Juanes celebrates 20 years of ‘Mi Sangre’ and thanks his fans: “It left me with a lot of joy”
2024 was a particularly busy year for Juanes. The Antioquian played in a national tour called ‘Juan Es Colombia Tour’, in which he visited Bogotá, Medellin, Cali, Pereira and Bucaramanga in May, allowing him to play his biggest hits again with his compatriots. Added to this was his acting debut in the film Pimperinero: Blood and gasolinedirected by Andrés ‘Andy’ Baiz, and his recent participation in the renowned “Tiny Desk Sessions” on American Public Radio.
At the same time, it was a special year, since 20 years have passed My bloodhis third solo album and one of the most important of his career. The artist remembered this anniversary and took the opportunity to thank his fans for the impact the song is enjoying Black shirt, See you againeither I’m worthless without your love on radio stations throughout the Hispanic world.
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“This year marks 20 years since launch My bloodan album that left a lot of joy in me personally, and that’s why I want to say a huge thank you to all the fans around the world for continuing to give life to these songs,” Juanes wrote on his Instagram account. video announcing what will be his last dates of the year in Paraguay, Chile, Ecuador and the United States.
“I always thank all my fans. It’s always an honor to see you again and continue to sing my songs with you 20 years later,” reads the same message.
In addition, the artist posted stories on his Instagram that Spotify chose him as the cover of a playlist of “core” songs of Latin American music. He joined there I’m worthless without your love to the top of the list, sharing space with Juan Luis Guerra, Carlos Vives, Marc Anthony, Fonseca, Bacilos, Shakira, Karol G, among many other artists who contributed to the enrichment of the list of traditional Latin hits.
Although it was with a normal day (2002), when he went international and published what is still considered his masterpiece, My blood have achieved a similar level of success.
Singer in co-production with Gustavo Santaolalla and Anibal Kerpel (with whom he already collaborated in a normal day), recording took place in locations such as Los Angeles and Miami, and as with its predecessor, a balance was sought between a pop rock foundation and the addition of traditional Colombian rhythms.
The result was a collection of themes that dealt with romantic relationships but also had a message of social awareness oriented towards love and peace, which was significant at a time when the internal armed conflict in Colombia was at one of its peaks.
My blood It was released in discotheques on September 28, 2004.and featured several of Juanes most notable hits including Black shirt, I’m worthless without your love, for your love, see you again and Rosary scissors.
It topped Billboard’s Latin Pop Chart in the last weeks of 2004 and the first weeks of 2005, and was also awarded three Latin Grammys in the categories in which it was nominated: best rock song (according to I’m worthless without your love, Best Short Version Music Video (according to see you again) a Best Rock Solo Album. It is estimated to have sold around 4 million copies worldwide to date.