Border Girl

Border Girl is the sixth studio album and first English-language album by Mexican recording artist Paulina Rubio, released on June 18, 2002 by Universal Records. Its music incorporates Latin pop styles with rock, R&B, dance, and mariachi elements. The album's lead single, "Don't Say Goodbye" would become her most successful song in English. Other singles released from the album were "I'll Be Right Here (Sexual Lover)", "The One You Love", "Casanova", and "Libre". Each of the main single releases, as well as other English songs on the album, have Spanish-language counterparts that became big hits on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart.

Border Girl
Studio album by
Paulina Rubio
ReleasedJune 18, 2002
RecordedSeptember 2001 – March 2002
Studio
Genre
Length1:01:15 (Standard)
LanguageEnglish, Spanish
LabelUniversal Records
ProducerDoug Morris, Bruce Carbone, Sal Guastella
Paulina Rubio chronology
I'm So in Love: Grandes Éxitos
(2001)		 Border Girl
(2002)		 Pau-Latina
(2004)
Singles from Border Girl
  1. "I'll Be Right Here (Sexual Lover)"
    Released: June 26, 2001[1]
  2. "Don't Say Goodbye"
    Released: April 30, 2002
  3. "The One You Love"
    Released: August 20, 2002
  4. "Casanova"
    Released: December 9, 2002
  5. "Libre"
    Released: March, 2003

Background

After the success of her previous album Paulina (2000), Universal Records decided to launch Rubio's career in the English market. Contributions to the album's production came from a wide range of producers and songwriters, including Cheryl Yie, Gen Rubin, Calanit Ledani, Daryl Zero, Jeeve, Kevin Colbert, Richard Marx, Marcello Azevedo, Brett James, Troy Verges, Jodi Marr, Rodolfo Castillo, Michelle Bell, Desmond Child, and once again with Estéfano and Christian De Walden. Some of the songs from Paulina were re-recorded in English for Border Girl. The album spawned five singles, giving Paulina a number one hit on Spanish radio: "Baila Casanova". Also, her first English-language single "Don't Say Goodbye" is still her most well-known song in English; it saw a physical release in the United Kingdom. The Spanish versions of the album's singles entered the Top 10 of Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart.

Reception

Critical response
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
BillboardFavorable[3]
PeopleFavorable[4]
Rolling StoneFavorable[5]
ABC[6]
Vibe[7]

The album has received favorable reviews.

Ken Micallef from Rolling Stone gave a mixed review saying "her taste for combining techno, pop and Mexican flavors quickly asserts her unique potential."[5] Jose F. Promis of Allmusic stated that it "is a winning combination of different musical styles, successfully bridging pop, dance, hip-hop, rock, ballads, Latin, and even ranchera into one delicious package."[2]

Leila Cobo of Billboard said that Border Girl is a party album with a wide array of elements and praise Rubio's vocal as "a voice that is sensually raspy but too wispy", leaving a good convincing impression.[3] People Magazine recognized that she "brings to mind Kylie Minogue ’80s-style uptempo numbers such." and she does "a couple of forays into the pop-R&B territory of Jennifer Lopez".[4] Rhapsody described the album as "addictive pop music with Latin flourishes, dance beats, and insanely catchy choruses".[8]

Commercial performance

Border Girl debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 with sales of 56,000 copies,[9] and two weeks after its release, the album sold 84,000 copies,[10] becoming Rubio's highest charting album in the U.S. As of December 2006 the album had sold 286,000 copies in United States according to Nielsen SoundScan.[11] It was certified gold on July 23, 2002, indicating shipments of over 500,000 units. It was also certified Gold in Spain.[12] The album managed to become a top ten hit on the Canadian Album's chart peaking at number nine. The album managed to chart on countries such as New Zealand, Dutch, Germany, Austria, Greece, Ireland, Russia and on the Swedish album charts where Paulina had not charted before. Border Girl also was number one in sales in Mexico and sold 150,000 copies in its first week, reaching the Platinum certification there.[13] With this album, Paulina is introduced to the rest of the world and visited countries such as the United Kingdom and Japan to promote the album. As of December 2002, Border Girl had sold more than 1 million copies worldwide.[14]

