Jump to content

No Me Ames: Difference between revisions

This is a good article. Click here for more information.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Gimmetoo (talk | contribs)
14,302 edits
back
Undid revision 523837100 by Gimmetoo (talk)
Line 32: Line 32:


==Background==
==Background==
From a young age, Lopez's [[Stateside Puerto Ricans|Puerto Rican]] parents stressed the importance of work ethic and being able to speak English. They encouraged their three daughters to put on performances at home, singing and dancing in front of each other and their friends so that they would stay "out of trouble".<ref name="atriplethreat">{{cite web|url=http://www.evancarmichael.com/Famous-Entrepreneurs/619/The-Triple-Threat-Jennifer-Lopez-is-Born.html |title=The Triple Threat: Jennifer Lopez is Born |publisher=Evancarmichael.com |accessdate=2012-03-23}}</ref> While attending her final year of high school, Lopez learned about a film casting that was seeking several teenage girls for small roles. She auditioned and was cast in ''[[My Little Girl]]'' (1986), an low-budget film co-written and directed by Connie Kaiserman.<ref name="Rovi My Little Girl">{{cite web|first=Eleanor |last=Mannikka |url=http://www.allrovi.com/movies/movie/my-little-girl-v34075|title=My Little Girl – Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards |work=[[AllRovi]] |publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]] |accessdate=2011-10-30}}</ref> After she finished filming her role in the film, Lopez knew that she wanted to become a "famous movie star". She told her parents this, but they ensisted that it was a "really stupid" idea and that "no Latinos did that". Their disagreements led Lopez to move out of their family home and into an apartment in [[Manhattan]]. During this period, Lopez performed in regional productions of several musicals, before being hired for the chorus in a musical that toured Europe for five months. She was unhappy with the role, as she was the only member of the chorus not to have a solo. From there, she got a job on the show ''Synchronicity'' in [[Japan]], where she acted as a dancer, singer and a choreographer. Lopez then gained her first regular high-profile job as a [[Fly Girl]] dancer on the television comedy program ''[[In Living Color]]''. She moved to [[Los Angeles]] with then-boyfriend David Cruz to film the series and remained a regular cast member until 1993 when she decided to pursue an acting career.<ref name="Secret behind">{{cite book |last=Gallick |first=Sarah |editor=[[National Enquirer]] |title=J.Lo: The Secret Behind Jennifer Lopez's Rise to the Top |series=From the Files of the National Enquirer Series |publisher=Ami Books |year=2003 |isbn=1-932270-07-8}}</ref>
From a young age, Lopez's [[Stateside Puerto Ricans|Puerto Rican]] parents stressed the importance of work ethic and being able to speak English. They encouraged their three daughters to put on performances at home, singing and dancing in front of each other and their friends so that they would stay "out of trouble".<ref name="atriplethreat">{{cite web|url=http://www.evancarmichael.com/Famous-Entrepreneurs/619/The-Triple-Threat-Jennifer-Lopez-is-Born.html |title=The Triple Threat: Jennifer Lopez is Born |publisher=Evancarmichael.com |accessdate=March 23, 2012}}</ref> While attending her final year of high school, Lopez learned about a film casting that was seeking several teenage girls for small roles. She auditioned and was cast in ''[[My Little Girl]]'' (1986), an low-budget film co-written and directed by Connie Kaiserman.<ref name="Rovi My Little Girl">{{cite web|first=Eleanor |last=Mannikka |url=http://www.allrovi.com/movies/movie/my-little-girl-v34075|title=My Little Girl – Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards |work=[[AllRovi]] |publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]] |accessdate=October 30, 2011}}</ref> After she finished filming her role in the film, Lopez knew that she wanted to become a "famous movie star". She told her parents this, but they ensisted that it was a "really stupid" idea and that "no Latinos did that". Their disagreements led Lopez to move out of their family home and into an apartment in [[Manhattan]]. During this period, Lopez performed in regional productions of several musicals, before being hired for the chorus in a musical that toured Europe for five months. She was unhappy with the role, as she was the only member of the chorus not to have a solo. From there, she got a job on the show ''Synchronicity'' in [[Japan]], where she acted as a dancer, singer and a choreographer. Lopez then gained her first regular high-profile job as a [[Fly Girl]] dancer on the television comedy program ''[[In Living Color]]''. She moved to [[Los Angeles]] with then-boyfriend David Cruz to film the series and remained a regular cast member until 1993 when she decided to pursue an acting career.<ref name="Secret behind">{{cite book |last=Gallick |first=Sarah |editor=[[National Enquirer]] |title=J.Lo: The Secret Behind Jennifer Lopez's Rise to the Top |series=From the Files of the National Enquirer Series |publisher=Ami Books |year=2003 |isbn=1-932270-07-8}}</ref>


After a series of co-starring film roles, Lopez received her big break came in 1996, when she was cast to play the title role in ''[[Selena (film)|Selena]]'', a biopic of the late American singer-songwriter [[Selena]].<ref name=tca>Stated on ''[[Inside the Actors Studio]]'', 2004</ref> In the film, Selena's real voice is used for the musical sequences in Selena, but Lopez would nonetheless sing the lyrics during the scenes instead of lip syncing.<ref>{{cite news|author=Christopher John Farley |url=http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2053909,00.html |title=Latin Music POPS! |work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|date=1999-06-28 |accessdate=2012-07-01}}</ref> When asked by an interview if ''Selena'' inspired her to launch a music career, Lopez stated: "I really, really became inspired, because I started my career in musical theater on stage. So doing the movie just reminded me of how much I missed singing, dancing, and the like..." After filming Selena, Lopez was "really feeling [her] Latin roots" and cut a [[demo (music)|demo]] in Spanish.<ref>Mendible, M. (2007). From bananas to buttocks : the Latina body in popular film and culture. Austin: University of Texas Press.</ref> Lopez's manager then sent the song, entitled "Vivir Sin Ti", to [[Sony Music Entertainment]]'s [[Work Records]], who showed an interest in signing Lopez. [[Tommy Mottola]], the head of the label suggested to her that she sing in English instead.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=TxIEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA27&dq=jennifer+lopez+tommy+Mottola&hl=en&sa=X&ei=wQzwT9uPOJL0rAGXmJmSAg&ved=0CGEQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=jennifer%20lopez%20tommy%20Mottola&f=false |page=27 | work=Billboard | publisher=Nielsen Business Media | volume=119 | issn=0006-2510 | number=5 | title=On the Down Lo |date=2007-02-03 |accessdate=2012-07-01}}</ref> She complied and began recording her debut studio album ''[[On the 6]]''. During production of the ''On the 6'', Lopez was aware of the fact that she received her recording contract on the premise of her looks and having an already established name in the entertainment industry, and wanted to prove that she had musical talent.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=1ZGMcUEvkyEC&pg=PA104 |title=Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Beyoncé, Destiny's Child, Jennifer Lopez & Mya: Divas of the New Millenium |publisher=Amber Books Publishing |date=2005-06-01 |accessdate=2012-07-01|isbn=9780974977966|page=104|author=Stacy Deanne, Kelly Kenyatta, Natasha Lowery, Kwynn Sanders}}</ref> Prior to the debut of her music, critics wondered why she would take the risk of launching a music career. It was noted that: "If the album was a flop, not only would it embarrass Lopez, but it might even damage her career."<ref name="Latin Sensations">{{cite book|last=Marquez|first=Herón|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=q1BW88v0_zMC&pg=PA47 |title=Latin Sensations | page=47 |publisher=Twenty-First Century Books |date=2001-01-01 |accessdate=2012-07-03| isbn=9780822549932}}</ref>
After a series of co-starring film roles, Lopez received her big break came in 1996, when she was cast to play the title role in ''[[Selena (film)|Selena]]'', a biopic of the late American singer-songwriter [[Selena]].<ref name=tca>Stated on ''[[Inside the Actors Studio]]'', 2004</ref> In the film, Selena's real voice is used for the musical sequences in Selena, but Lopez would nonetheless sing the lyrics during the scenes instead of lip syncing.<ref>{{cite news|author=Christopher John Farley |url=http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2053909,00.html |title=Latin Music POPS! |work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|date=June 28, 1999 |accessdate=July 1, 2012}}</ref> When asked by an interview if ''Selena'' inspired her to launch a music career, Lopez stated: "I really, really became inspired, because I started my career in musical theater on stage. So doing the movie just reminded me of how much I missed singing, dancing, and the like..." After filming Selena, Lopez was "really feeling [her] Latin roots" and cut a [[demo (music)|demo]] in Spanish.<ref>Mendible, M. (2007). From bananas to buttocks : the Latina body in popular film and culture. Austin: University of Texas Press.</ref> Lopez's manager then sent the song, entitled "Vivir Sin Ti", to [[Sony Music Entertainment]]'s [[Work Records]], who showed an interest in signing Lopez. [[Tommy Mottola]], the head of the label suggested to her that she sing in English instead.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=TxIEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA27&dq=jennifer+lopez+tommy+Mottola&hl=en&sa=X&ei=wQzwT9uPOJL0rAGXmJmSAg&ved=0CGEQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=jennifer%20lopez%20tommy%20Mottola&f=false |page=27 | work=Billboard | publisher=Nielsen Business Media | volume=119 | issn=0006-2510 | number=5 | title=On the Down Lo |date=February 3, 2007 |accessdate=July 1, 2012}}</ref> She complied and began recording her debut studio album ''[[On the 6]]''. During production of the ''On the 6'', Lopez was aware of the fact that she received her recording contract on the premise of her looks and having an already established name in the entertainment industry, and wanted to prove that she had musical talent.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=1ZGMcUEvkyEC&pg=PA104 |title=Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Beyoncé, Destiny's Child, Jennifer Lopez & Mya: Divas of the New Millenium |publisher=Amber Books Publishing |date=June 1, 2005 |accessdate=July 1, 2012|isbn=9780974977966|page=104|author=Stacy Deanne, Kelly Kenyatta, Natasha Lowery, Kwynn Sanders}}</ref> Prior to the debut of her music, critics wondered why she would take the risk of launching a music career. It was noted that: "If the album was a flop, not only would it embarrass Lopez, but it might even damage her career."<ref name="Latin Sensations">{{cite book|last=Marquez|first=Herón|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=q1BW88v0_zMC&pg=PA47 |title=Latin Sensations | page=47 |publisher=Twenty-First Century Books |date=January 1, 2001 |accessdate=July 3, 2012| isbn=9780822549932}}</ref>


