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Este Soy Yo

Héctor Acosta · 2022

34 min · 9 tracks · merengue

A vibrant fusion of contemporary bachata and merengue, filled with heartfelt lyrics and infectious rhythms.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Una en un millón — This track stands out for its romantic narrative, encapsulating the essence of longing and devotion that defines the album's themes.
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    Antes del lunes — With its upbeat tempo and catchy melody, this song showcases Acosta's skill in merging traditional bachata with contemporary pop elements.
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    Lamento — A poignant ballad that highlights Acosta's vocal range and emotional delivery, making it a centerpiece of the album.
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    Pa' que me perdones — This track features a compelling story of reconciliation and regret, demonstrating Acosta's lyrical prowess and deep emotional resonance.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album effectively fuses traditional and contemporary styles but remains within familiar genre boundaries.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a lively tone, maintaining an upbeat tempo for the first half before introducing slower ballads.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners.
  • The instrumentation blends traditional merengue elements with modern production techniques, including electronic beats and synthesized sounds.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Una en un millón 3:21
  • 2 Antes del lunes 3:42
  • 3 La boda 3:41
  • 4 Lamento 4:10
  • 5 Yo sé 4:03
  • 6 Ya fué bastante 3:50
  • 7 Pecador 3:41
  • 8 Pa' que me perdones 3:51
  • 9 La segunda planta 3:51

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