Proyecto Akwid
| Proyecto Akwid | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 10, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
| Genre | Mexican hip-hop | |||
| Length | 42:38 | |||
| Label | Univision | |||
| Akwid chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Proyecto Akwid is the second studio album by Mexican-American rap duo Akwid. It was released on June 10, 2003 via Univision Records, marking their debut for the label. It features guest appearances from Adán "Chalino" Sánchez and Jenni Rivera.
In the United States, the album peaked at number 7 on the Top Latin Albums, number 3 on the Regional Mexican Albums and number 16 on the Heatseekers Albums charts.
It received nominations for a Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, a Best Urban Music Album at the 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, and a Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year at the Premio Lo Nuestro 2004.[2]
Jason Roberts' remix of "No Hay Manera" was used in the video game Midnight Club LA Remix.
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Un Plan" (Intro) | 0:53 |
| 2. | "No Hay Manera" | 4:03 |
| 3. | "Es Mi Gusto" | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Taquito de Ojo" (featuring Jenni Rivera) | 4:27 |
| 5. | "Pobre Compa" | 4:03 |
| 6. | "Un Minutito" (Insert) | 0:34 |
| 7. | "Subir Arriba" | 3:38 |
| 8. | "A Pesar de Todo" (featuring Adán Sánchez) | 3:55 |
| 9. | "Siempre Ausente" | 3:54 |
| 10. | "Sin Ti" | 4:26 |
| 11. | "Hollywooood" | 4:06 |
| 12. | "Eso Es Todo" (Outro) | 0:25 |
| 13. | "No Hay Manera (Jason Roberts Remix)" (Bonus Track) | 4:39 |
| Total length: | 42:38 | |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[3] | 7 |
| US Regional Mexican Albums (Billboard)[4] | 3 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[5] | 16 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[6] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[7] | 2× Platinum (Latin) | 200,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ Birchmeier, Jason. "Akwid: Proyecto Akwid Tracks & Reviews | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Ricky Martin, Shakira, Thalía, Ricardo Arjona, Pepe Aguilar y Vicente Fernández entre las superestrellas nominadas para el Premio lo Nuestro 2004". Univision. Business Wire. January 14, 2004. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Akwid Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Akwid Chart History (Regional Mexican Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Top Heatseekers". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 36. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. September 6, 2003. p. 61. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ↑ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Type Akwid in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Proyecto Akwid in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
- ↑ "American album certifications – Akwid – Proyecto Akwid". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Proyecto Akwid at Discogs (list of releases)