Papi Te Quiero

In 1999, following the failed commercial success of her first two studio albums (1997's En Mi Imperio and 1998's The Original Rude Girl), Ivy Queen was dropped from the Sony label, taking a self-imposed break from her musical career.{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3A8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA15 |title=Reggaetón Acts Rise Up On Indie Labels|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|last=Newman|first=Melinda|date=2004-03-06|accessdate=2012-12-08}} Though the moderate hit, "In The Zone" with Wyclef Jean was able to chart in the United States, the second single "Ritmo Latino" and the album The Original Rude Girl were not, and were subsequently overlooked and effectively forgotten.{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XQ0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA66 |title=Ivy Queen Zones With 'Clef|last=Lannert|first=John|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=1999-03-24|accessdate=2012-12-08}} However, The Original Rude Girl was critically acclaimed by many, including an editor for Allmusic; they rated the album 4/5 stars and listed it as a selected "Allmusic Pick".{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-original-rude-girl-mw0000667672

|title=The Original Rude Girl - Ivy Queen : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : Allmusic |work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|accessdate=2012-12-08}}{{cite web|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=6151584&style=music|title=Ivy Queen - Diva CD Album|work=CD Universe|publisher=Muze Inc|accessdate=2013-03-02}} This occurred after she left Sony and "stepped out of Wyclef Jean's shadow".

In 2001 and 2002, Queen began appearing on reggaetón compilation albums, spawning hits like "Quiero Bailar" from The Majestic 2 and "Quiero Saber" from Kilates. In 2003, Queen and her then-husband Gran Omar signed with Real Music, an independent label based in Miami, Florida, established by Jorge Guadalupe and Anthony Pérez. They appeared on the label's first album Jams Vol. 1, which Pérez released after several major record labels turned him down. Ivy Queen benefited from Pérez producing the early reggaetón television show "The Roof" (which aired on mun2, highlighting urban music, fashion and lifestyle), frequently appearing and performing on the show.{{cite web|url=http://nmusic1.music.a1.b.yahoo.com/videos/IvyQueen%2FThe-Roof-Performance%3A-Dile--25697531|title=The Roof Performance: Dile by Ivy Queen|work=Yahoo Music|publisher=Yahoo Inc|accessdate=2013-02-14}}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

After the success of the album (which would be certified platinum by the RIAA), Ivy Queen released a platinum edition in 2004 with bonus tracks, including "Papi Te Quiero" in English plus the singles "Quiero Bailar", "Quiero Saber" and "Tú No Puedes".{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Diva%22|title=American album certifications - Ivy Queen - Diva|work=Recording Industry Association of America|publisher=If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click Type, then select Latin, then click SEARCH|accessdate=2012-12-05}}{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA25 |title=BMG U.S. Latin Makes Cuts; Sirius Gets Serious|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|last=Cobo|first=Leila|date=2004-01-31|accessdate=2012-12-05}}

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"Papi Te Quiero" was composed by Ivy Queen herself. It was produced by Tony "CD" Kelly and Rafi Mercenario. This was the start of a musical relationship between Queen and Mercenario, who later produced Ivy Queen's biggest hits including "Chika Ideal", "Cuéntale" and "Libertad". The song samples Sean Paul's "Like Glue" which in turn samples T.O.K.'s "Money 2 Burn". The original version of the song blends reggaeton with the beat of "Like Glue", however the English version features the same beat as "Like Glue". On digital editions of the album, Anthony Kelly, co-writer of "Like Glue", is credited as being featured on the song, though, provides no vocals. An example of this can be seen on the track "We Found Love" by Rihanna where Calvin Harris is credited as being on the song but provides no vocals.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/we-found-love-feat.-calvin/id467215399?i=467215408&v0=WWW-NACA-ITUHOME-TOPMUSIC&ign-mpt=uo%3D2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924183553/http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/we-found-love-feat.-calvin/id467215399?i=467215408&v0=WWW-NACA-ITUHOME-TOPMUSIC&ign-mpt=uo%3D2|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 24, 2011|title= We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris) – Single by Rihanna|work=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple Inc|accessdate=2011-09-28}} "Papi Te Quiero", named one of the album's biggest hits, "pairs a straightforward love song with the well known Reggae riddim Buyout."{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/28/arts/music-playlist-david-bowie-spike-jonze-and-a-board.html|title=Music - Playlist - David Bowie, Spike Jonze and a Board|work=NY Times|publisher=The New York Times Company|author=Sanneh, Kelefa| date=2004-03-28|accessdate=2013-01-01}}