Track listing
Border Girl – Standard Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Don't Say Goodbye"Cheryl Yie, Gen RubinGen Rubin4:49
2."Casanova"Calanit Ledani, Darryl Zero, Jeeve, Kevin ColbertMarcello Azevedo3:36
3."Border Girl"Richard Marx, David EriksenDavid Eriksen3:37
4."The One You Love"Brett James, Troy VergesShep & Kenny3:48
5."Not That Kind Of Girl"Christian De Walden, Jodi MarrDavid Eriksen3:26
6."Undeniable"Jodi Marr, Rodolfo CastilloDavid Eriksen3:30
7."The Last Goodbye"Estéfano, Jodi MarrChris Rodriguez3:40
8."Stereo" (feat. Pretty Willie)Michelle BellKenny Flav3:49
9."I'll Be Right Here (Sexual Lover)"EstéfanoMarcello Azevedo3:58
10."Fire (Sexy Dance)"Estéfano, Jodi MarrJodi Marr3:29
11."I Was Made For Lovin' You"Desmond Child, Paul Stanley, Vini PonciaBrian Rawling3:33
12."Si Tú Te Vas"Cheryl Yie, Gen Rubin, Luis Gómez EscolarGen Rubin4:51
13."Baila Casanova"Calanit Ledani, Darryl Zero, Jeeve, Kevin Colbert, EstéfanoMarcello Azevedo3:46
14."Todo Mi Amor"Brett James, Troy Verges, Luis Gómez EscolarShep & Kenny3:36
15."Libre"Estéfano, Marcello AzevedoMarcello Azevedo3:43
16."Y Yo Sigo Aquí"EstéfanoMarcello Azevedo3:58
Total length:1:01:15
Border Girl – Spain Pressing Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Si Tú Te Vas"4:51
2."Baila Casanova"3:46
3."Todo Mi Amor"3:36
4."Libre"3:43
5."Don't Say Goodbye"4:49
6."Casanova"3:36
7."Border Girl"3:37
8."The One You Love"3:48
9."Not That Kind of Girl"3:26
10."Undeniable"3:30
11."The Last Goodbye"4:40
12."Stereo" (feat. Pretty Willie)3:49
13."I'll Be Right Here (Sexual Lover)"3:58
14."Fire (Sexy Dance)"3:29
15."I Was Made For Lovin' You"3:33
Total length:57:18
Border Girl – Mexican Enhanced CD (Interactive Tracks)
No.TitleLength
1."Don't Say Goodbye"4:49
2."Casanova"3:36
3."Border Girl"3:37
4."The One You Love"3:48
5."Not That Kind Of Girl"3:26
6."Undeniable"3:30
7."The Last Goodbye"3:40
8."Stereo" (feat. Pretty Willie)3:49
9."I'll Be Right Here (Sexual Lover)"3:58
10."Fire (Sexy Dance)"3:29
11."I Was Made For Lovin' You"3:33
12."Si Tú Te Vas"4:51
13."Baila Casanova"3:46
14."Todo Mi Amor"3:36
15."Libre"3:43
16."Don't Say Goodbye (Music Video)" (Interactive Track)3:40
17."Si Tú Te Vas (Music Video)" (Interactive Track)3:40
Total length:1:04:52
Border Girl – Japanese Enhanced CD Edition
No.TitleLength
1."Don't Say Goodbye"4:49
2."Casanova"3:36
3."Border Girl"3:37
4."The One You Love"3:48
5."Not That Kind Of Girl"3:26
6."Undeniable"3:30
7."The Last Goodbye"3:40
8."Stereo" (feat. Pretty Willie)3:49
9."I'll Be Right Here (Sexual Lover)"3:58
10."Fire (Sexy Dance)"3:29
11."I Was Made For Lovin' You"3:33
12."Si Tú Te Vas"4:51
13."Baila Casanova"3:46
14."Todo Mi Amor"3:36
15."Libre"3:43
16."Y Yo Sigo Aqui"3:58
17."Don't Say Goodbye (Spanish Fly Radio Mix)"3:47
18."Don't Say Goodbye (Music Video)" (Interactive Track)3:40
Total length:1:08:06
Border Girl – European Pressing
No.TitleLength
1."Don't Say Goodbye"4:49
2."Casanova"3:36
3."Border Girl"3:37
4."The One You Love"3:48
5."Not That Kind Of Girl"3:26
6."Undeniable"3:30
7."The Last Goodbye"3:40
8."Stereo" (feat. Pretty Willie)3:49
9."I'll Be Right Here (Sexual Lover)"3:58
10."Fire (Sexy Dance)"3:29
11."I Was Made For Lovin' You"3:33
12."Si Tú Te Vas"4:51
13."Baila Casanova"3:46
14."Todo Mi Amor"3:36
15."Libre"3:43
16."Y Yo Sigo Aqui"3:58
17."Vive El Verano" (Bonus Track)4:10
Total length:1:05:25

Personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.[16]