== Production ==
== Production ==
Line 45: Line 45:
}}
}}


One day, whilst working on ''On the 6'', Lopez "happened to be" recording at the same recording studio where American recording artist [[Marc Anthony]] was too recording. Anthony, who had become intrigued by Lopez after watching her in ''Selena'', came into her studio and asked her to appear in the music video for his song "No Me Conoces".<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/?id=1ZGMcUEvkyEC&pg=PA115&dq=%22no+me+ames%22+%22jennifer%22#v=onepage&q=%22no%20me%20ames%22&f=false|title=Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Beyoncé, Destiny's Child, Jennifer Lopez & Mya: Divas of the New Millennium|last1=Deanne|first1=Stacy|last2=Kenyatta|first2=Kelly|last3=Lowery|first3=Natasha |last4=Sanders|first4=Kwynn|page=115|publisher=Amber Books Publishing|date=2005-06-01|accessdate=2012-05-05|isbn=9780974977966}}</ref> She agreed but only if he recorded a song with her, to which he in turn agreed. Lopez recalled the events on her ''[[Jennifer Lopez: Feelin' So Good|Feelin' So Good]]'' video album by stating: "So at that time I called Tommy [Mottola] and I'm like 'Look, so Marc Anthony said he would do a song and I really don't want to do a duet with just anybody, I want to do a duet with him. So can you force him to sign something, so he has to do a record with me? If I do this video!'". The two first shot the video and then began working on the song. According to Lopez, Anthony had an idea to translate "Non Amarmi", an "old Italian song", into Spanish.<ref name="Feelin' So Good">{{Cite album-notes |title=Jennifer Lopez: Feelin' So Good |artist=[[Jennifer Lopez]] |year=2000 |format=Booklet |publisher=[[SMV Enterprises]], a division of [[Sony Music Entertainment|SME]] |location=[[New York City]], [[New York|NY]]}}</ref> Two versions of the songs were produced for ''On the 6'', a ballad and a [[salsa music|salsa]] production.<ref name="orlandosentinel">{{cite news|url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1999-06-04/entertainment/9906030519_1_jennifer-lopez-latin-ballad|title=On the 6 – Review|last=Tarradell|first=Mario|work=[[Orlando Sentinel]]|publisher=Tribune Company}}</ref> The ballad was produced by Dan Shea, while the other was produced by Emilio Estefan.<ref name="onthe6liner"/> Lopez stated: "I don't want to be straight Latin! I want it to be more like, y'know, dance-y music-y".<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/?id=KEmXDrBNL6QC&pg=PA156&dq=%22no+me+ames%22+%22jennifer%22#v=onepage&q&f=false |title=From Bananas to Buttocks: The Latina Body in Popular Film and Culture|last=Mendible|first=Myra|page=156|publisher=[[University of Texas Press]]|date= 2007-10-01|accessdate=2012-05-05|isbn=9780292714939}}</ref>
One day, whilst working on ''On the 6'', Lopez "happened to be" recording at the same recording studio where American recording artist [[Marc Anthony]] was too recording. Anthony, who had become intrigued by Lopez after watching her in ''Selena'', came into her studio and asked her to appear in the music video for his song "No Me Conoces".<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/?id=1ZGMcUEvkyEC&pg=PA115&dq=%22no+me+ames%22+%22jennifer%22#v=onepage&q=%22no%20me%20ames%22&f=false|title=Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Beyoncé, Destiny's Child, Jennifer Lopez & Mya: Divas of the New Millennium|last1=Deanne|first1=Stacy|last2=Kenyatta|first2=Kelly|last3=Lowery|first3=Natasha |last4=Sanders|first4=Kwynn|page=115|publisher=Amber Books Publishing|date=June 1, 2005|accessdate=May 5, 2012|isbn=9780974977966}}</ref> She agreed but only if he recorded a song with her, to which he in turn agreed. Lopez recalled the events on her ''[[Jennifer Lopez: Feelin' So Good|Feelin' So Good]]'' video album by stating: "So at that time I called Tommy [Mottola] and I'm like 'Look, so Marc Anthony said he would do a song and I really don't want to do a duet with just anybody, I want to do a duet with him. So can you force him to sign something, so he has to do a record with me? If I do this video!'". The two first shot the video and then began working on the song. According to Lopez, Anthony had an idea to translate "Non Amarmi", an "old Italian song", into Spanish.<ref name="Feelin' So Good">{{Cite album-notes |title=Jennifer Lopez: Feelin' So Good |artist=[[Jennifer Lopez]] |year=2000 |format=Booklet |publisher=[[SMV Enterprises]], a division of [[Sony Music Entertainment|SME]] |location=[[New York City]], [[New York|NY]]}}</ref> Two versions of the songs were produced for ''On the 6'', a ballad and a [[salsa music|salsa]] production.<ref name="orlandosentinel">{{cite news|url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1999-06-04/entertainment/9906030519_1_jennifer-lopez-latin-ballad|title=On the 6 – Review|last=Tarradell|first=Mario|work=[[Orlando Sentinel]]|publisher=Tribune Company}}</ref> The ballad was produced by Dan Shea, while the other was produced by Emilio Estefan.<ref name="onthe6liner"/> Lopez stated: "I don't want to be straight Latin! I want it to be more like, y'know, dance-y music-y".<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/?id=KEmXDrBNL6QC&pg=PA156&dq=%22no+me+ames%22+%22jennifer%22#v=onepage&q&f=false |title=From Bananas to Buttocks: The Latina Body in Popular Film and Culture|last=Mendible|first=Myra|page=156|publisher=[[University of Texas Press]]|date= October 1, 2007|accessdate=May 5, 2012|isbn=9780292714939}}</ref>


