Studio Album · No. 4
Amor Prohibido Songwriting Credits by Selena
Produced by A.B. Quintanilla, Bebu Silvetti · Engineered by Brian Moore
Holds writing credit on 2 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 2 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Selena carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Amor Prohibido is the high point of the A.B. Quintanilla and Pete Astudillo writing operation: A.B. produced almost every track and wrote much of the album with Astudillo or Ricky Vela. Selena's writing credits cluster on its two biggest songs, the title track and 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,' her most prominent authorship moment in the catalog. Outside songs include 'Fotos y Recuerdos,' a Spanish reworking of a Pretenders song co-credited to Chrissie Hynde.
Amor Prohibido is the fourth studio album by Selena, released in March 1994 on EMI Latin and the commercial and artistic peak of her Tejano career. Four of its singles, including the title track, 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,' 'No Me Queda Mas,' and 'Fotos y Recuerdos,' became major Latin hits, and the album was nominated for Best Mexican-American Album at the 37th Grammy Awards. A.B. Quintanilla produced nearly the whole record and wrote much of it with Pete Astudillo and Ricky Vela, while Selena co-wrote the title track and 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom.' It became one of the best-selling Latin albums in the United States.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amor Prohibido
#1
|
SelenaA.B. QuintanillaPete Astudillo | Selena Quintanilla-PerezAbraham Quintanilla IIIPete Astudillo | A.B. QuintanillaBebu Silvetti | Selena (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
No Me Queda Mas
#1
|
Ricky Vela | Ricky Vela | A.B. QuintanillaBebu Silvetti | Selena (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Cobarde
|
Jose Luis Borrego | Jose Luis Borrego | Jose Luis Borrego | Selena (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Fotos y Recuerdos
|
Chrissie HyndeRicky Vela | Chrissie HyndeRicky Vela | A.B. Quintanilla | Selena (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
El Chico Del Apartamento 512
|
A.B. QuintanillaRicky Vela | Abraham Quintanilla IIIRicky Vela | A.B. Quintanilla | Selena (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom
#1
|
SelenaPete Astudillo | Selena Quintanilla-PerezPete Astudillo | A.B. Quintanilla | Selena (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Techno Cumbia
|
A.B. QuintanillaPete Astudillo | Abraham Quintanilla IIIPete Astudillo | A.B. Quintanilla | Selena (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Tus Desprecios
|
A.B. QuintanillaRicky Vela | Abraham Quintanilla IIIRicky Vela | A.B. Quintanilla | Selena (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Si Una Vez
|
A.B. QuintanillaPete Astudillo | Abraham Quintanilla IIIPete Astudillo | A.B. Quintanilla | Selena (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Ya No
|
A.B. QuintanillaRicky Vela | Abraham Quintanilla IIIRicky Vela | A.B. Quintanilla | Selena (Lead Vocals) |