Brazil305

Brazil305 is the fourteenth studio album by Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan, released by Sony Masterworks on August 13, 2020. It is her twenty-ninth album overall, and consists of re-recorded versions of her greatest hits with Brazilian rhythms especially samba, and lyrics in three languages. It also includes four new songs,[1] featuring the lead single "Cuando Hay Amor". The album won Best Contemporary Tropical Album at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards.

Brazil305
Studio album by
Gloria Estefan
ReleasedAugust 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)
Genre
Length73:05
Label
ProducerEmilio Estefan
Gloria Estefan chronology
The Standards
(2013)		 Brazil305
(2020)		 Estefan Family Christmas
(2022)
Singles from Brazil305
  1. "Cuando Hay Amor"
    Released: June 12, 2020

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Albumism[2]
AllMusic[3]

AllMusic gaved the album a positive review, saying "Estefan has outdone herself on Brazil305: By re-recording her hits, she illustrates the Brazil/Cuba/Africa argument, while welcoming fans along for the ride. She bridges these cultures in an inspiring, polished program that explores new sounds and contexts, while reasserting the eminently translatable appeal and transcendent power of her own music."[3]

Quentin Harrison from Albumism rated the album four out of five stars, saying "Although there have been many exceptions to this well-worn rule, often covers projects are not associated with progress—Estefan is an exception. She used this practice to evince her interpretive strengths and challenge herself previously with Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me and The Standards. This time, rather than turn her gaze toward the works of others, Estefan looked to her own staples and partners them with her investigative inclinations on Brazil305."[2]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Samba (Conga)"Enrique GarcíaE. Estefan Jr.3:40
2."Un Nuevo Mundo" (Spanish adaptation of "O Homem Falou")G. Estefan, GonzaguinhaE. Estefan Jr.3:50
3."Cuts Both Ways"G. EstefanE. Estefan Jr.3:36
4."Cuando Hay Amor"E. Estefan Jr., N. Tovar, A. LopezE. Estefan Jr.4:01
5."Con Los Años Que Me Quedan"G. Estefan, E. Estefan Jr.E. Estefan Jr.4:14
6."Tú Y Yo"G. EstefanE. Estefan Jr.4:39
7."Hoy"G. MarcoE. Estefan Jr.3:34
8."Ayer"J. MarquezE. Estefan Jr.4:47
9."Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"G. Estefan, E. GarcíaE. Estefan Jr.3:45
10."Mi Tierra"G. Estefan, EstéfanoE. Estefan Jr.4:36
11."Don't Wanna Lose You"G. EstefanE. Estefan Jr.4:16
12."Hasta Siempre"G. Estefan, E. Estefan Jr.E. Estefan Jr.3:55
13."Más Allá"K. SantanderE. Estefan Jr.5:07
14."Abriendo Puertas"K. SantanderE. Estefan Jr.3:30
15."Get on Your Feet"J. De Faria, C. Ostwald, J. CasasE. Estefan Jr.3:25
16."Here We Are"G. EstefanE. Estefan Jr.4:40
17."Only Together" (English adaptation of "O Homem Falou")G. Estefan, GonzaguinhaE. Estefan Jr.3:49
18."Magalenha" (featuring Carlinhos Brown)A. CarlosE. Estefan Jr.3:41

Commercial Performance & Charts
Chart performance for Brazil305
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[4] 86
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[5] 24
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[6] 47
US Tropical Albums (Billboard)[7] 8

In the United States, Brazil305 debuts with a little over 1,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending Aug. 20, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.[8]

Release history
Region Date Format
Various August 13, 2020

References
  1. Wass, Mike (July 14, 2020). "Gloria Estefan Announces 14th Album 'Brazil305'". Idolator. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  2. "Gloria Estefan Reimagines Her Revered Repertoire with Kinetic 'Brazil305' | Album Review". Albumism. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  3. Brazil305 - Gloria Estefan | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved August 15, 2020
  4. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  5. "Top 100 Albumes – Semana 34: del 14.8.2020 al 20.8.2020" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  6. "Swisscharts.com – Gloria Estefan – Brazil305". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  7. "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Tropical Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  8. "Gloria Estefan Returns to Billboard Albums Charts With 'Brazil305'". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
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