"No Me Ames" is a cover of the chart-topping Italian song "Non Amarmi", originally recorded by Aleandro Baldi and Francesca Alotta for Baldi's album ''Il Sole'' (1993). "Non Amarmi" was issued as a single in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://italiancharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Aleandro+Baldi+%26+Francesca+Alotta&titel=Non+amarmi&cat=s|title=Aleandro Baldi & Francesca Alotta – Non Amarmi (Song)|work=[[Federation of the Italian Music Industry]]|publisher=Hung Media|accessdate=2012-05-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitparadeitalia.it/hp_yends/hpe1992.htm|title=I singoli più venduti del 1992|language=Italian|publisher=Hit Parade Italia|accessdate=2012-05-06}}</ref> The song speaks of a complicated relationship between two lovers.<ref name="letra">{{cite web|title=Letra de No Me Ames – Marc Anthony |url=http://www.coveralia.com/letras/no-me-ames-marc-anthony.php|accessdate=2012-05-17|language=Spanish |publisher=Coveralia }}</ref> It was written by [[Giancarlo Bigazzi]], Marco Falagiani and Baldi, and was later adapted into Spanish by Ignacio Ballesteros.<ref>{{cite web|title=Il Sole&nbsp;— Aleandro Baldi|url=http://allmusic.com/album/il-sole-r280330 |accessdate=2012-05-05 |work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation}}</ref> The song earned Baldi an award at the [[Sanremo Music Festival]] for Best Young Artist.<ref name="baldibio">{{cite web|title=Aleandro Baldi&nbsp;— Biography|last=Brown|first=Marisa|url=http://allmusic.com/artist/aleandro-baldi-p211023/biography |accessdate=2012-05-05 |work=Allmusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation}}</ref> The first Spanish version of the song was released by Mexican singer [[Yuri (Mexican singer)|Yuri]] and her husband Rodrigo Espinoza with different lyrics titled "Hoy Que Estamos Juntos" ("Now That We're Together") on her album ''Huellas'' (1997).<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://books.google.com/?id=IBAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA77&dq=intitle:billboard+%22no+me+ames%22+espinosa#v=onepage&q&f=false|title=Latin Notas|last=Cobo|first=Leila|volume=112|issue=42|page=77|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=2000-10-14|accessdate=2012-05-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Huellas&nbsp;— Yuri|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/huellas-r326091|accessdate=2012-05-08 |work=Allmusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation}}</ref>
"No Me Ames" is a cover of the chart-topping Italian song "Non Amarmi", originally recorded by Aleandro Baldi and Francesca Alotta for Baldi's album ''Il Sole'' (1993). "Non Amarmi" was issued as a single in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://italiancharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Aleandro+Baldi+%26+Francesca+Alotta&titel=Non+amarmi&cat=s|title=Aleandro Baldi & Francesca Alotta – Non Amarmi (Song)|work=[[Federation of the Italian Music Industry]]|publisher=Hung Media|accessdate=May 5, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitparadeitalia.it/hp_yends/hpe1992.htm|title=I singoli più venduti del 1992|language=Italian|publisher=Hit Parade Italia|accessdate=May 6, 2012}}</ref> The song speaks of a complicated relationship between two lovers.<ref name="letra">{{cite web|title=Letra de No Me Ames – Marc Anthony |url=http://www.coveralia.com/letras/no-me-ames-marc-anthony.php|accessdate=May 17, 2012|language=Spanish |publisher=Coveralia }}</ref> It was written by [[Giancarlo Bigazzi]], Marco Falagiani and Baldi, and was later adapted into Spanish by Ignacio Ballesteros.<ref>{{cite web|title=Il Sole&nbsp;— Aleandro Baldi|url=http://allmusic.com/album/il-sole-r280330 |accessdate=May 5, 2012 |work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation}}</ref> The song earned Baldi an award at the [[Sanremo Music Festival]] for Best Young Artist.<ref name="baldibio">{{cite web|title=Aleandro Baldi&nbsp;— Biography|last=Brown|first=Marisa|url=http://allmusic.com/artist/aleandro-baldi-p211023/biography |accessdate=May 5, 2012 |work=Allmusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation}}</ref> The first Spanish version of the song was released by Mexican singer [[Yuri (Mexican singer)|Yuri]] and her husband Rodrigo Espinoza with different lyrics titled "Hoy Que Estamos Juntos" ("Now That We're Together") on her album ''Huellas'' (1997).<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://books.google.com/?id=IBAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA77&dq=intitle:billboard+%22no+me+ames%22+espinosa#v=onepage&q&f=false|title=Latin Notas|last=Cobo|first=Leila|volume=112|issue=42|page=77|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=October 14, 2000|accessdate=May 5, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Huellas&nbsp;— Yuri|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/huellas-r326091|accessdate=May 8, 2012 |work=Allmusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation}}</ref>


