The album gathers great classics of Vicente Fernández in posthumous duets with outstanding figures of Mexican music, with band arrangements and the original recordings of the idol’s voice, this tribute revives some of the most emblematic songs of his repertoire.
There is no deadline that is not met and the long awaited album Tributo al Rey con banda (Grandes duetos) Vol. 1 sees the light of day to remind us that Vicente Fernández is still El Rey. Chente’s unforgettable songs return with a new force, through emotional duets with all the power that renowned artists of the Sinaloan banda genre bring to each performance.
The voice of Vicente Fernandez revives
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For the recordings of the posthumous duets included in this tribute to Vicente Fernández, the original masters of the idol’s voice were used, complementing them thanks to technology.
With new voices and modern sounds that connect with the audience and give freshness to these authentic hymns of Mexican music.
Tributo al Rey con banda (Grandes duetos) Vol. 1 features the participation of figures such as Eden Muñoz, Banda El Recodo, Christian Nodal and Yuri.
As well as La Arrolladora Banda El Limón, La Adictiva, Jorge Medina, Josi Cuen and the very special presence of Alejandro Fernández.
In a musical reunion that has thrilled fans of the Fernandez dynasty’s musical heritage, just to mention a few.
Alejandro Fernandez is thrilled to relive his father’s voice
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Each track on this album was developed as a new production, worked on individually by the guest artists together with their lead producers.
Using the original masters of Vicente Fernandez’s voice as a starting point, new arrangements and new interpretations were made.
In addition to a contemporary production that results in unpublished versions within the universe of regional Mexican music.
With a deep emotional charge and an enormous respect for the legacy of Vicente Fernández, this tribute revives the greatness of his songs through interpretations that unite tradition and modernity.
Celebrating the validity of one of the most important and immortal voices of Mexican music.
For the invited artists, this collaboration was a privilege and a dream fulfilled, as they themselves share:
“Singing El Rey has always been something very special for me. Today I sing it with the person who taught me how to live it, my father, Vicente Fernandez,” said Alejandro Fernandez.
An emotional tribute
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“For me, ‘Lástima que seas ajena’ is one of the most beautiful songs in Vicente Fernández’s immense catalog”.
“But I always imagined it with a band and I really wanted to record it.”
“Until we had the opportunity to do it together. I am very excited, grateful and I hope people enjoy it,” said Edén Muñoz.
“Very excited to participate in this tribute to Vicente Fernandez”.
“It’s a song called ‘¿De qué manera te olvido? It’s a song I like, so I’ll leave it there for your consideration,” said René Camacho of La Arrolladora Banda El Limón.
“Recording with Vicente Fernández was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life”.
“I was excited that he would listen to my music and that he would dare to record one of the songs with me; it was like a big dream. And to make it come true in this way was very nice,” said Christian Nodal.
“For us it has a very important meaning, personally, but above all for the career of La Adictiva.”
“I think it comes at a point where the band is also making a transformation in their music, but mostly where there comes a full maturation.”
“La Adictiva’s music also offers a lot of quality. Imagine with Mr. Vicente Fernández, the Charro de Huentitán: such good music, such a great legacy,” shared La Adictiva.
Yuri, Jorge Medina and Banda El Recodo Celebrate Legacy
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“For me it is a privilege to be in this project with Mr. Vicente Fernandez, I had the privilege to meet him, to share with him and his wife”.
“It’s incredible. When they told me this was going to be now with band, ‘Cuatro vidas’, a duet we did a while back, for me it was a pleasure.”
“So thanks to her family, thanks to everyone who has made this dream possible,” Yuri confessed.
“I want to thank the Fernández family very much for the opportunity to record this duet and to sing this beautiful song ‘El hijo del pueblo’ alongside El Rey, Vicente Fernández,” said Jorge Medina.
“‘La derrota’ is a song I love; we once had the illusion of one day singing it together.”
“It is a dream for me to be part of this beautiful project. I am delighted, proud and very grateful as well.”
“I hope you like the song a lot, and this tribute to Vicente Fernandez, El Rey,” said Josi Cuen.
“Don Vicente Fernandez is an icon who left an indelible mark on all of us, to be part of such a collaboration is a great honor and also a great responsibility.”
“The result touched us from the first moment because it feels authentic, powerful and full of feeling.”
“We hope people enjoy it as much as we enjoy doing it,” said Poncho Lizárraga of Banda El Recodo.
Vicente Fernandez breaks records
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“Vicente Fernández is a pillar of Mexican music”.
“The admiration we have for him knows no bounds and, precisely for that reason, collaborating with him is one of the greatest prides of our career.”
“Especially with a gem like ‘Volver, Volver’. His music was the soundtrack of our childhood, he is a master, an icon and an example,” commented Banda Los Recoditos.
The album has a great production work and the authorization of the Fernández family, which guarantees an authentic and respectful result with the legend.
Vicente Fernández Abarca participates in this production as executive director.
This release honors the musical legacy of Vicente Fernandez and demonstrates the reach his music continues to have today.
Backed by more than 15.2 billion streams, 10.5 billion video plays and more than 70 million physical albums sold.
The album features 12 new versions of his greatest hits, including “El Rey” with his son Alejandro Fernández.
A truly historic collaboration that shortly after its premiere surpassed 750K streams.
In addition, songs such as “Mujeres divinas”, “Estos celos” and “Lástima que seas ajena”, among other classic songs, return in new versions with band arrangements in this special tribute to one of the greatest figures in Mexican music.
Maintains a historical legacy
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Vicente Fernandez has a track record backed by historical certifications:
Albums such as Vicente Fernández para siempre and Primera fila achieved 1D+1P certification.
Un mexicano en La México obtained 3P+2G and Un azteca en el Azteca achieved 3P+1G.
In the singles section, unforgettable classics such as “Un millón de primaveras” achieved 3D+2P+1G; “Mujeres divinas”, 2D+3P; “El Rey”, 1D; “La ley del Monte”, 4P+1G; and “No me sé rajar”, 3P, consolidating its impact and transcendence.
This is the complete track list of volume 1 of the album Tributo al Rey con banda (Grandes duetos) Vol. 1.
1. El Rey – Alejandro Fernández
2. Too bad you are alien – Eden Muñoz
3. This jealousy – Christian Nodal
4. Divine Women – La Adictiva
5. The Difference – Banda El Recodo
6. The law of the mountain – Ángela Aguilar
7. El palenque – El Fantasma
8. The son of the people – Jorge Medina
9. De qué manera Tte olvido – La Arrolladora Banda El Limón by René Camacho
10. Volver, volver – Banda Los Recoditos
11. Cuatro vidas – Yuri
12. Defeat – Josi Cuen
Tributo al Rey con banda (Grandes duetos) Vol. 1 by Vicente Fernández brings new generations closer to an essential repertoire of Mexican music.
Now renewed with duets and band arrangements that connect with the immense legacy of Vicente Fernández.
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