P.A.R.C.E.
P.A.R.C.E. is the fifth studio album by Colombian recording artist Juanes. It was released on December 7, 2010, through Universal Music Latino. The album's lead single "Yerbatero" was released on June 10, 2010 as a digital download. "Y No Regresas" was released as the second single on October 12, 2010. "Regalito" was released as the third single on January 11, 2011. On February 17, 2011, Juanes performed live the third single, Regalito, from the album at the annual Latin awards show, Premios Lo Nuestro. The album has sold 1 million copies worldwide and was certified gold in Spain  and platinum in the United States. Background. The phrase "PARCE" is an abbreviation of "parcero," a typical expression in Colombian Spanish meaning "friend" in Antioquia Colombia, where Juanes is from. In May, 2010 Juanes announced he was working in the studio with album producer Stephen Lipson to record a new album in London. The album's first single was "Yerbatero". Juanes has said that the album contains messages of love, peace and freedom as well a very personal statement in the song "La Razón", which speaks of the joy of the reunion with his wife after their separation, the birth  of their son and "The wonder that is home." The album was released in two editions. The Standard edition includes 10 tracks, and the Deluxe edition includes 12 tracks, plus 2 videos, 2 behind-the-scenes looks and a documentary of "P.A.R.C.E." Chart performance. Juanes' last two albums, "Mi Sangre" and "La vida... es un ratico," charted within the Top 40 of the album chart as well as the peak position of the "Billboard" Top Latin Albums. "P.A.R.C.E" peaked at #2 of the "Billboard" Latin Albums Chart behind fellow Colombian singer Shakira's album "Sale el Sol", which was in  its eighth week of charting in the #1 position. It also arrived at #2 on the "Billboard" Latin Pop Albums, again behind Shakira. The album also debuted on the "Billboard" 200 at #165, a disappointment compared to the #13 debut and peak position of "La Vida...Es un Ratico". The album debuted at #14 on the Spanish Albums Chart, becoming his lowest debut; it also received gold certification after its first week sales. The album also debuted at #12 on the Mexican Albums Chart. P.A.R.C.E. has sold 40,000 copies in Colombia achieved the position #1, and also has sold 30,000  copies in Spain and achieving gold certification. The album has sold 1 million copies worldwide. Promotion. As a part of promotion, Juanes announced to his fans through his Twitter account to submit pictures of their faces for the chance to be part of the official album artwork, which only 3000 pictures were included in the art of the album. Promo singles. Prior to the release of the album, three promotional singles will be released exclusively on Apple's iTunes Store as a "Countdown to "P.A.R.C.E."". Personnel. Taken and adapted from Allmusic.com.