==Release and chart performance==
==Release and chart performance==
The song was released on May 11, 1999, as a b-side to "[[If You Had My Love]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/If-You-Had-Love-Ames/dp/B00000IYVB/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336244077&sr=8-2 |title=If You Had My Love / No Me Ames: Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony: Music |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-05}}</ref> The song was promoted by [[Sony Music Latin|Sony Discos]], who released both versions of the song in their respective radio formats.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://books.google.com/?id=kw0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA107&dq=intitle:billboard+%22no+me+ames%22#v=onepage&q&f=false|title=Latin Acts Get Retail, Radio Boosts Via Dual Singles|last=Lannert|first=John|volume=112|issue=2|page=107|date=2000-01-08|accessdate=2012-05-05|work=Billboard|unused_data=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> "No Me Ames" debuted in the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs chart at number 23 in the week of May 15, 1999, climbing to the top ten three weeks later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-songs?chartDate=1999-05-15&order=gainer|title=No Me Ames&nbsp;— Week of May 15, 1999|date=1999-05-15|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-songs?chartDate=1999-06-05|title=No Me Ames&nbsp;— Week of June 5, 1999|date=1999-06-05|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> The song peaked atop the chart for the week of June 26, 1999,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-songs?chartDate=1999-06-26|title=No Me Ames&nbsp;— Week of June 26, 1999|date=1999-06-26|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> replacing "[[Livin' la Vida Loca]]" by [[Ricky Martin]] and was succeeded by "[[Bailamos]]", by Spanish singer-songwriter [[Enrique Iglesias]], two weeks later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-songs?chartDate=1999-07-10|title=Bailamos&nbsp;— Week of July 10, 1999|date=1999-06-10|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> The song returned to number one on the week of July 3, 1999, lasting five weeks until it was displaced by [[Alejandro Fernández]]'s "[[Loco (Alejandro Fernández song)|Loco]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-songs?chartDate=1999-08-21|title=Loco&nbsp;— Week of August 21, 1999|date=1999-07-21|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=2012-06-19}}</ref> "No Me Ames" ended 1999 as the [[Billboard Top Latin Songs Year-End Chart|third best performing Latin single of the year]] in the United States.<ref name="yearend1999"/>
The song was released on May 11, 1999, as a b-side to "[[If You Had My Love]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/If-You-Had-Love-Ames/dp/B00000IYVB/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336244077&sr=8-2 |title=If You Had My Love / No Me Ames: Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony: Music |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=May 5, 2012}}</ref> The song was promoted by [[Sony Music Latin|Sony Discos]], who released both versions of the song in their respective radio formats.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://books.google.com/?id=kw0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA107&dq=intitle:billboard+%22no+me+ames%22#v=onepage&q&f=false|title=Latin Acts Get Retail, Radio Boosts Via Dual Singles|last=Lannert|first=John|volume=112|issue=2|page=107|date=January 8, 2000|accessdate=May 5, 2012|work=Billboard|unused_data=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> "No Me Ames" debuted in the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs chart at number 23 in the week of May 15, 1999, climbing to the top ten three weeks later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-songs?chartDate=1999-05-15&order=gainer|title=No Me Ames&nbsp;— Week of May 15, 1999|date=May 15, 1999|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-songs?chartDate=1999-06-05|title=No Me Ames&nbsp;— Week of June 5, 1999|date=June 5, 1999|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> The song peaked atop the chart for the week of June 26, 1999,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-songs?chartDate=1999-06-26|title=No Me Ames&nbsp;— Week of June 26, 1999|date=June 26, 1999|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> replacing "[[Livin' la Vida Loca]]" by [[Ricky Martin]] and was succeeded by "[[Bailamos]]", by Spanish singer-songwriter [[Enrique Iglesias]], two weeks later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-songs?chartDate=1999-07-10|title=Bailamos&nbsp;— Week of July 10, 1999|date=June 10, 1999|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> The song returned to number one on the week of July 3, 1999, lasting five weeks until it was displaced by [[Alejandro Fernández]]'s "[[Loco (Alejandro Fernández song)|Loco]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-songs?chartDate=1999-08-21|title=Loco&nbsp;— Week of August 21, 1999|date=July 21, 1999|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=June 19, 2012}}</ref> "No Me Ames" ended 1999 as the [[Billboard Top Latin Songs Year-End Chart|third best performing Latin single of the year]] in the United States.<ref name="yearend1999"/>


On the ''Billboard'' Latin Pop Songs chart, the song debuted at number seven for the week of June 5, 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-pop-songs?chartDate=1999-06-05|title=No Me Ames&nbsp;— Week of June 5, 1999|date=1999-06-05|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> The song peaked at number two four weeks later for the week of June 26, 1999 where it remained for seven weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-pop-songs?chartDate=1999-06-26|title=No Me Ames&nbsp;— Week of June 26, 1999|date=1999-06-26|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> On the year-end charts, the song was the eighth best-performing Latin pop single of the year.<ref name="yearend1999"/> On the ''Bilboard'' Tropical Songs, "No Me Ames" entered the top ten on the week of May 29, 1999.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Tropical/Salsa&nbsp;— Week of May 29, 1999|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=mg0EAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22no+me+ames%22&q=%22no+me+ames%22#v=onepage&q&f=false|volume=111|issue=22|page=40|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=1999-12-25|accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref> The song peaked at the top of the chart, replacing "Pintame" by [[Elvis Crespo]] for the week of July 3, 1999 and remained on atop the chart for five weeks until it was succeeded by [[Gilberto Santa Rosa]]'s "Dejate Querer" for the week of August 14, 1999.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Tropical/Salsa&nbsp;— Week of July 3, 1999|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=jAgEAAAAMBAJ&dq=billboard&q=%22no+me+ames%22#v=onepage&q&f=false|volume=111|issue=27|page=54|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=1999-12-25|accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|title=Tropical/Salsa&nbsp;— Week of August 14, 1999|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=mggEAAAAMBAJ&dq=billboard&q=%22no+me+ames%22#v=onepage&q&f=false|volume=111|issue=33|page=72|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=1999-12-25|accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref> On the year-end charts, "No Me Ames" was the second best-performing Tropical Song of 1999 after "[[El Niágara en Bicicleta]]", by [[Juan Luis Guerra]].<ref name="yearend1999"/>
On the ''Billboard'' Latin Pop Songs chart, the song debuted at number seven for the week of June 5, 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-pop-songs?chartDate=1999-06-05|title=No Me Ames&nbsp;— Week of June 5, 1999|date=June 5, 1999|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> The song peaked at number two four weeks later for the week of June 26, 1999 where it remained for seven weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/latin-pop-songs?chartDate=1999-06-26|title=No Me Ames&nbsp;— Week of June 26, 1999|date=June 26, 1999|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref> On the year-end charts, the song was the eighth best-performing Latin pop single of the year.<ref name="yearend1999"/> On the ''Bilboard'' Tropical Songs, "No Me Ames" entered the top ten on the week of May 29, 1999.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Tropical/Salsa&nbsp;— Week of May 29, 1999|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=mg0EAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22no+me+ames%22&q=%22no+me+ames%22#v=onepage&q&f=false|volume=111|issue=22|page=40|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=December 25, 1999|accessdate=December 10, 2011}}</ref> The song peaked at the top of the chart, replacing "Pintame" by [[Elvis Crespo]] for the week of July 3, 1999 and remained on atop the chart for five weeks until it was succeeded by [[Gilberto Santa Rosa]]'s "Dejate Querer" for the week of August 14, 1999.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Tropical/Salsa&nbsp;— Week of July 3, 1999|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=jAgEAAAAMBAJ&dq=billboard&q=%22no+me+ames%22#v=onepage&q&f=false|volume=111|issue=27|page=54|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=December 25, 1999|accessdate=December 10, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|title=Tropical/Salsa&nbsp;— Week of August 14, 1999|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=mggEAAAAMBAJ&dq=billboard&q=%22no+me+ames%22#v=onepage&q&f=false|volume=111|issue=33|page=72|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=December 25, 1999|accessdate=December 10, 2011}}</ref> On the year-end charts, "No Me Ames" was the second best-performing Tropical Song of 1999 after "[[El Niágara en Bicicleta]]", by [[Juan Luis Guerra]].<ref name="yearend1999"/>


The salsa version of the song was featured as a bonus track on the European edition of Lopez's remix album ''[[J to tha L–O! The Remixes]]'' (2002) and on Anthony's 1999 compilation ''[[Desde un Principio: From the Beginning]]''.<ref name="principio">{{cite web|url=http://allmusic.com/album/j-to-tha-l-o-the-remixes-french-bonus-tracks-r584676|title=J to Tha L-O!: The Remixes (French Bonus Tracks) |work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi|accessdate=2012-05-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://allmusic.com/album/desde-un-principio-from-the-beginning-sony-international-r444574|title=Desde un Principio: From the Beginning (Sony International) |work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi|accessdate=2012-05-05}}</ref> The ballad version was featured on Anthony's 2006 compilation album ''[[Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Exitos]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allmusic.com/album/sigo-siendo-yo-grandes-exitos-main-entry-r847029|title=Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Exitos|work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi|accessdate=2012-05-05}}</ref>
The salsa version of the song was featured as a bonus track on the European edition of Lopez's remix album ''[[J to tha L–O! The Remixes]]'' (2002) and on Anthony's 1999 compilation ''[[Desde un Principio: From the Beginning]]''.<ref name="principio">{{cite web|url=http://allmusic.com/album/j-to-tha-l-o-the-remixes-french-bonus-tracks-r584676|title=J to Tha L-O!: The Remixes (French Bonus Tracks) |work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi|accessdate=May 5, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://allmusic.com/album/desde-un-principio-from-the-beginning-sony-international-r444574|title=Desde un Principio: From the Beginning (Sony International) |work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi|accessdate=May 5, 2012}}</ref> The ballad version was featured on Anthony's 2006 compilation album ''[[Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Exitos]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allmusic.com/album/sigo-siendo-yo-grandes-exitos-main-entry-r847029|title=Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Exitos|work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi|accessdate=May 5, 2012}}</ref>


