Eddy Herrera is “El Galán del Merengue” and one of the most recognized tropical music artists in the region and the world. He returns to the music scene with an album of 8 songs where he wants to demonstrate his experience, and the perseverance he has had throughout the years. This album is not just another taste of his particular flavor, but also shows different facets of the Dominican star. In this article we tell you all the details.
“Aquí estoy” by Eddy Herrera has the best production
For this album Eddy promised to show his facet as a composer, and the best possible quality for all his fans and those who enjoy tropical music. This production has different sounds to capture Herrera’s tastes. In addition to songs like “Y cómo te olvido”, “Bla bla bla”, “Cómo iba a saber”, “Adicto a ti”, “Te lo pido mi amor”, “A beber”, “Nadie como tú” and the hit “Si yo se lo pido,” which is the main song of this album, were produced and arranged by the best of the best.
In this very special album, Eddy had the participation of prominent producers and musical arrangers from the Dominican Republic such as Junior Cabrera, Edwin García, Moisés Sánchez, Isaías Leclerc, Francis Enmanuel Contreras (Dary Darys), Juan Daniel Montero and his own orchestra that accompanies him in all his productions and tours. In Eddy’s own words:
“I understand that this album will mark interesting things this year and years to come. Having the professionalism, talent and experience of producers, musicians, composers, mixing and mastering engineers was more than a real pleasure, it was an honor. I hope it is to everyone’s liking and long live the merengue”.
The lyrics of each track are authored by the following talents: Giordano Morel, Martín De León, René Solís, Luis A. Herrera, Jorge A. Herrera, César Brizuela, Ernesto Díaz (EL Duende), Enghel Mata and Valerio De León. Wanting to give this new production the best quality possible, Eddy worked on mixes and sound with the best technicians and sound engineers.
Highlighting the work of the talented and experienced mixing engineer and musician Allan Leschhorn, who is the winner of 14 Latin GRAMMY® Awards, and who has worked with leading national and international artists. Along with Boris Milan, also winner of 8 Latin GRAMMY®, more than 30 nominations and 3 GRAMMY® nominations, who was also in charge of the mastering of the complete album and the song “Y cómo te olvido”.
“With this new album I want to capture mainly that, regardless of the fact that in the last two years the situation at levels of work, economy and health has been devastating for everyone, despite everything, I remain firm and on my own feet working even a little more than usual,” explained the Dominican Eddy.
Eddy Herrera has a long career
Under the long list of successes that this son of the Dominican Republic has are “El jardinero”, “El loco y la luna”, “La medicina”, “Mujer tirana”, “Tu eres ajena” and “A dormir juntos” featuring the Venezuelan artist Liz. His previous production “Ahora” received the highest award by winning the Latin GRAMMY® for Best Merengue and/or Bachata Album.
With a 30-year career with a long list of achievements and success, it could be said that Eddy has already done it all. But he continues to go on stage to cheer up and make his fans and the public dance with everything he shows. Hence his commitment to offer the best quality in each production. He will soon do a promotional tour through Latin America so stay tuned for where you can see him.
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