The Bad Boy (album)

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The Bad Boy
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 21, 2006
Recorded2006
StudioCrescent Moon Studios
GenreReggaeton
Length1:03:02
Label
Producer
  • Mambo Kingz
  • Tainy
  • Mekka
  • N.O.T.T.Y
  • Rifo Killa
Héctor el Father chronology
Los Rompe Discotekas
(2006)
The Bad Boy
(2006)
Bad Boy: The Concert
(2007)
Singles from The Bad Boy
  1. "El Teléfono"
    Released: June 11, 2006
  2. "Sola"
    Released: November 21, 2006
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The Bad Boy is the first solo album by former reggaeton artist Héctor el Father.[2] The album features guest appearances from Mr. Notty, Ednita Nazario, Ken-Y, Polaco and Wisin & Yandel.[3] The album was supported by the single "Sola" which was released alongside the album on November 21, 2006.[4]

On the U.S. Billboard 200, it debuted at number 81, with about 20,000 copies sold in its first week.[5] The album has sold more than 200,000 copies and has received various nominations in the Latin community, including one for a Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year.[6]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleLength
1."Intro"3:36
2."Rumor de Guerra (featuring Mr. Notty)"3:54
3."Maldades"3:36
4."Sola"2:53
5."Ahora Es Que Es "Paola""3:25
6."Si Supieras (featuring Ednita Nazario)"3:12
7."Hello Mama"2:37
8."Fría"3:36
9."Boom Bye Bye"2:35
10."Te Vas (featuring Ken-Y)"2:49
11."Viviendo en Guerra"3:47
12."Vamo' Allá"2:37
13."En Busca de Ti (featuring Polaco)"3:43
14."Te Encontré"3:00
15."Cuidao'"5:21
16."No Mames Güey"2:21
17."El Teléfono" (featuring Wisin & Yandel)3:55
18."Outro – Hipócritas"6:05
Total length:1:03:02

The Bad Boy: The Most Wanted Edition[edit]

On October 9, 2007, he released a special edition titled The Bad Boy: The Most Wanted Edition. It included a second disc with more songs and more featured artists. It also included a DVD.

Charts[edit]

Chart (2006–07) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 81 [7]
US Billboard Top Latin Albums 2[8]
US Billboard Latin Rhythm Albums 1[9]

Certifications[edit]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Platinum (Latin) 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References[edit]

  1. ^ AllMusic review
  2. ^ "Héctor el Father Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  3. ^ "The Bad Boy". Spotify.
  4. ^ "The Bad Boy - Héctor el Father". AllMusic.
  5. ^ Katie Hasty, "Jay-Z Reclaims His 'Kingdom' With No. 1 Debut", Billboard.com, November 29, 2006.
  6. ^ "Nominees for Premio Lo Nuestro 2008 Announced". People. Time Inc. December 13, 2007. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  7. ^ Katie Hasty, "Jay-Z Reclaims His 'Kingdom' With No. 1 Debut", Billboard.com, November 29, 2006.
  8. ^ "Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  9. ^ "Héctor el Father - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  10. ^ "American album certifications – Héctor el Father – The Bad Boy". Recording Industry Association of America.