==Reception and accolades==
==Reception and accolades==
In her review of the album ''On the 6'', Heather Phares of [[Allmusic]] commented that the tropical version of "No Me Ames" was one of the two songs that "emphasize Lopez's distinctive heritage".<ref>{{cite web|title=On the 6&nbsp;— Review|last=Phares|first=Heather|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/on-the-6-r417448/review|accessdate=2012-05-07 |work=Allmusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation}}</ref> On the review ''Desde un Principio: From the Beginning'', Jose Promis also from Allmusic praised the song as "surpisingly good".<ref name="principio"/> Mario Tarradell of the [[Dallas Morning News]] remarked "No Me Ames" as an "island flavored" song.<ref name="orlandosentinel"/> Lauri Mascia of the [[South Florida Sun-Sentinel|Sun-Sentinel]] expressed disappointment over the song and felt that the tropical version did not fit the album.<ref>{{cite news|title=First Single Off Lopez's On The 6 Best Of The Bunch|last=Mascia|first=Laurie|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1999-07-02/entertainment/9906300593_1_jennifer-lopez-songs-ballads|date=1999-07-02|accessdate=2012-05-07 |work=Sun-Sentinel |publisher=Tribune Company}}</ref> [[NME]] listed the ballad version as one of the "potentially offensive slushy ballads" on the album.<ref>{{cite web|title=NME Album Reviews – On the 6|url=http://www.nme.com/reviews/jennifer-lopez/1230|date=1999-06-26|accessdate=2012-05-07 |work=NME |publisher=[[IPC Media]]}}</ref> Baldi cited Lopez and Anthony's cover as one of the two that encouraged him to come out of retirement to record another album.<ref name="baldibio"/>
In her review of the album ''On the 6'', Heather Phares of [[Allmusic]] commented that the tropical version of "No Me Ames" was one of the two songs that "emphasize Lopez's distinctive heritage".<ref>{{cite web|title=On the 6&nbsp;— Review|last=Phares|first=Heather|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/on-the-6-r417448/review|accessdate=May 7, 2012 |work=Allmusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation}}</ref> On the review ''Desde un Principio: From the Beginning'', Jose Promis also from Allmusic praised the song as "surpisingly good".<ref name="principio"/> Mario Tarradell of the [[Dallas Morning News]] remarked "No Me Ames" as an "island flavored" song.<ref name="orlandosentinel"/> Lauri Mascia of the [[South Florida Sun-Sentinel|Sun-Sentinel]] expressed disappointment over the song and felt that the tropical version did not fit the album.<ref>{{cite news|title=First Single Off Lopez's On The 6 Best Of The Bunch|last=Mascia|first=Laurie|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1999-07-02/entertainment/9906300593_1_jennifer-lopez-songs-ballads|date=July 2, 1999|accessdate=May 7, 2012 |work=Sun-Sentinel |publisher=Tribune Company}}</ref> [[NME]] listed the ballad version as one of the "potentially offensive slushy ballads" on the album.<ref>{{cite web|title=NME Album Reviews – On the 6|url=http://www.nme.com/reviews/jennifer-lopez/1230|date=June 26, 1999|accessdate=May 7, 2012 |work=NME |publisher=[[IPC Media]]}}</ref> Baldi cited Lopez and Anthony's cover as one of the two that encouraged him to come out of retirement to record another album.<ref name="baldibio"/>


At the 2000 [[Billboard Latin Music Awards]], "No Me Ames" received an award for Hot Latin Track of the Year by a Vocal Duo and two nominations for Tropical/Salsa Track of the Year and Hot Latin Track of the Year.<ref name="billboardawards">{{cite journal|url=http://books.google.com/?id=EA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA20&dq=no+me+ames+intitle:billboard#v=onepage&q&f=false|title=Catch Some Rising Stars: Artist Showcases Offer a Glimpse Into The Future of Latin Music|last=Lannert|first=John|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|volume=112|issue=18|page=16|date=2000-04-29|accessdate=2012-05-09}}</ref> At the [[Latin Grammy Awards of 2000|1st Latin Grammy Awards]], the song received a nomination for "Best Pop Performance by a Duo/Group with Vocals".<ref name="latingrammy">{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2000/jul/08/entertainment/ca-49420|title=The 1st Latin Grammy Nominations – The Full Nominations|date=2000-07-08|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|publisher=Tribune Company}}</ref> In 2000, the song received an award for Salsa Song of the Year at the [[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers]] Awards of 2000.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=PA8EAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA16&dq=intitle%3Abillboard%20%22no%20me%20ames%22&pg=PA123#v=onepage&q&f=false|title=Pérez Honored at 8th El Premio ASCAP Gala|last=Pesselnick|first=Jill|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Company|date=2000-05-20|volume=112|issue=21|page=123|accessdate=2012-05-05}}</ref>
At the 2000 [[Billboard Latin Music Awards]], "No Me Ames" received an award for Hot Latin Track of the Year by a Vocal Duo and two nominations for Tropical/Salsa Track of the Year and Hot Latin Track of the Year.<ref name="billboardawards">{{cite journal|url=http://books.google.com/?id=EA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA20&dq=no+me+ames+intitle:billboard#v=onepage&q&f=false|title=Catch Some Rising Stars: Artist Showcases Offer a Glimpse Into The Future of Latin Music|last=Lannert|first=John|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|volume=112|issue=18|page=16|date=April 29, 2000|accessdate=May 9, 2012}}</ref> At the [[Latin Grammy Awards of 2000|1st Latin Grammy Awards]], the song received a nomination for "Best Pop Performance by a Duo/Group with Vocals".<ref name="latingrammy">{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2000/jul/08/entertainment/ca-49420|title=The 1st Latin Grammy Nominations – The Full Nominations|date=July 8, 2000|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|publisher=Tribune Company}}</ref> In 2000, the song received an award for Salsa Song of the Year at the [[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers]] Awards of 2000.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=PA8EAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA16&dq=intitle%3Abillboard%20%22no%20me%20ames%22&pg=PA123#v=onepage&q&f=false|title=Pérez Honored at 8th El Premio ASCAP Gala|last=Pesselnick|first=Jill|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Company|date=May 20, 2000|volume=112|issue=21|page=123|accessdate=May 5, 2012}}</ref>


