Amor Prohibido by Selena album artwork CD 1994
Mexican Cumbia Tejano USA

Amor Prohibido

By Selena

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5.0 (24,800 verified ratings)
Format: CD Released: 1994 Decade: 1990s Origin: USA #grammy-nominated#best-selling#tejano

Curator Review & Historical Significance

The best-selling Tejano album of all time. Selena's 1994 masterpiece sold over 400,000 copies in its first week and was certified double Diamond by the RIAA. 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom', 'No Me Queda Más', and the title track are among the most recognizable cumbia-pop songs ever recorded. Grammy-nominated for Best Mexican-American Album. Rated 82/100 on Album of the Year with 589 user ratings.

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Complete Tracklist

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10 Songs
  1. 01 Amor Prohibido
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  2. 02 No Me Queda Más
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  3. 03 Fotos y Recuerdos
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  4. 04 Techno Cumbia
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  5. 05 Bidi Bidi Bom Bom
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  6. 06 Cobarde
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  7. 07 Tú Robaste Mi Corazón
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  8. 08 Que Creías
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  9. 09 Missing My Baby
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  10. 10 Wherever You Are
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Album Information & Technical Overview

Artist / Ensemble Selena
Official Title Amor Prohibido
Original Release Year 1994 (1990s)
Country of Origin USA
Primary Format CD (Original LP / Audio CD)
Subgenres Tejano, Cumbia
Community Score 4.9 / 5.0 (24,800)
Catalog Category Mexican Cumbia

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why is Amor Prohibido considered essential in cumbia history?

The best-selling Tejano album of all time. Selena's 1994 masterpiece sold over 400,000 copies in its first week and was certified double Diamond by the RIAA. 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom', 'No Me Queda Más', and the title track are among the most recognizable cumbia-pop songs ever recorded. Grammy-nominated for Best Mexican-American Album. Rated 82/100 on Album of the Year with 589 user ratings.

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