: Certified 15x platinum in the US, with over 30 million copies sold worldwide.
Supernatural sold over 30 million copies worldwide. It won nine Grammy Awards in one night (including Album of the Year). But more importantly, it did something no album since has done: it made the electric guitar lead a pop-chart juggernaut again. santana supernatural album
was driven by a series of radio-friendly singles featuring a diverse lineup of guest artists: : Certified 15x platinum in the US, with
More importantly, it sparked the Latin music explosion of the early 2000s. Without Supernatural , there is no Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca" becoming a global phenomenon six months later. There is no Jennifer Lopez crossover. Santana proved that Spanish guitars, polyrhythmic drums, and English vocals could coexist on Top 40 radio. But more importantly, it did something no album
Abraxas (1970) – Santana’s original masterpiece; Shaman (2002) – the direct sequel; The Essential Santana – for a broader career overview.
Released on June 15, 1999, Supernatural stands as one of the most remarkable commercial comebacks in music history. After nearly two decades without a Top 10 album, Carlos Santana collaborated with Arista Records chief Clive Davis to create a project that blended his signature Latin rock with contemporary pop, resulting in a global phenomenon that sold over 30 million copies. A Record-Breaking Award Sweep
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