==Music video==
==Music video==
While Lopez and Anthony were recording the song, Lopez came up with the video concept. Lopez recalled the events by stating: "And I asked him [Anthony] if he liked it. And I actually explained it to Tommy and him at the same time another day in the studio after the song was recorded and they both loved it."<ref name="Feelin' So Good"/> The music video for "No Me Ames" was directed by [[Kevin Bray (director)|Kevin Bray]] in Los Angeles, California, the day after she shot the music video for "If You Had My Love".<ref name="Feelin' So Good"/><ref name="Reel booklet">{{Cite album-notes |title=The Reel Me |artist=[[Jennifer Lopez]] |year=2003 |format=Booklet |publisher=Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment |location=New York City, NY}}</ref> The video features Lopez and Anthony as two lovers. Anthony dies of an unnamed illness. His spirit watches over a grieving Lopez. Of the video, Lopez stated that it is "like a foreign movie, like 'Life Is Beautiful'".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/1999/07/11/generation-n.html |title=Generation N |publisher=[[The Daily Beast]] |date=1999-07-11 |accessdate=2012-05-05}}</ref> The music video received a Latin Grammy nomination for [[Latin Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video|Best Short Form Music Video]].<ref name="latingrammy"/> The music video was included on the DVD set for Lopez's compilation album, ''[[The Reel Me]]'' (2003).<ref>{{cite web|title=The Reel Me&nbsp;— Jennifer Lopez|url=http://allmusic.com/album/the-reel-me-main-entry-r666068|accessdate=2012-05-08 |work=Allmusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation}}</ref>
While Lopez and Anthony were recording the song, Lopez came up with the video concept. Lopez recalled the events by stating: "And I asked him [Anthony] if he liked it. And I actually explained it to Tommy and him at the same time another day in the studio after the song was recorded and they both loved it."<ref name="Feelin' So Good"/> The music video for "No Me Ames" was directed by [[Kevin Bray (director)|Kevin Bray]] in Los Angeles, California, the day after she shot the music video for "If You Had My Love".<ref name="Feelin' So Good"/><ref name="Reel booklet">{{Cite album-notes |title=The Reel Me |artist=[[Jennifer Lopez]] |year=2003 |format=Booklet |publisher=Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment |location=New York City, NY}}</ref> The video features Lopez and Anthony as two lovers. Anthony dies of an unnamed illness. His spirit watches over a grieving Lopez. Of the video, Lopez stated that it is "like a foreign movie, like 'Life Is Beautiful'".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/1999/07/11/generation-n.html |title=Generation N |publisher=[[The Daily Beast]] |date=July 11, 1999 |accessdate=May 5, 2012}}</ref> The music video received a Latin Grammy nomination for [[Latin Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video|Best Short Form Music Video]].<ref name="latingrammy"/> The music video was included on the DVD set for Lopez's compilation album, ''[[The Reel Me]]'' (2003).<ref>{{cite web|title=The Reel Me&nbsp;— Jennifer Lopez|url=http://allmusic.com/album/the-reel-me-main-entry-r666068|accessdate=May 8, 2012 |work=Allmusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation}}</ref>


==Live performances==
==Live performances==
[[File:No Me Ames Madison Square Garden.jpg|thumb|right|Lopez and Anthony (''pictured)'' performing "No Me Ames" at [[Madison Square Garden]]. This was Lopez's first ever live performance.]]
[[File:No Me Ames Madison Square Garden.jpg|thumb|right|Lopez and Anthony (''pictured)'' performing "No Me Ames" at [[Madison Square Garden]]. This was Lopez's first ever live performance.]]


The song was scheduled to be performed at the first annual Latin Grammy Awards, but Anthony was unable to attend due to complications with his wife's pregnancy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2000/sep/14/news/mn-20949|title=Showing Off to the Mainstream|last=Valdes-Rodriguez|first=Alisa|work=Los Angeles Times|publisher=Tribune Company|date=2000-09-14|accessdate=2012-05-05}}</ref> As part of the [[Juntos en Concierto (Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony)|Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony en Concierto]] tour, the song was performed as an [[encore (concert)|encore]] along with "Por Arriesgarnos" after each show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/arts/music/09lope.html|title=Sure, Bring Your Family to Work|last=Sanneh|first=Kelefa|date=2007-10-09|work=[[New York Times]]|publisher=[[New York Times Company]]|accessdate=2012-05-05}}</ref>
The song was scheduled to be performed at the first annual Latin Grammy Awards, but Anthony was unable to attend due to complications with his wife's pregnancy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2000/sep/14/news/mn-20949|title=Showing Off to the Mainstream|last=Valdes-Rodriguez|first=Alisa|work=Los Angeles Times|publisher=Tribune Company|date=September 14, 2000|accessdate=May 5, 2012}}</ref> As part of the [[Juntos en Concierto (Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony)|Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony en Concierto]] tour, the song was performed as an [[encore (concert)|encore]] along with "Por Arriesgarnos" after each show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/arts/music/09lope.html|title=Sure, Bring Your Family to Work|last=Sanneh|first=Kelefa|date=October 9, 2007|work=[[New York Times]]|publisher=[[New York Times Company]]|accessdate=May 5, 2012}}</ref>


==Formats and track listings==
==Formats and track listings==
Line 103: Line 103:
!scope="row"{{singlechart|Billboardlatinpopsongs|2|artist=Jennifer Lopez|artistid={{BillboardID|Jennifer Lopez}}}}
!scope="row"{{singlechart|Billboardlatinpopsongs|2|artist=Jennifer Lopez|artistid={{BillboardID|Jennifer Lopez}}}}
|-
|-
!scope="row"|US [[Tropical Songs]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://allmusic.com/album/if-you-had-my-love-us-cd-r417453/charts-awards|title=If You Had My Love – Billboard Singles|work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi|accessdate=2011-10-18}}</ref>
!scope="row"|US [[Tropical Songs]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://allmusic.com/album/if-you-had-my-love-us-cd-r417453/charts-awards|title=If You Had My Love – Billboard Singles|work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi|accessdate=October 18, 2011}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:center;"|1
|}
|}
Line 114: Line 114:
!scope="col"|Position
!scope="col"|Position
|-
|-
!scope="row"|US [[Hot Latin Songs|Latin Songs]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="yearend1999">{{cite journal|title=1999: The Year in Music|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=9w0EAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22no+me+ames%22&q=%22no+me+ames%22#v=snippet&q=%22no%20me%20ames%22&f=false|volume=111|issue=52|pages=76, 78|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=1999-12-25|accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref>
!scope="row"|US [[Hot Latin Songs|Latin Songs]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="yearend1999">{{cite journal|title=1999: The Year in Music|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=9w0EAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22no+me+ames%22&q=%22no+me+ames%22#v=snippet&q=%22no%20me%20ames%22&f=false|volume=111|issue=52|pages=76, 78|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|date=December 25, 1999|accessdate=December 10, 2011}}</ref>
|3
|3
|-
|-

Revision as of 04:00, 20 November 2012

"No Me Ames"
Song
A-side"If You Had My Love"

"No Me Ames" (English: "Don't Love Me") is a duet recorded by American recording artists Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony for Lopez's debut studio album On the 6 (1999). The song is a cover of the Italian song "Non Amarmi", written by Giancarlo Bigazzi, Marco Falagiani and Aleandro Baldi and recorded by Baldi and Francesca Alotta for Baldi's album Il Sole (1993). The song was translated into Spanish by Ignacio Ballesteros at Anthony's request. Two versions of the song were produced for On the 6; one as a ballad and the other as a salsa. The ballad version was produced by Dan Shea, while the salsa version was produced by Emilio Estefan, Jr.. The music video was directed by Kevin Bray and received a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Short Form Music Video. It served as the encore during the couple's co-headlining tour in 2007.

"No Me Ames" is a latin pop song that speaks of a complicated relationship between two lovers. It was first released by Work Records on May 11, 1999, as a B-side to "If You Had My Love" (1999). The work received generally positive reviews from critics. The song peaked at number one in the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. It received a Latin Grammy nomination for "Best Pop Performance by a Duo/Group with Vocals". At the Billboard Latin Music Awards of 2000, the song received an award for Hot Latin Track of the Year by a Vocal Duo and two nominations for Tropical/Salsa Track of the Year and Hot Latin Track of the Year. It also received an award for Salsa Song of the Year at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Awards of 2000.

