Aura (Ozuna album)
Aura is the second studio album by Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Ozuna.[4] It was released on August 24, 2018 through VP Records, Dimelo VI Distribution and Sony Music Latin. It features collaborations with J Balvin, Akon, R.K.M & Ken-Y, Nicky Jam, Wisin & Yandel, Cardi B, and Romeo Santos.[5] The album was preceded by the singles "La Modelo" and "Única",[6] the latter of which is also remixed on the album in a version featuring Anuel AA and Wisin & Yandel.[6]
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Released | August 24, 2018 | |||
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Length | 1:08:03 | |||
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In support of the album, Ozuna went on the 29-date Aura Tour across the United States, which began on September 7 in Atlanta.[7]
Critical reception
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Rolling Stone | [8] |
Writing for Rolling Stone, Elias Leight called Aura "a step beyond the reggaeton and trap that Ozuna is known for" and highlighted several tracks that compare to the "insta-classics" from Odisea, saying "'Besos Mojados,' a collaboration with veterans RKM & Ken-Y on which Ken-Y threatens to out-sing Ozuna, and 'Ibiza,' which appears to get prettier every time it gets played. [... And t]rap-heads will be pleased with 'Pasado y Presente,' a magnetic collaboration with Latin trap forefather Anuel AA".[8] In conclusion, Leight stated that "Aura has just one weakness — at 20 songs, it's more drawn out than it needs to be. But with an inventive singer like Ozuna at the helm, even when Aura drags, it never loses its buoyancy for long."[8] The song was nominated for a Latin American Music Awards of 2019 in Favorite Urban Song category.f[9]
Commercial performance
Aura debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 with 49,000 album-equivalent units (including 7,000 pure album sales).[10] It is the biggest sales week of 2018 for a Latin album.[10]
Track listing
Credits adapted from Tidal.
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Aura" (featuring Arthur Hanlon) |
| 3:07 |
2. | "Me Dijeron" |
| 2:50 |
3. | "Vaina Loca" (featuring Manuel Turizo) |
| 2:56 |
4. | "Devuélveme" |
| 3:08 |
5. | "Quiero Más" (featuring Wisin & Yandel) |
| 4:04 |
6. | "Tu Olor" |
| 3:13 |
7. | "Ibiza" (featuring Romeo Santos) |
| 3:20 |
8. | "Escape" |
| 3:10 |
9. | "Pasado y Presente" (featuring Anuel AA) |
| 3:41 |
10. | "Aunque Me Porté Mal" |
| 3:21 |
11. | "Sígueme los Pasos" (featuring J Balvin and Natti Natasha) |
| 4:06 |
12. | "Hola" |
| 2:48 |
13. | "Coméntale" (featuring Akon) |
| 3:34 |
14. | "Única" |
| 3:38 |
15. | "Haciéndolo" (featuring Nicky Jam) | Saga White Black | 3:52 |
16. | "La Modelo" (featuring Cardi B) |
| 4:15 |
17. | "Supuestamente" (featuring Anuel AA) |
| 3:18 |
18. | "Monotonía" |
| 2:55 |
19. | "Única" (Remix) (featuring Anuel AA and Wisin & Yandel) |
| 3:36 |
20. | "Besos Mojados" (featuring R.K.M & Ken-Y) |
| 3:11 |
Total length: | 68:03 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Italy (FIMI)[28] | Gold | 25,000 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[29] | Gold | 20,000 |
United States (RIAA)[30] | 12× Platinum (Latin) | 720,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- Jahmal, Karlton (August 24, 2018). "Ozuna Enlists Cardi B, Nicky Jam, J. Balvin, Akon, & More For "Aura"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- "Unica – Single by Ozuna on iTunes". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved September 4, 2018.
- "Vaina Loca (feat. Manuel Turizo) – Single by Ozuna on iTunes". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved September 4, 2018.
- Cobo, Leila (August 23, 2018). "Ozuna Interview: Latin Star Talks New Album 'Aura,' Collabs With Cardi B, Akon and Romeo Santos". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- Maicki, Salvatore (August 24, 2018). "Hear Ozuna's new album Aura". The Fader. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- Castro-Cota, Isabella (August 24, 2018). "Ozuna 'Aura' Stream". Spin. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- González, María Cortés (June 28, 2018). "Latin music megastar Ozuna to perform at El Paso County Coliseum". El Paso Times. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- Leight, Elias (August 27, 2018). "Review: Budding Latin-Pop Superstar Ozuna's Buoyant, Eclectic 'Aura'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- Leight, Elias (September 11, 2019). "2019 Latin AMAs: Complete List of Nominees - Ozuna, Rosalía, J Balvin & More". Telemundo. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
- Caulfield, Keith (September 2, 2018). "BTS Scores Second No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Love Yourself: Answer'". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- "Ultratop.be – Ozuna – Aura" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- "Ultratop.be – Ozuna – Aura" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- "Billboard Canadian Albums". FYIMusicNews. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
- "lescharts.com - Ozuna - Enoc". lescharts.com. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Ozuna – Aura" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- "Italiancharts.com – Ozuna – Aura". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- "Top 100 Albumes – Semana 35: del 24.8.2018 al 30.8.2018" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
- "Swisscharts.com – Ozuna – Aura". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
- "Ozuna Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- "Ozuna Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- "Ozuna Chart History (Latin Rhythm Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- "Top Latin Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- "Top of the Music FIMI/GfK 2019: Un anno con la musica Italiana" (Download the attachment and open the Album file) (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
- "Top Latin Albums – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- "Top Latin Albums – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- "Italian album certifications – Ozuna – Aura" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved June 10, 2019. Select "2019" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Aura" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Album e Compilation" under "Sezione".
- https://www.elportaldemusica.es/album/ozuna-aura
- "American album certifications – Ozuna – Aura". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 26, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click Type, then select Latin, then click SEARCH.