El Chico del Apartamento

Selena

About El Chico del Apartamento

"El Chico del Apartamento 512" (English: The Guy from Apartment 512) is a song recorded by American recording artist Selena for her fourth studio album, Amor Prohibido (1994). It was released along with "Fotos y Recuerdos" in January 1995, serving as its b-side track. Written by Ricky Vela, "El Chico del Apartamento 512" is a cumbia song with influences of Colombian and South American music. Lyrically, the song describes a female protagonist who knocks on her love interest's apartment door (number 512) and is heartbroken when his sister (who she initially mistakes for his girlfriend) answers it. Justino Aguilar of Billboard magazine, called "El Chico del Apartamento 512" as one of Selena's "most memorable songs". The track posthumously peaked at number one on the U. S. Billboard Regional Mexican Digital Songs chart in 2011. 


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2012
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Cada día es igual por mi pasillo 
Nunca llegó a mi puerta sin oír el chiflido
De un chavo que me dice que me está esperando
Lo que él debería hacer es ir y darse un baño
Y un aburrido me detiene otra vez
Y yo le finjo interés
Cuando de pronto sale del ascensor
La imagen de mis sueños
Él que yo quiero para mi dueño

El chico del apartamento 512
Él que hace a mi pobre corazón saltar
Es a quien le hago cartas noche y día
Que no puedo entregar
El chico del apartamento 512
Es él quien me hace tartamuda y más
Es en quien yo pienso y sueño noche y día
Él, solo él

Y un viejo me invita chica, ven a verme
Y le digo que no me caen los viejos rabos verdes
Y camino a mi cuarto muy lentamente
Con la esperanza de verlo
Y cuando sale a caminar
Me saluda con una sonrisa
Que de veras me conquista

El chico del apartamento 512
Él que hace a mi pobre corazón saltar
Es a quien le hago cartas noche y día
Que no puedo entregar
El chico del apartamento 512
Es él quien me hace tartamuda y más
Es en quien yo pienso y sueño noche y día
Él, solo él

Pero hoy por fin me he decidido de veras
Todo mi amor a confesarle
Toco su puerta y se me enchina la piel
Y me contesta una güera
Y mi corazón se quiebra

El chico del apartamento 512
Él que hace a mi pobre corazón saltar
Es a quien le hago cartas noche y día
Que no puedo entregar
El chico del apartamento 512
Es él quien me hace tartamuda y más
Es en quien yo pienso y sueño noche y día
Él, solo él

De veras que sentí mi corazón quebrándose
Cuando de repente me pregunto
¿Buscabas a mi hermano? 

El chico del apartamento 512
Él que hace a mi pobre corazón saltar
Es a quien le hago cartas noche y día
Que no puedo entregar
El chico del apartamento 512
Es él quien me hace tartamuda y más
Es en quien yo pienso y sueño noche y día
Él, solo él

El chico del apartamento 512
Él que hace a mi pobre corazón saltar
Es a quien le hago cartas noche y día
Que no puedo entregar

El chico del apartamento 512
El chico del apartamento 512
El chico del apartamento 512

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Selena

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), known simply as Selena, was an American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits. Selena had the most successful singles of 1994 and 1995, "Amor Prohibido" and "No Me Queda Más". She was called "The Queen of Tejano music" and the Mexican equivalent of Madonna. Selena released her first album, Selena y Los Dinos, at the age of twelve. She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 1987 Tejano Music Awards and landed a recording contract with EMI a few years later. Her fame grew throughout the early 1990s, especially in Spanish-… more »

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Written by: A.B. Quintanilla III, Ricky Vela

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"El Chico del Apartamento 512" is a high-energy Tejano cumbia song filled with a mix of pop music, rock, and polka element.
Album Details
The song is part of the album "Amor Prohibido," which was released in March 1994. It's the fifth studio album and one of the most successful ones by the late Mexican-American music icon, Selena.
Song's Theme
The song tells a story about a girl who falls in love with the guy living in apartment 512, thus creating a vivid imagery through its lyrics.
Chart Performance
Although it wasn't released as a single, "El Chico Del Apartamento 512" gained immense popularity and helped fuel the commercial success of the "Amor Prohibido" album.
Selena’s Tragic Death
This track gained renewed attention after Selena was tragically murdered a year after the album's release, in 1995.
Popular Culture
The song is referenced in the 1997 film “Selena," which is based on the life of the singer. Jennifer Lopez portrayed Selena in this movie.
Recognition
The album "Amor Prohibido," which includes "El Chico Del Apartamento 512," was nominated for a Grammy in the category of "Best Mexican-American Album."
Selena's Legacy
This number is one of Selena's songs that contributes to her legacy and influence on Latin music, and it is often performed by tribute acts and fans even today.
Posthumous Release
A remixed version of "El Chico del Apartamento 512" was released posthumously on the album "Enamorada de Ti" in 2012.
Multi-platinum Success
The album "Amor Prohibido" has been certified 36 times platinum for its sales, showcasing the appeal of tracks like "El Chico Del Apartamento 512."
Influence on Other Artists
Many upcoming Latin artists look up to Selena's songs, including "El Chico Del Apartamento 512" as an inspiration in their music careers.

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