Background

From a young age, Lopez's Puerto Rican parents stressed the importance of work ethic and being able to speak English. They encouraged their three daughters to put on performances at home, singing and dancing in front of each other and their friends so that they would stay "out of trouble".[1] While attending her final year of high school, Lopez learned about a film casting that was seeking several teenage girls for small roles. She auditioned and was cast in My Little Girl (1986), an low-budget film co-written and directed by Connie Kaiserman.[2] After she finished filming her role in the film, Lopez knew that she wanted to become a "famous movie star". She told her parents this, but they ensisted that it was a "really stupid" idea and that "no Latinos did that". Their disagreements led Lopez to move out of their family home and into an apartment in Manhattan. During this period, Lopez performed in regional productions of several musicals, before being hired for the chorus in a musical that toured Europe for five months. She was unhappy with the role, as she was the only member of the chorus not to have a solo. From there, she got a job on the show Synchronicity in Japan, where she acted as a dancer, singer and a choreographer. Lopez then gained her first regular high-profile job as a Fly Girl dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. She moved to Los Angeles with then-boyfriend David Cruz to film the series and remained a regular cast member until 1993 when she decided to pursue an acting career.[3]

After a series of co-starring film roles, Lopez received her big break came in 1996, when she was cast to play the title role in Selena, a biopic of the late American singer-songwriter Selena.[4] In the film, Selena's real voice is used for the musical sequences in Selena, but Lopez would nonetheless sing the lyrics during the scenes instead of lip syncing.[5] When asked by an interview if Selena inspired her to launch a music career, Lopez stated: "I really, really became inspired, because I started my career in musical theater on stage. So doing the movie just reminded me of how much I missed singing, dancing, and the like..." After filming Selena, Lopez was "really feeling [her] Latin roots" and cut a demo in Spanish.[6] Lopez's manager then sent the song, entitled "Vivir Sin Ti", to Sony Music Entertainment's Work Records, who showed an interest in signing Lopez. Tommy Mottola, the head of the label suggested to her that she sing in English instead.[7] She complied and began recording her debut studio album On the 6. During production of the On the 6, Lopez was aware of the fact that she received her recording contract on the premise of her looks and having an already established name in the entertainment industry, and wanted to prove that she had musical talent.[8] Prior to the debut of her music, critics wondered why she would take the risk of launching a music career. It was noted that: "If the album was a flop, not only would it embarrass Lopez, but it might even damage her career."[9]

Production

One day, whilst working on On the 6, Lopez "happened to be" recording at the same recording studio where American recording artist Marc Anthony was too recording. Anthony, who had become intrigued by Lopez after watching her in Selena, came into her studio and asked her to appear in the music video for his song "No Me Conoces".[10] She agreed but only if he recorded a song with her, to which he in turn agreed. Lopez recalled the events on her Feelin' So Good video album by stating: "So at that time I called Tommy [Mottola] and I'm like 'Look, so Marc Anthony said he would do a song and I really don't want to do a duet with just anybody, I want to do a duet with him. So can you force him to sign something, so he has to do a record with me? If I do this video!'". The two first shot the video and then began working on the song. According to Lopez, Anthony had an idea to translate "Non Amarmi", an "old Italian song", into Spanish.[11] Two versions of the songs were produced for On the 6, a ballad and a salsa production.[12] The ballad was produced by Dan Shea, while the other was produced by Emilio Estefan.[13] Lopez stated: "I don't want to be straight Latin! I want it to be more like, y'know, dance-y music-y".[14]

"No Me Ames" is a cover of the chart-topping Italian song "Non Amarmi", originally recorded by Aleandro Baldi and Francesca Alotta for Baldi's album Il Sole (1993). "Non Amarmi" was issued as a single in 1992.[15][16] The song speaks of a complicated relationship between two lovers.[17] It was written by Giancarlo Bigazzi, Marco Falagiani and Baldi, and was later adapted into Spanish by Ignacio Ballesteros.[18] The song earned Baldi an award at the Sanremo Music Festival for Best Young Artist.[19] The first Spanish version of the song was released by Mexican singer Yuri and her husband Rodrigo Espinoza with different lyrics titled "Hoy Que Estamos Juntos" ("Now That We're Together") on her album Huellas (1997).[20][21]

Release and chart performance

The song was released on May 11, 1999, as a b-side to "If You Had My Love".[22] The song was promoted by Sony Discos, who released both versions of the song in their respective radio formats.[23] "No Me Ames" debuted in the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart at number 23 in the week of May 15, 1999, climbing to the top ten three weeks later.[24][25] The song peaked atop the chart for the week of June 26, 1999,[26] replacing "Livin' la Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin and was succeeded by "Bailamos", by Spanish singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias, two weeks later.[27] The song returned to number one on the week of July 3, 1999, lasting five weeks until it was displaced by Alejandro Fernández's "Loco".[28] "No Me Ames" ended 1999 as the third best performing Latin single of the year in the United States.[29]

On the Billboard Latin Pop Songs chart, the song debuted at number seven for the week of June 5, 1999.[30] The song peaked at number two four weeks later for the week of June 26, 1999 where it remained for seven weeks.[31] On the year-end charts, the song was the eighth best-performing Latin pop single of the year.[29] On the Bilboard Tropical Songs, "No Me Ames" entered the top ten on the week of May 29, 1999.[32] The song peaked at the top of the chart, replacing "Pintame" by Elvis Crespo for the week of July 3, 1999 and remained on atop the chart for five weeks until it was succeeded by Gilberto Santa Rosa's "Dejate Querer" for the week of August 14, 1999.[33][34] On the year-end charts, "No Me Ames" was the second best-performing Tropical Song of 1999 after "El Niágara en Bicicleta", by Juan Luis Guerra.[29]

The salsa version of the song was featured as a bonus track on the European edition of Lopez's remix album J to tha L–O! The Remixes (2002) and on Anthony's 1999 compilation Desde un Principio: From the Beginning.[35][36] The ballad version was featured on Anthony's 2006 compilation album Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Exitos.[37]

Reception and accolades

In her review of the album On the 6, Heather Phares of Allmusic commented that the tropical version of "No Me Ames" was one of the two songs that "emphasize Lopez's distinctive heritage".[38] On the review Desde un Principio: From the Beginning, Jose Promis also from Allmusic praised the song as "surpisingly good".[35] Mario Tarradell of the Dallas Morning News remarked "No Me Ames" as an "island flavored" song.[12] Lauri Mascia of the Sun-Sentinel expressed disappointment over the song and felt that the tropical version did not fit the album.[39] NME listed the ballad version as one of the "potentially offensive slushy ballads" on the album.[40] Baldi cited Lopez and Anthony's cover as one of the two that encouraged him to come out of retirement to record another album.[19]

At the 2000 Billboard Latin Music Awards, "No Me Ames" received an award for Hot Latin Track of the Year by a Vocal Duo and two nominations for Tropical/Salsa Track of the Year and Hot Latin Track of the Year.[41] At the 1st Latin Grammy Awards, the song received a nomination for "Best Pop Performance by a Duo/Group with Vocals".[42] In 2000, the song received an award for Salsa Song of the Year at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Awards of 2000.[43]

Music video

While Lopez and Anthony were recording the song, Lopez came up with the video concept. Lopez recalled the events by stating: "And I asked him [Anthony] if he liked it. And I actually explained it to Tommy and him at the same time another day in the studio after the song was recorded and they both loved it."[11] The music video for "No Me Ames" was directed by Kevin Bray in Los Angeles, California, the day after she shot the music video for "If You Had My Love".[11][44] The video features Lopez and Anthony as two lovers. Anthony dies of an unnamed illness. His spirit watches over a grieving Lopez. Of the video, Lopez stated that it is "like a foreign movie, like 'Life Is Beautiful'".[45] The music video received a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Short Form Music Video.[42] The music video was included on the DVD set for Lopez's compilation album, The Reel Me (2003).[46]

Live performances

Lopez and Anthony (pictured) performing "No Me Ames" at Madison Square Garden. This was Lopez's first ever live performance.

