Tuya Soy

{{Infobox song

| name = Tuya Soy

| cover = Ivy Queen - Diva Singles.jpeg

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = Ivy Queen

| album = Diva

| released = 2004

| recorded = 2003

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| genre = Reggaetón

| length = {{Duration|m=2|s=47}}

| label = Universal Music Latino

| writer = Martha Pesante

| producer = DJ Adam

| prev_title = Guillaera

| prev_year = 2004

| next_title = Tu No Puedes

| next_year = 2004

}}

"Tuya Soy" (in English, "I'm yours") is a song by Puerto Rican recording artist Ivy Queen from her third studio album Diva (2003). It was released in mid-2004, following the releases of "Quiero Bailar", "Quiero Saber", "Papi Te Quiero", and "Guillaera" as the first four singles.

Lyrically, Ivy Queen tells the story of a woman who suspects her husband of cheating. Despite being in rotation on various Anglophone and Hispanophone radio stations in the United States, the song failed to chart in Billboard magazine.

Background

Following the failed commercial success of Ivy Queen's previous two studio albums, En Mi Imperio (1997) and The Original Rude Girl (1998), she was dropped from the Sony label and took a hiatus from her musical career in 1999.{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3A8EAAAAMBAJ&q=Ivy+queen+had+it+all&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=2013-06-12}} The lead single from the latter, "In The Zone", a duet with Haitian singer Wyclef Jean, was a moderate success in the United States in March 1999.{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XQ0EAAAAMBAJ&q=In+The+Zone+wyclef+jean&pg=PA66|title=Ivy Queen Zones With 'Clef|last=Lannert|first=John|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=1999-03-24|accessdate=2013-06-12}} The subsequent single "Ritmo Latino" and its parent album, were overlooked by consumers and failed to chart. However, the album was critically acclaimed by many including an editor for Allmusic who awarded the album four out of five stars and listed it as a selected "Allmusic Pick".{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-original-rude-girl-mw0000667672

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In the following years, Queen began appearing on reggaetón compilation albums spawning hits such as "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 record label with headquarters in Miami, Florida and established by Jorge Guadalupe and Anthony Pérez. They appeared on the label's first effort Jams Vol. 1 which Pérez released after several major labels turned him down. She benefited from Pérez producing the "important reggaetón television show" The Roof, which aired on Mun2 and detailed urban music and lifestyle by 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=2013-06-12}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MH&s_site=miami&p_multi=MH&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FAB900D86AE8BF0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=Raising The Roof|work=Miami Herald|publisher=Miami Herald Media|date=2003-04-25|accessdate=2013-06-12}}

Composition and controversy

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Diva is a mixture of "reggaetón and rap fusion".{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=EN&s_site=miami&p_multi=EN&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FCFD1054439064A&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=Ivy Queen: Diva y Reina|language=Spanish|work=El Nuevo Herald|publisher=Miami Herald Media Co|date=2003-08-23|accessdate=2013-06-12}} The musical styles of the recording alternated between reggaetón and hip-hop while Queen experimented with R&B and pop.{{cite web|url=http://www.citypages.com/2005-08-17/music/start-your-reggaet-oacute-n-collection-today-be-popular-tomorrow/|title=Start Your Reggaetón Collection Today, Be Popular Tomorrow|author=Hicks, Dylan|work=City Pages|publisher=City Pages, LLC|date=2005-08-15|accessdate=2013-06-12|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130615202005/http://www.citypages.com/2005-08-17/music/start-your-reggaet-oacute-n-collection-today-be-popular-tomorrow/|archivedate=2013-06-15}} One reviewer described its lyrics as "beat-happy female-empowerment anthems". This is exemplified by "Tuya Soy", whose lyrics tell the story of a woman who suspects that her husband has been unfaithful, repeating a theme on infidelity that has been prominent in Queen's lyrical content.{{cite journal| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CzwUAQAAIAAJ&q=Ivy+Queen+Guillaera|title=Ivy Queen: Diva|journal=Batanga|year=2004|publisher=Batanga Magazine|issue=7–10|page=55|accessdate=2013-06-12}} According to the El Nuevo Herald, the song, along with "Te He Querido, Te He Llorado", "Papi Te Quiero", and "Quiero Bailar", among others, show why she is the "Queen of Reggaetón".{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=EN&s_site=miami&p_multi=EN&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=116D418B29521C18&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=El Segundo Debut de Ivy Queen|work=El Nuevo Herald|publisher=The McClatchy Company|date=2007-01-19|accessdate=2013-06-12}} It was included at number sixteen on El Heraldo's "list of 34 songs that make women dance".{{cite web|url=http://revistas.elheraldo.co/miercoles/actualidad/34-canciones-que-hacen-bailar-las-mujeres-136004|title=34 canciones que hacen bailar a las mujeres|work=El Heraldo|publisher=|author=Polo, Diana|date=2015-11-25|accessdate=2016-06-15}}

