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"Rhythm Divine"
Song

"Rhythm Divine" is a song by Spanish recording artist Enrique Iglesias, taken from his fourth studio album and debut English-language record Enrique (1999). It was released on October 9, 1999, by Interscope Records as the second single from the project. The song was written by Paul Barry and Mark Taylor, while production was handled by Taylor and Brian Rawling. An accompanying music video was directed by Francis Lawrence.

Critical reception

According to http://www.billboard.com in the single review, Enrique Iglesias delivers this "savvy follow-up bid for top 40 longevity",[1] this single is "precisely the kind of song that should ensure this crossover artist's chance to dance up the ladder of success".[2] Also makes a comparison with fellow Latin performer Ricky Martin: "Unlike peer Ricky Martin, Iglesias is far from overexposed, leaving plenty of room for listeners to be surprised by his potential as a singer, performer, and presence to grow comfortable with on the top 40 airwaves".[3] About the song structure: "Masterfully produced, passionately sung, and ready for the kind of video exploration that will further reveal this gorgeous young artist as one of the blossoming solo sex symbols of the new millennium, this song-written by "Bailamos" scribes Mark Taylor and Paul Barry-is a solid sell for fans of the new sound of the Latin nation, replete with Spanish guitars, a gutsy vocal, and rhythms that will move the masses in a single spin. Oh, so solid, "Rhythm Divine" will propel another new hero to the upper reaches of the charts in just a few short weeks. A sure sell-through from his upcoming English-language debut, the songs deserves a big bravo for sheer pop merit".[4]

Music video

The video starts in a hotel, when a girl (Claudia Mason) gets out of a room and Enrique starts to follow her. He follows her across the whole city of Kuala Lumpur, until she gets to the beach and disappears in the sea with the shoes in her hand.

Track listing

UK CD1
  1. "Rhythm Divine" – 3:29
  2. "Bailamos" (Eric Morillo Main Vocal Mix) – 6:30
  3. "Rhythm Divine" (video) – 3:29
UK CD2
  1. "Rhythm Divine" (Morales Radio Mix) – 3:13
  2. "Rhythm Divine" (Fernando G Club Mix) – 5:37
  3. "Rhythm Divine" (Mijango's Extended Mix) – 6:57

Charts

The track was not as successful as "Bailamos", however peaked inside the Top 50 in United States, UK, France, Germany, Australia and Netherlands. The Spanish version of the single, titled "Ritmo Total", hit the number 1 spot in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks (for four weeks) and Spain. The single went platinum in Russia with 200,000 copies sold.[5]

Weekly charts

Chart (1999–2000) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 36
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[7] 26
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[8] 31
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[9] 17
Canada (RPM)[10] 7
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[11] 8
France (SNEP)[12] 27
Italy (FIMI)[13] 7
songid field is MANDATORY FOR GERMAN CHARTS 36
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14] 25
Norway (VG-lista)[15] 3
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[16] 2
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[17] 1
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[18] 18
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[19] 11
UK Singles (OCC)[20] 45
US Billboard Hot 100[21] 28
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[22]
Spanish version: "Ritmo Total" 		1
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[23] 4

Certification

Region Certification
New Zealand (RMNZ)[24] Gold

See also

References

  1. ^ ""Rhythm Divine review" on Billboard.com". Retrieved 1999-10-23. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) [dead link]
  2. ^ ""Rhythm Divine review" on Billboard.com". Retrieved 1999-10-23. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) [dead link]
  3. ^ ""Rhythm Divine review" on Billboard.com". Retrieved 1999-10-23. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) [dead link]
  4. ^ ""Rhythm Divine review" on Billboard.com". Retrieved 1999-10-23. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) [dead link]
  5. ^ http://2m-online.ru/news/detail.php?ID=5658
  6. ^ "Enrique Iglesias – Rhythm Divine". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  7. ^ "Enrique Iglesias – Rhythm Divine" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  8. ^ "Enrique Iglesias – Rhythm Divine" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  9. ^ "Enrique Iglesias – Rhythm Divine" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  10. ^ "RPM - Library and Archives Canada - Top Singles - Volume 70, No. 13, January 31 2000". RPM. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  11. ^ "Enrique Iglesias: Rhythm Divine" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat.
  12. ^ "Enrique Iglesias – Rhythm Divine" (in French). Les classement single.
  13. ^ "Enrique Iglesias – Rhythm Divine". Top Digital Download.
  14. ^ "Enrique Iglesias – Rhythm Divine" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  15. ^ "Topp 20 Single uke 02, 2000 – VG-lista. Offisielle hitlister fra og med 1958" (in Norwegian). VG-lista.
  16. ^ "Enrique Iglesias – Rhythm Divine". Top 40 Singles.
  17. ^ "Enrique Iglesias – Rhythm Divine" Canciones Top 50.
  18. ^ "Enrique Iglesias – Rhythm Divine". Singles Top 100.
  19. ^ "Enrique Iglesias – Rhythm Divine". Swiss Singles Chart.
  20. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  21. ^ "Enrique Iglesias Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  22. ^ "Enrique Iglesias Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard.
  23. ^ "Enrique Iglesias Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.
  24. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Enrique Iglesias – Baialmos". Recorded Music NZ.
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