Ramiro Burr of Billboard stated "Papi Te Quiero" shows "how effortlessly and quickly she alternately sings and raps" while claiming that she has a "distinct vocal style that evokes Gwen Stefani".{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sBMEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA56 |title=The Faces of Urban Regional|last=Burr|first=Ramiro|magazine=Billboard|date=10 September 2005|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=2012-01-01}} He also described the song as a "chart-topping single", though the song did not have any major chart success. However, the song was heard on independent radio stations such as Miami's Rhythmic Top 40 WPOW station.{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3A8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA16 |title=Reggaetón Acts Rise Up On Indie Labels|last=Cobo|first=Leila|magazine=Billboard|date=6 March 2004|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=2012-01-01}} Kid Curry, PD of the station commented that the commercial failure of such songs are the fault of the record label. According to him, labels were not servicing reggaeton singles and that he was receiving them "by word-of-mouth". According to a study of over 290 radio stations located in the United States and Mexico, "Papi Te Quiero" was the tenth most played tropical song of 2004.{{cite web|url=http://hoy.com.do/juan-luis-y-monchy-alexandra-entre-los-20-mas-sonados/|title=Juan Luis y Monchy & Alexandra, entre los 20 más sonados|language=Spanish|author=Ramos, Jorge|work=Hoy Digital|publisher=Periódico Hoy|date=2005-01-06|accessdate=2014-04-29}} Although the literal translation of "Papi Te Quiero" is "Daddy, I Love You", the song is not directed towards Queen's own father, but to her love interest; “father”, formally, is “padre” or “papa” for “dad”. However, in Spanish, the nickname "papi" is used to refer to a male lover or even a male friend, more or less calling them "babe" or "baby". Normally, this is a romantic and/or sexually flirtatious reference, but it can also be used casually; for example, “papi, hurry up,” or “Okay, papi, talk to you later.”{{cite web|url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2004-02-26/music/reggaet-oacute-n-royalty/|title=Reggaetón Royalty: Ivy Queen stands out among a sea of rude boys|work=Miami New Times|publisher=Miami New Times, LLC|date=2004-02-26|accessdate=2013-04-23|author=Meschino, Patricia}} "Papi Te Quiero" was selected as one of the hits from "The Golden Era of Reggaetón" which lasted from 2003 until 2007 by Jesus Trivino of Latina magazine.{{cite web|url=http://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/where-are-they-now-reggaeton-superstar-updates?slide=4|title=Reggaeton Performer Updates & Bios: Where Are They Now?|work=Latina|publisher=Latina Media Ventures, LLC|author=Trivino, Jesus|date=2013-04-18|accessdate=2013-04-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930141858/http://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/where-are-they-now-reggaeton-superstar-updates?slide=4|archive-date=2013-09-30|url-status=dead}}

• Album Version{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Papi-Te-Quiero/dp/B000S4ZWK6|title=Amazon.com: Papi Te Quiero: Ivy Queen: MP3 Downloads|publisher=Amazon.com, Inc|accessdate=2012-01-03}}{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S4WLB4/ref=dm_dp_trk19|title=Amazon.com: Papi Te Quiero Remix: Ivy Queen: MP3 Downloads|publisher=Amazon.com, Inc|accessdate=2012-01-03}}

1. "Papi Te Quiero" — {{duration|m=3|s=16}}
2. "Papi Te Quiero" (English version) — {{duration|m=3|s=14}}

• CD Single{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Fito-Blanko-Sensei-Presents-Ivy-Queen-Sensei-Presents/release/2652356|title=Fito Blanko Sensi Presents Ivy Queen - Sensi Presents Ivy Queen|publisher=Discogs|accessdate=2013-03-22}}

1. "Papi Te Quiero" (Album Version) — {{duration|m=3|s=16}}
2. "Papi Te Quiero" (Remix by Rafi Mercenario and Ecko) — {{duration|m=3|s=14}}
3. "Quiero Saber" (Album Version) — {{duration|m=2|s=54}}

• Promo Single{{Cite web|url= https://www.discogs.com/release/30787785-Ivy-Queen-Diva-Platinum-Edition |title=Diva (Platinum Edition) singles by Ivy Queen|publisher=Discogs|accessdate=2013-03-22}}

1. "Papi Te Quiero" — {{duration|m=3|s=16}}
2. "Tu No Puedes" — {{duration|m=3|s=34}}
3. "Quiero Bailar" — {{duration|m=3|s=02}}

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