Gloria!
Gloria Estefan · 1998
71 min · 16 tracks · dance-pop · Latin pop · tropical music
A vibrant blend of Latin rhythms and pop melodies that invites listeners to dance and celebrate life.
Why this album works
- Best for
- celebratory dance vibes uplifting, positive energy joyful, feel-good moments
- Context
- Released in January 1998, 'Gloria!' was Gloria Estefan's third studio album following her successful crossover into English-language pop music. This album came after her acclaimed 'Destiny' which featured hits like 'Coming Out of the Dark.' At this point in her career, Estefan was solidifying her status as a leading figure in Latin pop while exploring more personal themes in her music.
- If you like
- dance-pop, Latin pop, tropical music
Gloria! is an album by Gloria Estefan, released in 1998. A vibrant blend of Latin rhythms and pop melodies that invites listeners to dance and celebrate life. 'Gloria!' debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart and reached number one on the Top Latin Albums chart, showcasing Estefan's significant impact on both mainstream and Latin music markets. The album further solidified her influence on the Latin pop genre, featuring tracks that blend traditional Cuban sounds with contemporary pop, appealing to a broad audience. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gloria! sound like?
A vibrant blend of Latin rhythms and pop melodies that invites listeners to dance and celebrate life. Rooted in dance-pop and Latin pop.
What makes Gloria! by Gloria Estefan notable?
'Gloria!' debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart and reached number one on the Top Latin Albums chart, showcasing Estefan's significant impact on both mainstream and Latin music markets. The album further solidified her influence on the Latin pop genre, featuring tracks that blend traditional Cuban sounds with contemporary pop, appealing to a broad audience. Released in January 1998, 'Gloria!' was Gloria Estefan's third studio album following her successful crossover into English-language pop music. This album came after her acclaimed 'Destiny' which featured hits like 'Coming Out of the Dark.' At this point in her career, Estefan was solidifying her status as a leading figure in Latin pop while exploring more personal themes in her music.
Who is Gloria! for?
Gloria! works well if you're into celebratory dance vibes, uplifting, positive energy and joyful, feel-good moments.
How many songs are on Gloria!?
Gloria! has 16 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heaven's What I Feel Standout 5:01
- 2 Don't Stop Standout 4:27
- 3 Oye 4:39
- 4 Real Woman 4:22
- 5 Feelin' 4:09
- 6 Don't Release Me 4:15
- 7 Don't Let This Moment End 4:42
- 8 Touched by an Angel 4:11
- 9 Lucky Girl 4:31
- 10 I Just Want to Be Happy 3:53
- 11 Cuba Libre Standout 4:45
- 12 Feelin' (Love to Infinity remix) 4:43
- 13 Don't Release Me (Wyclef Jean remix) 4:05
- 14 Heaven's What I Feel (Corazón Prohibido) 5:07
- 15 Cuba Libre (Spanish/Pablo Flores remix) 4:37
- 16 Oye (Spanish/Pablo Flores remix) 4:16
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
Cuba
Runtime
71 min 51 sec
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