The song was scheduled to be performed at the first annual Latin Grammy Awards, but Anthony was unable to attend due to complications with his wife's pregnancy.[47] As part of the Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony en Concierto tour, the song was performed as an encore along with "Por Arriesgarnos" after each show.[48]

Formats and track listings

US CD single[49]
No.TitleLength
1."If You Had My Love"4:28
2."No Me Ames" (Tropical Remix)5:05
Total length:9:28
Promotional CD single[50]
No.TitleLength
1."No Me Ames"4:42
2."No Me Ames" (Tropical Remix)5:04
Total length:9:41

Charts

Credits and personnel

The following credits are from the On the 6 liner notes.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Triple Threat: Jennifer Lopez is Born". Evancarmichael.com. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
  2. ^ Mannikka, Eleanor. "My Little Girl – Cast, Reviews, Summary, and Awards". AllRovi. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
  3. ^ Gallick, Sarah (2003). National Enquirer (ed.). J.Lo: The Secret Behind Jennifer Lopez's Rise to the Top. From the Files of the National Enquirer Series. Ami Books. ISBN 1-932270-07-8.
  4. ^ Stated on Inside the Actors Studio, 2004
  5. ^ Christopher John Farley (June 28, 1999). "Latin Music POPS!". Time. Time Inc. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
  6. ^ Mendible, M. (2007). From bananas to buttocks : the Latina body in popular film and culture. Austin: University of Texas Press.
  7. ^ "On the Down Lo". Billboard. Vol. 119, no. 5. Nielsen Business Media. February 3, 2007. p. 27. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
  8. ^ Stacy Deanne, Kelly Kenyatta, Natasha Lowery, Kwynn Sanders (June 1, 2005). Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Beyoncé, Destiny's Child, Jennifer Lopez & Mya: Divas of the New Millenium. Amber Books Publishing. p. 104. ISBN 9780974977966. Retrieved July 1, 2012.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Marquez, Herón (January 1, 2001). Latin Sensations. Twenty-First Century Books. p. 47. ISBN 9780822549932. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  10. ^ Deanne, Stacy; Kenyatta, Kelly; Lowery, Natasha; Sanders, Kwynn (June 1, 2005). Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Beyoncé, Destiny's Child, Jennifer Lopez & Mya: Divas of the New Millennium. Amber Books Publishing. p. 115. ISBN 9780974977966. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  11. ^ a b c Jennifer Lopez: Feelin' So Good (Media notes). New York City, NY: SMV Enterprises, a division of SME. 2000. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ a b Tarradell, Mario. "On the 6 – Review". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Company.
  13. ^ a b (Media notes). {{cite AV media notes}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |Format= ignored (|format= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Location= ignored (|location= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Type= ignored (|type= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Year= ignored (|year= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ Mendible, Myra (October 1, 2007). From Bananas to Buttocks: The Latina Body in Popular Film and Culture. University of Texas Press. p. 156. ISBN 9780292714939. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  15. ^ "Aleandro Baldi & Francesca Alotta – Non Amarmi (Song)". Federation of the Italian Music Industry. Hung Media. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  16. ^ "I singoli più venduti del 1992" (in Italian). Hit Parade Italia. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  17. ^ "Letra de No Me Ames – Marc Anthony" (in Spanish). Coveralia. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  18. ^ "Il Sole — Aleandro Baldi". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  19. ^ a b Brown, Marisa. "Aleandro Baldi — Biography". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  20. ^ Cobo, Leila (October 14, 2000). "Latin Notas". Billboard. 112 (42). Prometheus Global Media: 77. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  21. ^ "Huellas — Yuri". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  22. ^ "If You Had My Love / No Me Ames: Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  23. ^ Lannert, John (January 8, 2000). "Latin Acts Get Retail, Radio Boosts Via Dual Singles". Billboard. 112 (2): 107. Retrieved May 5, 2012. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |unused_data= ignored (help)
  24. ^ "No Me Ames — Week of May 15, 1999". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. May 15, 1999.
  25. ^ "No Me Ames — Week of June 5, 1999". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. June 5, 1999.
  26. ^ "No Me Ames — Week of June 26, 1999". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. June 26, 1999.
  27. ^ "Bailamos — Week of July 10, 1999". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. June 10, 1999.
  28. ^ "Loco — Week of August 21, 1999". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. July 21, 1999. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  29. ^ a b c d e f "1999: The Year in Music". Billboard. 111 (52). Prometheus Global Media: 76, 78. December 25, 1999. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  30. ^ "No Me Ames — Week of June 5, 1999". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. June 5, 1999.
  31. ^ "No Me Ames — Week of June 26, 1999". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. June 26, 1999.
  32. ^ "Tropical/Salsa — Week of May 29, 1999". Billboard. 111 (22). Prometheus Global Media: 40. December 25, 1999. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  33. ^ "Tropical/Salsa — Week of July 3, 1999". Billboard. 111 (27). Prometheus Global Media: 54. December 25, 1999. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  34. ^ "Tropical/Salsa — Week of August 14, 1999". Billboard. 111 (33). Prometheus Global Media: 72. December 25, 1999. Retrieved December 10, 2011.
  35. ^ a b "J to Tha L-O!: The Remixes (French Bonus Tracks)". Allmusic. Rovi. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  36. ^ "Desde un Principio: From the Beginning (Sony International)". Allmusic. Rovi. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  37. ^ "Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Exitos". Allmusic. Rovi. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  38. ^ Phares, Heather. "On the 6 — Review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  39. ^ Mascia, Laurie (July 2, 1999). "First Single Off Lopez's On The 6 Best Of The Bunch". Sun-Sentinel. Tribune Company. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  40. ^ "NME Album Reviews – On the 6". NME. IPC Media. June 26, 1999. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  41. ^ Lannert, John (April 29, 2000). "Catch Some Rising Stars: Artist Showcases Offer a Glimpse Into The Future of Latin Music". Billboard. 112 (18). Prometheus Global Media: 16. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  42. ^ a b "The 1st Latin Grammy Nominations – The Full Nominations". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. July 8, 2000.
  43. ^ Pesselnick, Jill (May 20, 2000). "Pérez Honored at 8th El Premio ASCAP Gala". Billboard. 112 (21). Nielsen Company: 123. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  44. ^ The Reel Me (Media notes). New York City, NY: Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. 2003. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help)
  45. ^ "Generation N". The Daily Beast. July 11, 1999. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  46. ^ "The Reel Me — Jennifer Lopez". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  47. ^ Valdes-Rodriguez, Alisa (September 14, 2000). "Showing Off to the Mainstream". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  48. ^ Sanneh, Kelefa (October 9, 2007). "Sure, Bring Your Family to Work". New York Times. New York Times Company. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  49. ^ (Media notes). {{cite AV media notes}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |Format= ignored (|format= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Location= ignored (|location= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |PID= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Type= ignored (|type= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Year= ignored (|year= suggested) (help)
  50. ^ (Media notes). {{cite AV media notes}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |Format= ignored (|format= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Location= ignored (|location= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |PID= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Type= ignored (|type= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |Year= ignored (|year= suggested) (help)
  51. ^ "Jennifer Lopez Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard.
  52. ^ "Jennifer Lopez Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  53. ^ "If You Had My Love – Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi. Retrieved October 18, 2011.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=No_Me_Ames&oldid=523961777"