  • Katie Agresta – vocal coach
  • Marcello Azevedo – arranger, bass, composer, drums, engineer, guitar, guitar (electric), keyboards, producer, programming, background vocals
  • Michelle Bell – composer, background vocals
  • Andres Bermudez – engineer, horn engineer, overdub engineer, track engineer, vocal engineer
  • Edwin Bonilla – percussion
  • Sandy Brummels – art direction
  • Ed Calle – arranger, guest artist
  • Bruce Carbone – executive producer
  • Javier Carrion – engineer, guitar
  • Rodolfo Castillo – composer
  • Desmond Child – composer
  • Jessica Chirino – background vocals
  • Kevin Colbert – composer
  • Tony Concepcion – horn, trumpet
  • Gustavo Correa – violin
  • Michael "Junno" Cosculluela – background vocals
  • Omar Cruz – photography
  • Christian De Walden – composer
  • DJ Saber – cutting engineer
  • Vicky Echeverri – background vocals
  • David Eriksen – arranger, composer, drum programming, enginner, producer, keyboards, programming
  • Estéfano – composer, Spanish adaptation, background vocals
  • Orlando J. Forte – violin
  • Nina Freeman – A&R
  • Chris Gehringer – mastering
  • Jules Gondar – vocal engineer
  • Sal Guastella – executive producer
  • Hex Hector – mixing, producer, remixing
  • Sindre Hotvedt – accordion
  • Hitesh Hubner – fender rhodes, programming
  • Bill Importico – engineer
  • Brett James – composer
  • Jeeve – composer
  • Jennifer Karr – background vocals
  • Calanit Ledani – composer
  • Marian Lisland – background vocals
  • Jodi Marr – composer
  • Audrey Martells – engineer
  • Richard Marx – composer
  • Lorraine McIntosh – background vocals
  • Roderigo Medeiros – guitar electric
  • Gary Miller – keyboards, mixing, programming
  • Doug Morris – executive producer
  • Rey Nerio – horn arrangements, performing ensemble
  • Nora – composer
  • Alfredo Oliva – violin
  • Paulina Rubio – vocals, background vocals, primary artist
  • Sal Oristano – guitar
  • Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra – strings
  • Børge Petersen-Øverleir – guitar
  • Vini Poncia – composer
  • Pretty Willie – featured vocals on "Stereo"
  • Brian Rawling – arranger, drums, producer
  • Silvio Richetto – engineer
  • Bob Rosa – engineer, mixing, vocal engineer, vocal producer
  • Gen Rubin – arranger, composer, drum programming, engineer, guitar acoustic, keyboards, producer
  • Shep – bass, engineer, guitar, producer, programming
  • Craig Robert Smith – engineer, mixing assistant
  • Angela Spellman – A&R
  • Joe Spix – design
  • Paul Stanley – composer
  • Ron Taylor – mixing
  • Dana Teboe – horn
  • Tommy Torres – vocal producer, background vocals
  • Cesar Urrutia – cover photography
  • Troy Verges – composer
  • Ralf Virguez – studio assistant
  • Dan Warner – guitar
  • Cheryl Yie – composer
  • Ivan Zervigon – percussion

Charts and certifications

Release history
Release dates and formats for Border Girl
Region Date Format Edition Label Ref.
Mexico June 18, 2002 CD Standard Universal Music Group [26]
United States
Spain
Italy
Germany June 24, 2002
Japan August 21, 2002 CD+VCD [27]

See also

References
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  2. Promis, Jose F.. Border Girl at AllMusic
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  4. Chuck Arnold, Kyle Smith (1 July 2002). "Picks and Pans Review: Border Girl". People. Time Inc. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  5. Micallef, Ken (June 25, 2002). "Paulina Rubio: Border Girl : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Archived from the original on 2008-06-17. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
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  7. Guerra, Joey (July 2002). "Border Girl – Vibe Review". Vibe (Magazine). Retrieved 2 March 2020.
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  9. Dansby, Andrew. "Eminem Tops Roach's "Tragedy"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
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  11. Cobo, Leila (9 December 2006). "Latin Notas – Paulina's Panregional Plan". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: 16–. ISSN 0006-2510.
  12. Martin, Fernando (7 November 2003). "Muxxic reparte sus discos de oro, platino y diamante". El País. Ediciones El País, S.L. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  13. Reuters (July 1, 2002). "Paulina Rubio quiere grabar con Abba y Lenny Kravitz". El Mercurio (in Spanish). Chile. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  14. Salas, Edu (December 20, 2002). "Paulina Rubio prepara su primera gira mundial". Los 40 Principales (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 24 February 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
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  18. Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970–2005. Roppongi, Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. 2006. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.
  19. Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
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  23. "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Type Paulina Rubio in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Border Girl in the box under TÍTULO
  24. "Solo Exitos 1959–2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 2000–2002". Solo Exitos 1959–2002 Ano A Ano.
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