Comenzaré

Released in September 1998, Comenzaré serves as the foundational debut for Puerto Rican artist Luis Fonsi. Recorded when Fonsi was just twenty years old, the album arrived at a pivotal moment for Latin pop, bridging the gap between the legendary crooners of the previous generation and the impending 'Latin Explosion' of the late 90s. Fonsi, a student of vocal performance at Florida State University, brought a level of technical precision and breath control rarely seen in debut pop efforts. The album was produced by a team including Jose J. Arduin and Roberto Livi, ensuring a high-fidelity sound that resonated with both US Latin and international audiences. It achieved Platinum status (Latin field) in the US, propelled by the massive success of singles like 'Si tú quisieras' and 'Perdóname'. Sonically, it is defined by its reliance on the 'power ballad' structure, though it flirts with R&B-influenced percussion and light tropical rhythms. It remains a definitive document of Fonsi's early career as a romantic idol before his later stylistic evolution.