DLUX
2023 studio album by DannyLux
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DLUX is the third studio album by singer-songwriter DannyLux. It was released by Warner Music Latina on August 18, 2023, and contains 17 tracks with guest appearances from Gabito Ballesteros, Pablo Hurtado, Eslabon Armado, Yami Safdie, Jordyn Shellhart, Melvin War, Cuco, and Maye. A deluxe version of the album titled EVOLUXION was released on March 1, 2024, with six new tracks including a guest appearance from Alejandro Buelna.
80:25 (EVOLUXION)
- VPS Music
- Warner Music Latina
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| Released | August 18, 2023 | |||
| Length | 57:35 80:25 (EVOLUXION) | |||
| Language | Spanish | |||
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| Singles from DLUX | ||||
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Background and release
The first single of the album, "Te Fallé", was released on March 24, 2023.[1] The second single, "Te Extraño y Lo Siento..." was released on April 21.[2] The final prerelease single, "Zafiro" featuring Pablo Hurtado was released on June 30.[3] DLUX was released on August 18, 2023, with the artist already working on the deluxe version of the album.[4]
On January 12, 2024, DannyLux released the first single off the deluxe version, titled "Un Día Entenderás".[4] On February 9, DannyLux released the second single, "Ciudad del Sol".[5] On March 1, the deluxe version, titled EVOLUXION, was released.[6]
Promotion
DLUX
On the day of release, DannyLux held a free concert to celebrate the new album in downtown Los Angeles.[7] On September 27, the singer performed three songs from the album, "Amar y Perder", "Te Extraño y Lo Siento...", and "Atrapado", for his Tiny Desk Concert with NPR.[8] DannyLux announced his Ambición Tour starting in Atlanta, Georgia on November 11.[9]
EVOLUXION
On the same day EVOLUXION was released, DannyLux announced the dates of his 2024 tour, 2024 Tour of Lux. The tour began March 8, 2024, and planned to stop in 36 cities throughout the United States and Mexico.[6]
Reception
Accolades
| Album | Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
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DLUX |
Rolling Stone | The 50 Best Spanish-Language Albums of 2023 | 30 |
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| Billboard | The 25 Best Latin Albums of 2023: Staff Picks | N/a |
Awards and nominations
| Album | Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evoluxion | Latin Grammy Awards | 2024 | Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album | Nominated | [12] |
Track listing
Credits adapted from Spotify.[13]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Atrapado" | Daniel Balderrama Espinoza | Balderrama Espinoza | 3:03 |
| 2. | "Dime Que Hay Que Hacer" (with Gabito Ballesteros) | Gabito Ballesteros |
| 2:58 |
| 3. | "Amar y Perder" | Balderrama Espinoza | Balderrama Espinoza | 5:19 |
| 4. | "Ambición" |
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| 3:29 |
| 5. | "Zafiro" (featuring Pablo Hurtado) |
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| 3:53 |
| 6. | "Me Cambiaste" (with Eslabon Armado) | Balderrama Espinoza | Balderrama Espinoza | 3:45 |
| 7. | "Ferxxo 100" |
| Balderrama Espinoza | 3:24 |
| 8. | "Alguien Más" (with Yami Safdie) |
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| 2:21 |
| 9. | "Te Fallé" | Balderrama Espinoza |
| 3:17 |
| 10. | "La Lluvia" (with Jordyn Shellhart) |
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| 3:33 |
| 11. | "Te Extraño y Lo Siento..." | Balderrama Espinoza | Balderrama Espinoza | 3:49 |
| 12. | "¿Cómo te lo Explico?" |
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| 3:01 |
| 13. | "Creo Q Dios" (with Melvin War) |
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| 2:58 |
| 14. | "Decir Adios 'Oye Narrador'" (with Cuco) |
| Balderrama Espinoza | 3:48 |
| 15. | "Mi Hogar" (with Maye) |
| Balderrama Espinoza | 2:55 |
| 16. | "Amigos" |
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| 3:34 |
| 17. | "House of Lux" |
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| 2:20 |
| Total length: | 57:35 | |||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Maldito Alcohol" | Daniel Balderrama Espinoza |
| 4:02 |
| 2. | "Atrapado" | Balderrama Espinoza | Balderrama Espinoza | 3:03 |
| 3. | "Dime Que Hay Que Hacer" (with Gabito Ballesteros) | Gabito Ballesteros |
| 2:58 |
| 4. | "Ciudad Del Sol" |
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| 3:44 |
| 5. | "Amar y Perder" | Balderrama Espinoza | Balderrama Espinoza | 5:19 |
| 6. | "Fracaso" (with Alejandro Buelna) | Balderrama Espinoza | Balderrama Espinoza | 3:24 |
| 7. | "Ambición" |
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| 3:29 |
| 8. | "Zafiro" (featuring Pablo Hurtado) |
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| 3:53 |
| 9. | "Ya Van Varios Dias" | Balderrama Espinoza | Balderrama Espinoza | 3:00 |
| 10. | "Me Cambiaste" (with Eslabon Armado) | Balderrama Espinoza | Balderrama Espinoza | 3:45 |
| 11. | "Un Día Entenderás" | Balderrama Espinoza |
| 3:26 |
| 12. | "Ferxxo 100" |
| Balderrama Espinoza | 3:24 |
| 13. | "Alguien Más" (with Yami Safdie) |
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| 2:21 |
| 14. | "Te Fallé" | Balderrama Espinoza |
| 3:17 |
| 15. | "La Lluvia" (with Jordyn Shellhart) |
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| 3:33 |
| 16. | "Control" | Balderrama Espinoza | Balderrama Espinoza | 2:57 |
| 17. | "Te Extraño y Lo Siento..." | Balderrama Espinoza | Balderrama Espinoza | 3:49 |
| 18. | "¿Cómo te lo Explico?" |
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| 3:01 |
| 19. | "Creo Q Dios" (with Melvin War) |
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| 2:58 |
| 20. | "Decir Adios 'Oye Narrador'" (with Cuco) |
| Balderrama Espinoza | 3:48 |
| 21. | "Mi Hogar" (with Maye) |
| Balderrama Espinoza | 2:55 |
| 22. | "Amigos" |
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| 3:34 |
| 23. | "House of Lux" |
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| 2:20 |
| 24. | "House of Lux 2" | Balderrama Espinoza |
| 2:25 |
| Total length: | 80:25 | |||
Notes
- All tracks are stylised in all caps.
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold (Latin) | 30,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[15] | Gold (Latin) | 30,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | August 18, 2023 |
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| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | March 1, 2024 |
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