rene Camacho – chorus Bernie Grundman – Mastering Enrique "Bugs" Hernández – drums Joel Hernández – Bongos, Cajon, Conga, chorus, Djembe, Udu Roger Hudson – chorus Juan Carlos Mougel – arrangements, piano Vanesa Pinedo – chorus Franklin Rivero – chorus Txema Rosique – A&R Sergio "El Guiñapo García" – chorus
Source: Allmusic
Chart performance
Weekly charts Chart (2010)PeakpositionSpanish Albums Chart"Top 50 Albumes 2011, Week 01" . PROMUSICAE. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.3Mexican Albums Chart"Amarte Bien – Carlos Baute" . Mexican Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.39
Yearly charts Chart (2011)PeakpositionSpanish Album Charts"Top 50 Albumes 2011" . PROMUSICAE. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.49
Release history Country Date Format(s) Label Edition(s)United States"Amarte Bien by Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.November 20, 2010Digital downloadWarner Music GroupStandard EditionCanada"Amarte Bien by Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Spain"Amarte Bien by Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Venezuela"Amarte Bien by Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Mexico"Amarte Bien by Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.United Kingdom"Amarte Bien by Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Germany"Amarte Bien von Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Italy"Amarte Bien di Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Colombia"Amarte Bien by Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.France"Amarte Bien par Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Argentina"Amarte Bien by Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Chile"Amarte Bien by Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.United States"Amarte Bien by Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.November 22, 2010iTunes LPFrance"Amarte Bien par Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.United Kingdom"Amarte Bien by Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Mexico"Amarte Bien de Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Italy"Amarte Bien di Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Venezuela"Amarte Bien de Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Spain"Amarte Bien de Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Argentina"Amarte Bien de Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Costa Rica"Amarte Bien de Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.Brazil"Amarte Bien de Carlos Baute". iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.
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