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Gloria!
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Gloria! is the eighth studio album by Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, released on June 2, 1998, by Epic Records. Conceived initially as a remix project, Gloria! evolved into a full studio album composed entirely of upbeat tracks, making it Estefan's first release to dispense completely with ballads.
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12 sectionsContents
- Background
- Singles
- Critical reception
- Accolades
- Commercial performance
- Track listing
- Charts
- Weekly charts
- Year-end charts
- Certifications and sales
- Release history
- References
Gloria! is the eighth studio album by Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, released on June 2, 1998, by Epic Records. Conceived initially as a remix project, Gloria! evolved into a full studio album composed entirely of upbeat tracks, making it Estefan's first release to dispense completely with ballads.
The album spawned several singles, most notably "Heaven's What I Feel" and the chart-topping dance and Latin hit "Oye". Upon release, Gloria! received mixed to generally favorable reviews from critics, who frequently highlighted its energetic cohesion and dance-floor focus, and it earned multiple award nominations and honors related to its singles and accompanying visual projects.