Rock Band debuts first Spanish-language track with Latin Superstar Juanes
Written by Al Borde News Thursday, 22 July 2010 15:36
Latin music superstar Juanes debuts next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™. It makes the first time Spanish-language tracks will be available in Rock Band.
“I am thrilled to be the first Spanish-language artist in Rock Band,” Juanes said. “I’m excited for my fans to connect with the songs right in their living rooms and to bring Latin Music to new fans as well.”With Juanes set to return with a highly-anticipated new album this fall, lead by new single “Yerbatero,” which was recently unveiled at the World Cup in South Africa, six representative tracks spanning the full career of this leading Latin Music ambassador will debut next week in the Rock Band Music Store, available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (July 27): “A Dios le Pido”, “Fíjate Bien”, “Gotas de Agua Dulce”, smash hit “La Camisa Negra”, “Mala Gente” and the first single of his upcoming album: “Yerbatero”. These tracks will be available for purchase as “Juanes Pack01” as well as individual tracks, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii.
Juanes’ relationship with Rock Band fans will continue later this year with the inclusion of smash single “Me Enamora” in the October 2010 release of Rock Band 3. All tracks are original master recordings,.
Why Juanes?
Hailed by Rolling Stone as “[One of] the world’s biggest rock stars” and described by the Los Angeles Times as “the single most important figure of the past decade in Latin music,” Juanes has become the world’s leading all-Spanish language music artist in terms of both critical respect and global commercial success. Both an electrifying guitarist and gifted songwriter, the Colombian rockstar is often mentioned alongside artists such as Bono and Bruce Springsteen for his belief in the possibility of social change through music. With multi-platinum worldwide sales of over 12 million albums, a Grammy® and record-setting 17 Latin Grammy® awards after just his first four records, it is evident that millions of fans have adopted the songs of this poetic rocker as representative anthems of Latino pride, prayers for peace, and the strength of eternal love. With record-setting chart runs for multiple No. 1 albums and singles, it is no wonder that Billboard recently declared Juanes as Latin Music’s “Star of The Decade”.
Rock Band goes Latin
“We're delighted to be working with Juanes to help ensure that a whole new group of music fans can discover these incredible songs for themselves, in the most engaging and impactful way possible," said Paul DeGooyer, SVP, Electronic Games and Music, MTV. “Harmonix and MTV are proud to have the opportunity to bring this first taste of Spanish-language music to the Rock Band platform,”
With more than 400 artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day, who are exclusive to Rock Band, as well as more than 1,550 songs available through the Rock Band platform and 70 million songs sold through its download store alone, Rock Band is the undisputed sales and content leader in the interactive music space, providing the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums. (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/music)
Links:
Rock Band Website www.rockband.com/music
www.juanes.net
www.juanesweb.com
www.universalmusica.com
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