"Tuya Soy" did not gain significant enough airplay in the United States to chart in Billboard magazine. However, it was heard on various Anglophone and Hispanophone radio stations throughout the United States,{{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=Voice Media Group|date=2004-02-26|accessdate=2013-06-12|author=Meschino, Patricia}} including Miami's WPOW "Rhythmic Top 40" radio station. WPOW's program director, Kid Curry, said that record labels were not servicing reggaetón singles at the time and that he received them "by word-of-mouth". The song appeared on Billboard’s Airplay monitor list for the Rhythmic Top 40 chart, under the “Chart Bound” section.{{cite web| url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-Billboard-Airplay-IDX/IDX/2004/BBAM-2004-01-30-OCR-Page-0020.pdf#search=%22ivy%20queen%22 | title=Rhythmic TOP 40 | date=2004-01-30 | access-date=2024-02-15}} Despite this, "Tuya Soy" is one of Ivy Queen's better known songs.{{cite web|url=http://www.listindiario.com.do/entretenimiento/2007/12/12/40482/Voy-a-dejar-mi-alma-en-escena|title=Ivy Queen: "Voy a dejar mi alma en escena|work=Listin Diario| publisher=Merit Designs|date=2007-12-13| accessdate=2013-06-12 |language=Spanish}}{{cite web|url=http://www.diariolibre.com/noticias_det.php?id=252103&l=1|title=Un fin de semana cargado de "Pila de Emociones|work=Diario Libre|publisher=Omnimedia|date=2010-07-05|accessdate=2013-06-23|author=Quiñones, Alfonso|language=Spanish}} Following its release as a single, the song has appeared on various other compilation albums, including Bailoteca, Vol. 26 (2004),{{cite web|url=http://www.eltiempo.com/archivo/documento/MAM-1526992|title=Música De Fin De Año al Tablero|work=El Tiempo|publisher=Diarios de América|date=2004-12-08|accessdate=2013-06-12|language=Spanish|author=Martinez, Liliana}} Power 96 Presents: Dancehall Nice Again 2004 – Reggae & Reggaeton (2004),{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/power-96-presents-dancehall-nice-again-2004-reggae-amp-reggaeton-mw0000328239|title=Power 86 Presents: Dancehall Nice Again 2004 – Reggae & Reggaeton: Various Artist – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic|website=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|accessdate=2013-06-12}} Pina Records All Stars, Vol. 2 (2004),{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/pina-records-all-stars-vol-2-mw0000209851|title=Pina Records All Stars, Vol. 2: Various Artist – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic|website=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|accessdate=2013-06-12}} Guillaera: Reggaeton Collection (2005),{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/guillaera-reggaeton-collection-cd-amp-dvd-mw0000346474|title=Guillaera: Reggaeton Collection [CD & DVD]: Various Artist – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic |website=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|accessdate=2013-06-12}} Queen's first compilation album The Best of Ivy Queen (2005),{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-best-of-ivy-queen-cd-amp-dvd-mw0000746810|title=The Best of Ivy Queen: Ivy Queen – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic |website=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|accessdate=2013-06-12}} and Reggaeton Most Wanted, Vol. 1 (2006).{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/reggaeton-most-wanted-vol-01-mw0001054682|title=Reggaeton Most Wanted: Various Artist – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic |website=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|accessdate=2013-06-12}} DJ Super Reo remixed and covered the song on his album Reggaetón Frenzy: Lo Mejor del Perreo (2003).{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/reggaeton-frenzy-lo-mejor-del-perreo-mw0000433332|title=Reggaetón Frenzy: Lo Mejor del Perreo – DJ Super Reo: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic|website=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|accessdate=2013-06-10}} "Tuya Soy" was also covered by Puerto Rican singer Dlaklle on the reggaetón compilation album Reggaetón 30 Pegaditas (2005),{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/reggaeton-30-pegaditas-mw0000255418|title=Reggaetón 30 Pegaditas – Abaya, Dlaklle, Reggaeson, Ritmo Mix: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic|website=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|accessdate=2013-06-10}} and the Boricua Boys, on their second album, Reggaetón (2006).{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/reggaeton-mw0000582875|title=Reggaetón – Boricua Boys: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic|website=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|accessdate=2013-06-10}}